Friday, February 29, 2008

Chysler 300c For Sale

2006 Chrysler 300C - $26,900 Fully loaded, power everything, satellite radio ready, heated seats (yes, you need them in FL!), like new condition. Hemi V8 but gets good gas mileage as vehicle senses how many cylinders you need to run on and adjusts to them. One owner - must sell. For more info, contact me.
Lisa @ carolinabound2@comcast.netcourtesy of Colby


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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Boyd Coddington

2-27-08, 6:20AM, Boyd Coddington died.

Details vague, possible relation to recent, undisclosed, hospital visits.

Boyd Coddington is best know for his wheels and tires in the car show industry. Enthusiasts of all types have seen or heard his name before. Maker of self designed products, created a uniqueness for all to enjoy. Best know for hot rods and other custom era vehicles. He was associated, some say, to the rise of custom car era with his contributions.

This legend will be missed.


See more complete story at:
http://jalopnik.com/361391/boyd-coddington-hot-rod-king-dead-at-age-63
Colby
Kingkole02

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

2007

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
PT Cruiser carries over unchanged.
However this year receives another special addition to the family.

This year Chrysler PT Cruiser has received the Pacific Coast Highway special Edition to the car line family.
Pacific Coast Highway edition include (Limited production):
Exclusive Ocean Blue.
Comes standard with a lift gate spoiler (a popular aftermarket option), 17-inch wheels with traction control and a sport suspension.
Interior additions include:
Six-way power seats with 2-tone interior of blue and gray, also matching gauges.
A “Street Cruiser” badge is featured on the lift gate, and “PCH” emblems are located on the front doors. Unique with blue accents.

Price: The U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for PT Cruiser Pacific Coast Highway Edition:

$20,735 for the manual transaxle model. (excluding $640 destination).

$21,570 for the automatic transaxle model. (excluding $640 destination

2006

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
Chrysler decided to revamp the loved auto with a whole new front fascias and dashboard, which enthusiast of the original models did not, originally, agree with. Overtime we all learned to like them with some discussion.
Color choices were:
Inferno Red Pearl Coat, Midnight Blue Pearl Coat, Electric Blue Pearl Coat, Cool Vanilla Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Linen Gold Metallic Clear Coat, Black, Magnesium Pearl Coat

This year Chrysler PT Cruiser has received the Route 66 special addition to the car line family.
Route 66 edition include (Limited production):
Exclusive Solar Yellow color (also painted brake calipers). Come standard with a liftgate spoiler (a popular aftermarket option), 17-inch wheels with traction control and a sport suspension.
Interior additions include:
Six-way power seats with multi-colored leather
A “Street Cruiser” badge is featured on the lift gate, and “Route 66” emblems are located on the front doors.

Price: The U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for PT Cruiser Route 66 Edition:
$19,185 for the manual transaxle model. (excluding $640 destination).
$20,020 for the automatic transaxle model. (excluding $640 destination).

2005

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
The PT Cruiser is unchanged for 2005.
Color choices were:
Dark Plum Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Pearl Coat, Midnight Blue Pearl Coat, Electric Blue Pearl Coat, Cool Vanilla Clear Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Linen Gold Metallic Clear Coat (exclusive 2005)

2-Tone colors were optioned (available on Touring, Limited, and GT)
Black/Silver, Black/Electric Blue, Black/Red, Black/Linen Gold (2005)
Midnight Blue/Silver (GT only)

Dream Series on longer exists as a four door, but is now a 2 door convertible.
Color exclusive Deep Lava Red paint, a maroon cloth convertible top and powered by a 220-horsepower high-output turbocharged engine.
(limited production)

2004

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
Remained much like the 2003.
Color choices were:
Dark Plum Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Pearl Coat, Lt. Almond Pearl Metallic Clear Coat, Onyx Green Pearl Coat (discontinued 8-01-2003), Electric Blue Pearl Coat, Semist Green Metallic Clear Coat (discontinued 10-231-2003), Patriot Blue Pearl Coat (discontinued 8-01-2003) Black Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Cool Vanilla Clear Coat, Graphite Metallic (with optional Platinum Edition 2-tone leather)
New 2-Tone colors were optioned (available on Touring, Limited, and GT)
Black/Silver, Black/Electric Blue, Black/Red, Black/Almond.

Dream Series 3 was introduced:
Paint Color:
Midnight Blue Pearl over Bright Silver two-tone paint (this is the only color offered for this special edition)
New Interior: Two-tone leather interior and unique Blue tinted glass.
Available Options:Automatic transaxle with AutoStickChrysler's True Blue 2004 Chrysler PT Dream Cruiser Series 3 Kicks Off Woodward Dream Cruise Chrysler Adds to PT Cruiser Dream Team With Yet Another Version of Its Popular Segment Buster Standard 220-horsepower High Output Turbo Engine Limited-Production Run Limited-production Midnight Blue Over Bright Silver Paint Treatment Unique Tinted Blue Glass, Two-tone Interior and Chrome Accents
Price: The U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for PT Dream Cruiser Series 3:
$28,810 for the manual transaxle model. (excluding $590 destination).
$29,100 for the automatic transaxle model. (excluding $590 destination).

Colby
Kingkole02

2003

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
A new turbocharged GT was introduced in both a 180 low output and a 215 horsepower hi output engine which came standard with 17-inch wheels. The "PT Turbo." came standard with a manual transmission gear box, the automatic was optional. Flame decals, a chrome-trim package, or a wood grain-body-appliqué "woody" look were optional equipped to all models.

Color choices were:
Dark Plum Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Pearl Coat, Lt. Almond Pearl Metallic Clear Coat, Onyx Green Pearl Coat, Electric Blue Pearl Coat, Steel Blue Metallic Pearl Coat, Patriot Blue Pearl Coat, Black Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Stone White.

Dream Series 2 was introduced:
Paint Color:
Tangerine Orange, with standard 2-tone interior of black and orange leather.
Available Options:Automatic transaxle with AutoStick
Standard 220-horsepower High Output Turbo Engine Limited-Production Run Limited-production Midnight Blue Over Bright Silver Paint Treatment Unique Interior, Two-tone Interior and Chrome Accents
Price: The U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for PT Dream Cruiser Series 2:
$26,475 for the manual transaxle model. (excluding $590 destination).
$26,915 for the automatic transaxle model. (excluding $590 destination).

Colby
Kingkole02

2002

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser:
Remained a hot seller in its second year, however PT Cruiser got newly optional flame accent decals for the hood and front fenders. Base, Touring and Limited Editions models were offered as well to keep with the models. Base models were awarded some previously option only items such as a CD player and under seat storage bin. The Limited Edition received an adjustable driver's lumbar support. While side-impact airbags were standard on the Limited and optional on others. Antilock braking remained an option as well.

Color choices were:
Deep Cranberry Pearl Coat, Inferno Red Pearl Coat, Taupe Frost Metallic, Lt. Almond Pearl Metallic Clear Coat, Steel Blue Metallic Pearl Coat, Patriot Blue Pearl Coat, Black Pearl Coat, Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Stone White.

Dream Series 1 was introduced:
Paint Color:
(7,500 Units were made)
Inca Gold, with standard 2-tone interior of white and yellowish gold leather.
This first edition Series 1 can with the stand engine and transmission options. It features custom edition only wheels.
Price: The U.S. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for PT Dream Cruiser Series 1:
$23,245 for the manual transaxle model. (excluding $565 destination).
$24,070 for the automatic transaxle model. (excluding $565 destination).

Colby
KingKole02

2000-2001

Chrysler introduced the PT back in the spring of 2000. A vehicle which looked nothing like anything else on the road, was an instant hit. Being styled in a retro looking 1950 or so style, the PT became the car to have.
PT which stood for Personal Transportation, in the beginning. Many have adjusted the name to fit thier own style of the vehcile. Such names as Pimp Transport or Pimp Truck. Pretty Tempting and Personal Touch (like many of us owners have added to it), and the names can go on. This wagon styled 5 door vehicle is classified as a truck under the federal-economy regulations. It is comperable to the Honda CR-V in both wheelbase and cargo volume, yet shorter in both height and length. The PT also featured a unibody platform, shared with the Neon, and a more fuel efficent 2.4L 150 HP inline 4 cylinder. All model came standard with front and rear power windows, 65/35 split folding rear seats which could be removed and the infamous mulit-position rear shelf, which we all loved for tailgates, and the rear wiper/washer configuration in the lift gate.

An optional Touring Group package included the firmer suspension and larger 16-inch tires. Included as an option with this package was the antilock braking (including traction control), all around disc brakes were also a package addtional option.

An optional Limited Edition model included everything optioned to the Touring Group packages, however included, leather upholstery, a power moonroof, and fold-flat front passenger seat.

In early models, rear windows were controlled by console switches. Later examples got dashboard controls.
Rivals which included the Honda CR-V, Subaru Outback, and Volkswagen Passat wagon.
edmunds.com rival search query

Colby
Kingkole02

Pt Cruiser Compared to Scion XB?

Back in 2004
The car that became the original 2004 Scion xB was never designed to American tastes. It was purely a product of Japan, where space is at a premium and styles, at least to American eyes, run from cutesy to what-in-god's-name. But this box is built for America, and there is currently no version of the new xB in the Japanese market.

At 167.3 inches, the '08 xB is longer by exactly a foot than the outgoing model. The new version is 3 inches wider than the old one. It rides on a wheelbase that's 4 inches longer. Its 16-valve, DOHC, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is the same that powers the Scion tC and the base-model Toyota Camry, and its increased displacement helps produce a maximum output of 158 horsepower, some 55 hp more than the previous motor.

If you looked only at the specifications, you'd think that the 2008 xB and Chrysler PT Cruiser were essentially the same car — a comparison that will surely make the Scion faithful cringe. But if you strip away the guerrilla-marketing programs and the thumping, bass-heavy music that always seems to accompany Scion events, the xB and the PT serve exactly the same purpose.Of course, judging by the photographs of the Scion nation that we've seen, all xB owners flash mock gang signs at the camera whenever a picture is taken of them. We don't recall PT Cruiser owners doing any such thing.

Edmunds.com search query

I think PT Cruiser owners wouldn't agree to this.
Colby
Kingkole02

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Generations

The PT has gone through many generations of change. Each year is unique to parts and color. Some of the early additions came with the engine modesty cover and the original equipped under body stabilizer bars as originally equipped parts. However as of 2003, we lost these parts due to cost cuts and other reasons which we didn't care.

I missed those parts in my own purchase of an 03'. I had never even known I was missing them until a later date when I looked at an owner vehicle of an 02'. Feeling cheated, I purchased the under body stabilizer and installed it myself. I found no need for the modesty cover, after painting my engine intake plenum and custom air intake system.

As the 06' came out they were given a new front fascia which the enthusiasts did not like when first introduced. However as we know, as time goes on, we have learned to deal and allow this new model into our lives and clubs.

Certain years had certain special additions, as the many Dream Series vehicles, and the route 66 edition. Some have been discounted and some were only a set run of vehicle with plaques on the dashes to let owner know their place in history.

I hope to add to this as I enter blog posts here. I'm in need of a little more research.
Colby
Kingkole02

My Favorite Web Places

I was one of the beginning members in my mind to join an online car clubs of enthusiasts. These clubs has been by far one of the best places I have been in my course of existence. I have inputted and learned a lot of additional information from this communities.

Many of you know me as kingkole02 and my PT cruiser is a steel blue 03 N/A edition. I would not say I know everything there is to know about this vehicle but have learned a lot in every area. This vehicle as been a project car for many including myself. We have all grown and learned together to come into a common community of like minded people.

I appreciate all the insight and constant support for my idea and for many others ideas as well. We often feel as thought the world is against us, yet we find some many friend from great distances. A lot of us have tried some really off the wall ideas and have done some really tremendous changes. Some are completely unique while some others are simple, however we all share one thing, the enthusiast mind set for this vehicle.
Colby
Kingkole02

Enthusiasts Unite

When I had found a local car club, I was a little excited and a little thrown off by the idea. A car club? Whats that? Well I attended a meeting, despite my being very shy and worried demeanor. I already know about clubs online and had enjoyed them, so I figured why not give it a try.

So I did, now many years later, I'm a huge part in the club and a sort of managing member. I drive much of the car show success because of being an active member and beneficiary for our club. I drive many miles around town on a daily routine, so our club ID is seen by many. I keep a good driving re-pour and don't make other drivers angry, however we all slip up sometimes.

I have learned many things about this vehicle that is sickens me when some people in the car show business can't relate or don't recognize this vehicle, yet we are a huge community. I would like to see my friend commenting on my blogs in the near future. Keep the PT articles running strong.
Colby
My Local car club SWFL PT Cruisers
http://www.swfloridaptcruisers.com/

History in the making

May 30th 2003,
I had purchased my PT Cruiser from a local dealership. It was a package that someone specially ordered yet never picked up and signed for. It was in terrible disarray when I got it; dirty and required a great deal or clean up, plus my cruiser had an alignment problem that was the handy work of the truck carrier loader.

I had learned that this vehicle had such a huge community behind it that this vehicle was like a family away from home. So many people became enthusiasts of a vehicle that was meant to market to young people. It turned into something the dealers had no idea that it would become.

My family had supported the idea of the PT from when we first received information about it in the mail through dealer updates. Originally thought up to be a small mini van, turned out to be a smaller compact SUV/wagon type of vehicle. We had lost interest for almost 2 years until our family required a new vehicle. If it wasn't for Chrysler's sales team. I would not be here today.
Colby
Kingkole02

Pt Cruiser Weekly Launch

So I have decided to create a blog based on my contributions and development of my own PT Cruiser. As the flame dies for my own use and establishment in the car show circuit, I have decided to try my hand at something else to keep the fire burning. I have spend countless hours of my own time researching and learning about my vehicle and have come to fall in love with it.

It saddens me to think about the day when I may have to give it up and retire it to my garage. I hope to keep this car in a preserved state in my garage. I have dearly enjoyed my time on the net and hope that my readers here will enjoy what I have to say.

Thanks
Colby
Kingkole02
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