Advantages: 5 seats with style
Disadvantages:

...I have just returned from a test drive in the New Chrysler PT CRUISER and enjoyed it so much that I just had to write and tell you about it! Having owned both a 2.0l Neon and a 2.0l Voyager in the past, I thought I knew what to expect from Chryslers 2 litre engine - Was I wrong! The engine in the new PT Cruiser is uprated and it has transformed the performance. The Cruiser is now on a par with performance figures for the XR3i. Driving this car through a town centre on a saturday afternoon certainly turned heads! Its looks are superb - A cross between a 30s gangster car and someones customised special this family saloon really excels. Chromed alloy wheels, Cruise control, Aircon, Traction control, leather, Cd, Thatcham Cat 1 alarm/immobiliser are just some of the features of the top "Limited" model. In the market for a different... Read review

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Advantages: great interior; trunk space; looks
Disadvantages: invoice is up due to high demand

...Ahh, drop drooling over the car! You must resist the urge. It costs way too much now, just wait till 150k of them are shipped next year. The PT Cruiser is the first real challenge the Beetle gets since its rebirth, as its even more funky than the VW, and I actually think its a better car. First of all, the Cruiser is hardly a small car like the Beetle. Its not a big one either; however, the fact that you can fold down all the seats except for drivers gets it the categorization of being a truck. Yeah, not as big as the ones you are used to, but this thing is indeed a truck. But no, some will say its just a van, and others will claim is a sedan. I tell you what; PT Cruiser is a hybrid, a car that should be given its own category. First of all, its looks will completely shock you. The PT styling is completely retro, except for the fact... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap, practical, drop dead gorgeous
Disadvantages: Can be small for a large family

...This car came out and took the US by storm and now it is invading Britain. It is one of the nicest cars on the road and will get you noticed. It is a real poser s car. However on the other hand, it is reasonably cheap, very practical for it's relative size and full of features like most Chryslers. It is an excellent car for any small to medium sized family. The price is reasonable and is going down along with most car prices. As with all Chryslers, this car is jam packed full with features at no extra cost. You name it and it will probably be in this vehicle. i used to think the best car of the year would be the new Bug but the PT Cruiser has taken the looks of the Beetle and added some practically. Not an only car for a big family but this gives a smooth journey for a medium family. This is a real eye-catcher but be warned, do not buy... Read review

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Advantages: spacious, trendy, wow factor, head turner
Disadvantages: expensive to run, poor turning circle

...We thought this looked trendy and loved the retro styling but within one month of owning the car we were wishing we had our old Ford back again. The cruiser is certainly spacious, seats five and lots of luggage easily, it has lots of unusual features like the table / shelf in the boot that fits in about 5 different positions to give five varying storage areas depending what you want to fit in. The front passenger seat will go completely flats as will the rear seat and with the rear shelf in a certain position it will give a clear, level space from the front of the car to the back, ideal for huge pieces of wood from B&Q! On the down side it is so expensive to run, we had the 2 litre version which did about 30 mpg around town and a bit more on a long run. Add to this the service interval of 7000 miles which can mean two services per... Read review

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Advantages: To many to list
Disadvantages: Turning circle

...THE PT CRUISER. The brainchild of the Chrysler corporation was born in the year 2000. It has a styling that is part Retro and part Modern, the retro styling taken from the designs of the 1930's with a stand up front grill and rounded wings bulging from the front and rear of the car. The retro has been carried on into the interior to enhance the overall effect. Many people stop and stare at the car and pass many different comments about it, some love it, some hate it, but to be seriou