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Mr Quality
Cruiser Newbie
Posted: Jan 9, 2006, 5:30 PM
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Opinions Are like Feet.....Everyone has at Least Two
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I just finished registering and am seeking your humble opinons and experiences. Here's my story. I commute throught the hills of PA. 54 miles one way, two lane (can be rough) twisty, hilly terrain. Last fall I departed with my beloved Miata and bought a CRV. I have no passion for the "V" like I did the Miata. I want passion. Anyway, I been considering the PT's both "wagon" and "vert". Must say my heart is with a vert but am curious about how these cars hold up on some "rougher" country roads. Is cowl shake present? Will these cars hold up to the 25/30K miles per year I'm gonna ask of them?
Thanks for your opinions. Any other offerings you care to throw in will be appreciated.
Mr Quality
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Posts: 3 | From: Gods Country, PA
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Capt Kidd
Cruiser Expert
Posted: Jan 10, 2006, 3:37 PM
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I've had my ragtop for almost two years now, 25,000 miles, and have driven on a lot of less than good roads. Now cowl shake at all. I've put 1 1/2" lowering springs on the front, dual exhaust, cold air air thing, added an amp to the stock 6 CD, strut bar, and Stage One. I love it!!
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Posts: 316 | From: Chico, CA USA
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MrBastage&WendySMF
Cruiser Expert
Posted: Jan 12, 2006, 7:56 AM
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Welcome to the club from the Philly area! We've had ours since last May. We drive everywhere with it including driving Philly to Boston every couple of weeks, Poconos a few times as well as the daily commute. We've been nothing but happy with the performance. I suggest you go to a local dealer and try out the vert on the very roads you're talking about. Best of luck on your decision!
- Greg
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Wendy & Greg, Members of the PTCC, PTOC and Del Val PT Cruisers
2005 PT Cruiser Convertible GT
Dark Plum Pearl Coat, Dark Slate Gray Interior, 5-Spoke Chrome Wheels
Audio/Video/Navigation
Pioneer Hardware: AVIC-N2 Head Unit, Steering Wheel Remote with Voice Command, XM NavTraffic Unit, iPod Unit, Premier 6 Disc CD Changer, Rear View Camera.
Speakers: Front - MBQuart Premier Series 6.5" Component Model PCE 216, Rear - MBQuart Discus Series 6" x 9" Coaxial Model DKE 169, Subwoofer - Rockford Fosgate 12" Punch Model P212S4.
Power Amp: JL Audio Slash Series 500-5.
Add-Ons
Exterior Chrome: Side Spear Covers, Full Beltline Kit, Fuel Door Cover, Valve Stem Caps w/ PT Cruiser Logo, Headlight/Taillight Trim, Washer Covers, Handle Recess Trim, Rear Bumper Trim and Center Insert.
Interior: Billet PT Cruiser Cigarette Lighter, Brushed Billet Door Locks, Cruiser Seat Belt Covers, Windscreen.
  
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Posts: 187 | From: Philadelphia, PA Area
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SmittysPT
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PT Cruiser Club Member
Posted: Jan 12, 2006, 7:59 AM
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26,000 miles on my 05 Vert and all is good. We cruise in the Colorado Rockies at least once a month and have been to CA and WA on seperate trips with no problems. I had a 01 Sedan also and the only thing I miss with the Vert is the storage room (you don't have a lot with the RagTop)
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Jack Smith (Smittys PT)
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FloweryBranchCruiser
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PT Cruiser Club Member
Posted: Jan 12, 2006, 5:22 PM
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My '01 has over 160,000 miles now. It still handles well. I do a lot of interstate and open highway driving and a fair amount of dirt/back roads chasing down my convicts.
BTW, welcome to the organized insanity.  Get your PT. The P stands for PASSION!!
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PTCC Georgia Director
Member of PTOC, PTE, NCPTC, LWOC, PT Old Timers Club
2004 PToholicsAnonymous "Most Obsessed"
See our calendar of events at http://ga.ptcruiserclub.org/georgia/events.htm
See my pics at http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4292469427
(This post was edited by FloweryBranchCruiser on Jan 12, 2006, 5:24 PM)
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Posts: 2321 | From: Jefferson, GA, US
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mikemcl
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Posted: Feb 22, 2006, 8:17 PM
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Take a look at other convertibles and none have as much space as the PT. The trunk is sorta low though to get bags and stuff out of there.
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2005 Touring Edition Convertible
Turbo 2.4L LITE
Automatic, cool vanilla, faux Street Edition badging, K&N drop in filter, modded airbox, mini-chrome side flames, chrome gas cap cover, customized rear mud flaps, flying siberian husky fur when top dropped.
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Posts: 762 | From: NJ
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mellowsolaryellow
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Posted: Feb 23, 2006, 7:58 PM
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FBC, love the ladybug trailer!!
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