2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base from North America - Comments

Nothing.

I looked for quite some time to try to find a car for under $12K BRAND NEW! Nothing out there came CLOSE to the PT. THERE IS SOMETHING TO BE SAID FOR A GOOD POWER TO WEIGHT RATIO, and the PT is a shining example of this. It's amazing how many cars you can blow away with the little 5 speed "hand shaker!"

Handling isn't phenomenal, but, quite good. When fitted with a good set of aftermarket wheels and tires, this lightweight little rocket ROCKS!

There is so much room inside! You can carry 5 adults with plenty of legroom!

I like everything about this car! For under $12K, you get A/C, keyless entry, alarm, electric windows. The dash is GREAT. The economy is terrific... over 30mpg!

Try one and chances are, you'll buy one!

30mpg??? I consistently hear how poorly the PT's mileage is...your's is the first one I've heard of getting over 30mpg (even if that is on the highway)! I mean virtually everyone says its gas mileage is bad or needs improvement.

I rented one yesterday and got 24 doing 74mph...was surprised considering what I've read too. This was an automatic '06.

Otherwise, thanks for the review!

30mpg on the highway isn't unrealistic. I have an '06 base model with a 5 speed, and during the summer, and running synthetic motor oil, I have been consistently getting 26mpg. On the highway, doing 100kmh, I will get 33mpg, and around 27mpg doing 125kmh. (All mpg is based on US gallons) The auto wouldn't come close to these figures.

I've owned the PT for a year and a half, and am still as pleased from day 1.

I have had my little PT for over 2 years. I do average over 30 mpg on the highway. In town is considerably less, but it may be clutch to gas ratio on my part. I do love to play with it!

I have had no problems with tire performance yet, other than losing traction from a stop, like I said, I like to play with it. It performs well on ice and snow.

I love my PT!

I wrote the original review. I have achieved over 32 mpg with a mix of city and highway driving. Here is how it was done: 1) Mobil One SYNTHETIC Oil, 2) MANUAL Transmission shift into 5th gear at 35mph. 3) Inflate tires to 36 psi and use nitrogen fill. 4) Leave the back seat in the garage unless carrying 2 or more passengers.

The synthetic oil adds 2 or more mpg. Correct tire inflation adds at least 1 mpg more. At 45 mph, I'm getting about 38 mpg or more. The rings are seated at 30,000 miles and the car is at maximum efficiency.