Category: Compact MPV 
Price Range: £12,995 to £18,180
Retro style, spacious practical interior, decent specification, Mercedes diesel engine
Raucous, thirsty engines, unsettled and noisy ride, sluggish auto 'box, boot not that large, petrol's high fuel consumption, feels very dated now
A style statement that's also reasonably practical; a long way off the class-leaders in terms of performance, handling, comfort and versatility, but a unique and likeable proposition nonetheless
Residual values are not nearly as strong as they were in the beginning, now that more used PTs are coming onto the market, but it holds its value reasonably well as it has its fans. Avoid the lowly Classic specification model; the PT Cruiser is best bought in top Limited trim where everything is standard, including leather. Watch out, too, for special edition models with extra equipment, which are offered fairly frequently, and don't be afraid to have a good haggle even over brand-new cars.
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wrote on 11 09 2007