I love my PT cruiser convertible!! I rented one and drove down the California coast and it was the best ride ever... I had to buy one. It was affordable for a third car and insurance and registration was very cheap!!! I feel so comfortable in the car. Everything is conviently located when driving. It even has an input for my IPOD! With gas at 5 bucks last summer it cost only 50 bucks to fill it and I drove for at least for 10 days on a full tank. My kids love to ride in the convertible. It is very comfortable with 2 kids in their carseats in the back. The trunk is so spacious. We picked up 5 boxes of laminate flooring and had plenty of room in the car.
The room, removable seats, spa e, towing ability with a 2.5 liter engine, and ease of entry and exit and big hatchback make it like a covered small picup--I sleep in it with a car cover like a mini--camper--or pull my little l0' trailer with it. Average MPG has been about 27 mpg all around. Purchase prices discounted for base model went t down to ,000. even --an unbelieveable deal. Will keep mine until it needs a new engine--then get a new engine and keep it again. The perfect car for a 78 yr old active single guy with a dog-- who loves it also--as a traveling playpen. No need for four wheel drive--99% of the time. Foolish to pay for it--just carry some cable chains
