The best overall auto I have had
Although I was initially attracted by the cool vintage looks, the '01 PT has turned out to be my favorite of 34 autos I've owned. Good visibility, excellent driving position and creature comfort, excellent handling, good mileage, in a perfect sized vehicle. The practicality of it needs some elaboration. Although a fun car, its carrying capacity is surprising, There is actually more for-and-aft room in the hatch area than in my Caravan. The rear seats, as everyone must know now, fold forward to carry large flat objects, or pop out entirely. With them out and the front passenger seat folded, 8' lumber can be carried. Acceleration is adequate, but certainly not startling.
Astonishing to me is that the exhaust system, alternator, fuel injection, starter and water hoses have never been touched in fifteen years. The original battery lasted 12 years. I just replaced the cooling fan at 84,000 miles. The water pump and timing belt were replaced as maintenance items. Most repairs have been electrical in nature, and not disabling.
In sum, I wouldn't change a thing about it. I wish they were still made.
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