oldcarguy said:
Consumers Report is recommending PT Cruiser as a "buy". I can't believe it because its not Japanese.
Well, they may also be considering more than just that almighty first-year reliability data. Chrysler's new "Limited Lifetime Powertrain Warranty" for one, and two the undeniable utility of the PT's basic layout*, which has since been copied in both layout AND styling by the Chevrolet HHR. However GM one-upped them now with the HHR Panel.
Styling aside, the utility of such a vehicle has found places in many parts of the world. I think they are pretty nifty in that respect, but the retro "I wanna be a hot rod" styling completely turns me off. So much so that I could never get past the goofy looks to embrace the underlying usefulness of the basic platform...in particular a Panel version.
*excluding the godawful ugly PT 'vert