I had to give up my baby. A 2002 V6 fully loaded premium Mustang. When you purchase a premium Mustang pretty much every option available comes standard. There were only three available options with i had all three (leather seats, automatic trans., and Mach 1000 stereo). It was mineral grey with dual gold racing stripes going from thin to thick like on an old Shelby Mustang. I also had gold C stripes on the sides of the car. The window were tinted dark as hell with Mustang across the back and little side windows. Smoked head lights, honey comb tail lights, and a third brake light tht lit up Mustang with a running horse on each side. I had a complete Mach 1 suspension (shocks, struts, and springs) so it was lower than most V6s and GTs. It also had a Densecharger CAI with K&N filter, MAC headers, and Magnaflow dual cat back exhaust. The computer chip was from Diablo Motorsports. I had the rear bumper and fog lights from a GT. I had a 2 tone beige interior with a burlwood interior kit. I loved my car so much I had my first daugters name and birthday tattooed in a flaming Mustang logo. I had to give it up for a family car because my second daughter is due any day now :D :beer: and I have a nine year old step daughter. I guess I'll have to have my new daugters name and birthday tattooed in a Chevy logo. :p: As much as I miss my Mustang :( I gave it up with an understanding with my wife that when I get our garage finished off and tax time rolls around I'm getting a 69 fastback to restore. All black, pro touring style. :D

I wrecked my '94 Saturn SL1. It was a piece of junk and I'm glad its gone. I LOVE my HHR!!! :thumb:

My previous car was a 2000 Ford Ranger truck (3.0 V6, auto w/OD). With the arrival of our first child last year, the Ranger just didn't make sense anymore - we had to drive my wife's car everywhere as a family. I was looking for something with hauling room, baby room, and great mileage. I test drove the Honda Element, Ridgeline truck, and several small SUV's & 5-door hatchbacks - nothing else came close to the HHR.

I'm loving the style, performance, comfort, and lockable hauling space - something I did not have with the truck. Getting 32MPG hwy and 24-26 around town (it's a big town).

I gave up a fully loaded GMC Yukon 2004 with 45000 miles on it DVD entertainment pkg and bose speakers but on avg. 17.5 miles to gal and I drove 75 miles a day to work I thought it would be worth it Hope Hope.

2003 Saturn Vue V6 AWD

2000 Ford Focus SE. 78,000 miles. I had 3 accidents with it. All which was not my fault. People were more Focus on my car then road..LOL. I never got around getting it fix and the warranty ran out after 65,000 so I said heck with it. Once I saw the HHR. I knew it was for me. Captain Howdy there are going to be plenty of things that can be done soon too the HHR. Just think of it as a new age Hot Rod. A better engine can be put in. There is so much potential this car offers

I got to keep my other baby, 99 Corvette VERT :thumb:

I gave up (traded in) my '99 Tahoe, which I had heavily customized and converted to my version of an "SS". Although I loved my Tahoe, it was over 100K miles, the extended warranty was almost up, and at 11 MPG going downhill with a tailwind, something had to give. I drive 60-80 miles per day for my business. The Tahoe was a 4x4, but I only took it off road twice in two years. I miss it, but I really love the HHR. It too is now an "SS". It does everything well. Everyone who sees it wants to know what it is. Women especially love the styling - all think it's "cute". My guy friends like the retro look. I feel like a celebrity driving it. The last time a vehicle of mine garnered that type of attention was when I owned my '73 Corvette. I've owned a lot of muscle cars. My first car (at 17) was a '70 Chevelle SS396. I've had several SS's over the years. Loved them all. I'm excited about all the aftermarket pieces that will most certainly be created for the HHR. I'm looking forward most of all to seeing a bolt-on supercharger conversion kit.

I had to give a 1990 chevy cavalier. It wasn't to hard at all.

Don't have one yet, but soon to order. As I mentioned in another thread, I will be glad to give up my '88 Chevy Caprice. 4.3-V6, 105K miles. One ugly car. Nicknamed "My Hooptie" after an old Sir-Mix-a-Lot song.

Nicknamed "My Hooptie" after an old Sir-Mix-a-Lot song.

LOL. Thats so funny. I had a friend reffered to there old car as there "Getto Sled" becasue it took them from Point A to Point B

That is the ONLY purpose of the HOOPTIE. That, and embarrassing my kids of course.

1993 Honda Accord 4 dr. (green) LX 155,000 very good miles, diggin my HHR though!

I traded my "03 MINI Cooper S on a red LT2 with cashmere and 5spd. As a new grandpa, I needed more room and a better suspension. I loved the Mini, but this is a much better vehicle in so many ways that I don't miss it.

I traded in my 04 Z71 Avalanche....man I miss that truck. I don't miss fillin up the tank though :thumb:

I sold my 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8. And yes, I miss it dearly.

I sold my 1995 Chevy Suburban (customized w/ 22" wheels). I couldn't continue with 12MPG. I love driving my HHR.....

My previous vehicle was an 87 Jeep Cherokee 2 dr.
About drove it into the ground.

2000 Black Reagal with leather and sunroof. Very nice ride but I needed change I pick up the HHR Friday hope I made the right choice.

Go Packers
:beer:

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T convertible, fully loaded, it was a great car, What i miss more is hearing my turbo spool up and BOV venting with the top down. Those were the days but I am very happy with my HHR I have all the cargo space I need and its a four door but the best part of owning my HHR are all the compliments I get, those are priceless :D

Great Thread CH...

I actually had 99 Chrysler Sebring Limited. It was fully loaded..got about 25MPG too. But, since my 3rd child, had to consider a vehicle that will fit the 5 of us. When I saw the HHR's early last year, I new I had to have it. When I ask for a trade-in value, they only offered my $3K..so I sold it myself for Blue Book ($7K). That same week I sold the Sebring, I went and got my new wheels...I will miss the convertible in this California weather, but my sunroof will do.

Well, now I am a complete Chevy family, with my "Drive it once a month" Blazer, and the other family bus, the Astro.

Great Thread CH...

Thanks, it looks like my project car ended up being a Malibu though. :D It kind of cool to dig up old threads sometimes. :beer:

It kind of cool to dig up old threads sometimes. :beer:
Yep, you guys started this thread back when my HHR was still in the womb. :eek: :D (er... I meant factory) :red:

I had a 97 Grand Caravan, complete with factory gold rims :eek: . I can't say I traded it in though...I was at the NCO Academy in Biloxi when Katrina hit. All the windows were blown out and the parking lot it was in was under 4 feet of water. Needless to say it was totaled :beer: . I needed a vehicle pronto, but being the first new car I ever got for myself, I sucked it up and ordered what I wanted. The wait was worth it.

I drove a 94 voyager 3.0.It was my transition car after not driving for almost 4 years.The car before that though was a loaded 95 Monte Carlo Z34.It was red with grey leather,dual exhaust and some rims.lol.I can't remember what size.Anyway I bought it used in 2001 with 68,000 miles and drove it for about 5 weeks until I got drunk and smashed it into a tree at an estimated 85 mph.Apparently I never even hit the brakes and I didn't have my seat belt on.The firefighters said they were suprised I wasn't thrown out of the car.It was nasty but hey I made the news the next day.I loved that car but didn't love the $20 a day in gas I was using delivering Pizzas.Hondas make really good delivery cars.

86 buick Le Sabre
91 GMC 1500
both had 3.4 V6's.
Buick was a money pit my Dad bought and paid too much for. it was mint but a mechanical nightmare

did not want to give up the 91 GMC- great truck, great mileage and only reason i gave it up was because no one would drive a stick on the floor.

I have now parked my93 Dodge Dakota CC. I bought it about a year ago from the local water company for 1500. It still only has 79000 miles but it gets 14 mpg and I love to cruise too much for that.

Silver 1993 2.3 Ford Ranger 125000 miles. I loved my Truck It was the fist "nice" thing I ever drove, but it was starting show it's age. I also just needed more room for my kids, and something w/ good gas mileage. I miss my truck But I love my HHR :thumb:

I gave up a 2005 GMC canyon crew cab pickup seen the HHR and just had to have one

I gave up a 1993 Nissan Quest. A MINI-VAN....Went from Goobermobile to now Coolmobile...In my mini-van's defense it did have leather interiort and a sunroof.. :roll:

I got rid of a 2001 PT Cruiser

1992 Corvette

2003 Chevy S-10 extended cab, 4X4, V-6. Nothing fancy just a very dependable ride in any type of weather. (I still own my 2001 crew cab S-10)

2002 PT Cruiser Limited

White 2003 Honda Civic Si. Nice ride but the stick had to go...do to California gridlock traffic :mad: .

Ng

2000 Hyundai accent great mileage, but not too much in the way of style.

Well, I'm in the process of selling my 1996 GMC Sonoma Pickup (Click here if you are curious (http://autotrader.notlong.com)) and I will also be shedding my current SUV, a 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport as soon as I finish putting the interior back in it (restoration project).

I got rid of a 2001 PT Cruiser



Gotta' love it when you see PT Cruisers being traded in for HHR's. Isn't life grand? :beer:

I sold my 2004 Infiniti FX35. What a beautiful and awesome vehicle --lowered, Stillen front tower brace, tinted windows, and of course, a Zaino shine. It handled like a sports car but had plenty of room for people and cargo. However, I am quite happy going from one unique looking vehicle to another - our HHR.

2000 Hyundai accent great mileage, but not too much in the way of style.
Atleast we're riding in style now.

Traded in a 2000 Grand Am. Time for a change..

03 Ford Lightning had to go, 12 mpg was killing me. Well worth the trade I love this car, truck, suv, whatever it is!

Well first I sold my very modded 02 Focus ZX3 and then I sold my 56 BelAir hardtop. The HHR was an after thought, but although I haven't got it yet I'm sure it will be a wonderful addition to my new toy collection. Oh yeah, I'm trading in my 03 S-10 for the HHR.

2001 Altima...it was such a strippy model, only had auto tranny. So, like going to the market when you are hungry, I bought my HHR with just about everything except the 6-CD changer.

*Side note: I work at a school and my kids told me that a bunch of kids told them that their dad has the coolest car at school.* :one:

I gave up my 93 Satty SL2. (But the HHR is still part Saturn Ion.)
I bought that car new, and from the night I bought it home, I began taking it apart. Relocated the spare to a compartment I made in the trunk, and put in the amplifer (tried a few, settled on a 5 channel Aura) along with crossovers, 6 disk cd changer, power splitter, etc. Had an 8 inch Aura sub in a nice box. I ran 2 gauge wire from the battery in the engine compartment. Had 4 speakers in the stock locations (the same Rockford Fosgates I transfered to the HHR) and 2 tweeters I mounted in the front vents (came out great-I used the grill as a template and drilled holes directly in the plastic with a Dremel). A Pioneer P80-MP head unit completed the system-this is the unit I will put in my HHR as soon as the interface kit is availble. I put a low restriction muffler, CAI system, 8 mm wires, and nice tires. The car was quick, sounded nice, and had a killer sound system.

All was fine until the tranny started doing the famous Saturn 'reverse slam', where it hesitates then bangs into reverse. Then, the warning light began coming on indicating that the traction control was not locking. The car has an upper valve body, which is supposed to be fairly easy to work on and replace, but the parts would cost $650. I was considering doing it, but then decided to check the engine. A compression test revealed a bad cylinder. It was then I knew it was time for a new car, and the HHR was the one.

I will also be shedding my current SUV, a 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport as soon as I finish putting the interior back in it (restoration project).

I used to have a 91 Sidekick. Had turned her into one hell of a street racer!

04 z71 avalanche with a 3/5 drop and 24" rims, i miss the truck and the looks it got but 12 mpg and high insurance was getting old quick not to mention the resale value of chevy trucks is falling through the floor. ima make the hhr a head turner though ;)

I gave up two vehicles. A 2004 Jeep Wrangler and a 2001 Chevy Express van. I had a daily driver and a van for my dj business.
Now I have one vehicle for both. :)


eddie

Traded in a 1998 Dodge Ram quadcab with 110000 miles.

2001 nissan sentra, hotshot intake and header, hks catback, UR pulley, ACT stage 2 clutch, re machined flywheel, weapon r fstb, nismo rsb, tein coilovers, powerslot routers, green stuff pads, ss brake lines, stillen short shift, throttle cable trimmed, spec-v bumper and headlights, filled motor mounts, alpine 9793, 6 1/2 alpine type r comps all the way around, earthquake 85*4 rms, alpine mrd-300, 1 12'' type r. what a fun car, i autoxed it. man that thing could handle.

here is a pic before the spec-v bumper
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95 Toyota 4Runner
Craig

Well since I ever owned my first car back in high school "1987" until now my cars have all been japan made. But when I first seen the hhr it was time for a change. The first time I seen this retro style, I had to have it. So I traded in my 97 acura integra and got me 06 daytona blue metallic 2LT fully loaded. I know it's the best choice for me and my family. also just pick up a 06 chevy colorado extreme. Like a rock!

I gave up a 2004 Scion xB RS 1.0 5 Speed...

Click to Go BIG!

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-wC

I gave up a 2004 Scion xB RS 1.0 5 Speed...


Wise choice! ;)

I wouldnt say that I loved my box...

-wC

2002 RSX-S Turbo :(

I traded my 01 PT Cruiser LTD. Beautiful car and I really liked it, BUT it started giving me trouble that would cost me about $2000. Since this was the second Chrysler product in a row with the same problem, I decided to try the HHR. MAN, am I glad I did. I love this car ! It's a basic LS in Metallic Blue. The last Chevy I owned was 35 years ago. A 70 Chevelle 396 SS 4-speed. So I'm back to a Chevy and "I'm Loving It".

I gave up a 2004 Scion xB RS 1.0 5 Speed...

-wC

That was a limited production color wasn't it?

I didn't have to give up completely. I had an '04 Silverado Extended Cab truck with the Hyper-tech chip, flowmaster dual exhaust, K&N and a throttle body block. The truck runs great, but much like a couple of the other folks here, I drive a ways to work, 92 miles one way and more on days I visit local clients. I had to get something with great mileage, and I loved the HHR the first time I saw one. I took the truck and gave it to my fiance's 17 yr old son to drive so I still have it when I need it. I took the Hyper-tech off and programmed it on the fiance's '04 Suburban. Yes we ARE a Chevy family! Sandstone Silverado and HHR and Silverstone Suburban.

That was a limited production color wasn't it?

yes it was I had #306 of 2100...

-wC

I traded in my 2003 PT Cruiser GT Turbo. The PT had a lot more power (due to turbo), but the HHR blows it away with comfort and ride. I rented an HHR in Florida a couple of weeks ago and can say that the 2.4 liter engine has a lot more power than the 2.2 liter engine in the HHR. (Glad I got the 2.4 engine).

At the Cleveland Auto Show, I was meeting someone at the HHR booth and almost everyone looking at the HHR was a PT Cruiser owner, wanting to make the change! Good news for Chevy.

Fritz45

2002 Bonnie SSEI.

I traded in a 2002 GMC Sierra and was more than happy to get rid of it, wasn't a bad truck but at 130k miles it was wanting too much attention.

i GLADLY traded in my 2000 vw jetta, i almost feel bad for the next person that gets that p.o.s.

:thumb: I traded my 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SSE for my 2006 Chevy HHR LS and that's one of the best thing I have ever done. :D

2001 Mazda Tribute

2002 Jaguar X-type. HHR is an upgrade. I had the car for 4 years and it spent 2 months at the dealer for service. HHR cost half the price too!

Nissan altima only had it 1 year and it was a nice car but when I saw the HHR knew I would be owning one :thumb:

We gave up our 2003 Limited Edition PT Cruiser. Don't get me wrong, it was a cool, dependable car, but the HHR satisfies our appetite for the "oldie" look. It makes everyone look twice. We are happy with the performance of this car, but we'll keep an eye out for a turbo or GT HHR, whatever Chevy comes out with next. ;)

2004 Honda Element
I miss all the room but I am totally IN LUV with my HHR

2003 Mustang 19k miles, 5 speed. Beautiful car, but always seemed to be missing something with the paint, stone chips all over. Not worth repainting it, so figure should get out of it now.

'05 Bugatti Veyron:

http://www.arcadiadreams.com/images/ad_automobili/Bugatti_Veyron_18_4.jpg

I tired of stooping to get in every time, it had too many miles, and I got bored with it.

2003 Mustang 19k miles, 5 speed. Beautiful car, but always seemed to be missing something with the paint, stone chips all over. Not worth repainting it, so figure should get out of it now.

When I traded in my 2002 the front fascia was completely blasted. :(

'05 Bugatti Veyron:

http://www.arcadiadreams.com/images/ad_automobili/Bugatti_Veyron_18_4.jpg

I tired of stooping to get in every time, it had too many miles, and I got bored with it.

http://www.airdisaster.com/user-uploads/riiiight.jpg

tee hee :D

I bought mine as an impulse buy. It was a welcome back to the states present for myself after two back-to-back year long tours in Iraq. I later sold my '97 S-10 to my friend's kid for his first vehicle.

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I'll be tradin in my 99 Durango with the big 5.9 in it. We moved farther out from family with the new house and its killin us in the gas now. So anyone wants a good durango before it gets traded in, let me know, will let it go for trade in offer.

i traded a 2004 toyota rav4 with 22,000 on it ,they gave us what i owed $17,000 , sticker on HHR LT1 was $19,250 , i'm 50 and i love the look of the HHR , wanted a SSR but what a price!!!!!!!i also have a 91 S10 pickup with 120,000 actual miles that i use for truck work , i'll keep that till it won't go any more , i have chevy blood , a good freind of mine can build a smoken small block , he raced dirt modified for 33 years with chevy engine.
FRIENDS DON'T LET FREINDS DRIVE FORDS............................ :thumb:

:cool: I got out of my 1999 Chevy Astro (98,000 miles). It is still running great, but only getting 14 -19mpg. Loaded family vacation vehicle. This was a $26,000 astro, and is great for kids on long trips, and for general use around town. Able to haul lots of things in it. But, the Astro had to go, driving too many miles, not able to pass too many Gas Stations now @$2.50 a gallon..and it has a 25 gallon tank. The wife drives a 2003 Impala LS RED(78,000 miles), and wants my HHR. My Daughter drives a 1996 Monte Carlo LS RED (220,00 miles) Yea really, and also wants the HHR. The HHR doesn't have the room of the Astro, already took a week long trip, not much room for luggage, but it wasn't the Astro, soo...The 2.4 has a little pep, but isn't a 6 cyclinder, definately not a V-8... but the gas mileage is lots better, feast or famine. Soo, have to see how the HHR stacks up against the Astro for hauling cargo, and people. The HHR does have the best attention getting stance of anything around though. The little thing is fun to drive. I have the 2LT, automatic, F3 suspension, Leather interior, sunroof, XM radio, all the nice goodies, but not the roof rack. Oh it's the Dark Silver with sun roof too....thinking about a vanity plate, "MID-LIFE CRISIS", or something simular. :beer:

A light green 99 Malibu with the quad4. Nothing special but a good car. Like my HHR much better. Looks much better and not 2 million of them running around. (or something that kinda looks the same) But the boo got good gas mileage, after 120,000 miles it was getting tired.

I gave up a 1999 ford Escort. It threw timing belt and needing brakes and A/C work.

2002 chevy malibu, It got totaled on rt.280

Sold my 1964 chevy pick up. Had a 455 with a 4 speed. Had about 450 HP and 480 pft. With ten inch rubber on the back. She was very fun. Still have my 03 tiburon. Love my HHR!

Gonna fess up here. Just came out of my 2nd (not so) mini van, a '98 Dodge Grand Caravan, but it did have the "Sport" package!

I'm a single parent, but my daughter is 19 now, so the "soccer dad" and taxi service days are over.

I liked the storage space and it came in very handy for vacation trips, hauling camping gear, high end bikes, etc. But having come from a youth of muscle cars and sports cars, I found my 5-speed HHR to be the best for me and love it.

I sold a 2001 Hyundia SantaFay 2.5 LT 4WD really nice car. It had 60k miles and no problem. The tires still had 10,000 to 15000 miles left. I sold it to buy the HHR and lower my monthly payments and better gas milage, which has work out great.

2002 GMC Envoy

i traded my 1995 montecarlo with 160,000 miles the car was starting to fall apart. my HHR is faster

2003 KIA Rio Cinco

I traded my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 quad cab. Every time I start to feel misty eyed, I select the MPG feature on my Driver Information Center. 26 mpg is a far cry from 12mpg. I love my HHR, but I really do miss my truck!!:bye:

98 BMW M3 convertible. nice but time for it to go

I didn't really give it up. It's sittting here right next to my HHR. My 96 VW Jetta GL. 180K+ miles and still going. Nothing wrong with it other than a few little rust spots. After 10 years of service, I knew I needed to buy something new. The Jetta has to be, hands-down, one of the best cars, and reliable, that I have ever owned. Now I'm giving the VW to my 16-1/2 year old nephew. It's his birthday present.;)

Traded in a 2005 Xterrra. I got it when gas was $1.95/gal, now going on $3. Sucked too much gas. Still have my other toy though. It sucks gas, but only drive it a little:


http://community.webshots.com/album/369831143DpZtlM

Traded in a 2004 Impala. This shot shows the orginal caps,
but we got the aluminum wheels from a friend shortly after
and I don't have a shot of 'em. (Sorry!)

Why? Well, that's another thread! :thumb:

Luv the logo, How cool is that!!!

Traded in my all black 1997 GMC Sonoma SLS, Sportside, with the 4.3L HO Vortec, Goodyear Eagles all around the wheels. Way way too much power for that small truck, and sucked down the gas something major. Got 19 mpg highway if I was by myself, no cargo, and had the wind at my back.

I didn't trade in the 2001 Escort, I gave it to my tattoo artist kid, he is serving his apprentiseship and needed a reliable ride. We are also bringing his '52 Chevy hot rod back to life, we built it while he was in high-school, but the small block needs to be worked/replaced and it's time for a redo for the whole car. My work ride is a '92 Corsica and I love that old horse...The two loves of my life, my wife and my HHR spend the days together.

i gave up a 28 gallon gas tank giving aroung 11 mpg attached to a 2002 durango w/3" suspension lift. my twin sons have their own cars and just dont go anywhere with me, my girlfriend and two daughters anymore. (see why i needed the durango) but i didnt want a car or a truck or a Looser Cruiser) so i purchased my beloved sring edition!http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/8/8/9/100_0639.JPG[IMG]

Traded in a 2004 Buick Rendezvous. Great SUV but getting expensive on fuel.Retired in September, so had to cut costs. love the HHR.
Still have my '88 Black Corvette for those times I need to vent, and remember the " good old days" of V-8 thunder and POWER !!!

Traded in a 2002 Dodge Ram Crew Cab - it was great for camping and long trips, but once gas hit $3 (again), it was killin' me - about $75 to fill up every week - that's like another car payment! Anyway, my lease was up so I started looking into the HHR and really liked it. I'll get another truck later, as the whole famn damily still likes to go camping. For now, we take trips in the wife's Honda Pilot, which is also great and not too bad on gas (V6). The HHR is exlusively my ride - had it since October 2005, and my wife has yet to drive it once! :lol:

traded in my 2004 dodge dakota - 17 mpg.:red: I love my HHR -30MPG:lol:

traded in my '99 Ford Mustang GT convertible. No regrets either!

2003 Nissan X-Terra. Nice truck, horrible mileage. I lost 4wd all terrain ruggedness, lot's of cargo room, and hunky good looks. I gained more cash in my wallet after visiting the pump... as well as a stylish, fun, well built car with a lot of really neat features. (And still enough cargo space for my kid and his stuff!)

I traded in my 2003 Hyundai Accent GSI, I loved that car, I just needed something bigger, plus I work for GM so I got the HHR for dealer price.:cool:

Gave up my BMW 320i, wish I didn't have to.

A white 2002 Miata LS with hardtop, borla exhaust, K&N FPK. I miss the performance of it , but couldn't haul my keyboards very easy in it

2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP with Comp G package.
69,500 miles in 18 months.

HHRANDY

At the time I purchased my HHR, I had a 1986 Toyota 4X4 truck which needed major repair work and a 1984 Honda Prelude. After I bought the HHR, I sold the truck that had engine problems, clutch problems, body cancer...you name it. I still have the Honda Prelude and my boyfriend uses it as his daily driver (his car is a 74 Olds Cutlass with 350 Rocket V-8 that has been tricked up)

At the time I purchased my HHR, I had a 1986 Toyota 4X4 truck which needed major repair work and a 1984 Honda Prelude. After I bought the HHR, I sold the truck that had engine problems, clutch problems, body cancer...you name it. I still have the Honda Prelude and my boyfriend uses it as his daily driver (his car is a 74 Olds Cutlass with 350 Rocket V-8 that has been tricked up)

I had an 88 prelude 2.0si..I used it for food delivery and that thing always ran like a champ..

I had an 88 prelude 2.0si..I used it for food delivery and that thing always ran like a champ..
This one runs pretty good yet, even with almost 180,000 miles on it. My boyfriend loves how much he saves on gas over the 74 Olds. It's a 5 spd like my HHR and that thing can really go even in some pretty decent snow. Will keep it until it bites the big one, which could be another 180,000 miles. :bow:

I had a 2002 Tracker that I hated from the day I bought it. I needed something to accommodate my pregnant belly - I could no longer fit behind the wheel of my 2000 Camero (which I STILL miss) and I knew that a carseat wouldn't fit in it. Thanks to my long-legged daughters, I had no choice but to get rid of the Tracker. My husband is thrilled that his truck is no longer our family "car"!

2000 Chevy Silverado LT
It was about out of gas and I was afraid of what it was going to co$t to fill it up !!

Just traded my 2000 plymouth voyager minivan for 2006 HHR yesterday, And i just love it.

rhoss1

Just traded my 2000 plymouth voyager minivan for 2006 HHR yesterday, And i just love it.

rhoss1

LOL - reminds me of the Hertz commertial, the dude is looking at the HHR drive up and then back to his minivan like it really sucks.

:lol:

[QUOTE=Airborne_Beachbum]...... after two back-to-back year long tours in Iraq. QUOTE]

...THANKS for your service !!!:usa: :usa: :usa: :twothumbs

2003 Chevy Venture. Goodbye family van!!

Ever since High School (1980) I wanted a Ford Pinto Station Wagon, well, at age 43, I bought one off EBay. No dents, interior (except for seats) perfect, paint great. I bought it from it's orginal owner who paid cash for it and still had all the reciepts.

I drove it for a while and really enjoyed it. Great running little car. Then the HHR came along ....so long PINTO!

I drove by it's new home and what a shame, the young kid that bought it just doesent seem to appriciate this antique. It's NOT in the same shape as when I sold it to him.
Here is the photo of when I bought it.

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I gave up my all white chrysler lebaron GTC convertable. It was loaded to the max. That V-6 was quick. My:hhr: is awesome, would have got the White if it would have been available last September.:bow:

I traded in a 2002 pt cruiser with 23000 miles on the odometer, Glad I did,as my lt2 HHR is FAR BETTER at everything, also the option list is a lot bigger with the Chevrolet,, its also quieter,much better engine preformance..
I could go on and on,but all the readers here know what I'm talking about:one: :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:

Traded in a 2004 Colorado pickup, that 3.5 five cylinder really ran good but it was an uncomfortable vehicle to drive.

Traded in a '99 GMC Sonoma. Overall it wasn't a bad little truck but that 4 cyl. engine it had sorta sucked! And was a bit noisey too. Wonder what it would have been like with the HHRs Ecotec ??

I traded my '97 F-150, 146,000 miles. I'd always owned Fords before the HHR, f-150s, rangers, explorer, mustangs, etc. Chevy did a great job, this car puts a smile on face each time I get behind the wheel. :thumb:

We traded in our 1998 Dodge Caravan with 125,000 miles. After 18 years of Mini Vans I finally got something I really wanted and was able to downsize at the same time. Don't get me wrong the Mini Vans served their purpose for a family of four with a big "red" dogs but the girls are grown and we only have one setter now. :smile:

2002 Mazda Protégé 5, with most options that were available then except air and sunroof. Even though I am in Newfoundland....should of had the air. :red:

2002 Buick Rendevous with 116,000 miles on her....Had some mechanical problems with it( the common failures on that model) but overall I really liked it. only thing i miss from the buick is the extra storage areas in driver area.

I traded in my 97 Chrysler Sebring convertable. It had 140,000 miles and was starting to give me repeated problems. I expected to give up a lot in handling and power but boy was I wrong, this HHR has really surprised me in the handling dept.

1999 Ford Ranger. and you know what-----------I just don't miss it at all.
I love my HHR:thumb: :one:

1993 Mercury Villager with 95,000 miles.

1983 Caddilac DeVille. I had it almost 5 years and it was a really good car. A guy at the dealership where I got the HHR bought it from me. He had a new top installed and repainted the car. It has the much maligned HT4100 but this particular one was trouble free.

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2002 trailblazer. That 4.2 was a gas guzzler.

I sold my 1998 Grand Prix GTP, so i can save up for an HHR. I was sad but kinda glad to see it go. I spent many many nights working on it making it faster and everything. I wasnt an ugly looking car by any means.

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I traded a 96 Buick Riviera, fully loaded supercharged...I miss the 240 hp, but it was aging fast and it wasn't worth the dough...if it was an 96 impala...no hhr for me!

Im going to look for one of those after the wedding and I get some property under my belt!

We gave up a 2004 Monte Carlo SS with the Intimidator Package. My wife really loved her Monte, but this fall we are going to be grandparents for the first time and the two door is a pain to get a car seat in and out of.

We gave up a 1994 Infiniti J30 with less that 100K miles. Excellent condition, leather, everthing virtually as new, all service records, etc. All that said, it was still a 12 year old car.

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I thought about selling my truck, but can't seem to part with it...a '94 with only 72,000 original miles.

I thought about selling my truck, but can't seem to part with it...a '94 with only 72,000 original miles.
That's a nice truck...I would have trouble parting with it too. :bow:

I traded in a 1999 Ford Ranger Stepside. It was a great little truck but we needed room to haul around the grandkids. The thing had 77,000 miles on it and wasn't showing any signs of problems, but it was the short cab and it could get a little close in there. It had the 2.3 motor in it but it didn't have the giddyup that the 2.2 HHR and I'm getting between 75 to 100 miles more out of the same size tank. The wife and I are really happy with the HHR aka Chico!!:thumb:

Hey Everyone !


I traded in a 2003 Ford WindStar yesterday to get my HHR. The minivan was roomier , but I feel and like driving the HHR better :-)

Hey Everyone !


I traded in a 2003 Ford WindStar yesterday to get my HHR. The minivan was roomier , but I feel and like driving the HHR better :-)

:welcome: The HHR is great, I love getting behind the wheel. :smile:

I am trading in a 2004 grand am...Looking foward to picking up the HHR and posting on the forum

We were going to trade in Rie's Miata but we found her HHR while we were out of town visiting her mother. It was too much trouble to drive the 5 hours home for the trade-in so we just bought it outright. We both hate the Miata so we'll just put it up for sale locally to get rid of it.

I'm selling my 98 Ford Windstar. Time to get out of the Soccer Mom thing and into the Stylish Mommobile!!! My daughters LOVE it!!! I hope to have my HHR forever!!!! I"m sad to see the van go. I had it detailed and it looks really good, but hey it was time for a new ride!!!

I didn't give up anything, but I'm still thinking about selling my truck and buying an HHR when/if GM offers 0% again.

I got rid of a 2002 Dodge Dakota.....truck was killing my back (slipped disc) so i sat in the car, felt the lumbar adjuster, and it was a done deal.



I couldnt be happier.

2005 Nissan Pathfinder...so long!!! :red:

Hello Black HHR 2LT!:cool:

For my first HHR nothing, for number two my wifes PT. Traded a headache before it began.:lol:

I gave up my gas hog (12-14mpg) K2500 crew cab Chevy:( Loved that truck but I love my HHR too.:thumb:

No great sacrifice here! A "92" Merc Topaz

I traded in a pristine 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan with only 28,000 miles on it.
And I've got a '92 Toyota pickup in the driveway with only 78,000.

We don't get out much :eek:

I added the HHR to my collection - didn't have to get rid of anything... :thumb:

2006 HHR
2003 SSR
1998 Saturn SW2
1985 ZL900 Eliminator
1959 Chevy Apache Stake Bed Dually

We gace up a Turbo Beetle. I sure miss the power but that is about all. I replaced so many parts on that thing for the 1 year we owned it..IT was fun to drive though..

Don

2005 Sunburst Cavalier, Don't Miss It At All

I Gave Up My Pt Cruiser, For The Hhr.

I Would Say That Was A Definate Upgrade... From The Pt Looser Taht Is

A 1997 Malibu with 170,000 miles. I kind of wish I had it back for winter.

Gave up my 03 Honda Civic LX with 36000 miles on it...Was leasing and racking up miles quickly and always wanted an HHR...7/4 0% for 72 made the switch worth it.

2003 Mazda 6s... Needed space to haul my gear

Loved the Styling of the HHR!!!

Brought back memories of "Body by Fischer"

I gave up nothing really, no trade in or anything but it is my daily driver while I have a turbocharged Miata for the real fun :D

I have up my 95' 3.4L Camaro. It was a hot looking car, pretty fast with the mods I put in (VENOM chip, Cold air intake, Flowmaster dual exhaust). But it was also the biggest money pit! From what I spent on parts, gas, and everything else I don't regret the trade in. I won't even tell you what the dealership gave me for it (embarrassing), but trading it in for 0% APR for 72months def made it worth my wile.

I gave up this GMC truck, 2002 1500hd...wish I still had this but at the time I had to pick one

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'99 Chevy Suburban with 92K miles on it.:( I was driving a '96 Monte Carlo to work (I bought it for my daughter a couple of months ago - it's a cherry with 56K miles on it - for $4500). Since she starts driving at the end of August, I was worried about gas mileage since I drive 60 miles round trip to work. The "little Suburban" will do all the big one did except pull my 29 foot camper. I worked out a deal with Dad to use his truck when we go camping, so I'm a WHOLE lot better off.:thumb:

I just ordered my HHR today...so after the estimated 4 weeks delivery, it will be replacing my 1998 Mercury Mystique (225K miles...it doesn't owe me a thing). The Mystique has been a good car for the most part, but everything seems to be wearing out at once (leaking A/C compressor shaft seal, oil pan gasket leak, blocked coolant bypass valve in transmission, rusting sills, flaking bumper paint, burned out sunroof motor, clunking CV joint, worn out tires....etc, etc.). The HHR will be much more practical since I'm a part time gigging musician and it should be better on gas as well. I'll still have a 1993 Z28 and 1989 Iroc-Z in the garage for fun!

The lease was almost up on my 06 trailblazer. Nice riding truck but the fuel use was going up on a daily basis!

Figured it was time for something fun to drive. My SS is more fun than I had hoped for!

Wow, I just realized that I bumped up a rather old thread! I'm new to the HHR forums and have been searching through to learn more about my new car...I'm stoked to get it!

2002 MINI Cooper used it as a work "truck"
93k on the odo when I traded it in

I had a 2001 PT Cruiser with 54000 miles. I would have gotten another Cruiser but Chrysler screwed it up when they redesigned it. They also had odd options packages. On a new PT I could not get leather seats unless I got a turbo, and I didnt want a turbo.

So, I ended up getting HHR 2LT.

1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, V8 chipped, lifted, on 31's. Around 10 mpg.
No complaints of the HHR mpg here!

1998 GMC Jimmy with 100,000 miles:bow:

04 Cadillac DTS. I went broke.

2005 Trailblazer.
I had been driving SUV's for the past 17 years ('89 GMC Jimmy, '00 Blazer, '05 TB) and I needed a change, and something with better MPG.

All of my previous vehicles were black, and it was time for a change there too - a radical one, my HHR 2LT is Victory Red :-)

When I went to test drive an HHR last month, they rolled out a black one for me to drive, since my last two vehicles I had bought there was black ;-)

Now if the stock market recovers this year, we might be lookin' at trading in the wife's 03 Impala on another one - same color.

jim

well, at first, I didnt exactly "give it up"...but I relieved it from "daily driver" status.

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a 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII.
28+ mpg, 4.6 DOHC 280hp, fast, sleek, luxurious, sporty, and a well-modified version, by me.

But at 175k miles, and the thought of spending more money on it due to age/use, was frightening...so I went looking. Found the HHR's so reasonably priced, I had to check them out. always loved them, but thought they cost quite a bit more. Found my DSM 2006 2LT with all options bu leather and roof spoiler, on New Year's Eve, 2007.

drove it home that night, parked the Lincoln a week later, and my HHR has assumed the daily driver role.

a month and a half later, I decided to sell my Lincoln.

I traded in a 1998 Ford Ranger with 102,000+ miles (of which I only added 20,000) and a 2005 Yamaha Star 1100 Classic, 3900 miles......I decided I can get another bike later.:cool:

We traded in a 2002 Grand Prix on the HHR in 2006, but at that time it was my Wife's car. I gave up my 2003 Honda Accord last december when we purchased our Freestyle, and then I became the primary driver of the HHR. Therefore, I feel like I gave up the Honda for this car. The Honda had great as mileage and was a really nice car, but I really prefer the wagon utility of the HHR. Now if it could become more reliable I would actually be happy with it.

2002 Mercury Mountaineer

2005 Dodge Durango loaded! Lifted with a sweet set of HELO wheels and michelin tires. It was so sweet, hated to see her go, but $70 a day for gas will kill anyone

We traded in a 2004 Chevy Avalanche for the 08 HHR and an 08 Malibu!

2004 Honda Civic Si

Dumped my Subaru Outback, and I've never been so glad to get rid of a car in my life. Only about 2K on my 07 HHR (bought it used) but love it so far (except for the tires).

I traded up from a 2001 Blazer. Another gas guzzler. Love the added mpg, sad to lose to the extra interior space. Such is life.

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I'm pulling out of the dealership here with the Blazer in the background.

Before that I had a '92 Nissan Maxima fully loaded, which was actually a sweet ride. Just had to have more space to carry my guitars/amps.

My Wife Didnt Give Her '01 Focus Up, We Were Involved In A Wreck Which Totaled Her Car. She Was Without A Ride For Over A Month, When We Got Her A Brand New Black Hhr Ss!

I traded in a 2006 Pontiac G6 GTP for my HHR SS.

No trade in.

Our family has a problem 'letting go' of our Chevy's so I passed on my pristine 99 V6 S10, "Indy" to my sister as a second vehicle for all of us to use if needed (we live next door to each other). The S10 is a good workhorse to have around. ;)

Sis and BIL did give me some cash and GM points for Indy and along with my down and rebates, got about $6K knocked off my loaded Blackie. :cool:

i had a garage full of cars i gave up for the HHr.

i had a 93 ford probe GT that i have had for 8 years. another 93 probe GT that was my daily driver, a 94 probe gt that was my backup car and a 95 explorer xlt.

sold them all to get cash up to get the HHr.

I ordered my HHR SS Friday, I have about 6 weeks to decide if the 87 Monte SS or the 80 Camaro Z28 has to go. Do I cut off my right arm or my left.......

Old thread just to add to it since I bought my new HHR in March of '06. I gave up a 99 Buick Regal GS 3800 SC V6 with 100+K miles on the clock. It was a nice loaded four door that ran like a top, but seemed to have developed AC problems around 85K miles, I kept fixing it, but finally decided enough was enough and found the HHR on the lot. You really need good AC in Florida.

The HHR has more usable cargo room, better gas milage (30+ vs 25) and new hopefully better technology. So far after 27K miles the HHR seems like a good car. Not quite the same quality ride as the Buick, but it gets to point A to point B very well.

I gave up my 95 Suburban I had for over 8 years and had 248,000 miles on it. I miss the size but do not miss the 42 gallon gas tank.

I ordered my HHR SS Friday, I have about 6 weeks to decide if the 87 Monte SS or the 80 Camaro Z28 has to go. Do I cut off my right arm or my left.......

That`s a tough one to call I couldn`t part with either.BUT if something was to happen to cause one to be totaled beyond repair I would prefer the Monte take it to save the Camaro.I think the Z28 will hold a better return then the Monte in the long run those Z28`s are pulling good numbers now.

I gave up a loaded 2002 Chevy Avalanche Z71 4X4. It was black with painted orange/yellow custom pin-stripes. I had "gator-backed" the plastic cladding black to match the paint. Being the first year of production it had the special leather/cloth seats with the leather bow-ties on each seat. It was definitely a cherry truck and I miss it but the HHR is proving to be very nearly as useful and it gets better gas mileage. It's an orange 07 2LT with the chrome package, sunroof and black leather.

I gave up an awesome 1999 red s-10 ZR-2 4wd extended cab pickup. that truck would go almost anywhere.

I gave up a mildly customized '99 Suburban..........Kept my 2005 Goldwing and 1985 Fiero project car though.

I just traded my 02 saturn sc1. Im going to miss the standard trans but i now have more room, power everything so overall im pretty excited since i just did this yesterday.

We gave up 2 cars. Traded both of them.
One was a '99 Plymouth Breeze w/ 157k, that I bought and rebuilt, hated to see this one go because of the blood, sweat and tears that it took to rebuild and keep it going.

The other one was a '93 Toyota Camry w/ 195k, it was a beater. Took some sweat to keep it going too.

But no more oil leaks to deal with, you name it.:lol:

I bought an '06 HHR LS Sandstone, just a few weeks ago.

Love it so far.

2003 Monte Carlo SS:thumb: I miss it but I Love my HHR

I traded in my 2001 Blazer Extreme on my SS, had over 65,000 on it and was started giving me some eletri. problems so i figuered it was time to say BYE BYE. Love my SS and it's black too all i own is black i'm a brute for detailing all the time. Ron :thumb:

I Traded My Heavy Custom 03 S10 Xtreme And My 98 S10 Daily Driver. I Have A Baby On The Way And I Needed More Room. I Miss My Truck Everyday But I Still Have Cbr1000rr For Now.

traded in a 2003 Hyundai Elantra for my HHR. Much happier since the trade in.

Was driving a 1999 Dodge Caravan. With 150k and needing work.
Wasn't looking to buy an HHR when I was car shopping, but I drove one and fell in love.
I got a 2007 Imperial Blue LS. LOVE THIS CAR!

I traded in my 2003 Pontiac Vibe base for a 2006 Silverstone fully loaded Chevy HHR 2LT and I couldn't be happier!

Traded in my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 I had over 300,000 miles on it so it was way past time. I only got 15 miles to the gallon on best days so I don't miss that!

I am retiring my 1986 VW Vanagon GL, with well over 220,000 miles.
at 12 - 16 MPG

I don't feel like I gave up anything. I traded in a Liberty CRD for my HHR. I think I made the right choice. :one:

A 2004 Barbados Blue Pontiac GTO, with only 13,000 miles on it. Ouch! I'll miss the 0-60 in 4 seconds... Those $50+ fill ups were killing me though.

I traded in an 04 Nissan Titan. There wasn't a gas station it didn't like.

Bought a Black 08 2LT HHR. Just picked her up yesterday and love it.

I traded in an 04 Nissan Titan. There wasn't a gas station it didn't like.

Bought a Black 08 2LT HHR. Just picked her up yesterday and love it.

:welcome:

I traded in my 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer Oz Rally Edition that I had purchased brand new in early 2004. It was slightly modified but not to bad, it had roughly 80k miles and was starting to see signs of big repair bills. I felt bad leaving her sitting in the parking lot as I drove off in my new HHR but I couldn't help but smile that my new toy was going to be lots of fun, but still in the end, I feel like I just gave up my little puppy :(


but hey, with an '08 HHR LT, I think I can make it past the heart ache, right?! :thumb:

I traded in my 2004 Ford Ranger. I miss my truck, but the HHR is fun to drive and doesn't burn gas like a hungry monster.

2007 Honda Pilot

I sold a 2002 Monte Carlo SS and got the 06 HHR.

1995 Corvette.

I traded my 05 sierra gmc extended cab 4X4 that was trick out for my Half Hot Rod.

I traded in my o6 dodge magnum r/t. picked up a 08 panel in feb and already starting the mods.

Just this monday I traded in my 2000 chevy S-10 with 212,000 on the clock. Man was it wore out but stilll ran great. Got myself a 2006 HHR. I am loving life right now.

The lease is up on my 06 Jeep Grand Cherokee as of April 2 so I'm not really giving up anything. I'll miss the "I can go through just about anything 4WD" but thats it. The gas mileage is awful (11/16). at 25K miles the front suspension has issues. tires are shot, the electrical system has gremlins in it. all that said, It was great fun while I had it.

I'm expecting my HHR SS in 4-6 weeks. :cool:

I gave them two trade-ins:
a '90 Buick Riviera and a 1987 Ranger - both of them on thier last legs.

the Riviera was a low-mileage beauty when I got it, but 10 yrs of commuting on Houston expressways is like a grinder. It was dying slowly.

The Ranger was a lemon from the start. I could drive it to work, about 6 miles,and back w/o much problems, but if I drove it 10 or miles it would start stalling and eventually die. NO professional mechanic was able to figure out why.

The last straw for the Riviera was when some @$$hole broke in and stole the stereo and busted up the dash to do it. The last straw for the Ranger was when it stranded me on the tollroad about 20 miles from home & I didn't get home until late at night.

I gave up a loaded 2007 HHR LT1 that:thumb: I had for 5 mths......I really liked it ...."But" wanted the SS So when my dealer got their first SS (Victory Red) which was loaded .......the 07 with 5570 miles had to go.........The SS is great......Wolfie

92 Ford 4x4 origianl with 190,000miles and 8mpg

Lease expired on a Mazda5. I just took delivery on a Victory Red SS with every option. Didn't want the Sunroof or roof rack, but I'm glad I got the rack, since it makes the car look more complete.

The HHR Rocks :thumb:

I haven't given up anything yet. I'm selling a 2000 Camaro Z/28. Too many cars now. I need to get a lot attendant.:smile:

1990 Nissan 300ZX (non-turbo). High maintenance costs and low gas mileage forced me to sell this beauty. But the good news is that it paid for about 90% of the HHR.
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an '06 Jeep Wrangler with a 4" lift, 35" tires and 10-12 mpg...between the gas mileage and the bouncy-bounce, it was a no-brainer:cool:

I gave up 2 cars:
1) 93 del sol
2) 03 kia rio RS (modded to the nines)

'o6 HHR LT Leather

Gave up the mommymobile for the sweet stylings of the HHR. Wasn't even looking for a car, but saw it in the paper, and knew I HAD to have one! The 97 Villager was a decent minivan, and served us well, but had some problems. Was going to cost 1000 or more to fix it. Decided to try and build some credit and buy a nice used HHR. And, I am in love with it.
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1997 Ford 150 with 180,000+ miles on it

I left my Arrival Blue '03 Silverado Ext Cab 1500 at the dealer for my SS. Call me crazy, but I loved that truck. But she was having a love affair with the local gas station I couldn't stand. So I had to leave her.

1999 Ford Mustang 35th Anniversary Edition (My Baby)
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I sold "my baby" but it wasn't because I wanted to or that I wanted an HHR. My hubby rolled & totaled our 2000 Chevy Blazer. Both it and my Mustang were paid off. My baby was not a family and not practical at all especially in snow. So we fought tooth and nail to get a good insurance payout on the Blazer and then I did the hardest thing ever and sold my baby. We pooled the money and bought my hubby a '97 Ford Escort with only 21,000 miles on it for cheap (lucked out and bought from a family friend who maintained the car religiously, changing the oil every 3 months and replacing the tires just because she figured it needed it!) I spent 3 months searching for a car for myself, I was looking at PT Cruisers and HHRs. Finally found my Violet. It was hard to go from a car that I bought new and took such excellent care of to a used vehicle. :( I ordered my Mustang and customized it exactly how I wanted it. I was there when she was unloaded off the car carrier at the dealer and besides people at the factory and the shag man at the dealer I was the first person to ever drive her. I maintained her well and she was pristine when I sold her. Violet was not so lucky. She's been rode hard (former rental) but hopefully I can bring her back to life, it will just take some time and money.

I haven't given up anything. The HHR SS is my new daily driver. I decided to give the Z/28 to the girlfriend.

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I stopped driving my grandfathers old 88 Dodge Dakota 2wd. I kept it in the family and gave it back to my Uncle, who is cleaning it up and paying attention to it.

After nearly 4 years, we were going to trade in our beloved '99 Cadillac Catera in late summer, for an HHR. Well, the time turned out to be now. The valve train is not getting oil and it sounds like a diesel. Couldn't even trade it the way is it. I don't want to stick any time or money into it. Still looks and drives great though. I'm sure going to miss it. It was a fun car to drive. Going to 4 cyl is sure quite a change, but I'm looking forward the gas savings!

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I Had to give this beast up:( But O well this truck gave me 11 miles to the gallon
now my HHR is giving me 30 mpg:D
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I almost gave up my 98 Buick Riviera, but changed my mind at the last minute. Decided to keep it also as it is just too clean and I will alternate driving it on my 120 mi. per day commute to keep the miles down on the SS.

I have 2 kids in college now also and when they come home over the summer break they will need a vehicle. Can't be loanin' out the new HHR you know! :lol:

Traded my '03 Hyundai Sonata V6 LS. (29K miles) I wanted something that could haul more stuff when the need arose.

'03 Blazer LS

I gave up a 2002 Chevy Avalanche Z71 4X4 fully loaded. It was difficult at first but the gas mileage quickly cured any blues. We just got back from vacation on which we trailered our Can-Am Spyder from the SF Bay Area to Flagstaff, AZ and back. We averaged better fuel economy towing 1000 pounds than the Avalanche did towing nothing and that included mountains!

Needless to say it was a good move.

i gave up a 04 F150 supercrew. talk about downsizing! but im loving the gas milage. went from 10-12 to 16-17, my work commute is all city driving.

My first post here, Friday I just traded in my 2003 Silverado, it was just a regular cab with a six cylinder that averaged about 16-17 mpg, I do construction and drive to the job anywhere from 40 to 120 miles round trip depending where the job is.

I purchased a rental return 2007 LT2 Sandstone Metallic

Kurt

I got to keep my other baby, 99 Corvette VERT :thumb:
YES Thats the way to do it.

I only gave up a 03 Vibe, but decades ago I had a 67 Corvette that I gave up when I got married. :( :( :( Should have kept it....

I had a 2005 Kia Spectra5 and I liked it but I have liked the HHR since they first came out after I bought the Kia. One nite on the way home from work I decided to play tag with a Jeep Wrangler that was parked in the middle of the road and ended up totalling the Kia. The rental car I got from Enterprise was a HHR so I had the opportunity to fall in love with them so when they decided they were totaling the Kia I decided to get and HHR.

I gave up my '99 Grand Am that I purchased in '00. I had virtually no problems with the car, but with 150,000, I could see problems coming in the next year or so. Love my HHR and its power windows:D, which the GA was missing!

I wouldn't consider it "giving it up". I got rid of a 2000 Jimmy and got my HHR. That Jimmy was nothing but problems from a week after I got it. I was more than happy to see it go. LOL!

I gave up my 2000 BMW 323i...

known as Dropkick323.

Now I'm DropkickHHR! :)

The last three months I had her, I spent $3K in repairs. Then on Christmas Eve, the Check Engine Light went on, and I went car shopping. I know she's a lot different than my Bimmer, but the HHR had enough style to please me, and the cost savings in gas are making me happy right now with regular at $4.

2005 Pontiac GTO. Miss it but not the gas mileage!! Just got the HHR let the Mods begin!!

goatcheez

2001 Nissan Sentra XE

I gave up my favourite vehicle in 30 years of driving, a 1993 Dodge Grand Caravan ES with 445,000 kms...and consequently, I also had to get rid of my camper...will be missing the space (4X8 sheets of plywood/drywall) and roof top capacity (canoes, camping gear, etc.)

I'm in the process of giving up my 2000 Chevy Xtreme S-10.
Extended cab, step side, 4.3 V6... Summit White.

I've had the car for 8 years, got it new when I was 16. I'm sad to see it go, but I think it's time.

I gave up a 1999 Ford F-250 4x4 extended cab long bed. 7.3L Powerstroke V-8 Lifted 3in 35in tires. and a $160 fuel bill each week...... I went so many places with it but mostly the gas pumps.

An '04 Dodge Hemi Ram quad cab 4X4

I am still on the fence. I drive an 04 Silverado 60 miles each way to work and gas prices are killing me. I just can't seem to pull the trigger though. That's why I am hanging out here.

Mohican, get a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta diesel. 52+ mpg on the highway.

Traded in my 2000 silerado 4x4. Loved that truck but $85.00 fill ups were killing me.

I traded in an 04 Colorado 4x4 crewcab

Since the HHR is still on order(due,I'm figuring,the end of June) I'm still driving my slowly dying '97 Audi A6 Quattro.Soon it will be bye bye to the weak trans,leaking head gasket,and partial dash lights.The HHR can't come soon enough.

Tony