Advice on 03 Purchase ...............??

[doggie62]

Hi all ( Great forum - Thanks for the info).

I have been searching for a car for my wife for some time and I am 95% percent sure that I am going to go with an used 03 PT ( 25000 KM ( 17000 mi).
I would have never thought of a PT until I had a rental a few months ago and was amazed at how much I enjoyed it.

Positives I like - Room,storage, styling, leg room ( I am 6'6"), ride, attitude, braking, reliability.
Negatives I have read about - Gas mileage, lack of Power ( no worries for my wife)- not much else in the way of negatives I have read about.

My question ?? Other than these concerns are there any other reacurring problems that I should be aware of or anything in particular I should look for? Based on my research PT owners are extremely happy with their purchase ...........
After a bad Intrepid experience I never thought I would look at Chrysler again but here I go again.

Any input would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance !!
Doggie

[PTGT Redman]

I love mine.
If you want more power, you can now get touring and limited editions with turbo's. Rated at 180hp. Called turbo-lites here.
Or if you want to shell out, get a GT.

[Mean Green]

I had an '01 PT that is now my wife's. It's been a great car. I have an '01 GT and I love it.[?]

[IRPT]

doggie62, welcome to the forum. The PT is a great car, if lack of power is your concern get the GT, you won't be disappointed!

[Jimbo]

I first bought 03 limited (no turbo)My wife loved it
so She kept the o3 and I got an 04 Limited turbo lite and
I love it.My wife don't care about power either she just
loves the way it drives.She gets about 17 in town and 26
on the highway.Happy Cruizen[^]

[quicksilverdon]

Welcome Doggie 62.
The mileage isn't dismal, it's just not great.
Only thing I'd do is get the auto fluid changed w/filter with ATF 4 or 5, and watch for tranny leaks. There have been some solenoid pack troubles, but not prevalent.
Methinks your wife (and you) will love it.[?]

[Hooligan]

Welcome to the Forum doggie62 [^] . We bought a used '02 base, and love it. It is our ONLY vehicle, gas milage isn't the greatest, but we really do like the ride and "retro" look. The PT has a very great following, and it still gets a lot of "lookers" where ever we are. IF you do get one, first "mod" should be is hood struts from Blaines. All PT's should have them factory installed. I have found Blaines to be the best, he is easy to work with and they look great. My $.02 worth,,,.

[BlueBlurCruiser]

I just got a 03 PT Touring with the 5 speed and I am loving it. Compared to my 03 Sonoma the gas mileage is killer and, for a four banger it has alot of ballz[?] I would suggest anybody to get a PT. Good luck and welcome!

[ptgtjoe]

Doggie, I cannot resist letting you know that I have my '03 Electric Blue GT 5 spd for Sale in the Classifieds area...

I love my car, but because of finances, I must sell 'er.

I'm asking $ 19,000 but will accept other offers..

[doggie62]

Thanks Joe ..........but with Shipping to Canada, exchange rate, duties and taxes your car would cost me about $45, 000.

Thanks for all your input - much appreciated.

By the way - How do they handle in the snow ( we have 4 months of Winter ).