2010 PT Cruiser Model (Maybe)

[Mal]

^I agree, the PT was truly an original. You either love it or hate it but it is original. The problem is that despite the unique styling and innovative interior, it isn't holding on. The engine is not efficient and the suspension is aging poorly. If it were more reliable, I think they would continue to sell but since the new has worn off, there needs to be more quality associated with it to last.

This is one car I would like to see with a more efficient engine and a good 4 wheel independent suspension, maybe even RWD. Alas to the public it would still be a Chrysler PT cruiser and I don't think they would pay for those improvements.

Like ADR said, the Cruiser is dead.

[ADR]

Originally Posted by Mal

... a more efficient engine and a good 4 wheel independent suspension, maybe even RWD....

YES.

If they built a PT with AWD, then I would look to buy again. However, they would have alot of competition and the cost would put it out of the class that the PT created. It would no longer be the cheapest, most versatile 5-door...with style as a bonus.

Since the PT hit, the compact SUV as taken off and has become the new platform to beat. For $20k these days, it seems you only get a esthetically cheap plastic interior. Thin foam seats. Buzzy 4cyl. And so much costly safety and emission B.S. that sucks all the value out of, what 10 years ago could have been, a great car. Everyone plays it "safe" now.

I predict daring design style is going to disappear for awhile. I'm afraid nobody will risk the cost of being original. The next few years will be filled with rehashed "updates" and carbon-copies of known money-makers. ie eveything will look like a Prius.

[Teekypt]

Well the PT's "retro edge" is definitely lost in this sketch...but idk...I guess it's nice...

[darkpt06]

eh you can never go by these type of scetches.

did anyone see the 2010 toyota supra concept? it was as ugly as the 2010 pt conecpt.

the concept scetches are to get ppl looking. it would be a horrible idea to actually realease a concept design with out majore tweeks,

[TakenItEasy]

It was announced in our local paper on the 2nd of Sept that Chrysler is going to continue production of the PT Cruiser.

Jim

[Mal]

Originally Posted by Mal

Like ADR said, the Cruiser is dead.

I stand corrected. I do hope they will improve the mechanics of the thing but I doubt they will. Good luck to the PT.....

[darkpt06]

im diggin that front grill lol

[quicksilverdon]

Originally Posted by slayerdarkcross

Rumor has it Chrysler doesn't have the finances to convert the Toluca Plant into a Fiat 500 producer.

They don't - but Fiat does.....

[Mal]

That Fiat 500 comment was, no doubt tongue in cheek but I actually had one and loved it. It had 13 HP without the muffler and would go almoset 70. It didn't burn any gas, I was in High School and could risk running out more than my dad so he gassed it. The only disadvantage was that I would have problems finding it as my buddies would hide it. 4 or 5 guys could even carry it up a flight of stairs. I could sit on the back of the seat with my head out the sunroof and drive. A German Army helmet set things off nice for cutting the drive in, if anybody still knows what that means. It was really popular in parades, in costume. It was little better than a motorcycle as far as safety and likely shipped with a body bag. How about a 1200# PT Cruiser?

[Teekypt]

Originally Posted by TakenItEasy

It was announced in our local paper on the 2nd of Sept that Chrysler is going to continue production of the PT Cruiser.

Jim

GASP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This has made my day Jim!!! ^^

Thx