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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 4
MPG: 19-21/25-29 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.4L I4 150HP
2.4L I4 230HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.0
Exterior: 4.7
Interior: 4.4
Overall: 4.2

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

  1. Look of the car
  2. Good performance
  3. Plenty of leg room
  4. Trunk space
  5. Stylish interior

Top 5 Cons of 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

  1. More fine tuning
  2. Fish tail on rapid acceleration
  3. Bring back the arm rest
  4. Larger fuel capacity
  5. Better gas mileage

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Submitted 2009-11-18 22:41:59


 maria

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Drives nice and smooth.
Great air conditioner.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Fabric-water spots.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
Great.

Submitted 2009-11-13 22:13:43


 kpopkeys

 

Performance:

1

Exterior:

3

Interior:

4

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
I own a 2.4HO turbo. FAST. Feels solid.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Better fuel mileage (average 17-18 MPG).
Reliability.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
Good car @ 9000 miles. Horrible car at 34000 miles. Runs poorly, rough idle, dies at sharp turns, tires replaced and front bushings wore out, oil being sucked into air cleaner, ticking sound from top of engine, rock chip on front bumper started small turned into 50-cent-piece size, 17 MPG average. will not consider another Chrysler.

Submitted 2009-11-03 14:08:59


 fred

 

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The sporty design and wheel covers.
The hatchback cover is great and affords lots of storage.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The seats tend to be hard and are not very comfortable during long trips.
No arm rest in the back seat.
This is a great car for in-town driving.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
Overall, a great car and well worth the price I paid for it. I have owned it for about 18 months, and haven't had any problems other than the dealer wouldn't provide but one key. Replacement keys costs about $227.00.

Submitted 2009-10-31 17:20:11


 Brad Albrecht

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Love the retro look and the easy maneuvering around traffic.
The interior is nicely set up, great visibility when driving, enjoy driving my 06 PT cruiser on long road trips..
Handles awesome in snow covered roads.

I have had her since Oct 2008 will not trade this car for anything!!!

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Better fabric protection on the seats (i.e. water spots).

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
As mentioned I just love this car, test drove those Chev HHR's and I did not like it as there is no head room and felt very cramped - PT Cruisers have got them all beat in head and leg room and comfort, great fuel mileage as far as I am concerned. Handles well in cornering and no mechanical problems as of yet- and yes I do think the center clock is a nice retro look.

Submitted 2009-08-24 13:34:21


 Emery Szabo

 

Performance:

1

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
I love the Style, and it's very comfortable to drive...
Just adore the clock in the center of the dash..just like the olden days...
Love the old Chrysler Emblem.
Good trunk space also.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
A little more pep. and also have an ashtray in the car. There are still smokers driving cars. LOL LOL.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
I just love the car, always wanted a P.T. Cruiser, the problem I'm having with this car is Overdrive going into the limp mode all the time...or I stop at a light and the motor starts to shake like it's going to stall. Or I'm driving at 80 kilometers an hour revving 2000 rpm's all of a sudden the car just starts to lurch ..won't go like it's missing..all of a sudden it catches and takes OFF like a Bat out of Hell..the car has been into Chrysler, changed the Cam sensor..car still doing it..they say (Chrysler) not much we can do for it doesn't code. Anyone having the same PROBLEM with there P.T. Cruiser???? Please let me know at emeryjamess at hotmail.com.

Submitted 2009-07-23 01:21:58


 Ben

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Great exterior design and I like how compact it is. You can whip this thing in anywhere. The AC is cold as ice and love the sunroof.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Gas mileage should be better for such a small and powerless car. Every time I am accellerating, I wish I were on a downhill slope so I can get up to speed quicker.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
Overall, it's gonna be a great car for my college-bound daughter.

Submitted 2009-06-09 21:15:25


 Guest

 

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

3

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Handling
Body style
Travels well on highway

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Better MPG
Interior that doesn't water stain
Wider front seats
Also strange shimmy at 50 mph, dealer says ??????????????

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
Overall not bad.

Submitted 2009-05-14 20:08:15


  GUEST

Performance:

2

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
body style very cool
interior ok

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
put a larger motor in it
wider tires
wider front seats

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
bought this 2006 ltd in april 09, cash.
car runs good, looks good, have put some custom goodies on it.
car has 17000 miles on it.
trans seems to chatter at 20 mph not sure whats up with that.
over all fun car to drive. rides good.

Submitted 2009-05-03 07:41:12


 Lloyd Williams

 

Performance:

2

Exterior:

4

Interior:

1

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
I liked the exterior retro design. Purchased from Enterprise car sales so it all ready had 4600. miles on it. My friends called it "The Munsters Car". The little clock in the middle of the dash is a nice touch. The air conditioner worked great on a hot and humid day.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Too many blind spots. Difficult to see if other cars are about to pass you. This is very dangerous. Difficult to set the mpg gauge. Never got it to go right. The covering on the seats stain with just a drop of water or a spill of coffee.
Needs rear brakes soon. The oil pan gasket had a leak. The shifter for the auto transmission stuck in park needed an extra pull to get it into drive. The floor cars Accelerator is larger than the brake pedal which created an accident. Stepped on the accelerator rather than the brake and totaled the car. I was pulling into my parking spot where I live and this resulted in me jumping the curb and crashing into a solid tree. Car tipped over the curb and rammed the tree but I got out with out any injury. I can imagine how high my new auto insurance is going to be.. Since the car was deemed "totaled" I managed to pull myself out the drivers side window which was smashed with out any injury. So The car is safe in a bad accident. The air bags never popped out in this crash with a tree.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
I would not buy this car ever. I was paying it off at 220.17 dollars a month. The insurance company is paying it off but I did not have Gap insurance and I am not sure yet what I will have to pay. Right now I am searching for a good reliable car. I just use it 2 days a week to go from Huntington to Hicksville, and for some shopping and post office and library visits.

Submitted 2009-01-03 12:40:02


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Interior is nicely done.
Quite ride.
Stylish design.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Remove the center window controls.
Increase fuel mileage.
Relocate the Info center and trip odometer buttons- very awquqrd to get to.
Steering wheel radio controls.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
Never had a PT before this one and I like and hate it if one can be allowed to do that. I love the exterior design and the interior lay out of the car. It has a nice quite ride and is comfertable. However, ive taken mine back to the dealer 2 times for noteable vibration on the drivers side between 45-55 mph. They have aligned front end and balanced tires. Dealer claims there is nothing wrong with the vehicle and all PT's drive that way.

Submitted 2008-12-12 11:24:21


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
I like the outside styling, getting in and out of the car, ability of it to get around easily tight corners parking etc.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Put the armrest back on both front seats
Modify the door pockets to have different compartments
Add a courtesy lights to the console area, glove box light, map lights standard
Make the dimmers switch like the older cars just pull to change instead of the Push pull I keep flicking my lights when I dim them

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
Overall an excellent small car, gas mileage should be better for such a small car like the Neon is. Styling is great and there are numerous accessories for it.

Submitted 2008-05-20 14:41:30


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
small and stylish

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
better arm rest, more room in the back seat

Submitted 2008-05-20 07:30:48


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
an arm rest would be nice

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
arm rest/ and water stains the seats

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
love my pt

Submitted 2008-04-16 13:30:45


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
you must improve the abismal gas mileage

Submitted 2008-03-26 12:24:32


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

1
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The look, the room and the price

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
I'd make it more durable, I've had nothing but trouble from mine.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
I've been having trouble with the "error codes" in it since it hit 25,000 miles. No matter how many times I take it in to the service department they can't seem to get it fixed. I truly hate this car, it's been in the shop at least 8 different times now for the same problems, at first the engine light wouldn't stop coming on. Now it dies 2-4 times every time I start it and this car has only 36,000 miles on it. I have the oil changed every time on time and nothing else needs to be done according to the service department. I truly think this is the biggest piece of junk I've ever had to drive.

Submitted 2008-03-26 12:22:55


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The look, the room and the price

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
I'd make it more durable, I've had nothing but trouble from mine.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
I've been having trouble with the "error codes" in it since it hit 25,000 miles. No matter how many times I take it in to the service department they can't seem to get it fixed. I truly hate this car, it's been in the shop at least 8 different times now for the same problems, at first the engine light wouldn't stop coming on. Now it dies 2-4 times every time I start it and this car has only 36,000 miles on it. I have the oil changed every time on time and nothing else needs to be done according to the service department. I truly think this is the biggest piece of junk I've ever had to drive.

Submitted 2008-03-25 05:31:18


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
I like to retro look, that it's not like other normal sedans. Good price for a very nice looking car. Small and compact but has plenty of room,Goes really fast!!!

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Horrible Gas Mileage. Needs better arm rest. Only has 36000 mile initial warrantee.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
altogether I do like the PT, I have also had hondas but couldn't afford one this time around.Has great quality paint and compact for great manuver abilties

Submitted 2008-03-16 15:28:09


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
A great value in a comfortable car with plenty of storage.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
I'd removethe front seat bolsters on the conv. and jump the city mpg to 25.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
Overall, this is a fine car with unique style, great handling, and good power.

Submitted 2008-03-14 20:26:40


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
small and sporty

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Arm rest
Power seats
Standard Alarm system

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
All in all I like it, very sporty and easy to handle.

Submitted 2007-12-15 04:22:54


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Interior roominess, "desktop" space in passenger seat back, moveable desktop space in rear door, and all the power outlets

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
gas filler should be on driver's side, improve sharp turning radius.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review:
I LOVE this car and cool vanilla color!

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