2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Rating from Cruiser for Life

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"This is my second 2002 PT Cruiser. The first was totalled two years ago. I replaced it with a Lexus ES300 and although the Lexus was luxury, I missed my PT Cruiser. Love it, Love it, Love it. Don't get me wrong, it is not without its faults. Missing a few creature comforts, but what is missing in comfort, it more than makes up for in practicality. Let me tell you how I fit a Loveseat for my daughter room in the back of it with the trunk completely closed with the seats removed. Oh and on separate occassions a bathtub, a washing machine, a stove... It is like having a truck when you need one, and a family sedan when you don't and with more MPG than any truck I know. I love it and have never been happier with a car purchase."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Work

Rating from Love My Truck

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		2 out of 5

"I would say the 2002 PT Cruiser is a decent car for the money..It isnt without its faults ,the timing belt and the serpentine belt need to be replaced at 70thousand miles..the brakes seem to go bad and make a lot of noise .Had them replaced still making noise.weird electrical issue with the turn signal just ordered a replacement ,but other then that it is doing its job."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Jazzdrummer

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought her new in 2002. Its been a great car, comforable on long trips, roomy inside, seats fold down for hauling lots of stuff. Great sounding radio too. However, I let it go to 130k and never checked the timing belt (my fault) it cost $2200 to repair the damage when the belt broke. But she's home now and I'm glad she's back."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Spencer

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought my cruiser gently used with 20,000 miles on it. I've been good to her and she's been good to me. It's a very comfortable ride and easy to drive and park. I have not had any of the previously mentioned issues with my vehicle."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Bunny Hugger

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought my cruiser gently used at 2 years of age with 20,000 miles. I have taken care of her and she has taken care of me. I have not had any of the previously mentioned issues and the car is very comfortable and easy to drive. I definitely feel like I got my money's worth out of this car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Leopardlady2k

(1)
Comfort:		2 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Handling:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Features:		2 out of 5
Value for the Money:		1 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"I have replaced the fan 3 times in 3 years. And the transmission once. It has gone out again and the motor is gone too."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from tangopalace

(3)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"I bought my 2002 PT Cruiser Limited Edition for $5200, used, from a Toyota dealership who didn't even have it in stock from the original owners for 24 hours (I saw the paperwork and they weren't lying). This short time period didn't given them enough time to be able to really check it out. It drove fine for the first month or so. Then it started running a little hot - checked the fluids and everything was fine in that regard. Then a few days later it nearly overheated all of a sudden. Pulled over, cooled it down, checked it out again - nothing could be found. Well, the final result was that it started to do the overheating thing all of a sudden a second time - I pulled it over on the side of the interstate, and smoke began coming out of somewhere deep inside the engine - couldn't see where. No fire or anything, just white smoke. Then, after cooling, it wouldn't even start. Had it towed. Mechanic's diagnosis - long-term wear and tear on the engine had damaged the head gasket(s) and related assemblies (I'm not an expert on this stuff!!), and they all require replacing. After 1 week in the shop, and the bill being up to $1,900 so far, it's still not fixed because he has found other damage that this issue caused over time. He's a 5-star rated mechanic and a trustworthy guy. All I can say is BE VERY CAREFUL buying these very cute and fun cars - if there is engine damage it is VERY HARD TO GET TO IN ORDER TO REPAIR - everything is down very low underneath lots of other stuff on top of it. DON'T DO WHAT I DID AND BUY IT WITH ONLY A BASIC LOOK-SEE, especially if it has more than 80,000 miles on it as mine did."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from Chrysler PT Fan

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Advantages/Disadvantages: * Easy to get in and out of * Handles well * Plenty of power * Comfortable to me, my wife says the seats are a little hard * Jerky when braking * Gas mileage not for a 4 cylinder * Front end scrapes easily (low to ground) * If you drive with your headlights on in the daytime, the speedometer is hard to read"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Streetjeans

(4)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I went from a mazda miata to my pt crusier, I love this car more then I thought I would. It is so comfortable and handles great. Easy to park and great for shopping. While I still own and love my miata, I would have a difficult time giving up my PT. Draw backs are the gas milage is terrible and I had a problem with my radiator and fan which I understand is a common problem. All in all this is a great car, awesome to haul your kids or grandkids around in."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from SPAM@RC

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"My '02 Limited PT is AMAZING! It takes 25mph turns easily between 40 & 60 miles an hour. Acceleration for its 150 horses is very responsive. I wish the shocks were a little stiffer for a more "sporty" ride, but comfort is top of the line in this car. A few changes of the brakes, tires, wipers, many oil changes, and 65 thousand miles after the original purchase, this PT is holding up as though it were still just off the assembly line. The leather seats, ability to tighten the lap belt VERY tight, and the stance on the country roads takes me back to my childhood driving go-karts! I have a lead-foot, it likes to go fast; my PT & I are meant to be together!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: N/A