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"Used Chrysler PT Cruiser Overview And How To Buy At The Best Price!"
The PT Cruiser made its debut in 2001, inspired by the old panel vans of the 1930s. It was an instant success as one of the first vehicles ushering in the new "retro" trend.
Now many years later, while the initial buzz has faded, this vehicle's usefulness and versatility have not, despite its being discontinued after the 2010 model year following a shakeup at Chrysler and Fiat's new ownership. Car buyers looking for an affordable, roomy vehicle that also happens to be fun to drive and stands out in a crowd should give the PT a look. Here's some background information for used PT Cruiser shoppers:
Chrysler's PT Cruiser is available as a four-door wagon or two-door convertible. There's four different trims and three engine options on the wagon. A 150-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine comes standard with the Touring and base models. The GT has a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine that produces 230 horsepower. There's also a 180-horsepower turbo that's an option on the Limited and Touring models.
The convertible has the Touring and GT models with the same three engine choices. A five-speed manual transmission is standard on all of the models, while a four-speed automatic is optional.
Its roominess makes it versatile, possessing generous seating room, headroom and 76 cubic feet of cargo space. In addition, the rear seats can be folded down or even completely removed, allowing for up to 26 seating and cargo room setups as well as the ability to transport items up to 8 feet long.
We find the PT Cruiser to be a sporty drive, especially when compared to entry-level SUVs. It has competent handling, surprisingly good steering feedback, and the overall ride quality is quite smooth. That said, performance from the base four-cylinder engine is fairly uninspiring, but the turbocharged engines provide a huge improvement. While the convertible matches the wagon's overall drivability, it's again the GT model that has the most impressive performance.
Used Chrysler PT Cruiser shoppers should note that there was a Dream Cruiser trim produced from 2002 to 2004. The turbocharged GT made its debut for 2003. It was initially rated at 215 horsepower but over the years subsequent upgrades increased output to 230 horsepower. The GT was dropped following the 2007 model year.
Beginning with the 2004 model, used Touring and Limited models can be found with the optional 180-horsepower turbo engine version (became standard on the Limited in 2008). The PT Cruiser convertible, with its three-layer power top, made its debut for 2005 and was dropped after the 2008 model.
It should also be noted that an interior and exterior refresh for all PT Cruisers took place for the 2006 model year.
Overall, a PT Cruiser can offer a versatile, unique looking and affordable used vehicle with capapable handling.
How To Get The Best Price On A Pre-Owned Chrysler PT Cruiser:
There are actually several different ways to buy a used PT Cruiser at the lowest price, even at wholesale.
ONE - Car Auctions:
You can go to Public Car Auctions in your own geographic area. While this will take some additional time and effort on your part, there are indeed truly outstanding buys for those who shop these events.
Another excellent method involves getting several used car dealers to compete for your business. See the details in this Used Car Buying Guide. It's just amazing what happens to prices when you force dealers to fight among each other for your sale.
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