Head gasket went @ 129,000.
This car is a sheer disappointment! Bought it Jan. '08 for $4600. A year later and many trips in and out of the garage, and it now has a blown head gasket. $1200 repair! I have done everything to properly maintain (oil/fluid changes etc.) this piece of junk and that was the final straw! It's leaving my sight tomorrow, FOREVER!
I thought it wouldn't be bad on gas since it is a 4 cyl. Was I ever surprised when I discovered it only gets 21-22 mpg. That's only about 250-275 miles on a full tank! It has no get up and go! It is by far the most sluggish car I have ever owned. Thanks Chrysler for putting a Cruiser body on top of a Dodge Neon! (And when you actually do "get on it" it sounds like the transmission is going to fly apart!)
BUYERS BEWARE!!! I know it is different and you might think it looks cool, but it is not worth all the headaches! I wish I had never bought this car!!
I would think a test drive would've told you whether the PT Cruiser did or did not have enough power for your needs or liking.
As for the reliability issues - $4,600. for a Chrysler product with over 100,000 miles on it probably is not the most well thought-out buying decision you could've made.
Unfortunately this is what happens when a buyer purchases a vehicle because he/she like its looks, and throw caution to the wind.
I am sick and tired of people running down the PT Cruiser. First off, what did you expect with a car that you only paid $4600.00 for with over 100,000 miles.
As for the power end of it all, you should have known that from the get go after the first test drive.
I would buy one. I think it really does not matter what make or model you get, you can get a faulty one in any brand make or model.
I have to agree. You bought a used car on the cheap with over 100,000 miles on it. Chrysler may make some inferior vehicles, but the PT Cruiser is fairly reliable (albeit kind of ugly in my opinion). In fairness to the PT, they are a pretty decent car and very versatile.
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