[dempseydj]

We bought a 2005 Dream Cruiser (High Output Turbo) convertible in December, 2006 w/17K mi for $15K. We love the car, but we found a few drawbacks. One is that there's already a wear spot on the convertible roof from the top going up and down. Were told when under full warranty that Chrysler wouldn't fix it, that Chrysler said it's normal wear and tear. Also found out that although Chrysler used to sell just the fabric top, now it only sells the convertible top as a single unit costing around $5,000. Same for any other part of the convertible top system such as the window. Since our top is a special color, I'm not even sure that Chrysler would have that color when it wears out. Doesn't have a lot of other things for that car now. Guess I'll have to go to the antique car parts dealers like Bill Hirsch for a top when the time comes.

Also been having weird electrical problems that come and go that the dealers can't figure out, specifically a gas gauge that can read empty when it's full and full when it's empty and a left rear brake light that occasionally works and occasionally doesn't. Naturally, trying to find the problems has cost a small fortune as well as left the car with a sympathy vibration in the dash. Have never had an electrical problem with my 2001, but brakes, whoo boy! Searching now for a better braking system not just rotors & pads.

Also, keep an eye out for rust in the welds of the frame on all PT's. My 2001 has had rust there since almost Day 1, but, of course, that's "normal wear and tear" per Chrysler as was the rust on the OEM sway bars that appeared about a month after I bought the car (new). So much for the rust warranty.

Still, we don't want to ever give up either car. We love them too much. Just got to find somebody who really knows how to fix them. Dennis