The Chrysler P.T. Cruiser
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This is a good idea gone bad. It is supposed to look retro and classic, but just looks sad. Why does it come in a convertible? Convertibles are meant to be for Porsches or Lamborghinis, not any old car. Anyway, if you want a car that looks old-fashioned so badly, buy a Morgan. Also, let's not forget that Chrysler classified it as a light truck as an excuse for it's 24 mpg (highway) to meet CAFE restrictions. It also has horrible crash test rating, once again getting away with it because it is a light truck. In fact in 2009, a warning was issued because it was so unsafe. The P.T. Cruiser is also this weird cross of an SUV, a station wagon, and a compact car. This monstrosity doesn't look at all like a 30's fed car anyway.
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Once again you have nailed it. Not a Fed car, not even close. In fact, Elliot Ness would probably have had anyone who drove this car arrested! !
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DeleteWow! Spot on... I dislike that ugly thing on wheels. I agree that it is neither a retro or classic.
ReplyDeleteDo you think Al (Capone) got frustrated with this car, and went postal? Hmmm... something to think about
LOL! you have won comment of the day!
DeleteI like your avatar. I have a Norwegian Forest Cat
ReplyDeleteso cute!
DeleteI love cats too!
DeleteHave you seen the Chevy HHR LT? That's worse (or as bad as) the PT Cruiser.
ReplyDeleteyes, I have, It is awful
DeleteFirst of all, real sports cars do not have removable tops. It is too dangerous. Second, even bad guys need a cheap car to rob banks. I think they were cute when they came out, but then again, I like El Caminos.
ReplyDeletewell... the Lamborghini aventador comes in a convertible
DeleteThat feature is to sell cars to people who don't understand racing or physics. I happily include a bucket of water with every computer I sell too. Don't confuse consumer sentiment with racing technology. Convertibles create wind drag. If you want to race in the wind, go Formula 1 where your helmet is part of the aerodynamics and the frame is designed to protect said noggin. Send a letter to Nascar asking them why they don't race chop tops. I would love to hear their reply.
DeleteYeah... that's a pretty good point, just to let you know a chop-top is a car with roof pillars that have been cut short
DeleteFirst of all, real sports cars do not have removable tops. It is too dangerous. Second, even bad guys need a cheap car to rob banks. I think they were cute when they came out, but then again, I like El Caminos.
ReplyDeleteEl Caminos are great! Not in the same league as the PT Cruiser.
ReplyDeleteI like the El Camino
Deletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnstgqR0iAk&feature=youtu.be
DeleteIs this a bunch of people that just tune their cars to trampoline everywhere?
DeleteLamboghini and PT Cruiser being compared? Wash out your mouth with soap!
ReplyDeleteyeah... from what I heard the convertible PT cruiser is the worst one
DeleteConvertible PT? Time to torPToe the cruiser!
Deletelol!
DeleteHey Kailas, I read through your blog and found your thoughts about the various cars very interesting. I must confess that I did not know much about the cars that you talked about but have now picked up some useful information. I like the name of your blog too - a great play on words! Keep the posts coming..
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DeleteWhen you get a chance, review the RAV4 EV. I had an original that had a whopping 78 HP! Drove it for 5 years every day and never changed the oil. Why not? Can you figure out why the A/C ran backwards?
ReplyDeleteIt's electric!
DeleteHave you seen this one?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.hybridcars.com/subaru-r1e/subaru-r1e-full/
I would like to hear your thoughts on THAT!
That is so horrible... the problem is it is not in production yet, so obviously is not popular.
DeleteHave you seen this bottle nose dolphin?
ReplyDeletehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_Multipla
I would like a blog post on that.
Yeah.. I saw it on top gear when they made the old people car out of one!
DeleteIs it popular if it eats cars? 🤔
ReplyDeletehttp://www.theverge.com/2016/8/2/12360620/china-TEB-elevated-straddling-bus-unveiled
This is possibly the strangest vehicle I have ever seen.
DeleteBy the way, William has spotted every PT cruiser on the road since this post and he spotted a convertible too! He is so excited that he yells and scares me.
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