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#35 of 39 Re: HHR Test Drive 2.2 LS Automatic [stevesparadise] by poncho167 Jan 19, 2008 (6:02 am)
Replying to: stevesparadise (Jan 16, 2008 2:42 pm) Yes, like all the poor unfortunate American made Ford Explorers where it was more than just bad tires that contributed to the deaths of several dozen drivers involved in roll-overs.
#36 of 39 ..... test drive - dealer had no new 5M versions...... by ezshift5 Sep 08, 2008 (7:43 am)
Replying to: tgoreski (Feb 19, 2007 8:10 pm) gang this is a WEAK car... very little power, no acceleration. Hard to tackle the hills in San Francisco.     .....with my venerated 1982 VW diesel pickup nearing 300k, I looked at the HHR with the rear seats folded down - - - - and it approximated the VW's pickup bed (but added a roof!!!)   So I test drove a used 2006 with the 2.4/5M combo. Clutch was good;5M linkage not as good as my Accord 6M - - - but then again few are. On the freeway, I've no complaints. Actually, it's a nice little trucklet.   I'm ambivalent: Sure, it's a nice little vehicle (BUT):   1. The VW: paid for long ago (I've had it almost 24 years). Capable of 50+ MPG, it's just plain hard to let go..........   2. The Accord 6M just makes most other cars seem crude.   I guess I'm stuck (I'm too cost conscious to go for a BMW - - - - the new diesel will rate a test drive - - - - - but i reckon it'll take 50k of my Naval Reserve pay).   ....ah the agony of choice.   best, ez....
#37 of 39 2009 HHR LS test drive by chris80233 Sep 18, 2008 (9:18 pm)
I've been looking at getting a new car and I've narrowed it down to either the HHR or the Malibu. I stopped by my local Chevy dealer today and was able to compare the two side by side and take both vehicles out for a quick test drive. I drove the HHR first and here's what I thought of the vehicle. I tested a 2009 HHR LS automatic with the 2.2L.   I like the styling of the HHR and the wagon versatility. I also love the elevated seating position and it was very easy to enter and exit the vehicle. You sit very upright in this car and I found the seats firm but comfortable. I liked the folding center armrests also and they're nicely padded. LOTS of hard plastic everywhere, even on the dashboard and door armrests. Actually, the biggest disappointment in the whole car are the hard, cheap, hollow door panels. I liked the controls however, and the radio and climate control knobs had a quality feel. The power window switches are now on the door armrest on the 2009 models. Some other changes from the 2008 models: The "ambient" light overhead is gone and there is now a "leather" boot around the automatic transmission lever which looked very nice. Acceleration was adequate. It was a little sluggish, especially when I was merging onto the freeway, but then again I've always had 4 cylinder engines so it's not a big deal for me. You can definitely hear the engine during acceleration but it quiets down nicely once you're up and running. I was really surprised how smooth and comfortable the ride was and the cabin is pretty quiet also. I liked the XM radio and iPod jack and the salesman left me alone with the vehicle to play with the stereo for awhile. It actually sounded pretty good and I thought it sounded BETTER than the similar stereo in the Malibu. I also noticed that the 2009 HHR is now listed as getting 30 mpg on the highway, the same as the Malibu 4 cylinder.   I really liked the HHR and after driving the Malibu, it's going to be a tough choice. I think I'm leaning towards the HHR. With the current "employee pricing" promotion the HHR LS with automatic will be about $2000 cheaper than the Malibu. The Malibu WAS quieter and had a smoother ride and much nicer interior materials (plus I love the Malibu's "ambient" lighting on the center console and door handles). The only disappointing thing on the HHR for me was the cheap, hard plastic materials everywhere in the cabin. But maybe for the $2000 savings, better sounding stereo and wagon versatility I can live with that. Replies to this message: poncho167 (Sep 20, 2008 9:13 am) dmathews3 (Sep 20, 2008 1:42 pm)
#38 of 39 Re: 2009 HHR LS test drive [chris80233] by poncho167 Sep 20, 2008 (9:13 am)
Replying to: chris80233 (Sep 18, 2008 9:18 pm) Look at the cheap plastic as more durable and less chance of damage. It doesn't bother me though I don't have one yet? Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Sep 20, 2008 1:42 pm)
#39 of 39 Re: 2009 HHR LS test drive [poncho167] by dmathews3 Sep 20, 2008 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: poncho167 (Sep 20, 2008 9:13 am) To me sometimes you have to look at the vehicle and think what it stated purpose is. To me it is for carrying things and a big chance of scraching some trim.

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