Honestly, the thought of buying a PT Cruiser never entered my mind. Now, a HHR panel-wagon is another story, just because they look so retro-cool, but I think my kids would insist on being able to see out from the back seat.
If I were a single guy and/or didn't have kids, my choice of cars would be so much different, like this Camry, for example:
Classic-Collector Toyota/2.0-EFI-Rebuilt.Runs GR8.Senior Owned.5 spd. - $2500
That's got to be some hip senior to say it runs GR8!
1991 Honda Accord Wagon Ex 5 speed Rare! - $2950