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 May 17 2006, 03:34 PM
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 Posting God  Group: Moderators Posts: 11,365 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 Car: '13 Toyota 86  |
At a time in the US where there were very few family cars with character, there was the PT Cruiser. It gets points for being different. It also handled...okay, I guess (non-turbo). These days it's far behind the competition, but I sitll like the way it looks. When it's customized they can look damned cool.
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May 18 2006, 03:40 AM
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Living the dream Group: Moderators Posts: 8,859 Joined: 27-August 03 Member No.: 28 Car: Ford F-150, Mercury Grand Marquis, Volkswagen Beetle |
My father-in-law built a street rod from a '36 Chevrolet. Well he was at Sonic (drive-in restaurant) with his son and the woman next to them said something like "That's a cool PT Cruiser". His son went off on the woman for being so dumb.
'36 Chevrolet Humpback Street Rod  This one isn't his but you get the idea. Also, his wasn't chopped. |
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May 18 2006, 06:33 AM
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 I will stand, or I will fall. But I will not sit. Group: Members Posts: 13,576 Joined: 4-September 03 From: Somewhere between Chicago and Indianapolis Member No.: 58 Car: Miata & RX-7 |
Heh wow this seems to have turned into quite the shitfest. I guess this is what happens when you don't have internet for a week...
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May 18 2006, 08:21 AM
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 N/A Group: Members Posts: 4,811 Joined: 23-September 03 From: YYZ Member No.: 86 |
This car is only owned by old people and wankers. Pathetic piece of junk.
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May 18 2006, 04:29 PM
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 Grease Monkey Group: Members Posts: 126 Joined: 13-February 06 From: ny Member No.: 2,253 Car: uh, apparently a honda prelude. we'll see. |
the first time i saw a PT cruiser, i was like, "OMGWTFBBQ, it's like somebody crossed a hearse with a VW bug, and it had a really UGLY lovechild." i still think this.
STUPIDEST CAR EVER. |
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May 24 2006, 06:44 PM
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 That Frigging BMW Driver Group: Members Posts: 6,727 Joined: 7-December 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 222 Car: 1997 BMW 328i |
well, i guess here's where i step in and give a QUALIFIED statement as someone who's owned a PT Cruiser for four years and 52,000 miles. (Well, ok, it's my mum's. I wouldn't own one. Keep reading)
This is a GREAT car. If you judge it for what it is. If you drive it like a sports car, you'll bitch and moan and be disappointed. the steering sucks (no feel, it's sort of loose and overboosted), the brakes suck (not very linear, not very powerful). Ours is a loaded non-turbo automatic, so it's slow as shit. The engine is course, has no top end, and doesn't sound very nice. What i'm saying is, from an enthusiast perspective (people who like to actually drive) this car is just no fun. For the good? Everything else. It's been utterly reliable for four years and 50k+ miles, which is rare these days. The only problem was the power steering pump was replaced under a factory recall, and the install was done incorrectly and the hose came loose. No breakdowns in 50k+ non exactly gentle miles. It's SO useful. We once had two peoples luggage, two bikes, a shitload of furniture, and other crap in it on the way from Virginia to Raleigh. Huge amount of room. The seats are easy to use (the back ones that is - the smaller one can be removed in about 30s time) And you can put a bike in it standing up with the front wheel off the fork - which is nice. It's got a great ride on the highway - not nervous, not wandery, but not pillowy either. Just ride. Fuel economy could be better. We've really enjoyed owning ours. Which is totally different from enjoying driving it. But again, it's not my car - so the fact that it's a total dog to drive doesn't bother me. I rate it Cool for being exceedingly good at what it does. Which is my standard of judgement. |
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May 30 2006, 05:07 PM
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 Pit Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 781 Joined: 8-November 05 Member No.: 2,057 Car: 1999 Subaru Outback |
Boost, you have owned me. I congradulate you for helping me broaden my vision.
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May 30 2006, 05:59 PM
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I will stand, or I will fall. But I will not sit. Group: Members Posts: 13,576 Joined: 4-September 03 From: Somewhere between Chicago and Indianapolis Member No.: 58 Car: Miata & RX-7 |
I think it'd be cool with a SRT-4 powerplant, chopped top, and some big allies. Its kind of a neat pseudo-hot rod.
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May 30 2006, 09:05 PM
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That Frigging BMW Driver Group: Members Posts: 6,727 Joined: 7-December 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 222 Car: 1997 BMW 328i |
...holy crap.
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May 31 2006, 05:06 AM
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 Lighting Consultant Group: Members Posts: 4,668 Joined: 18-April 04 From: England Member No.: 719 Car: '07 Fiat Bravo |
Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Horrible.
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May 31 2006, 09:44 AM
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 [J]akobi™ Group: Banned Posts: 7,563 Joined: 14-March 04 From: University of Hartford Member No.: 651 Car: 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS |
I'm surprised that this link wasn't posted in this thread.
http://videos.streetfire.net/search/twin+t...25C278AF570.htm Other than that,  to this.
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May 31 2006, 03:24 PM
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 Banned Group: Members Posts: 11,268 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 1,208 Car: N/A |
QUOTE(z0ne @ May 31 2006, 01:44 PM)  I'm surprised that this link wasn't posted in this thread. http://videos.streetfire.net/search/twin+t...25C278AF570.htm Other than that, to this.I already posted this in Alt.Binaries. |
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May 31 2006, 04:48 PM
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[J]akobi™ Group: Banned Posts: 7,563 Joined: 14-March 04 From: University of Hartford Member No.: 651 Car: 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS |
I know. But, that thread wasn't dedicated to PT Cruisers, now was it?
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May 31 2006, 05:38 PM
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Banned Group: Members Posts: 11,268 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 1,208 Car: N/A |
QUOTE(z0ne @ May 31 2006, 08:48 PM) I know. But, that thread wasn't dedicated to PT Cruisers, now was it? You know what? What it comes down to is that guy in that video is just so incredibly superior than all of us combined. |
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