Hey beebs, Welcome to the world of PT Cruisers. My wife and I each have one and we really enjoy them. If, like me, you're from the old VW culture (mine was a '61) you'll absolutely love having a PT Cruiser. We find that both of ours have plenty of power in the city and on the open highway. Neither of us have felt that we lacked for power. I hope that you find what you are looking for. Good luck.
DB aka Basset Hound
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