Day 3-4
Over the weekend it was time to take the PT Cruiser out for some extensive drop-top driving since I’ve been
restricted to short commutes most of the week. But
overcast skies prevented open-air travel on Saturday. Luckily the skies turned blue and the weather was perfect for
Sunday. On the highway the convertible doesn’t blow away passengers with gusts of wind. The stereo is even audible at
high speeds.
Around town the Cruiser is great at, surprise, cruising. The high seating position, individual armrests and high
doors all add to the relaxed driving feel. With the open top, throaty exhaust and stare-inducing looks it’s easy to see
why someone would buy one of these cars.
At that same exact second the responsible part of your brain starts to remind you this fine vehicle is $28,000.
That’s a lot of coin even for the 220 horsepower GT version. The muscle and nice two-tone leather add a lot of value to
the car but the PT Cruiser is much more money than both the VW Beetle and Mini Cooper convertibles. It is also a larger
vehicle than the other two.