Thinking about getting one..Any pros or cons to think about
Tanx in advance.
Frank

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"Frank Baker" <yknoe (AT) yknow (DOT) com> wrote

Frank Baker wrote:
:: Thinking about getting one..Any pros or cons to think about
:: Tanx in advance.
:: Frank

Having lived with mine for nearly four years now, the main problem with it
(which you will discover almost immediately when you drive it) is the
turning circle, which is not as tight as it could be. This makes manoeuvring
difficult in small spaces.

The space inside is practical for a small car (not competing with the 7
seaters, obviously); the performance is not wonderful compared with most 2
litre compacts (mine is the European version with 2.0 L engine) but is
adequate; petrol consumption is average (28 miles per imperial gallon
overall). Reliability has been good so far. Sound system is good. Radio
antenna/aerial does not retract automatically - and it is quite difficult to
replace. I find the seats comfortable - although I have heard some people
complain about them being 'squidgy'. Rear visibility is not very good - but
this seems an increasingly common problem (thanks to rear head restraints).

Overall I have enjoyed owning it.

John.

"Bioboffin" <Reply_to_Group_please (AT) zzz (DOT) invalid> wrote

change them now and again so I would try one out to see if they are to your
liking. Other than sway bar bushings and the radiator it has been close to
perfect.

Richard.

Frank Baker wrote:
My '02 PT brakes on the front have a squeal and the rear brakes grind
a bit but if I hold on the brake pedal slightly for about 100 feet and
warm up the rotors/drums no squeal,no grind at least untill after it
sits for 6 or 8 hours.
other than that it has been a wonderful vehicle!!

Hiya,

Had an '02 and it was wonderful. Never missed a beat.
Got an '05 and it's had:-
all door/tailgate locks replaced twice
exhaust cat
exhaust heat shields
engine management ecu firmware flashed twice
spark plugs replaced three times
spark plug leads
rear dampers
throttle body
throttle position sensor
nearside rear light cluster
headlining glued back on at the rear
new cd player
a misfire when the weather's really hot (yes, yes, I know it doesn't happen
much in the UK) and a flat spot I could reverse a supertanker thru'

think we got a bad 'un

we're still gonna get a new one tho' 'cos it looks so good and they've put a
different bigger engine in it now.We're hoping that the dealer has got their
act together now.

m

I only had problems with the speedometer-It had a mind of it's own at 12000
miles-cable was cremped in production, and caused it to go bonkers. Both
airbag idiot lights, and an onboard computer where replaced under warranty.

Other than that-85000 miles later-still enjoying mine. next year when paid
for-I'm contemplating chrome rims (real ones)...

Candy Apple PT fan-

"Punch" <crash2000 (AT) spamfree (DOT) rogers.com> wrote


Try www.ptcrew.com

you will have less issues with the pt than honda and toyota owners do

Frank Baker wrote:

What is a stage 1 mopar upgrade???

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Thanks.


"Punch" <crash2000 (AT) spamfree (DOT) rogers.com> wrote