All,
When I scoped out the first PT in town, the dealer said that it was not
based on the Neon. It has the 2.5 liter Caravan 150 HP engine, not the 2
liter 132 HP Neon motor. (Yes, I know they also had a 150 HP engine in the
Neon but it wasn't the 2.5 liter. ) Also, there is no room under the hood to
do anything!!! Wait til they stick a V-6 in it...
Kent
----- Original Message -----
From Larry Macy <macy at bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu>
To: Bryan Vandiver <Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM>; Spridgets
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: PT Cruiser (no LBC)
> Bryan, My GF and I are into making crafts for shows. With a Midget and a
> Probe, it is kinda hard to take enough stuff to the show and include the
> tables etc for the booth. We took a PT Cruiser out for a drive as she did
> not want a mini van. The interior is about the same volume as the Dodge
> Caravan short version. The thing ran good, but not real powerful. It does
> pull itself down the highway pretty good. I had it up to 90 and it was
> pretty stable. I expect that there will be a huge market for after market
> goodies (there already is for the Neon). So increasing the power
> shouldn't be a big deal. The ride was very comfortable and the sound
> system was awesome (to quote my daughter). We didn't order one but if we
> get to making some bucks she might. It would be her car to replace the
> Probe.
>
> Jay has a point tho about not ordering the first year. But I also agree
> that is not that big of a deal as it is based on the Neon.
>
> I personally think they are pretty cool, but definately need a
> convertible top ;-)
>
> Larry
>
> At this exact moment in time 7/21/00 13:26, Bryan.Vandiver@Eng.Sun.COM
> made the profound statement:
>
> >Has anyone had a chance to check out a PT cruiser yet??
> >Since I've been considering buy a new vehicle for a while now, I'm
thinking
> >about ordering one.
> >They almost sound too good to be true.
> >They have a really cool retro look, are very roomy on the inside, and are
> >actually very practical.
> >I talked to a local dealer here yesterday, and they said they would sell
> >me one
> >built to order with any options I like for MSRP with no additional costs
> >(between $16K to $20K), the only catch is that I'd have to wait 4 to 6
> >months
> >for delivery. Since I'm in no hurry, that's pretty reasonable, especially
> >since
> >they are selling off the lot for $5K to $7K over MSRP right now.
> >Anyone have any thoughts on this.
> >
> >BTW - this would be the new 'commuter/baby hauler' so I think the red
pearl
> >metallic would be the color of choice.
> >
> > - Bryan Vandiver
> > San Jose, CA
> >
> >PS - Of course, there would still be room for the Allard next to the
> >garage ;-)
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> Larry B. Macy, Ph.D.
> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu
> System Administrator/Manager
> Neuropsychiatry Section
> Department of Psychiatry
> University of Pennsylvania
> 3400 Spruce St. - 1015 Gates
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
>
> Ask a question and you're a fool for three minutes; do not ask a
> question and you're a fool for the rest of your life.
>
>
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