# PT Cruiser replacement options **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** chrysler\ **Created:** [March 2, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423 "2010-03-02T21:55:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rottieguy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/rottieguy/32/1749_2.png) [@Rottieguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rottieguy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423/1 "2010-03-02T21:55:41Z")
I love my 2004 PT Cruiser turbo w/ 5 speed, but it’s got about 80k on it and eventually I’ll need to replace it. I especially like the removable rear seats because I’ve got 3 rottweilers who travel with me a lot, and without the rear seats it’s like a small panel truck with windows. The Daimler-Chrysler power train performs really well and I understand the newer Chryslers don’t do as well. Need to keep the good gas mileage so a big SUV is out of the picture. Suggestions anyone? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423/2 "2010-03-02T22:01:17Z")
For LOTS of space, check out the Ford Transit Connect. Other alternatives, Chevy HHR, Scion xB, Mazda 5, Kia Rondo. ---
**Author:** ![Rottieguy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/rottieguy/32/1749_2.png) [@Rottieguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rottieguy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423/3 "2010-03-02T22:22:33Z")
Of all those, the only one that flips my switch is the Mazda 5, and from what I read on the window sticker it gets even lower gas mileage than the Cruiser! Maybe I should check out the Kia a bit closer. What I’m really hoping is that someone will come up with something new and exciting in the next 2-3 years. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423/4 "2010-03-02T22:27:39Z")
If mpgs top priority, Honda Fit is surprisingly roomy. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423/5 "2010-03-02T22:54:16Z")
Ford Escape hybrid would give you high mpgs. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2010, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423/6 "2010-03-02T23:59:55Z")
Look at the Audi A3 TDI. Mileage is 30 city and 42 highway. The city mileage is 5 or 6 MPG better than your PT Cruiser’s highway mileage. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423/7 "2010-03-03T00:23:40Z")
Take a look at the Hyundai Elantra Touring model. Very reliable, reasonable cost, good gas mileage, as roomy as the PT. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423/8 "2010-03-03T01:30:48Z")
The A3 TDI or maybe a Jetta Sportwagen TDI. ---
**Author:** ![dagosa](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/dagosa/32/9837_2.png) [@dagosa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dagosa)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2010, 2:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pt-cruiser-replacement-options/45423/9 "2010-03-03T02:09:48Z")
I suggest you try a 2004 PT Cruiser. They’re great and fill your needs well. Or keep what you have. It has plenty of life left and you and your dogs “love” it.