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Old 04-07-2012, 02:33 AM   #47 (permalink)
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'Xcuse me but I just got to chime in here....

The PT Cruiser is awful. Got mine on the cheap and fixed it up. The more I learned about it, the less I liked it. It has a coefficient of drag at .39, this is horrible for such a small car. It weighs 3100 pounds. Ever tried to take out the back seats? Seats literally weigh 100 pounds and more if they're leather. Take those out if it's an option.

Remove the spare tire, jack & lower rack. Check the suspension and alignment. Mine had a bad tie rod end and a bad rear control arm bushing. A bad alignment will kill your fuel mileage. Rotate the tires front to back.

Being honest, having one myself, I'd trade it. Get a 6 spd Pontiac Vibe or Toyota Matrix. The Chevy HHR look similar but get better mpg.
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Last edited by vacationtime247; 04-07-2012 at 02:35 AM.. Reason: additional info
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