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"Carl Keehn" > wrote:

> If you are
> planning to use the car as a commuting vehicle, be prepared for the gas
> cost, mileage on the PT Cruiser is poor, a factor of the heavy weight and
> large frontal area of the car. The PT is about as aerodynamic as a brick.
> If you were planning for commuting and didn't want your budget eaten up by
> fuel costs, you might want to consider another vehicle.

The non smooth sides with 30s era fenders are a big aerodynamic problem.
The VW new Beetle has a similar design, resulting in poor mileage for
it's size.