The last Chrysler PT Cruiser will roll off the assembly line in less than two weeks, signaling the end of the line for this small car. This is a shame, Chevy is still selling the HHR and this could (read should) be a good budget priced car with a little redesign in the Chrysler lineup. I purchased one of the first in 2001 myself for my wife. Sure, you’re not going to fawn about its horsepower, luxurious seating, interior or wonderful ride, but we loved this car for what it was; an affordable, retro styled ride with room for passengers and cargo. Ours actually spent it’s time hustling kids to games or getting groceries, like a cool minivan and served us well. Instead we get a redesigned but still bloated Charger, 300c, Jeep Grand Cherokee and soon Challenger with gas mileage often around 20 or less city. Same Chrysler, different day.


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The PT Cruiser's history is the story of what Chrysler does brilliantly -- create unique, desirable new vehicles -- and of the failure to build on success that has repeatedly brought the company to its knees. The PT Cruiser went on sale in 2000, during the SUV craze. Despite that, the compact sedan's quirky styling and useful interior made it a sensation. It helped establish Chrysler as a design leader, sold far beyond the automaker's expectations and became one of the rare American small cars that's an undisputed hit. "For a while, it was the best-selling Chrysler-brand vehicle," said Jim Hall, managing director of 2953 Analytics, a Birmingham consultancy. When production ends July 9, Chrysler will have sold more than 1.3 million PT Cruisers. The PT was one of the first modern retro vehicles, coming after the VW Beetle and Plymouth Prowler, but before the Mini Cooper, Chevrolet HHR, Ford Thunderbird and Fiat 500. Beyond the original sedan, the lineup grew to include a turbocharged performance model, a convertible, and more than a dozen special editions.

Source: R.I.P: Last PT Cruiser rolls off assembly line today

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