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#46 of 55 Re: 2006 PT GT Convertible Great Deal [tedebear] by duettom Dec 05, 2007 (9:39 pm)
Replying to: tedebear (Dec 05, 2007 6:38 pm) Thanks tedebear, I did read in the owners manual that regular grade gas will work. I plan to try using it after the engine has a chance to break in and loosen up. Do you get any detonation? Is your mph worse than it was when using premium? Replies to this message: tedebear (Dec 05, 2007 10:33 pm) duettom (Dec 05, 2007 11:05 pm) waterdr (Dec 23, 2007 1:30 pm)
#47 of 55 Re: 2006 PT GT Convertible Great Deal [duettom] by tedebear Dec 05, 2007 (10:33 pm)
Replying to: duettom (Dec 05, 2007 9:39 pm) Well, I rarely drive it but the wife hasn't mentioned detonation or whether there is any significant fuel economy difference when using different octanes. She is definitely not what I'd call a performance-oriented style driver.   I did get some negative feedback on another Cruiser forum a few years back when I mentioned it usually gets regular fuel instead of premium. They asked why would anyone buy the turbo version if they weren't going to use whatever grade fuel that gave it the best performance.   For one, it was a Christmas present and she had no idea she was even getting a Cruiser until she opened the ring box with the key in it on Christmas morning. Anyway, my opinion is that a GT has better performance using regular fuel than a standard Cruiser does, regardless of what type of gas it uses. Replies to this message: duettom (Dec 05, 2007 11:05 pm) waterdr (Dec 23, 2007 1:30 pm)
#48 of 55 Re: 2006 PT GT Convertible Great Deal [tedebear] by duettom Dec 05, 2007 (11:05 pm)
Replying to: tedebear (Dec 05, 2007 10:33 pm) Until I get the torque steer under control I don't think having a bit less power will be a bad thing. Thanks again.
#49 of 55 Re: 2006 PT GT Convertible Great Deal [tedebear] by waterdr Dec 23, 2007 (1:30 pm)
Replying to: tedebear (Dec 05, 2007 10:33 pm) That depends on the car. Putting lower then recomended fuel in a car with a turbo can be an accident waiting to happen. Detonation is a terrible thing to do to a motor. If you EVER hear knock or ping, get your foot off the pedal until you can get the correct fuel in the car.   However, most modern cars are designed with knock sensors and other devices that can monitor fuel types. Essentially, when the car senses detonation, the computer will pull timing and even richen-up the fuel mixture.   When this happens, you will loose both fuel economy and hp. How much? Depends on the car and how agressive the tune was in the first place. You might see a loss of 1 mpg and I would expect a loss of hp to be about 5 - 10 on a car like this and probably closer to the 5 hp number. On a 200 hp car, you will get about 10 hp increase by adjusting timing when going from 87 to 93 octane. Your car is most likely not designed for 93, but for 90 or maybe 91, since most places can not get 93 or even 92 anymore.   If the owners manual says that you can run 87, but that they prefer 89 - 92, then this is probably because the car is rated at the higher octane for power purposes and fuel economy, but that is the only reason. That is a lot different then saying "don't run 87".   As far as the folks on the other boards criticing you for using 87 in a turbo....that is comming from people stupid enough to think that a PT Cruiser is a sports car. Yes, running 87 octane in a 500 hp car with a built motor designed to run 93 would be very stupid, but probably not on your car. These are mass-produced cars designed to run on regular streets with pump gas.   To be sure, check with the service manager on the octane issue. They should know how the car is equipped and if there are knock sensors.
#50 of 55 Anyone With 2008 PT Cruiser Pricing Info? by chigirlintexas Dec 23, 2007 (8:53 pm)
Hubby is interested in '08 Cruiser Limited....does anyone have any recent buying/leasing experiences? What kind of discount off the MSRP can we reasonably expect? Real life figures are always helpful, in addition, of course, to Edmunds' TMV!   Thanks, and Merry Christmas to all!   ChiGirl Replies to this message: tedebear (Dec 24, 2007 10:36 am)
#51 of 55 Re: Anyone With 2008 PT Cruiser Pricing Info? [chigirlintexas] by tedebear Dec 24, 2007 (10:36 am)
Replying to: chigirlintexas (Dec 23, 2007 8:53 pm) What kind of discount off the MSRP can we reasonably expect?   Hi. If you can get an EC (Employee Choice) or Friends discount number from a Chrysler employee it can save you a lot off the MSRP. The EC program will be discontinued after 01/02/2008 but the Friends will stay the same.   Unfortunately, I'm all out of either discount until 01/01/2008 but you might try posting your request on some of the other Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep forums. Many Chrysler workers are also Chrysler owners who surf the forums. We are permitted to give out 2 EC numbers or 6 Friends discounts per calendar year.   MSRP: $23,300 (2008 PT Cruiser Limited - no other options) EC: $20,237 Friends: $20,549   All of the above prices include a $640 destination charge. The EC and Friends include a current $1,000 rebate, which expires after 01/02/2008. Add $200 to the EC price for a program fee that would be added by the dealer.   Also, those discounts and rebate info are based on a zip code in the St. Louis area. Discount prices and incentives vary by region and you didn't provide your zip code to give you a more accurate quote.
#52 of 55 Employee Choice Price by arewhyinoh Dec 29, 2007 (8:48 pm)
Replying to: here4thekids (Mar 31, 2005 6:08 am) Wife is expecting our 3rd next week! Need to get a vehicle with 3 rows of seats. Anyone have an employee choice burning a hole in their pocket yet for 2007. Going in to lease a Chrysler on Monday and would love to use it!
#53 of 55 real world price by edillen1 Jan 23, 2008 (9:14 am)
Bought an 07 Base model, 5-speed with sun and sound package (Sunroof, High end Stereo with amp and sub and Sirius) for 12,500 out the door. Sticker on it was 17,200.
#54 of 55 Re: 2006 PT GT Convertible Great Deal [duettom] by paingod Apr 01, 2008 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: duettom (Nov 29, 2007 5:11 pm) Hey!! Those cars are still out there! I just bought a 2006 black GT Convertible with 117 miles with Auto. & sound group for 16,075 TODAY. couldnt be happier
#55 of 55 HELLO ALL by olguy Aug 18, 2008 (9:14 pm)
Hello all. I just picked up my first PT. It's just the basic little set up. 2007, and I paid $7800 out the door with 19,275 miles on it. Still under chrysler warranties. I got it from a Chrysler dealer in my area. I hope this was a good deal. I do have a question. I hear about 6 inch and 6.5 inch rims. I'm wondering if either one of those rims has enough lip to install hub caps such as the gripping type. You older guys will know what I mean. The type ya put on by smacking it around the rim untill it seats on the rims. Anyone know??? Thanks

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