purplebargeken Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 PT Cruisers. Yes, I know. They are pretty cheap at the moment but they look comfy, have a bit of space inside and maybe, just maybe, it is an itch to scratch. maybe. Don't hate me. Pro's AND cons would be handy, and any appropriate links too. Ta Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Maybe check one of the half-dozen threads already on exactly this topic beko1987, The Moog, Lacquer Peel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Engine bay is a bitch to work on on a 2.0 petrol. Felt like cutting out the inner arch to change alternator. The same 2.0 was very thirsty,underpowered and handled like a boat with very dodgy electrics. Maybe that one was fucked but thats ill i can go on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worldofceri Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 What do we reckon to........ ...clickbait thread titles? About as likeable as a not-'57-Chevy-Confederate-flag-Elvis-lives-giffer-tricket-miserable-missus-ugly-dog PT Cruiser. purplebargeken, Lacquer Peel, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I think they are solid gold shit. No E. Definitely buy one. Just beware of selling all your old shite cheap, only to replace it immediately with more cheap shite.(Rinse and Repeat) Rod/b and purplebargeken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I suggest taking yourself outside and having a stern word with yourself. garethj, wuvvum, Sigmund Fraud and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I think they are great things to stick every plastic chrome thing on so it looks like you've ram raided Halfords so everyone* will be fooled that you actually have a 600bhp hotrod gadgetgricey and mercrocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 LOL++++++ Mr B...... I did search but fuck all presented itself. Maybe I just am shit at searching or maybe they all died in the great thread fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 So overall verdict.......... fuck no. chaseracer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 So overall verdict.......... fuck no.X1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 95 quid Peugeot and strangeangel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetleysmooth Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If you like wearing a drape coat, drainpipe trousers and crepe soled shoes, they're fine. somewhatfoolish and Twiggy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I really don't like these at all and I think this is a view shared by many. However, this site is about the unloved isn't it? I think it's the image that puts me off rather than the car itself. I suppose they're pretty cheap now for a scenic sized car. DSdriver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MB Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I think it's the fact that they are revered, rather than unloved by the people that still have them that's a sticky point. Still, they're not doing any harm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 If you like wearing a drape coat, drainpipe trousers and crepe soled shoes, they're fine. I wear all the above and drive every vehicle I own whilst wearing them. I still wouldn't buy a Cruiser although lots of my friends do, I grant you! Verdict - automotive equivalent of Showaddywaddy purplebargeken, Tamworthbay, Cheggers and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 A shite-friendly modern car ruined by its ownership profile? purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 It's all gone Bill Murray. http://autoshite.com/topic/18506-chrysler-cruiser-thoughts-please/page-1 I think it's the in-thing to hate them on here. Personally, I really like this van conversion done by a fella on the blue forum. Derv daily business driver as well. I'd happily drive it. http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/166465/retrofuturism-pt-cruiser-panelvan-conversion Dirk Diggler, NorfolkNWeigh, worldofceri and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatharris Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I was just about to mention the Van conversion, looks amazing as a van. Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Ditto, make it into a van like that one. HairySteve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Start to make it into a van, then give up and crush it. (Actually this happens fairly regularly as far as I can tell from looking at eBay) mercrocker, The Moog, Junkman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Whether you like the looks of the PT Cruiser or not is a matter of personal taste and can thus not be discussed.But if you like it and hence contemplate to buy one, be warned! You have to be content with the lamest, gutlessest, sluggishest, lifelessest slow coach ever devised by humankind.It is powered by yawns. It can't pull the sausage off the plate. It's woefully phlegmatic. There isn't a term inventedyet to appropriately describe its ineffable torpidness. So I disagree with the wearing drape coat, drainpipe trousers and crepe soled shoes thing entirely.It's much more appropriate for the grey cardigan with grey creased trousers and padded moccasin wearing bromides. They should have called it the PT Snoozer. mercrocker, DSdriver, Cleon-Fonte and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 are these renault engined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Nope.Pure Mopar Performance* or Mercedes in case of EU tar burners.Were they Renner powered, they'd go like stink. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 My view, as a past owner, seems to be at variance with the replies so far! Mine was a 2002 petrol 2.0 and suited me quite well. What I would say though, is be ready to replace front suspension bushes on a regular basis. purplebargeken and Dick Longbridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 PT Cruisers. Yes, I know. They are pretty cheap at the moment but they look comfy, have a bit of space inside and maybe, just maybe, it is an itch to scratch. maybe. Don't hate me. Pro's AND cons would be handy, and any appropriate links too. Ta KenTaken up line dancing Ken? Junkman and stripped fred 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I'm defending the Cruiser here. At least Chrysler tried. All this boorishness over them being crap. No, THIS is crap. More crap than a faded red scrapyard 3 cylinder Vauxhall with a sea of grey plastic trim. If I didn't have to follow another at sub 15mph again, it wouldn't be soon enough. Pure vomit. Designed purely with death row in mind.Bought purely because 'it'll do'.Sold to another grey/beige because 'it'll see me out until I die'. DSdriver and mercrocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Car mechanics own Ted Connolly had a couple and like them but petrols are thirsty, parts expensive and they are are as desirable as a "Jim fixed it for me" badge. purplebargeken and stripped fred 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Isn't there someone on here who has 2 of them? Could be dobedoo.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I'm defending the Cruiser here. At least Chrysler tried. All this boorishness over them being crap. No, THIS is crap. More crap than a faded red scrapyard 3 cylinder Vauxhall with a sea of grey plastic trim. If I didn't have to follow another at sub 15mph again, it wouldn't be soon enough. Pure vomit. Designed purely with death row in mind.Bought purely because 'it'll do'.Sold to another grey/beige because 'it'll see me out until I die'.They're considered sporty little cars in America Junkman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Go to an owners club meeting before you buy one, this is important as they are the only people who'll ever talk to you again. purplebargeken, cros, D Spares & Tyres and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 My mate had one for a while. I was uninspired before hand it's fair to say but working on one made me want to put every one in a crusher. They really are not nice to work on Ken and will cause you stress sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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