The Chrysler PT Cruiser ...  decide for yourself. 
Still basically unchanged, although now available in a CONVERTIBLE, this 
car is about the size of a Toyota Echo.
Excerpts from
 http://www.edmunds.com/edweb/brauer/ptcruiser/01.ptcruiser.rt.html
 

Road Test : 
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Has anything changed?

By Karl Brauer
Photos by the author
" Pros:
Breakout styling, highly adaptable 
interior design, carlike ride and handling, 
low sticker price. " (Brauer,2000)

" Cons: 
Lacks power, questionable interior ergonomics, widespread dealer gouging. " (Brauer,2000)
 

    Here are some more excerpts from Mr. Brauer:

   " The Cruiser's exterior shape was inspired by the panel vans of the late 1930s,
complete with bulbous fender flares, an egg-crate grille and a pointed hood. One
thing we instantly realized upon approaching the vehicle for the first time is that
looks really can be deceiving. Its exterior lines give the Cruiser a meaty appearance
that suggests bulk and heft, but in reality this thing is tiny! " (Brauer, 2000)

   " Keep in mind, folks, that this car is based off the Dodge Neon and it is 2 inches
shorter overall than a Neon. In other words: It's S-M-A-L-L." (Brauer, 2000)

   " ... you'll be hard-pressed to find one for less than $25,000,and in SoCal they're
changing hands regularly for $27,000 to $30,000. Waiting lists are now running close
to a year and the 30,000 units originally planned for European distribution have been
redirected to the U.S. in a too-little, too-late attempt by Chrysler to meet demand." (Brauer, 2000)

   " In theory, the PT Cruiser works. In reality, at least for now, check out the Honda
CR-V or new Ford Escape / Mazda Tribute twins. And when your local Chrysler
salespeople quote you a price in the mid-20's, or higher, laugh in their faces." (Brauer, 2000)

Road Test : 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser by Karl Brauer
Note:  Daimler-Chrysler continues to make marketing changes to the appearance
packages of the popular 30's retro-look PT Cruiser.  However the basic
vehicle dimensions are still the same.



Buick Century Luxury Sedan
  To re-use an old phrase
    from the 1960's:
    "Wouldn't you really
     rather have a Buick?"

"Yes, I really would." -- G R Damoth

Buick Rendezvous Luxury SUV

Buick Rendezvous Luxury SUV Control Center

    WHY? Read these excerpts from 
Edmunds and I'll tell you why:

    " Century... Now four model-years old, today's Century has been growing in
popularity each year.  Century comes standard with such features as remote
keyless entry, automatic power door locks, daytime running lamps with Twilight
Sentinel (which automatically controls the headlamps based on lighting conditions),
door courtesy lights, battery rundown protection, antilock brakes, traction control,
a tire inflation monitor and GM's PASS-Key II theft-deterrent system. OnStar is
optional."  (Edmunds 2000)
    " Century; S69 Sedan Custom 4-Dr Auto; Invoice = $18,154;
MSRP = $19,840; TMVSM = $18,556 Effective until 8/2/2000
Learn more about Edmund's True Market Values (TMVSM);
Destination Charge: $600; Gas Guzzler Tax: NA "  (Edmunds 2000)
 

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