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Since I bought mine in Sept 2000, I'm coming up to 8 1/2 years 96,000. I think it's Luck-of-the-draw if you buy one that doesn't have any problems. Let face it, we didn't pay an arm and a leg for these cars and I'm sure Chrysler didn't go out of their way to line up the cream of the crop for parts.

Just look at the ignition wires and plugs. That's the first thing we tell people to change and it solves a heck of a lot of problems.

Use good oil, frequent changes and a decent filter. We all know the TE41 transaxle isn't the greatest. The minivan with the same engine has been having problems way before the PT hit the market. A flush using ATF-4 or the newer synthetic trans fluid every 50K (or sooner) should help to extend the life on the tranny.

Best thing...preventive maintenance. Don't just keep driving till something goes wrong. Check it over yourself or have a mechanic do it.

I'm planning on a few more years with mine. Just flushed the brake fluid and changed both 02 sensors and I'm waiting for all the on-line parts for the timing belt change now. The front end was all checked over (bearings/bushings) and everything looks god.