The [u]crash test results</u> of the
2001 models were [u]significantly lower</u> than for later model years.
Consumer Report's over-all rating of the
2001 PT Cruiser was
good but they did
[u]NOT recommend "buy</u>" due to poor crash test results.
See
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety test ratings at:
http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_ratings/ratings.htm