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#1318 of 1408 HHR Test Drive by barnee61 Oct 08, 2007 (9:38 am)
I recently test drove an HHR. Really, really like the exterior styling and the interior functional utility. I drove one with the 2.4 "premium" engine and auto. The driving experience was ... well ... underwhelming to say the least. Note to the General's beancounters, who seem intent on placing crappy Ecotec "world" engines in all their vehicles: I will buy an HHR as soon as you install a proper drivetrain. Put in the 3.5 you put in the Equinox / Torrent ... something ... anything ... but the 2.2 and 2.4 Ecotecs are completely inappropriate for this vehicle. My two cents.... Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Oct 08, 2007 11:33 am) nosirrahg (Oct 08, 2007 12:41 pm) poncho167 (Oct 09, 2007 4:34 am) barnee61 (Oct 09, 2007 10:29 am) smogdung (Oct 10, 2007 3:43 am) p100 (May 03, 2008 8:19 am) and 6 more...
#1319 of 1408 Re: HHR Test Drive [barnee61] by 62vetteefp Oct 08, 2007 (11:33 am)
Replying to: barnee61 (Oct 08, 2007 9:38 am) While a V6 in the HHR would be great I believe a smaller 4 cylinder is more appropriate. It's about the sizae of a Corrolla/Civic/Vibe/Matrix which also only have 4's.
#1320 of 1408 Re: HHR Test Drive [barnee61] by nosirrahg Oct 08, 2007 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: barnee61 (Oct 08, 2007 9:38 am) Get out your checkbook, unless you don't consider the upcoming 260hp 2.0l turbocharged engine coming in the 2008 HHR SS to be a proper drivetrain. Vehicles like this seem to always be introduced with somewhat tepid engines, because the manufacturers know the initial interest will be driven by the look, not the power. After a couple of years they introduce sportier, hi-po versions to draw in others to the fold...same basic play used with the PT Cruiser.
#1321 of 1408 2.0 turbo /w a clutch... by skibry1 Oct 08, 2007 (4:03 pm)
I played with the 2.2 5spd and I found it to be quite fun for the money...but not in my top 5. A turbo would definatly move it up several spaces!
#1322 of 1408 Re: HHR Test Drive [barnee61] by poncho167 Oct 09, 2007 (4:34 am)
Replying to: barnee61 (Oct 08, 2007 9:38 am) "crappy Ecotec "world" You probably will never see a V6 in this compact. I don't know of any crappy Ecotec engines, and placing a corporate 4-cylinder into many models is the automotive norm. Replies to this message: barnee61 (Oct 09, 2007 10:29 am) smogdung (Oct 10, 2007 3:43 am) p100 (May 03, 2008 8:19 am) dmathews3 (May 03, 2008 10:41 am) and 4 more... poncho167 (May 03, 2008 5:53 pm)
#1323 of 1408 Re: HHR Test Drive [poncho167] by barnee61 Oct 09, 2007 (10:29 am)
Replying to: poncho167 (Oct 09, 2007 4:34 am) Crappy is my own opinion of course, others will obviously disagree. I've driven the Ecotech in many GM vehicles (Saturns, Cavaliers, Cobalts, Olds Alero etc.) and I don't find they have a smooth or particularly well-refined power delivery. They have the horsepower and torque but you really have to thrash them to get at it. HHR is a little heavier than other vehicles that they put the Ecotech in, and I found it underpowered for the vehicle. I hope you are wrong that we will never see a V6 in the HHR, because a small V6 would seem perfectly suited to it. Replies to this message: smogdung (Oct 10, 2007 3:43 am) p100 (May 03, 2008 8:19 am) dmathews3 (May 03, 2008 10:41 am) p100 (May 03, 2008 11:19 am) and 1 more... p100 (May 04, 2008 6:13 am) and 1 more... poncho167 (May 03, 2008 5:53 pm)
#1324 of 1408 Re: HHR Test Drive [barnee61] by smogdung Oct 10, 2007 (3:43 am)
Replying to: barnee61 (Oct 09, 2007 10:29 am) Well said Barnee61, there seems in certain circumstances a minor sort of lag time of get-up & go unless you smash the peddle...then it's all "on"....maybe a 5 or 6 speed automatic would smooth out the power delivery of the 2.4L ecotec? I have a manual 5 speed 2.2L Alero also & I never get that same all "on" or "off" sensation from it as I get from my wife's 2.4L auto HHR.
#1326 of 1408 How do I open the fuel tank door by bfine Nov 23, 2007 (4:41 pm)
We just bought a new HHR & the salesperson didn't show us how to open the fuel tank door. I know sounds crazy but would appreciate someone telling us where the switch is to open it. The dealership is closed & we have looked everywhere. thanks Replies to this message: poncho167 (Nov 24, 2007 5:31 am) smogdung (Nov 25, 2007 6:03 pm)
#1327 of 1408 Re: How do I open the fuel tank door [bfine] by poncho167 Nov 24, 2007 (5:31 am)
Replying to: bfine (Nov 23, 2007 4:41 pm) If you haven't already done so look in your owners manual.

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