I have a 2003 PT Cruiser in great condition that I bought recently (March 2024) and I LOVE it! It has a reliable 2.4L four cylinder engine and a five speed manual transmission. It has very high mileage, which I don't consider a drawback. It means, to me, that it has been well maintained and will last me a long time, too. It came with a cigarette lighter! I thought they were all gone by 2003. It is a VERY practical car. I bought it as a spare vehicle for when our daily drivers are in the shop. I didn't pay much for it, and because it is 21 years old, it costs next to nothing to register and insure.
The PT Cruiser is "retro" style car, reminiscent of 1930s automobiles. Anyone who appreciates the styling of classic cars will value the styling of the PT Cruiser. I have an '05 PT Cruiser convertible, and I love it! It got me over my motorcycle withdrawal. I stopped riding motorcycles after 40 years of riding (I had my first accident in 2018... I was sitting at a stop sign at a highway, and some idiot, focused on his phone, turned the corner short and plowed right into me). I rode motorcycles for the "fresh air" experience, and a convertible is even better than a motorcycle. Instead of suffocating in a helmet and leather jacket, I can enjoy the breeze. And another thing: this car handles like a sports car. I don't know if its because of the low center of gravity (being a convertible), or because of the fact that I put a set of Michelin tires on it... or both. And no, my model does not have "grab handles".
Ironic buy my wife a 05 GT convertible this weekend . Same here 38 years on street bike quit riding not me idiots on phones and friends missing body parts. I've had rag tops before but still had a motorcycle hoping her car fill the gap for me too.
Grab handles went on 2006 model year and forward. I like the grab bar. AND YES SOME CARS OF YESTERDAY had grab bars - one being the 1962/1963 thunderbird convertible ROADSTER. The grab bar was one of the distinctive characteristics of the tbird roadster model.
I have a 2002 Limited edition. It's a red woodie. Bought it new, chromed out the grill, added other extra chrome, and a dog hood ornament. It only has about 29,000 miles on it and I've kept it garaged, so it looks pretty new. It's been a very good vehicle! No mechanical problems at all, but then again, it hasn't been driven much (for its age). Hard to believe it's now 20 years old!
I've had mine for 16 years and its been great. Very unique and practical, and parts are easily available. The turbo models are especially fun to drive, and like the one you have here, convertible models offered their own touch.
I’ve always wanted a 2005 Chrysler PT cruiser convertible touring turbo. Finally, my boyfriend bought it for me for my birthday 2023. I’m the second owner. It’s in great condition low miles. It’s very fun and I love everything about it. Especially having the control for the windows are in the middle up in the front. I love it I don’t like how people mess with the window switch on the doors. I like to be in control. I just love everything about it. It’s a good experience. This is my first time. I really would like people to give it a chance. It would be awesome if Chrysler could bring it back.
The convertible has a different angle on the windshield and the back of the top, changing the silhouette. The grab bar is actually handy. The simple interior layout is actually a plus. The trunk sucks in actual use. Suspension parts are super cheap. The folding seats are not hard to release, but they do not fold down very flat. I'm in my 60's and we love the convertible for cruising. We also love that the doors come up high on the sides to protect from side impacts. Our old convertible was T-boned by a Harley. The convertible top cover is 600 new and 250 used, don't mess with it!
Ugly?…. I would say “ uniquely attractive “. One of the more comfortable cars I’ve owned. Easy entry and exit. Great all around vision (no blind spots ). I have owned two PT Cruisers and actually prefer the older model 00-05. I rather enjoyed your review.
Awesome video, my first pt was electric blue, now my second one is a gold gt Also you can tak out your left tail light super easily and push out the dent Matt has a great video
I had a 2007 pt cruiser touring edition... Its been the besst smooth riding car... But i had to sell it cause of that poor mpg.... Gas prices here in mexico are too high... If it had a good mpg id never would"ve sold the pt cruiser...
I used to have an AMC Pacer...now that was fugly. I just found a really nice 2005 PT GT convert and have had other PT's. I got the PT convert home and fixed in 30 minutes, it had a bad throttle sensor and I replaced and calibrated the new sensor fairly quickly. It needs a better front seat is all. Happy Trails ahead.
I am NOT a Doug Demuro fan AT ALL. His talking gets on my nerves, as if he's trying to think of the rest of his sentence as he speaks. That being said, I LOVE my Cruiser. It has 170k miles on it so far. I'm gonna double that, I hope. It is reliable, and if given regular maintenance, it last for my grandkids (when that day ever comes). My car is an '08, a turbo, and can kick some butt when I push the gas!😊
I love pt cruisers. I just personally hate the convertible style. Try driving a gt version. 250hp stock. Urs has 148hp. Idk if urs has the abs and traction control. Or the autostick option. Or the upgraded stereo with sub option. Ps. The gt is the better version of the srt4 neon.
I like the facelift it got and I think it looks better than the original Before 2006. I wish they would have gave the facelift version a updated interior cause new car new looks Not just on the outside
The top cover was missing on ours and the sun has destroyed the headliner (while folded back). Oh, the back seats don't just flop down when you pull the release. It unlocks them and you go up and flip them down by hand. Fiat destroyed the PT Cruiser when they took over. Our Touring Turbo PT is awesome!
How good was the roll over crash test rating? It has that big wide roll over bar make it look like very roll over worthy. So many convertibles don't have any roll over bars, whenever I saw one I immediately thought of getting my head crushed into my chest if I drove one :)
Look I live this car. I have 03 PT Gt. The turbo is fast compared to the regular one. 150hp for base and turbo is 230hp. It's sad that Chrysler put in cheap parts but I replaced the ones they put in. I have 139,000 on mine and it's still running great. It has an SRT 4 engine and the transmission is perfect for this engine. A Getrag. I feel like your driving a go cart. And love the review. Keep them coming. Doug demuro is annoying as f@&k. And once they changed the design after 05. It didn't have the same look inside and out. So. Hey it sold 1.2 million cars for 10 year. I have the one with the factory flames. Which PT cruiser is the only car to have factory flames in history.
I personally love the design. But as a mechanic they are very trash and cost a lot to fix. However I love this car so much. Everytime i see one I just think it looks clean
The Pontiac Aztec was bad, the Nissan Leaf however, is the ugliest modern car, until the CyberJunk. The 61 Dodge Dart is one of the worst. A PT Cruiser is a great looking car, but not that convertible, it is horrible. The engine in the PT however is under powered, yet it gets poor mpg. Maybe the turbo is ok, I don't know.
no its not a good car their unreliable my grandpa used to own a ram charger there the same in quality while he was leaving the grocery store the front right wheel started rattling then he goes to a nearby dealer ship and the wheel flies off so hes wrong
I own one and my father has one also is great condition. The one I drive is my daily driver a 07 I reduced it to all black wheels tint the glass and keep the same blue as the one on the video and it's what you see. Basically it gets you from A to B easily. To work on sucks bc no space at all under the hood for repairs. But easy to drive small to easy to find parking spots I live LA area so parking space has to be taken to account. Just needs Bluetooth enabled stereo or some type of set up for that and your good to go. Not for picking up girls though, not a chick magnetic. But it's suppose to be a modern hot rod style body that's why it looks the way it does. Retro.
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I have a 2003 PT Cruiser in great condition that I bought recently (March 2024) and I LOVE it! It has a reliable 2.4L four cylinder engine and a five speed manual transmission. It has very high mileage, which I don't consider a drawback. It means, to me, that it has been well maintained and will last me a long time, too. It came with a cigarette lighter! I thought they were all gone by 2003. It is a VERY practical car. I bought it as a spare vehicle for when our daily drivers are in the shop. I didn't pay much for it, and because it is 21 years old, it costs next to nothing to register and insure.
The PT Cruiser is "retro" style car, reminiscent of 1930s automobiles. Anyone who appreciates the styling of classic cars will value the styling of the PT Cruiser. I have an '05 PT Cruiser convertible, and I love it! It got me over my motorcycle withdrawal. I stopped riding motorcycles after 40 years of riding (I had my first accident in 2018... I was sitting at a stop sign at a highway, and some idiot, focused on his phone, turned the corner short and plowed right into me). I rode motorcycles for the "fresh air" experience, and a convertible is even better than a motorcycle. Instead of suffocating in a helmet and leather jacket, I can enjoy the breeze.
And another thing: this car handles like a sports car. I don't know if its because of the low center of gravity (being a convertible), or because of the fact that I put a set of Michelin tires on it... or both.
And no, my model does not have "grab handles".
Ironic buy my wife a 05 GT convertible this weekend . Same here 38 years on street bike quit riding not me idiots on phones and friends missing body parts. I've had rag tops before but still had a motorcycle hoping her car fill the gap for me too.
Grab handles went on 2006 model year and forward. I like the grab bar. AND YES SOME CARS OF YESTERDAY had grab bars - one being the 1962/1963 thunderbird convertible ROADSTER. The grab bar was one of the distinctive characteristics of the tbird roadster model.
Ever tried skydiving? Plenty of fresh air up there.
I love PT Cruiser, I love Chevy HHr and I love GMC Terrain 😅
I have a 2002 Limited edition. It's a red woodie. Bought it new, chromed out the grill, added other extra chrome, and a dog hood ornament. It only has about 29,000 miles on it and I've kept it garaged, so it looks pretty new. It's been a very good vehicle! No mechanical problems at all, but then again, it hasn't been driven much (for its age). Hard to believe it's now 20 years old!
Love my pt gt but your description and posture explaining what u know about it is hilarious like opening and closing the roof 😭😭👍
Timothy Webb glad you enjoyed 😄
I've had mine for 16 years and its been great. Very unique and practical, and parts are easily available. The turbo models are especially fun to drive, and like the one you have here, convertible models offered their own touch.
I freaking love my 06 gt. Paid 2400 from dealership. Registered. And had 87k on it. Bought it few months ago. So early 2020
I’ve always wanted a 2005 Chrysler PT cruiser convertible touring turbo. Finally, my boyfriend bought it for me for my birthday 2023. I’m the second owner. It’s in great condition low miles. It’s very fun and I love everything about it. Especially having the control for the windows are in the middle up in the front. I love it I don’t like how people mess with the window switch on the doors. I like to be in control. I just love everything about it. It’s a good experience. This is my first time. I really would like people to give it a chance. It would be awesome if Chrysler could bring it back.
I sold my 2007 convertible pt cruiser last year, I miss it now, great cars, very reliable too!
The convertible has a different angle on the windshield and the back of the top, changing the silhouette. The grab bar is actually handy. The simple interior layout is actually a plus. The trunk sucks in actual use. Suspension parts are super cheap. The folding seats are not hard to release, but they do not fold down very flat. I'm in my 60's and we love the convertible for cruising. We also love that the doors come up high on the sides to protect from side impacts. Our old convertible was T-boned by a Harley. The convertible top cover is 600 new and 250 used, don't mess with it!
gonna choose this as my first car soon
I jus got the 05 as my first car.. Not bad at all 😁
@@coolestafrican1444 got a 06
Ugly?…. I would say “ uniquely attractive “. One of the more comfortable cars I’ve owned. Easy entry and exit. Great all around vision (no blind spots ). I have owned two PT Cruisers and actually prefer the older model 00-05. I rather enjoyed your review.
Awesome video, my first pt was electric blue, now my second one is a gold gt
Also you can tak out your left tail light super easily and push out the dent
Matt has a great video
Interesting. Cause the inca gold (dream cruiser series one) was 2002 only and the gt came out in 2003.
@@jay_tarantula899 its like a tan, or light/white gold
Someone called it almond once and that stuck with me
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I had a 2007 pt cruiser touring edition... Its been the besst smooth riding car... But i had to sell it cause of that poor mpg.... Gas prices here in mexico are too high... If it had a good mpg id never would"ve sold the pt cruiser...
i dont get why people hate it so much.
Same dude. I can understand when ppl hate Prius, but cruiser is kinda unique car
@@musclecargarage2875 exactly! why guys?
I know right, the pt cruiser actually is a good car, it definitely stands out from all the other cars on the road
@@default_hobo and looks sick while youre at it
Um in my experience it's due to hard to work on.
Yes it's the best car. I've had one for 13 years . No jokes it's reliable, durable a d fun girl the owner and family.
I own an '06 PT GT and ots a beast of a car. I love it to death💙
I have the same too
I used to have an AMC Pacer...now that was fugly. I just found a really nice 2005 PT GT convert and have had other PT's. I got the PT convert home and fixed in 30 minutes, it had a bad throttle sensor and I replaced and calibrated the new sensor fairly quickly. It needs a better front seat is all. Happy Trails ahead.
I am NOT a Doug Demuro fan AT ALL. His talking gets on my nerves, as if he's trying to think of the rest of his sentence as he speaks. That being said, I LOVE my Cruiser. It has 170k miles on it so far. I'm gonna double that, I hope. It is reliable, and if given regular maintenance, it last for my grandkids (when that day ever comes). My car is an '08, a turbo, and can kick some butt when I push the gas!😊
One thing I love about my Convertible is that it has the factory turbocharged engine and has some decent pick up compared to the NA equivalent.
4:17 That's not a grab handle; it's a towel rack! For when you are done surfin'. LOL
The ugliest car is Nissan Juke!
This is uglier
BMW i3 is ugliest car than Juke!
@@ATH-camChannelwithNoName actually no
AMEN!!!!
“I’m a part of the problem” love it
My wife hated mine until she drove it with the top down. Now she loves it .
My wife has a 2005 convertible with 250000 miles on it. It is a great car
Wow❤Love it!!! I have an 04 ruby red PT Cruiser 4-door she's really hot looking but that is cool I've never seen the convertible 2-door before
I have an 05 model. I love my pt cruiser. Best car ive ever owned.
I have a 2007 PT Cruiser convertible I love it, black with a black top.🎉
I love pt cruisers. I just personally hate the convertible style. Try driving a gt version. 250hp stock. Urs has 148hp. Idk if urs has the abs and traction control. Or the autostick option. Or the upgraded stereo with sub option. Ps. The gt is the better version of the srt4 neon.
The PT cruiser took that grab handle from the old 70s Volkswagens, like the VW thing
The cover in the trunk snaps on over the convertible top in the back when it's down. It's the cover.
I got it, gotta be honest, Owned my 05 for about 5 years now,, Never even considered using it ... :/
Ur funny bro ima definitely subscribed
He's funny and cute yummmmm be daddy lol
@@tahleahfiree5245 what the fuck
I've got 09 model full pack limited edition its now looking amazing with extra upgrades and custom class...🇯🇪👍
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 So funny, and great!
I appreciate the looks because I like the old retro
I like the facelift it got and I think it looks better than the original Before 2006. I wish they would have gave the facelift version a updated interior cause new car new looks Not just on the outside
The top cover was missing on ours and the sun has destroyed the headliner (while folded back). Oh, the back seats don't just flop down when you pull the release. It unlocks them and you go up and flip them down by hand. Fiat destroyed the PT Cruiser when they took over. Our Touring Turbo PT is awesome!
I love mine.
How good was the roll over crash test rating? It has that big wide roll over bar make it look like very roll over worthy. So many convertibles don't have any roll over bars, whenever I saw one I immediately thought of getting my head crushed into my chest if I drove one :)
the Aztec was an awesome vehicle
my aunt owned a 2006 PT Cruiser and it was kinda reliable but there were some problems
People are looking for them..I own 2 pts...love retro style...also honda element is cool
The PT cruiser rocks!
Dream cruiser 2.4L turbo owner 🖐️😁
It's priced at 6500$ in my country, but I don't have the money to buy it I hope to get it soon 😔
Dude, the thing in the trunk is a cover for the top when it’s down. Never mind, you just found out. Wish I had one.
That’s why you wait to comment till the end 😂
I have a 2005…. The installation of the boot is pretty obvious. You tuck the lip under the trim first, THEN snap the two sides.
Love the video it just got really shady around the 4 minute mark... literally.
Very old video, I have since up’d my production value
@@AlphaShark ah yes that’s very nice.
Look I live this car. I have 03 PT Gt. The turbo is fast compared to the regular one. 150hp for base and turbo is 230hp. It's sad that Chrysler put in cheap parts but I replaced the ones they put in. I have 139,000 on mine and it's still running great. It has an SRT 4 engine and the transmission is perfect for this engine. A Getrag. I feel like your driving a go cart. And love the review. Keep them coming. Doug demuro is annoying as f@&k. And once they changed the design after 05. It didn't have the same look inside and out. So. Hey it sold 1.2 million cars for 10 year. I have the one with the factory flames. Which PT cruiser is the only car to have factory flames in history.
They are classified a wagon mini van
Quirks and features!
I have a section I cut out where I said that 😂
PT CRUISER 2007! -a Russian hitman
i have the gt convertible in red, a great car ...
Where is the starter on a PT Cruiser
I personally love the design. But as a mechanic they are very trash and cost a lot to fix. However I love this car so much. Everytime i see one I just think it looks clean
Where is the starter
It's not ugly in my opinion I can't speak for their reliability.
you can review Rockies Scion TC, he said he would be “honored”. :)
I'll consider it for down the road! :)
please do this
Jake Cox lmfao hi weirdo let ur dad kno I said happy birthday i didn’t get to text him bc I’m busy during the day or sleepin
The Pontiac Aztec was bad, the Nissan Leaf however, is the ugliest modern car, until the CyberJunk. The 61 Dodge Dart is one of the worst. A PT Cruiser is a great looking car, but not that convertible, it is horrible. The engine in the PT however is under powered, yet it gets poor mpg. Maybe the turbo is ok, I don't know.
Review my Abarth!
I'd be honored! I have Adam's Charger on deck next, but after that I'd love to!
THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE, YOUR ABARTH IS AMAZING!
4:15 😂😂😂
the aztek actually looks okay. the ugliest car ever is the nissan cube. i hope people were fired over that mess.
I see yours has the less ugly front bumper
Что за мудацкая привычка ставить ноги на бампер :)
No thanks, I'd rather walk.
That made me laugh
alright well have fun walking while i have my AC and i can get there faster
@@ratio1283 It's worth it. You're in a PT Cruiser
@@TrillBill my aunt had a PT Cruiser and we drove it from detroit to atlanta
no its not a good car their unreliable my grandpa used to own a ram charger there the same in quality while he was leaving the grocery store the front right wheel started rattling then he goes to a nearby dealer ship and the wheel flies off so hes wrong
I mean so far it’s been a good car for her. Have you ever owned a PT Cruiser yourself? 😊
Don’t be Doug dumbero
Haha I'm not and not trying to be.
I own one and my father has one also is great condition. The one I drive is my daily driver a 07 I reduced it to all black wheels tint the glass and keep the same blue as the one on the video and it's what you see. Basically it gets you from A to B easily. To work on sucks bc no space at all under the hood for repairs. But easy to drive small to easy to find parking spots I live LA area so parking space has to be taken to account. Just needs Bluetooth enabled stereo or some type of set up for that and your good to go. Not for picking up girls though, not a chick magnetic. But it's suppose to be a modern hot rod style body that's why it looks the way it does. Retro.
Ur funny bro ima definitely subscribed