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Offline Pat L.

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'04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« on: December 27, 2006, 10:01:13 am »
After 18 months, 77000km and 28 repairs it was time to get rid of this vintage looking lemon. Like the shape not the reliability.
-various fluid leaks including head gasket
-axle bearing, starter, hoses, sensors on and on it went
-rotors wore out at 45000km before the pads!
-irratic idle, replaced main computer after 8 visits
-dealer claimed they had never experienced this. Found out they knew fully about the problem.
Luckily had extended warranty to 80,000
-Now enjoy the new Nissan Versa.
« Last Edit: March 04, 2007, 04:21:00 pm by Pat L. »
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2006, 10:10:06 am »
Will you ever be seen again?
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2006, 10:40:52 am »
Quote from: The Fuzz on December 27, 2006, 10:10:06 am
Will you ever be seen again?


In a new Versa.....but doubt this poster will be back to substantiate and answer any questions.  Not sure what the intent of the message is....other than to voice his/her displeasure at this PT Cruiser. 
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2006, 10:43:00 am »
Their intent is the same as the rest of the biitch-and-run type that come around. First post: complain, complain, complain. Never return. Everyone wastes their time giving advice to someone that doesn't really care.

Please prove me wrong.
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2006, 09:56:56 pm »
Quote from: The Fuzz on December 27, 2006, 10:43:00 am
Their intent is the same as the rest of the biitch-and-run type that come around. First post: complain, complain, complain. Never return. Everyone wastes their time giving advice to someone that doesn't really care.

Please prove me wrong.


Is this not the Moan and Whine section.  ???  ::) :P

Moan:  an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

Whine:  a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way

The poster doesn't really need to prove their assertions that mechanically PTs are the sh*t.  There are after all Neons in a better looking box.  :)
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2006, 10:12:13 pm »
Was it leased or purchased? 

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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2006, 12:05:44 am »
Hey Fuzz, :popo: here is the category breakdown for this page. :censor: and run type?  Giving advice?  ???
Are you okay? Relax. >:(
ArticSteve knows what this section is for,thanks.
All the articles I've ever seen tell consumers what a great vehicle the PT is. I just wanted to offer the flip side.
Try to enjoy the rest of your day.  ;D

Moan 'n Whine
Have a Lemon you want to complain about? Get it off your chest here, just don't expect too much sympathy.
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2006, 05:33:57 am »
Touche! ;D ;D ::)
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2006, 07:39:03 am »
Quote from: Pat L. on December 28, 2006, 12:05:44 am
Get it off your chest here, just don't expect too much sympathy. [/u]

I'm glad you returned to prove me wrong. There's been far too many people lately that come on, make one post to complain and are then never heard from again.
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2006, 10:12:03 am »
Run faster this time ... he has real bullets.  :) :)

Welcome and welcome back, Pat L. ... hope you stay longer and post more.  :)
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2006, 10:15:28 am »
Fact is the PT Cruisers have a better than average  reliability....despite the Neon connection...so maybe he did get a LEMON...FACTS please gentlemen,,now I'm leaving....DODGE..... ;)   'em  BULLITTS...... :popo: :cp2: :skid:
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2006, 10:31:10 am »
Quote from: safristi on December 28, 2006, 10:15:28 am
Fact is the PT Cruisers have a better than average  reliability....despite the Neon connection...so maybe he did get a LEMON...FACTS please gentlemen,,now I'm leaving....DODGE..... ;)   'em  BULLITTS...... :popo: :cp2: :skid:


:fall: Saffy posted something car related…..what is the world coming to? ???
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2006, 10:46:24 am »
Berry berry funny  SOD.........bury me bury me back in BEEMing'ham.....I'm PLANNING to MINE this new venue..it's GOLDEN...Radiating LURFF and Polonium fer ALL........... ::) :P
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2006, 11:45:32 am »
Quote from: Snowman on December 28, 2006, 10:31:10 am
Quote from: safristi on December 28, 2006, 10:15:28 am
Fact is the PT Cruisers have a better than average  reliability....despite the Neon connection...so maybe he did get a LEMON...FACTS please gentlemen,,now I'm leaving....DODGE..... ;)   'em  BULLITTS...... :popo: :cp2: :skid:


:fall: Saffy posted something car related…..what is the world coming to? ???

Even stranger, what he wrote is, in fact, accurate!!  :o :o ;D

It IS nice to see that you didn't just do a "post and run", Pat L. I too hope you stick around.  ;)
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2006, 09:38:03 pm »
Quote from: safristi on December 28, 2006, 10:15:28 am
Fact is the PT Cruisers have a better than average  reliability....despite the Neon connection...so maybe he did get a LEMON...FACTS please gentlemen,,now I'm leaving....DODGE..... ;)   'em  BULLITTS...... :popo: :cp2: :skid:

That made sense to me.  What did you do with the real Safri?   

I used to be a member of ptenthusiast.org.  The big complaint back in 2001 was the gas mileage and lack of power on the 150hp engine.
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #15 on: December 28, 2006, 11:29:45 pm »
Quote from: dr_spock on December 28, 2006, 09:38:03 pm

I used to be a member of ptenthusiast.org. 

Did you have a PT at some point in time?
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #16 on: December 28, 2006, 11:36:14 pm »
Quote from: dr_spock on December 28, 2006, 09:38:03 pm
I used to be a member of ptenthusiast.org.  The big complaint back in 2001 was the gas mileage and lack of power on the 150hp engine.

I rented a PT in 2005. It seemed OK on gas but that engine complaint was still valid. Driving on Hwy 60 through Algonquin park I learned that it was best to pass on downhill stretches.
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #17 on: December 28, 2006, 11:45:05 pm »
Quote from: MdX5 on December 28, 2006, 11:29:45 pm
Quote from: dr_spock on December 28, 2006, 09:38:03 pm

I used to be a member of ptenthusiast.org. 

Did you have a PT at some point in time?

I was interested in the PT Cruiser back then.   I have a 1/35 scale model on my desk, does that count?   I didn't end up buying the full scale model since spouse didn't approve.
 
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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #18 on: December 29, 2006, 12:25:29 am »
Quote from: dr_spock on December 28, 2006, 11:45:05 pm
I was interested in the PT Cruiser back then.   I have a 1/35 scale model on my desk, does that count?   I didn't end up buying the full scale model since spouse didn't approve.
 

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Re: '04 PT CRUSIER LEMON
« Reply #19 on: December 29, 2006, 12:33:52 am »
Quote from: dr_spock on December 28, 2006, 11:45:05 pm
Quote from: MdX5 on December 28, 2006, 11:29:45 pm
Quote from: dr_spock on December 28, 2006, 09:38:03 pm

I used to be a member of ptenthusiast.org. 

Did you have a PT at some point in time?

I was interested in the PT Cruiser back then.   I have a 1/35 scale model on my desk, does that count?   I didn't end up buying the full scale model since spouse didn't approve.
 

Okay, now you've piqued my curiosity.  :)  Why didn't she approve?

One was rented for me once. Back in 2003. I didn't like driving it (re visibility)
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