Reports from Chrysler say there is no way to fit any
of their current V^ motors into the shape of the PT
Cruiser body work. The retro style nose is too narrow.
So no V^ in the near future.
John Holliday
--- "Kent J. Miller" <Bushwacker4@prodigy.net> wrote:
> 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@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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