MizIndependent
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Quit your bullpoop.
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Post by MizIndependent on Jun 11, 2015 0:14:09 GMT
an embarrassment if I purposefully buy a PT Cruiser, is there. It looks like this:  |
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 11, 2015 0:16:04 GMT
Nope. There is no other possibility. Unless you park next to one of these  |
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MsKnit
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Jun 26, 2014 19:06:42 GMT
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Post by MsKnit on Jun 11, 2015 0:16:22 GMT
No. You are showing some individuality. As much as you can with a car anyway.
I am so tired of all cars looking the same.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 0:17:00 GMT
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MizIndependent
Drama Llama
Quit your bullpoop.
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Post by MizIndependent on Jun 11, 2015 0:19:41 GMT
I'm heading off to test drive this thing...it's either this or a slightly dented 2007 Ford Focus. *sigh* ETA: If I decide on the cruiser, I'm defintely getting one of these as well:  Go TOTAL nerd! |
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Post by padresfan619 on Jun 11, 2015 0:20:14 GMT
Before we got married, my husband lived in a neighborhood with a neighbor who had a red PT Cruiser with flame decals and a vanity plate that said "SIZZLIN."
But seriously, the only thing worse than a PT Cruiser is a Chevy HHR.
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blue tulip
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Post by blue tulip on Jun 11, 2015 0:20:55 GMT
you know, I kinda like them. there, I said it. put some flames on that baby and rock it!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 0:22:52 GMT
But seriously, the only thing worse than a PT Cruiser is a Chevy HHR. We passed an HHR today and I said to DH, "How was it possible to make something even dorkier than a PT Cruiser?" I'm sorry, Miz. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 0:23:28 GMT
Have you driven a PT Cruiser? I had one as a loaner after an accident once. The blind spots are terrible. I am just saying really check the blind spots. I couldn't see out the back window properly nor over my shoulders well. I turned my body to look and still missed cars. Just check your blind spots well, ok?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 0:26:16 GMT
My DH used to drive a PT Cruiser. He had a long commute and it was great on mileage. The back seat also comes out, and so it will haul almost anything.  We drove it until the wheels came off - almost literally. It was a great car. |
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 11, 2015 0:26:38 GMT
Why only those two cars?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 0:27:33 GMT
you know, I kinda like them. there, I said it. put some flames on that baby and rock it! Oh yeah - he constantly taunted me about putting flame decals on it! Drove me nuts!!  |
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Post by stormycat on Jun 11, 2015 0:32:10 GMT
I have a Chevy HHR, there is one plus to having the car, it gets excellent gas mileage. It was my car for awhile, but I gave it to my husband as he needed a commuter car and I drive a Minivan now |
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Post by doesitmatter on Jun 11, 2015 0:45:21 GMT
I drove one as a rental car a few years back and enjoyed it. There was space for everything and yet it was low to the ground. Me too - had it as a rental and thought it was so roomy and fun to drive. OP - get whatever you like makes sense for your needs  Not sure why everyone thinks a PT Cruiser is so dorky? Not sure how dorky a car can be? Crocs- complete dork ville but a car is, well a car and if it's all one color (no replacement panels in anther color ) and it's mechanically sound and in budget - get what you like. |
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Post by cmpeter on Jun 11, 2015 0:47:18 GMT
My mom drives one...hers has the fake wood paneling. So, it could be worse.
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Post by bc2ca on Jun 11, 2015 0:53:52 GMT
It is kind of a "mom" car, so at least the kids won't be fighting to drive it |
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Post by doesitmatter on Jun 11, 2015 0:55:35 GMT
Nope. There is no other possibility. Unless you park next to one of these Ok I have to eat my words saying I don't know how a car can be dorky lol...this qualifies! *shuffling away quietly and hanging my head in shame* |
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Post by SweetieBugs on Jun 11, 2015 1:14:06 GMT
Nope. There is no other possibility. Unless you park next to one of these Ok I have to eat my words saying I don't know how a car can be dorky lol...this qualifies! *shuffling away quietly and hanging my head in shame* |
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Post by freecharlie on Jun 11, 2015 1:23:26 GMT
Ok I have to eat my words saying I don't know how a car can be dorky lol...this qualifies! *shuffling away quietly and hanging my head in shame* I see them driving in colorado next to the giant trucks and SUVS. |
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caro
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Post by caro on Jun 11, 2015 1:26:05 GMT
Nope. There is no other possibility. Unless you park next to one of these In Atlanta, on the freeways, that car would be a scary ride with all the tractor trailers. |
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akathy
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Post by akathy on Jun 11, 2015 1:58:31 GMT
I don't feel safe in such a small vehicle and that close to the ground.
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melissa
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Post by melissa on Jun 11, 2015 2:07:16 GMT
stormycat, we are a two HHR family! LOL Dh and I both drive grey HHRs. Mine is a 2010 pewter and his is a 2011 darker grey. The saddest thing about owning an HHR is that they don't make them anymore! The last dealer we bought one from said he has trouble keeping a used one on the lot. Couldn't get rid of them when they were new but it seems like there is a high demand for the used HHRs
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blue tulip
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Post by blue tulip on Jun 11, 2015 2:20:55 GMT
Nope. There is no other possibility. Unless you park next to one of these In Atlanta, on the freeways, that car would be a scary ride with all the tractor trailers. I saw one driving around town here with 2 kids in the back. there seemed to be about 4" of car between the back of the children and the outside. I just couldn't stomach that.. it can't be that safe. no matter what ingenious fame safety features you have, any rear-end accident over 20mph seems like it would have that car sitting in your front seat, and anything in the backseat mowed down.  |
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Post by papersilly on Jun 11, 2015 2:26:41 GMT
DH bought one of those blue PT's when they first came out in 2001. It was a novel little car. Now we have a Mini Cooper as the zippy car.
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luvnlifelady
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Post by luvnlifelady on Jun 11, 2015 2:28:59 GMT
I got a used one a couple years ago from Carmax since my Odyssey was quickly dying on me. I hate it! I'm not a car snob by any stretch but my God, that thing drives me crazy! It was built for fleet cars, so everything is cheap.
The turning radius is incredibly bad for such a small car. The seats are uncomfortable. Mileage is not that much better than a mini-van. Also pick-up is slow. DS was 13 at the time that we got it and he suggested we keep looking. It was a rushed decision too. It's mainly been a kid car by default though since I have a Ford Focus for work.
I love the Focus. Roomy trunk, great pick-up, decent mileage, powerful A/C and heat, etc.
The only going for the PT Cruiser is the styling. Otherwise, find something else if you can!
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Post by eebud on Jun 11, 2015 2:32:35 GMT
I had a PT Cruiser as a rental for a wee and hated it. The turn radius was awful. Terrible blind spots. I didn't find it roomy at all. I shared a car with another girl and our 2 suitcases would not fit in the trunk. One had to go on the bac seat. I was happy to turn it in.
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Post by Bitchy Rich on Jun 11, 2015 2:36:58 GMT
But seriously, the only thing worse than a PT Cruiser is a Chevy HHR. The Nissan Cube is worse. It looks exactly like a cube on wheels. |
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Peal
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Post by Peal on Jun 11, 2015 2:41:57 GMT
I didn't really mine the PT Cruiser until I rode in one. Visibility is really bad.
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grrlsmom
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Post by grrlsmom on Jun 11, 2015 2:42:13 GMT
awww, we loved our cruiser! They are cute little cars and can haul amazing amounts. I used to go up to the lumber store and the guys would chuckle until they started loading it - they were surprised.
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Post by littlemama on Jun 11, 2015 2:42:29 GMT
I had to drive a light purple pt cruiser for a year. It was awful. Just awful. And embarrassing, but it got me where I needed to go- until it didn't!
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We drove it until the wheels came off - almost literally. It was a great car. 
