What would be the realisic city mpg on a PT Cruiser automatic. I know what the sticker says, but would like to hear from owners what to actually expect with mostly or only city driving. Thanks in advance.
PT CRUISER CITY MPG
May 12, 2004
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I have a 2002 PT Cruiser with an automatic and I get 17+ MPG in town and I drive it hard. I like to hear my aftermarket exhaust system. On the road I get 27 to 30 MPG depending on the terrain.
Steve
I have a 2001 PT automatic. I get around 18 in town, my wife gets around 22 in town.
17,2 per gallon ...
17,2 per gallon ...
My PTCrusiser gets 200 mpg. Chrysler keeps calling me asking to buy it back. They said something about it was never supposed to go out the factory door..... some kind of Bush/Saudi energy conspiracy.
I learned from the old timers that there's two things a guy will lie about in his lifetime: his ass, and his gas...
As another old timer, I can tell you that they also lie about their alcohol intake.
(to friends, it's always more than in reality. To their doctor it's always less.)
Take care,
John.
Oh, You have a lead foot too? ;-D I consistently get worse gas mileage when driving my wifes car, than she does. She has a 2002 TE Automatic and has been getting around 21-22 running around town.
I'd agree with that. My wife's 2003 automatic is used almost exclusively for running around town, and gets 17-18. On the rare occasions when it has gone on long freeway trips, it gets about 25.
Marty
I have a similar car, and get similar results. Maybe a tad better on the city mileage. Hey, how about a hybrid PT?
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They barely had room for an engine so don't expect a hybrid anyday soon. By the way, PTCruiser prices are advertised incredibly low these days. $5k off list (including incentives).
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