Vital Statistics: 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 2004 PT Cruiser is manufactured in MEXICO for Chrysler. It is Chrysler's entry into the WAGON 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $19,265 USD in 2004.
Fuel Economy
The PT Cruiser's generous 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO engine has been measured to get 19 - 22 miles/gallon city driving with a 15.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The PT Cruiser retails for $19,265 USD with a invoice price of $18,031 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $590 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The PT Cruiser comes standard with a 5-Speed Manual Overdrive or 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3101 lbs. The Non-ABS or 2-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Drum.
PT Cruiser Dimensions
The 2004 PT Cruiser has standard length of 168.80 inches and a width of 67.10 inches. The PT Cruiser rides 63.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 6.00 inches. Front headroom is 39.20 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the PT Cruiser a radius of 37.90 inches. It uses 205/55R16 tires with a wheelbase of 103.00 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag. Leading optional equipment includes ABS Brakes, Front Side Airbag, Cassette Player, CD Changer, Voice Activated Telephone.
Exterior color choices include Black, Black/Electric Blue Pearl, Black/Inferno Red Tinted Pearl Coat, Black/Light Almond Pearl Metallic, Black/Silver Metallic, Bright Silver Metallic, Cool Vanilla Pearl Coat, Dark Plum Pearl, Electric Blue Pearl, Graphite Metallic, Inferno Red Tinted Pearl Coat, Light Almond Pearl Metallic, Midnight Blue Pearl, Seamist Green Metallic with interior choices of Dark Slate Gray Cloth Interior, Taupe/Pearl Beige Cloth Interior. The PT Cruiser seats 5 people with 40.60 inches front leg room.
Chrysler Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 84 month/70,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to contact the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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