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#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.
#97 of 142 Re: 07 HHR [laco] by poncho167 Feb 09, 2008 (4:44 am)
Replying to: laco (Feb 06, 2008 5:41 pm) My friends GPS that he gave to his son has adapters for both the windshield and the dashboard. I think the dashboard is velcro. Replies to this message: laco (Feb 11, 2008 4:38 pm)
#98 of 142 Re: HHR-LT FUEL ECONOMY [amyf2] by poncho167 Feb 09, 2008 (4:49 am)
Replying to: amyf2 (Feb 05, 2008 6:33 pm) Agreed with 62Vette, you need to break the engine in more to increase the mileage. Everything is so tight right now. Running your tires at the max psi will increase mileage but your ride could be slightly bumpier. I'm not sure where you live but in most states the gas is changed at this time of year with the ethanol for the winter which will give lower mileage. Also the brand gas sometimes can effect mileage as well as cold weather and driving style.
#99 of 142 Re: 07 HHR [poncho167] by laco Feb 11, 2008 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: poncho167 (Feb 09, 2008 4:44 am) I would, I think, prefer the dash mount, but on an HHR, where would that be without obstructing controls to something? Sitting on top of the dash, would be quite a visual obstruction, given the small windshield.
#100 of 142 Rattling in the dash...Steering Column by mellshhr Feb 16, 2008 (5:53 am)
I think from what I read the issue concerning the rattling in the dash was solved. My wife has the '06 Spring Addition and it started rattling about 6 months after we got it. She said she didn't hear a thing and fought me over taking it in...the statement was "you always say there is something wrong with my car".. So we dropped it off at Gordon Chevrolet here in Jacksonville, Fl. on 2/13/08.. We get a call and the guy says, "we have to replace the steering column". It is a warranty issue so I am thrilled about that. The folks there are good to their customers from what I hear. As for the some of the other posts. I have the 2.4l engine and it gets 26mpg everytime.. Most of the driving is in town and the highway is truly 30mpg as long as you don't go over 70mph. I guess everyone by now has heard there is a recall due the HHR failing the side impact test. They said they will have to add a brace in the roof somewheres...? Overall we like the HHR but it could use about 30-50 more horses.. Did anyone see the 2008 Turbo Charged HHR at Daytona..?
#101 of 142 Re: 06 HHR leaking. puddle in passenger floor board. [cc732] by luvsink Feb 22, 2008 (2:07 am)
Replying to: cc732 (Jan 07, 2007 3:46 pm) I've had my 06 HHR in the shop twice in the last two weeks with the same problem. The first time I received a song and dance about how something was clogged with leaves. On the second visit they admitted there was a bulletin on the leaking problem with something on the frame of the vehicle not being sealed. Because I'm ashmatic they are replacing everything that got wet right down to the carpet. Three times in without it being fixed makes it a Lemon.

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