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Bought HHR and LUV it by sandy06
Jul 29, 2005 (8:49 am)
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I had seen the concept photos and knew I wanted this vehicle. Our local dealership, received a Daytona blue LS auto on a Wednesday evening and I saw it the next morning and well it's mine now. The vehicle is roomy enough for running errands and taking a road trip. The fuel economy rating of 30 mpg is on target and the 2.2L engine has enough power on the freeway on ramp to avoid problems. It had more interior room than I was expecting and the base model had alot of features for the money, even a jack for the ipod. Everywhere I have driven it, it seemed to draw a crowd and questions of what IS that? People passing on the street and giving a thumbs up is a good feeling. I think that GM has a good deal here. I had one dealer in OKC ask for a premium of $1,000 on a black LT, so I went with my local guys on a blue one. Can't wait for accessories to become available. This little thing has a world of custom possibilties.
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Re: Bought HHR and LUV it [sandy06] by charlotte7
Jul 29, 2005 (9:32 am)
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Replying to: sandy06 (Jul 29, 2005 8:49 am)

Did you get the GM employee discount on your HHR? I'm curious if they're doing that and if so, how that affects the prices. You still can't build an HHR on Chevy's site, so there's no way to tell.
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4,500 miles so far by izapped
Aug 18, 2006 (8:05 pm)
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Yeah, it's not much, but I have had the LT on several long trips already and found it to be very comfortable and enjoyable to drive. I got it loaded from the dealer and the XM really makes travel go by fast. Since it's just my wife and I, we find it plenty roomy for extended trips, only once have I folded down the rear seats for cargo. Performance is pretty good, mileage is okay, but what we like is the ease and comfort of driving it. It just does everything well. Have had stellar dealer support locally, got great GMAC financing with just a trade-in as down payment.
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Re: HHR Love-Hate Relationship [greyfox_dw] by richardr6
Aug 24, 2006 (2:35 pm)
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Replying to: greyfox_dw (Jul 14, 2006 10:54 am)

Hmmmm, curious really as the "leak" on the passenger side of my HHR only started last week and I've never had the sunroof open. Here in Florida it does RAIN when it rains so I was wondering how much of a fix is this and where is the damn hose draining to? Besides the carpet of my car?
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
 
Rich R
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2BROCKS by 1brbr549
Aug 30, 2006 (12:23 pm)
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I JUST BOUGHT MY 2007 HHR AUGUST 8 2006 IT WAS THE FIRST THAT THE DEALER RECEIVED. I LOVE IT . 28.5 MPG AVG
I TRADED MY 2004 GMC SIERRA WHICH I LIKED BUT NEEDED SOME
GAS MILEAGE. I HAVEN'T REGRETTED IT SO FAR.
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I LOVE MY 2006 HHR & will buy another for sure! by topsk9trainer
Oct 09, 2006 (10:45 pm)
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I bought my HHR (my boyfriend's father is a higher up at a local dealer in Illinois) for a very nice price and it's all been beautiful since.
I PUT TONS of mileage on my vehicles and quite frankly was nervous that a Chevy product wouldn't hold up to the early beating it was no doubt soon to receive after purchase.
Well, I'm glad to say that since purchase and driving from Northern Illinois to Phoenix, Arizona (living in Arizona for 11 months) and then driving BACK to Northern Illinois I have not had one problem w/ my HHR. The mileage is UNBEATABLE for a vehicle it's size, I think I should mention that my HHR is a manual (all my cars are). On my way to Arizona my mpg was almost 47. Yes, I did the math myself, I didn't just rely on the vehicles system to tell me...even though it said pretty much the same darn thing. Also, around the city in Arizona (w/ AC on) my mpg on a regular basis was 28-29 and on the highway around that area (w/ AC) was 30-31. Now in Illinois it went up considerably. My mpg here is 31-32 in the city (w/ AC or heat) and about 35 when on and off the highways. Long distances (straight shots) I always get fabulous mpg.
Umm, what else? It handles nicely for a vehicle of it's dimensions and I must admit that I didn't love the body style for awhile. But I am now in love w/ it and look forward to buying it in Black!
So, no leaks/squeeks/static/pings/performance issues and I baby the hell out of my vehicle (as far as always cleaning it!) and I look forward to keeping it looking mint.
 
Good luck and enjoy your new HHR, I know I enjoy mine!
~L in Illinois
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Re: I LOVE MY 2006 HHR & will buy another for sure! [topsk9trainer] by smogdung
Oct 15, 2006 (3:46 am)
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Replying to: topsk9trainer (Oct 09, 2006 10:45 pm)

Is your 5 speed a 2.2L or a 2.4L ?
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2.4L Engine by bporter1
Nov 09, 2006 (8:47 pm)
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The HHR is on my short list of cars I am looking at. If I decide to buy an HHR, it would have the 2.4L with automatic.
What I would like to know is, how many of you people out there have the 2.4L engine with automatic, and how many of you all put premium fuel in the car. If you do not run premium fuel, how is the power. Thanks.
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Re: 2.4L Engine [bporter1] by smogdung
Nov 14, 2006 (5:18 pm)
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Replying to: bporter1 (Nov 09, 2006 8:47 pm)

Mine is a 2.4L Automatic (2LT-sport suspension-shiny 17 inch wheels), had it one year this month...12K miles...zero defects!!!! Ave mpg ....right at 26.8. I've had it up to about 120mph. Never pings on 87, sort of seems like it has most power with full tank of 91 octane....but in every day use???? When regular was $3/gal I put 87 in, now with reg at $1.97 /gal I put 89 or 91 in???? If you want to race someone ...put in 91.....left foot on brake...rev with right foot....when light turns green...stomp gas & release brake...it'll kick! & even with the electronic traction control you'll spin the 17s for a second or two.
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Smogdung by bporter1
Nov 15, 2006 (9:23 pm)
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Thanks for the insight. It certainly sounds as if I can run the 87 octane gas in it if I choose, with no noticable difference in performance.

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