PT Cruiser

I like may PT cruiser but I wonder if there is a comparable auto (with the
high sitting driver's seat and easy load hatchback) that I should look at
before I buy a PT again? Suggestions? Thanks.

On Thu, 5 Feb 2009 23:40:50 UTC, "Even Stephen" > wrote:

> I like may PT cruiser but I wonder if there is a comparable auto (with the
> high sitting driver's seat and easy load hatchback) that I should look at
> before I buy a PT again? Suggestions? Thanks.
You should consider the Caliber. My wife and I had a PT Sedan(2003) and a
convertible(2005). We sold both and got a Caliber that has chair high seats and
is getting 30-31 mpg around town. We were only getting MAX 22 with both PT's
and sometimes as low as 17-19 around town. The sedan had the base engine and
the convertible had the 180HP Turbo version. My 1940 Chrysler gets better
mileage with a flathead 6!

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wrote:
> On Thu, 5 Feb 2009 23:40:50 UTC, "Even Stephen" > wrote:
>
>> I like may PT cruiser but I wonder if there is a comparable auto (with the
>> high sitting driver's seat and easy load hatchback) that I should look at
>> before I buy a PT again? Suggestions? Thanks.
> You should consider the Caliber. My wife and I had a PT Sedan(2003) and a
> convertible(2005). We sold both and got a Caliber that has chair high seats and
> is getting 30-31 mpg around town. We were only getting MAX 22 with both PT's
> and sometimes as low as 17-19 around town. The sedan had the base engine and
> the convertible had the 180HP Turbo version. My 1940 Chrysler gets better
> mileage with a flathead 6!
>

I've heard a few similar stories about low PT mileage, but our (new to
us) 2005 2.4 normally-aspirated version is getting between 22 and 24 in
town, and about 25-27 on the highway so far.

On Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:10:02 UTC, Steve > wrote:

> I've heard a few similar stories about low PT mileage, but our (new to
> us) 2005 2.4 normally-aspirated version is getting between 22 and 24 in
> town, and about 25-27 on the highway so far.

You're lucky! To be fair, we rented a 2008 PT sedan at the Pensacola airport
for the 50 mile drive to Mobile, and it got around 26mpg, but that was driving
55/60. Some people say it is the weight of the body, the "bad" styling, etc. I
also wondered what would happen if they put the CVT transmission in instead of
the 4 speed automatic. I think it would increase the mileage.

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....for the record, I get 22 city and 26 mpg's highway. Thanks all!

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> On Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:10:02 UTC, Steve > wrote:
>
>> I've heard a few similar stories about low PT mileage, but our (new to
>> us) 2005 2.4 normally-aspirated version is getting between 22 and 24 in
>> town, and about 25-27 on the highway so far.
>
> You're lucky! To be fair, we rented a 2008 PT sedan at the Pensacola
> airport
> for the 50 mile drive to Mobile, and it got around 26mpg, but that was
> driving
> 55/60. Some people say it is the weight of the body, the "bad" styling,
> etc. I
> also wondered what would happen if they put the CVT transmission in
> instead of
> the 4 speed automatic. I think it would increase the mileage.
>
> --
> "What do you mean there's no movie?"

On Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:10:02 -0600, Steve > wrote:


>
>I've heard a few similar stories about low PT mileage, but our (new to
>us) 2005 2.4 normally-aspirated version is getting between 22 and 24 in
>town, and about 25-27 on the highway so far.

So does my Lincoln Town Car.

wrote:
> On Thu, 5 Feb 2009 23:40:50 UTC, "Even Stephen" > wrote:
>
>> I like may PT cruiser but I wonder if there is a comparable auto (with the
>> high sitting driver's seat and easy load hatchback) that I should look at
>> before I buy a PT again? Suggestions? Thanks.
> You should consider the Caliber. My wife and I had a PT Sedan(2003) and a
> convertible(2005). We sold both and got a Caliber that has chair high seats and
> is getting 30-31 mpg around town.

You must have the 1.8L 5 speed manual Caliber. I had a 2007 Caliber
with the 2.0 Auto. I loved it but I only got about 20-22mpg around
town. Same as my 2008 PT. The PT handles a little better but overall
the two cars are quite similar. Last year with rebates and other
incentives the PT's were far cheaper than a Caliber. So far this year
the incentives are not nearly as good. Probably better at model year
end this summer.

On Feb 5, 6:40*pm, "Even Stephen" > wrote:
> I like may PT cruiser but I wonder if there is a comparable auto (with the
> high sitting driver's seat and easy load hatchback) that I should look at
> before I buy a PT again? *Suggestions? *Thanks.

This is the last year for the PT, so for that alone, you might look at
others (resale values often drop for discontinued models). Some
others: Toyota Matrix (and its twin Pontiac Vibe), Suzuki SX4, Kia
Rondo, Mazda 5 (like a mini-minivan with sliding doors and 3 rows of
seats). Or any of the small SUVs -- if you avoid awd you'll get
better mileage. The ones most lauded in road tests are Toyota RAV4,
Honda CR-V, and Subaru Forester (awd only). For top mileage, Ford
Escape Hybrid.

On Sat, 7 Feb 2009 15:13:46 UTC, Miles > wrote:

> wrote:
> > On Thu, 5 Feb 2009 23:40:50 UTC, "Even Stephen" > wrote:
> You must have the 1.8L 5 speed manual Caliber. I had a 2007 Caliber
> with the 2.0 Auto. I loved it but I only got about 20-22mpg around
> town. Same as my 2008 PT. The PT handles a little better but overall
> the two cars are quite similar. Last year with rebates and other
> incentives the PT's were far cheaper than a Caliber. So far this year
> the incentives are not nearly as good. Probably better at model year
> end this summer.

We have the 2.0 CVT combination, and with very careful driving, we don't push
the engine or the car, we are getting the above mentioned mpg. We have the SXT
model, very nicely equipped with the standard equipment, and got it for just
around 17K. I have heard that they have changed the model somewhat and that it
is a little different from our 2007 model. I thought that the PT Cruiser was
going to continue, it still sells very well.
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"What do you mean there's no movie?"

On Feb 7, 11:51*am, Lloyd > wrote:


> This is the last year for the PT,

For all PTs or just the convertible?