[sptanz]

I own a 01 PT with 107,000 miles on it. Bought it new and have always maintained it myself. I use only synthetic lubricants, engine oil, brake fluid, chassis lube grease. I also recommend that you back flush the cooling system every two years and install fresh coolant. Change your brake pads to the new ceramic type and you won't get that awful brake dust all over your wheels. A Colgan front bra really helps protect the front end. Use a good quality polish and stay away from wax. Rotate your tires regularly and check air pressure often. Keep it clean, a good policy is to invest in good floor mats that catch and hold winters crud. Keep the air filter changed and listen and watch for anything out of the ordinary. Have the timing belt and tensioner replaced at 100K. PT's are well built cars but they are heavy and fuel economy isn't the best. However with care they will last and look new for a very long time.