GOODBYE to the PT Cruiser

From A

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Chrysler's long-lived PT Cruiser will finally roll off into the sunse
next month after a decade in production. According to the Detroit Fre
Press, when the 2010 model year winds down at Chrysler's Toluca
Mexico plant on July 9, the final Cruisers will be produced. Th
retro-styled five door hatchback was a sensation when it debuted an
inspired customers to pay a premium over the sticker price to ge
one. Over the years, the styling was tweaked only slightly it
competitiveness declined significantly as DaimlerChrysler steadfastl
refused to invest in it

The Cruiser was originally earmarked for discontinuation a year ago
but when Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy, it needed product, so th
automaker kept it alive for another 12 months. The Toluca factor
will now be re-tooled for production of another retro-design smal
car, the Fiat 500 which joins the Chrysler lineup later this year.

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That's like going from a Packard to a go-kart. A "retro-design" 500 is
still the same piece of shit it was in the old days.

 

On what basis do you make this statement?

DAS

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My step-father had one in the very early '60s(ex-USAF). Traded it in on a
53 Buick. My brother had an X-1-9 sports car, pre-rusted POS, would never
run correctly. My brother dumped it for a 70 Buick Skylark.

 

You did not answer my question. Pls look at your original statement again,
which contains the phrase "still the same piece...".

DAS

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Updated POS!

 

So you actually know nothing about the new cars....

The old Fiats and, indeed Alfa Romeos, were famous as rust buckets.

DAS

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Oh, no! FIATs in the US again?

Mechanics cheer!

 

Oh, no! FIATs in the US again?

Mechanics cheer!

 

Better than the old ones. Mechanics and bodyshop workers may cheer less.
We'll see.

DAS

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C'mon! FIAT kept many a corner mechanic in business until they pulled the
plug!

Ever driven a LADA? Hard to conceptualize, but it's a FIAT, only WORSE!!!!!

In all fairness, the new 500 looks like a cool car. If they make good I'd
even consider one.

 

What the hell are you doing in this group?? LOL Check out my
thread.. 1949 chrysler royal

 

I just did.


Believe it or not, one of my most favorite vehicles on Earth is...'94-95
Chrysler minivans. Well, not the mini-minivans, although we had one when
the kids were little. I like the long-wheelbase version. Had three of
those, one AWD, and one well on it's way to Toyota type mileage.

I also had an LHS ('94) that I traded when I bought the Scion, and have
been kicking myself ever since. For $600, I should have kept it. I don't
like large American cars, but that thing was GREAT, got ~28 MPG combined,
and handled almost as well as an old Celica I had!

 

sunset next month after a decade in production. According to th
Detroit Free Press, when the 2010 model year winds down at Chrysler'
Toluca, Mexico plant on July 9, the final Cruisers will be produced
The retro-styled five door hatchback was a sensation when it debute
and inspired customers to pay a premium over the sticker price to ge
one. Over the years, the styling was tweaked only slightly it
competitiveness declined significantly as DaimlerChrysler steadfastl
refused to invest in it

ago, but when Chrysler emerged from bankruptcy, it needed product, s
the automaker kept it alive for another 12 months. The Toluca factor
will now be re-tooled for production of another retro-design smal
car, the Fiat 500 which joins the Chrysler lineup later this year.

Could this have been the NEXT PT Cruiser?

From A

The end of production of the Chrysler PT Cruiser prompted someone t
try his hand at rendering what could have been a next-generatio
edition of the retro hatchback. It's often been said that followin
up a retro design is particularly difficult, though admittedly, BM
has managed to do so with the Mini

The artist, Andrew Currie, has taken his cue from Mini by retainin
the original PT's basic shape, with the biggest changes applied t
the nose. A larger grille with four round, exposed headlamps stil
retains the flavor of the outgoing model. If the design were applie
to a more modern platform with an up-to-date powertrain and bette
handling, it's certainly possible it could have been successful. Th
problem is that such designs tend to be fashion statements, and yo
know what they say about "One day you're in ..." In part
Mini's success has come by expanding the concept to different bod
styles including the Clubman, Countryman and the upcoming coupe an
roadster. It's not clear that a single PT variant could do the job

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Damn, i didn't realise you were an old mofo.. LOL!
I have sworn off marriage and children, personally.. i already pay
enough taxes.. no need to strap the little bastards with debt before
they are conceived...

 

Several years ago there was a rumor that Chrysler would make the next-
gen PT on the Sebring platform and go with a of course much modified and
updated version of the old Airflow.

 

The PT Cruiser didn't quite meet my needs, but I gave it a close look.
I know the 500 puddle jumper is not what I need, so it won't get me in
the Chrysler salesroom. Over the last few years Chrysler has wasted
money using their trucks as an attraction in direct mail outs to me, not
my interest either. Why the hell would a house of always two Chrysler
cars over 25 years want a truck?
I can see that the 500 may be attractive as a two person commuter car.

At this time the VW 2.0L diesel has my interest. I'll be looking closely
at the slightly larger Jetta VW plans to manufacture in their new USA
plant.

 

CopperTop wrote:

Which year? 1934, 35,36,37. Great car. I saw one at a Chrysler show where
someone had installed a Fluid Drive from a later Chrysler, it was really
sweet! Also, don't forget the DeSoto Airflow!