Although two major American automakers, General Motors and Chrysler, are struggling to stay afloat and have had to merge with other companies or take government money to keep operating, most Americans say that would not affect their next car purchase.

Nearly three-fifths of Americans say that the automakers’ troubles don’t concern them, according to a recent cars.com survey, but only about one of every 10 who responded that were aged 18-24 thought that the automakers would last for long.

If they’re in the market for an American car, however, they can still choose from used American cars that have gotten strong ratings from one website.

For example the 2005 PT Cruiser, one of the cars in the Chrysler family, was lauded by Edmunds.com editors for its styling and roomy interior, good acceleration with the turbo model, as well as pricing that can be affordable.

Now, that may be even more true, as the car is estimated by the news provider to cost less than the in-state tuition of many state colleges and universities.

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