2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

8 builds left the factory as a 2003 PT Cruiser, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 6 main configurations
  • 4,333 vehicles built
  • 23 for sale right now

Which PT Cruiser is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your PT Cruiser

What actually differs

Classic Limited/Dream Cruiser Touring Edition GT
Typical price today $4,995 $3,995 — $5,896
For sale right now 5 8 3 5
Vehicles built 1,290 1,057 939 745
Same on every 2003 PT Cruiser
  • Engine 2.4L 4-cyl
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Body Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
  • Doors 4-door
Price trend

Median up $1,145 over the last 12 months.

2003 PT Cruiser price history →
Cost to run

17/23 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,450/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2003 PT Cruiser

What 3C4FY58B-3 means

3C4 FY58B · 3
3C4
the World Manufacturer Identifier Chrysler registered — assembled in Mexico
FY58B
together encode the PT Cruiser line — Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), 2.4L 4cyl — as Chrysler filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
3
in position 10 — model year 2003
9, 11–17
vehicle-specific fields: check digit, plant code and production sequence
2 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

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