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2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible Touring Edition, 83,xxx Miles, 2.4 Auto on 2040-cars

US $6,200.00
Year:2005 Mileage:82787 Color: Tan /
 Gray
Location:

Belleville, Illinois, United States

Belleville, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.4L 2429CC 148Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 3C3EY55X55T338171 Year: 2005
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Chrysler
Model: PT Cruiser
Trim: Touring Convertible 2-Door
Options: CD Player, Convertible
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 82,787
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Tan
Interior Color: Gray
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Selling my much-loved 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible. We're currently undergoing some dramatic lifestyle changes, and are needing to downsize.


This car was purchased by myself from the Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep/Ram dealership where I work. It came in as a trade in. The car runs and drives quite nicely. Since owning it, I have replaced a couple of leaking transmission lines and the shift module. The car shifted perfectly fine, but as I was doing the transmission lines, I replaced the module as a precaution. While I was in the engine bay, I did some preventative maintenance as well, so within the last 7,000 miles have replaced the plugs and wires, air filter, belts and oil and filter twice. I also did the transmission fluid and filter and pan gasket seal when doing the transmission lines. I believe in doing everything before it becomes an issue, not afterwards. 

Elsewhere in the car, the overall interior is very good, with only the slightest of scuff marks in mostly out-of-the-way places. No cracks, chips, rips or tears to speak of. The roof and weather seals are in excellent condition. I also have the matching boot cover for the top. Tires are in 50% or better condition all around, with one tire being new around 7,500 miles ago. The wheels are painted alloy and in good condition with no "curb rash".

These cars have a weakness for headlight glazing; however this has been addressed with a special treatment and these lights are optically clear. This is also the only year that the PT Cruiser had the First Generation split over/under horizontal grill on the Convertible and the non-scalloped headlights. In my opinion the car looks much better for it.

I feel the only thing that lets the car down slightly was that the previous owner possibly had some parking lot depth perception issues, so that all four bumper corners have slight to moderate paint scratches. While this doesn't affect drivability in any way, I have set the starting bid price to reflect that the car is not cosmetically perfect. I have listed it for $1000 off of KBB value for the scratch issues.

I feel that this car is destined for "future classic" status, and here's your opportunity to get a very low-mileage example for less than book value. I will answer all questions openly and honestly, so please feel free to ask. I'm setting the auction for no reserve, because I don't want the selling process to drag on. Honest car, honest description, honest price. Please be an honest buyer.

Preferred method of payment is Paypal, though Cash or Cashier's check on collection is acceptable. Non-Refundable Paypal deposit of $500 within 48 hours of auction close expected. No deposit=no car, and it will be re-listed. I will deliver (via driving the car) for gasoline plus mileage costs within a somewhat reasonable distance after closure of sale (please e-mail with your consideration of "reasonable").    

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