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Re: Buying a 2007 HHR LT [cleantarget10x]
by laco
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May 11, 2008 (10:00 am)
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Replying to: cleantarget10x (May 10, 2008 3:41 pm)
I'm pretty satisified with my 2007. Bought it to tow behind a motorhome, which we do, but of our three cars, its the one we use most. Its comfortable, and gets good mileage. Mine is a five speed, I can count on about 28 around town and 35 highway. I don't drive it hard, however. In the year+ I have had it, it has been back to the dealer only for oil changes, and to have the recall work done. So far zero problems with it. About my only real complaint is the lack of compartment storage accesable to the driver, no console storage.
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- #1379 of 1402
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Re: Buying a 2007 HHR LT [laco]
by dmathews3
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May 11, 2008 (10:49 am)
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Replying to: laco (May 11, 2008 10:00 am)
I too don't like not having a console but I guess it all equals out as every car I have had with a console didn't have the 2nd glovebox on top of the dash.
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Re: Buying a 2007 HHR LT [laco]
by p100
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May 12, 2008 (5:42 pm)
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Replying to: laco (May 11, 2008 10:00 am)
What engine do you have? This is really good fuel economy, I would be happy with that. Good reliability report is a plus too. I also consider the lack of center console storage bin to be an issue with this car. I actually test drove a vehicle today that had a regular glove box, center console storage, and another bin on top of the dash, just like the HHR. It was a 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander.
I am surprised that there is no aftermarket console storage bin, or entire replacement console available yet - surely there would be great interest in this product?
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- #1381 of 1402
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Re: Buying a 2007 HHR LT [p100]
by laco
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May 13, 2008 (8:06 am)
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Replying to: p100 (May 12, 2008 5:42 pm)
Mine has the 2.2L with the five speed. Mileage is pretty consistant. Power is adiquate, at least for me. I think with the five speed, its easier to find the right gear, rather than the auto transmission having to hunt for it. Once you get used to the car, always having it in the right gear become very intuitive.
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- #1382 of 1402
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Looking for MPG. Is the HHR the answer?
by chevy4ever
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May 13, 2008 (7:11 pm)
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Replying to: laco (May 11, 2008 10:00 am)
I currently am driving a 2000 Silverado 5.3 Ext cab. I consistently get 17.5mpg city and hwy. I am looking at the HHR, but I am concerned that I will not get the increase in gas mileage that would be needed to offset the cost of the vehicle. I know the gov estimates 22/30 on the 2.2, but I would like some real #s from the 2.2l with auto trans. Any help would be greatly appreciated. For calculations, I drive 12 miles one way to work, 6 days a week. Approx 4 miles city and 8 miles hwy.
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- #1383 of 1402
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Re: Looking for MPG. Is the HHR the answer? [chevy4ever]
by dmathews3
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May 14, 2008 (2:51 am)
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Replying to: chevy4ever (May 13, 2008 7:11 pm)
I just got a new HHR with 2LT package which is the 2.4 engine/auto and on my very first tank of about 200 miles which is 3/4 city I got 22.9mpg which I thought was outstanding. Once the engine gets broken in I feel this should improve. I see no reason why you shouldn't get about 25mpg if you take it easy.
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- #1384 of 1402
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Re: Looking for MPG. Is the HHR the answer? [chevy4ever]
by poncho167
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May 17, 2008 (4:51 am)
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Replying to: chevy4ever (May 13, 2008 7:11 pm)
On the main HHR page with all the different HHR topics there is a box on the right called "Learn More" which has 27 general reviews right now with some posting mpg. I believe because of the gearing the auto and stick are about the same mpg though the stick would likely move you faster from the light.
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- #1385 of 1402
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Re: Looking for MPG. Is the HHR the answer? [chevy4ever]
by micweb
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May 21, 2008 (2:34 pm)
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Replying to: chevy4ever (May 13, 2008 7:11 pm)
You have a very short commute. Sounds like you drive 6,000 miles a year. If that is correct, you'll never get your money back trading in the Silverado in the depressed truck market, via the tiny savings in gas. Go to fueleconomy.gov to enter your own mileage figures and annual mileage and gas prices to find out what the difference in gas costs will be on an annual basis.
If you are trading in the Silverado for other reasons, then of course it's probably the time to look for a vehicle with better gas mileage, but it still has to fit your needs (hauling etc.).
Or do like a lot of families and contractors are doing. Keep the older pickup and get a super high mileage commuter vehicle with a stick shift (Yaris, Fit at 35-37 mpg) or high mileage (Caliber, Versa at 25-30). If you chose carefully and buy carefully annual depreciation should be low, and maybe you can pass it down to your kids.
There are a lot of factors to take into consideration. Mileage is only one. Of course the good old days of buying a pickup just for that once a year Christmas tree hauling are over. 
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- #1387 of 1402
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Re: Looking for MPG. Is the HHR the answer? [micweb]
by poncho167
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May 22, 2008 (10:11 am)
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Replying to: micweb (May 21, 2008 2:34 pm)
The HHR will likely give you mid -20's around town and into the 30's mpg highway. It's cousin the Chevy Cobalt which is built on the same chassis is also a very nice car for the money and tops in mileage with the great Ecotec engine of course. Stay away from the Caliber because its build quality is not very good and average mileage. The upcoming Chevy Aveo for 2009 will be slightly restyled in the hatchback with upgrades including engine which will put it in the Yaris, Fit mileage ratings.
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