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#87 of 142 Re: Have a new HHR LT2 Panel Truck [desertgrj] by poncho167 Oct 21, 2007 (4:11 am)
Replying to: desertgrj (Oct 20, 2007 3:19 pm) Sounds like a real nice ride. That is weird with the different color interior but I too like both interior colors. If you have ever had a van or even a pick-up then blind spots are pretty common.
#88 of 142 love it by greatbigz Jan 07, 2008 (5:17 pm)
I purchased my 2008 HHR on November 30th. I am a 38 yr old guitar player and cary tons of gear from rehearsals to shows etc and I have to say...I LOVE THIS CAR! Not only does it hold all of my gear and still leave room for passengers, I get great gas mileage and to top it off, it looks cool too. I didn't get it chromed out or anything, its a standard model with auto tranny but MAN I do dig this car.   The ONLY drawback I have is that I am 6' 3" and the ceiling slopes down a little low for me to see stoplights if I am first in line at the intersection...also because of the same issue, the rearview mirror blocks a portion of the windshield but in the month I have had it I have learned to cope fast. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Jan 07, 2008 5:22 pm) ray80 (Jan 08, 2008 9:15 am) skibry1 (Jan 13, 2008 8:03 am)
#89 of 142 Re: love it [greatbigz] by 62vetteefp Jan 07, 2008 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: greatbigz (Jan 07, 2008 5:17 pm) One thing you can try on the rear view mirror is to push the whole thing (pivot at glass) up toward the ceiling and then adjust the glass(pivot at mirror) so you can see out the rear. Replies to this message: ray80 (Jan 08, 2008 9:15 am)
#90 of 142 Re: love it [62vetteefp] by ray80 Jan 08, 2008 (9:15 am)
Replying to: 62vetteefp (Jan 07, 2008 5:22 pm) For the traffic lights, this may be helpfule if your interested:   lightinsight   I don't have rear seat passengers, sp the first thing I did was remove the rear headrests to help with rearview.
#91 of 142 Re: love it [greatbigz] by skibry1 Jan 13, 2008 (8:03 am)
Replying to: greatbigz (Jan 07, 2008 5:17 pm) We had to move that button up into the darken portion of windsheild,'cause that arm raise and mirror tilt still failed to get the mirror out of a sight line...but all this did happen in a car. The relocation wasn't "a walk in the park" but love the results.      Happy Motoring
#92 of 142 Have Brand New HHR 1 LT by amyf2 Feb 05, 2008 (6:24 pm)
Just purchased a 2008 HHR in January, and so far we love it. Yes, I agree with some of the reviews with the windshield being a little small, and it has been some getting used to... but over all, we like the car so far. My 2 kids have plenty of space with their car seats, and my husband and I have plenty of room in the front captains chairs. Im a little surprised at the lack of storage in front... no where to put CD's, no console. The one in the dash is okay for eye glasses, and small things, but Im used to a car where I can store more items. We've also experienced something weird this week... our little LED light in the ceiling has gone out, and no longer illuminates. Ive called the dealer, and they cant find any link to a fuse specifically for that light. So now we have to go in and figure this thing out. We cant see a thing in the dark! Has anyone else experienced this? All in all, I love my new ride... it fits my personality and I like the back seat height for my kids too... dont have to bend over to put my 2 yr old in his car seat. Im very pleased so far.
#93 of 142 Re: HHR-LT FUEL ECONOMY [hw2081] by amyf2 Feb 05, 2008 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: hw2081 (Jun 23, 2007 11:44 am) we've noticed similar issues, and we've just bought our HHR 1LT in January 08. I get maybe 26, not even 27 mpg, and the sticker said 30. So... what we're planning is to increase our tire pressure to what it says on the tire (my husband hasnt checked yet, but he says the pressure is lower than he likes). We got the Nitrogen thing for the tires, has anyone else done that? Im wondering if the Nitrogen needs to be lower than air.... anyway, tire pressure affects fuel economy too.   and we use synthetic oil in my Dodge Stratus and his Chevy Silverado, and a K & N air filter in both. As soon as my HHR needs its first oil change, we're putting in the synthetic oil and the K & N air filter. I hope to see an improvement then. I drive a 2 lane highway to work at a max 65 mph, so I dont get on the interstate hardly at all, so my high speed driving is limited... I should be getting better gas mileage. We'll see. Replies to this message: 62vetteefp (Feb 06, 2008 4:07 am) poncho167 (Feb 09, 2008 4:49 am)
#94 of 142 Re: HHR-LT FUEL ECONOMY [amyf2] by 62vetteefp Feb 06, 2008 (4:07 am)
Replying to: amyf2 (Feb 05, 2008 6:33 pm) we've just bought our HHR 1LT in January 08   Give it time to break in. You need at least 3000 miles to get the mileage up. Takes some driving.   Nitrogen thing for the tires   Nitrogen is a rip off unless you are racing at Nascar.   what we're planning is to increase our tire pressure to what it says on the tire   Set it for what the vehicle wants. Should be on the door end? If you increase it higher ride will get rougher.   30 is the epa highway mileage. Is the 26 what you are getting total? Seems very good if it is for a brand new car so hopefully it will get better for you.
#95 of 142 07 HHR by laco Feb 06, 2008 (5:41 pm)
Have had an 07 HHR almost a year now. It has yet to go back to the dealer for anything but routine service. As far as mileage, I consistantly get 34 or 35 MPG highway, but then I do have the five speed, and I don't drive it hard. I average around 28 MPG city, but again I don't drive it hard. The visibility, or lack of it rear ward, does take some getting used to, but it certainly isn't that big a deal. We have two other cars, both larger, one a very large SUV, and the car of choice is almost always the HHR. We are contemplating a trip next month, will probably cover 3500 to 4000 miles and we have decided the HHR will do just fine for that. Has any one installed a GPS, in their's and if so, how and where did you mount it? Any idea's here are welcome, space is really limited for anything added on. Replies to this message: kernick (Feb 07, 2008 1:21 pm) poncho167 (Feb 09, 2008 4:44 am) laco (Feb 11, 2008 4:38 pm)
#96 of 142 Re: 07 HHR [laco] by kernick Feb 07, 2008 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: laco (Feb 06, 2008 5:41 pm) I was watching the news a few nights ago, and the report stated that police were advising people not to mount the GPS on the window with suction cups, even if you take the GPS unit down. Just seeing the marks the suction cups left was enough to get the thieve to break-in and check for it; as most people would probably leave it somewhere else in the car.

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