2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser consumer reviews

The car is a real piece of art speaking of classical design, although the car is not economic at all like the new ones. :( Also, really expensive to fix.

I know people who have Cruisers and are delighted with them. Low maintenance, nice style. However, my experience with mine is also shared with other Cruiser owners I've talked to: Walk away slowly and don't turn around. Once you start experiencing electrical problems, the car can not be fixed although a Chrysler dealer might start by telling you that they've never heard of such a problem (lie) and that it obviously needs a new $1200 computer (doesn't help one bit). The problem seems to be a shoddy wiring system -prone to shorts- and an over-sensitive computer system that shuts the car off if it detects a short (which it will regularly, usually while you're driving down the freeway). If you get a good one, the only problem is the very poor gas mileage. If you get a bad one, you have a very unreliable car that can't be fixed.

We bought This Pt Crusier from Omni Auto xales in Whiting Indiana. The staff was great, very personable,helped with everything,really took care of us . Very Happy1 Would recomend this dealer to anyone who is looking for a great car!!! Thanks to Pablo and Bob for all their help. David and Michele Wasson

Great little car cheap to run. This car is good on gas and parts if it needs something are also cheap but I think its a great little car.

I bought a 2003 PT Cruiser Base new and put 210,000 miles on it and loved every mile...granted I had to put some money into to keep it running smoothly...but nothing that normal wear and tear did not dictate....I just sold the PT and bought another higher end car but missed my PT so much went out and bought a 2008 yesterday for a second run around car....and love it also! Only had it a day...but think it will be as fun and reliable as the last....now I am looking for a low mileage convertible PT....sigh...sure wish they still made this snappy little car!

dont buy this car. It is a rip of.for.the.price this car my car had all kind if problems to pthe oiunt where tge deremind.me.of.my old.pt.crusier it had the same.kind.of.pro.as.this one to.one day finally cluncked.out . I would.not.buy.this car.it has been seviced to many times.wich mean its.about to.break. A computer had to be replaced and a.timing belt. Its clear to.to a owner was taking care of it but most lkey it just a.pt crusier because a co worker car also had all.kinds.of electrical probems. This car do not seem like a car.u should want to buy especialy if u r going to.have to put mone itno tieds and more.thing once.u buy it..please.dont.buy this.car..

First, the PT Cruiser is not an economy car. Just because it is a 'small' car, don't think you will get 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway. I get 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, average 19.5 overall. Think of it as a small SUV, with seats that fold down or pop out, you can carry as much as a big SUV, including a mountain bike, with the front tire still on. Try to do that in Honda Fit. I bought a 2008 loaded Turbo in 2012 with 34,000 miles for $9800. Dealers want $15,000 to $16,000 for a used Honda Fit or Nissan Versa, with less power, ugly styling, cheaper interior materials. No, I dont get 24 mpg average. But the $5,000 I saved will buy a heck of a lot of gas.

what a loser piece of junk of a car... do not buy this accident waiting to happen. I have had to replace the windshield twice, the spoiler in the front is useless. the mileage is horrible, it isnt comfortable front or back at all.

Three years ago we bought a 2008 PT Cruiser from a close friend who makes a living buying wrecks at auction and rebuilding them. The car had 12000 miles, now has 49000. It's the most comfortable touring car I've ever driven (compared with VW, BMW, Ford Contour, various vans, and Opel Vectra (in Germany)). I really like not having to squat to sit down, there is enormous leg room fore and aft, and even the back seat is comfortable. We drove 4000 miles, W. Tx., N.M., Az., Col., Christmas 2010, and I was never tired. The car handles like a sports car, has excellent suspension and does not oversteer or understeer. The gas mileage is awful, 19 mpg towing a small boat, 23.5 mpg cruising on an interstate at 80-90 mph. I've even hauled 15-25 hp outboards back to Tx. from Ky., weighing 77-120 lb., in the hatchback trunk. And there was still room for baggage. You pack vertically instead of horizontally. Best touring and towing car I ever drove, hands down. Also, the car cost $8000 and the only sign of the wreck is that the left rear door closes a bit hard. Unfortunately, the side mirrors must be adjusted manually.

in 2009 i bought a used 2008 pt cruiser that had about 48000 miles already on it. within 6 months it started overheating. got that fixed for about $700. then within a year after that it started overheating AGAIN. another $1500 to realize that this "SUV" has a dodge neon engine. thanks for letting me know that quality is not #1 here. next time, i'm getting a toyota.