Chevy HHR - ANY THOUGHTS ?

[63SW]

I am thinking of buying a NEW Special edition CHEVROLET HHR and was wondering if anyone has one or thoughts about them ???

I have it overnight and will return it tomorrow if i dont buy it so need some input ..
THANKS ..
JC

[Bill Howell]

I don't know Jeff, but too much like a PT Cruiser to me. Maybe I should drive one before I dis them too much.

[1970cuda]

make sure to get the 2.4 and not the 2.2.
the 2.2 is to underpowered and you wont be happy unless you are only buying it to save gas. there are a lot of bind spots but over all they are a fun "truck"

[Beige]

What's "special" with the special edition?
I'd take one over a PT Cruiser but neither are anything I'd want.

[Dagger]

IMHO..............Yuck! Typical extremely bland GM styling of the past few years. My two cents for what it's worth.

[1970cuda]

if it is the summer edition in red....lose the strip fast

[JV69z/28]

Just a thought - for the guys that are not endorsing the HHR what do you guys think would be a good choise in this price range. I need an everyday car for the wife and can't decide what to get either. I like the room in this thing and don't mind the styling. With the 17" wheels it really doesn't look that bad does it? Lets hear some alternatives. Thanks

[63SW]

Yes , it is called the SPRING EDITION and it is VICTORY RED .
from what i found out on the net the numbers being produced in VICTORY RED is only around 2300.

They come with a custom 2 tone interior that has the retro look, i like it.

As far as being compared to a PT cruiser , I thought the same thing but it drives much better in my opinion and built on a better foundation .
the PT Cruiser was built on a Neon chassis and was basicly a throw away car.
the HHR is built on a COBALT chassis and has a better crash test rating from what i can find on the net.
the car is REALLY quiet to drive and almost NO outside noise.
its also under 20K for a new car .

I am just looking for a GAS SAVER and its really for Jeanne - my other half .
If i buy it , that makes 14 cars i have - 12 of which are plated and drivers but mostly BBC or race cars and i have my truck to drive so YES , i need a gas mizer.

1970 Cuda : you talking about the SILVER strip on the side that says HHR at the back ?
IF SO , That was my thought as well and i already told the dealer about that too...
I also DONT want the Chrome wheels and if i buy it will be swapping out for the Satin aluminum wheels.


i asked for opinions so good or bad is welcome

[Bill Howell]

I hate to admit it, but I am clueless as to how much a HHR cost! If a trailblazer is close, I would certain go for one of those.

[Bill Howell]

Jeanne is not your other half, so is your better half. I know, I have met her.

[63SW]

She appriciates that Bill !
Maybe being my better half , i can get her to pay better than half of the monthly payment

[Bill Howell]

Right... count on it.

[1970cuda]

yep the silver stripe
i don't know if they will put any rebates on it for memorial day weekend but sometimes gm ups them for the holiday.
the chrome wheels go with the chrome luggage rack though

[ProTouring442]

If I needed a mini-van type of vehicle, I would definitely look at an HHR. Excepting for the silly name, I think they look pretty cool! The are larger than a PT for sure, very nice looking.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[dropit69]

ok chevy needs to smack the desiner of that hhr..its ugly as all getout...but guess alot of people are buying it..but i dont see why,,,

[colt zantop]

I dont like them either....I vote for the trailblazer but its gonna be about 8-9k more.

[astroracer]

Whether you like the "look", the "price", the "room", or whatever... "You" are the one buying and driving the car... Do what you need to do.
I like them myself. They drive nice and have tons of room. My buddies base model, with the 2.2, CAN get out of it's own way and, what you really need to know is the suspension is the same as the Cobalt... all of the SS stuff will bolt on if you want to do some handling improvements.
Mark

[Hartz]

I had the opportunity to drive one for a week. I was pleasently surprised by it. It's no race car - even with the 2.4L. I'd strongly recommend the 5 speed to help the feel off the line. But it got 30+ MPG, drove well, was pretty roomy inside for carrying stuff - I liked it. Styling is subjective, but I think with the big chrome wheels and no roof rails - they look distinctive and somewhat attractive.

[6'9"Witha69]

I like them. I was going to get one. Then I sat in it! No go! At least no for someone my size. And BTW guys, trailblaxers are way more than an HHR.

[Colin Frolick]

do they all have drum brakes on the rear? junk.