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Re: Getting terrible MPG... what could be wrong? [anduh5678]
by kathiky1
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Apr 15, 2008 (4:48 am)
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Replying to: anduh5678 (Apr 15, 2008 12:16 am)
I have been very disappointed in how the HHR handles. If ABS is engaged, the car rumbles and grinds and pulls way off to the side. If you look back at my prior postings, I was having a terrible grinding when I touched on the brakes. After many test drives, I was told it was the ABS brakes engaging. I told myself I could get used to it and so I drove the kids to school one day when we had some minor frozen spots (I'm in KY, so we don't usually get snow). I ran off the road twice while going 25 mph. It has been parked in my garage ever since. As for the MPG, I did start getting a better read after the first year. I got up to 19 MPG (never past that).
Here's the shocker... I put my car up for sale and couldn't get anyone to consider paying more than $8K for it (edmonds, ebay, craigslist, local). I paid $22K for it (it's loaded and in excellent condition) and it only has 10,000 miles. I looked up the blue book value and it's listed at $14-15K one year later (although nobody wants to pay that). Ouch! Now I'm just keeping it and driving locally when the weather is good. I have 3 teen boys and won't let any of them drive it because of the blind spots.
Oh, and I just got a recall notice that says they have to install "bumpers" near the inside windshield to help absorb impact to the head of a driver? I'm sure that's going to be real attractive.
My advice is to consider a different car.
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- #1339 of 1403
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Re: Getting terrible MPG... what could be wrong? [anduh5678]
by ray80
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Apr 15, 2008 (5:11 am)
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Replying to: anduh5678 (Apr 15, 2008 12:16 am)
No matter what I drive we have winter here so I always put on winter tires. The only problem I have is a slight tendancy to overpower the tires a bit at startup with the 2.4 engine. Lower octane seems to help in that regard.
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- #1340 of 1403
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Re: Getting terrible MPG... what could be wrong? [ray80]
by smogdung
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Apr 16, 2008 (12:37 am)
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Replying to: ray80 (Apr 15, 2008 5:11 am)
I had the recall work performed yesterday......I can't see anything......maybe they just stuff more padding under the headliner????
Hey Ray.....found a fantastic deal a few months ago.....the marriage between Chrysler and Daimler ended in divorce.....the Crossfire that was really a Mercedes & manufactured in Germany....stopped production on 12/17/07......Chrysler is virtually giving these fantastic cars away....as much as $15K off sticker!!! With a LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY!!! I bought an '07 6 speed......151 mph top speed & I'm ave 25.1 mpg!!!! 3 valves & 2 spark plugs / cylinder ....19s on rear....owners manual...says ...."The laws of physics still apply..." (re. Stability Control) talk about lateral Gs !!!!
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- #1341 of 1403
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Re: Getting terrible MPG... what could be wrong? [smogdung]
by poncho167
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Apr 19, 2008 (4:13 am)
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Replying to: smogdung (Apr 16, 2008 12:37 am)
I am glad you like the car and good luck with it but I was never a fan of the car. I wouldn't describe it as fantastic and the lack of sales reflect that and its dismissal.
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- #1342 of 1403
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Re: Getting terrible MPG... what could be wrong? [poncho167]
by smogdung
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Apr 20, 2008 (3:28 am)
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Replying to: poncho167 (Apr 19, 2008 4:13 am)
A brand new Mercedes 2 seater -6 speed luxury sports car with a Lifetime Powertrain Warranty for about $20K......trust me....it is fantastic!!
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- #1343 of 1403
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Re: Getting terrible MPG... what could be wrong? [smogdung]
by poncho167
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Apr 20, 2008 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: smogdung (Apr 20, 2008 3:28 am)
Non-transferrable warranty. You are stuck with it, and if you do decide to sell expect Chrysler like resale value.
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- #1344 of 1403
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Re: Getting terrible MPG... what could be wrong? [smogdung]
by dmathews3
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Apr 20, 2008 (3:33 pm)
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Replying to: smogdung (Apr 20, 2008 3:28 am)
Give me some details on sticker and what you paid plus what kind of rebates as I just sent an email to a dealer who has 6 of them. Also what year is yours? Email me if you rather do it that way. My email is shown in my profile.
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- #1345 of 1403
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Re: Getting terrible MPG... what could be wrong? [dmathews3]
by smogdung
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Apr 21, 2008 (5:25 am)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Apr 20, 2008 3:33 pm)
I gave $20K plus a totally optionless '03 Alero /ecotec/5-speed with multiple dents & bondo..(had to try) that had 80K miles on it.....so I think total was <$23K OTD. MSRP was $36K. I'm not concerned with resale on the Crossfire....with the Lifetime Warranty....it's my last car....goal is to put 1,000,000 miles on it before I die! I'll email you.
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- #1346 of 1403
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Re: Getting terrible MPG... what could be wrong? [smogdung]
by dmathews3
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Apr 21, 2008 (5:49 am)
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Replying to: smogdung (Apr 21, 2008 5:25 am)
Got your email, and thank you for your response.
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- #1347 of 1403
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Re: Getting terrible MPG... what could be wrong? [smogdung]
by laco
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Apr 25, 2008 (2:34 pm)
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Replying to: smogdung (Apr 16, 2008 12:37 am)
Regarding the recall, I had mine done. You can feel what was added, to the corner of the headliner, between the pillar and where the visors mount. Feels like a hard foam piece, but it doesn't show or look any different. Only took about fifteen minutes for them to do.
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