What other option would you like to see on the HHR?

I voted lift glass... but I'd also like to see the rear side windows pop out for increased venting.

id like to see rear pop out side windows and dual exhaust! and the running boards and the 17"s should be standard!

other for super charger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All would be nice but I'm with 1BadPig. That would be nice. Look retro too

I think that it would be cool to have a navigation system in there. I wonder if the panel is big enough though.

An HHR SS.Lengthened 5 inched in the engine department so it can fit a 5.3L.

I doubt they would put a V8, or even a V6 in there. It would be a Supercharged Ecotec, just like the Cobalt SS.

If they lengthened it they could.

other for a super/turbo charger

I have a Garmin C330 gps unit located on dash just to the right of speedometer. It is a self contained unit with all maps preloaded. Transferred from my 2004 Aveo This unit is the size of a couple of packs of cigarettes.Love IT!

Heated side view mirrors!!!!!!!

Hey thats a good one wayne, I never thought of that. But with me living in California, I wouldnt usa that much. But I am sure you could use it on the east coast.

My favorite things are remote start, heated seats, automatic cliement control, and heated mirrors. Let me tell you when you go out and the outside temp is somewhere well below -15 degrees it is really nice to hvae all of the above items.

Heated seats are a must. Wife wouldn't want a car without them. auto climent control is really nice mainly in the winter because the fan doesn't start running until the engine temprature is right to deliver heat, heated mirrors mean being able to see with out using the scraper first. One problem with scraping is the mirrors are always messed up and need to be adjusted.

Most of the vehicles come with a winter package, but it is too early for the HHR, give it a few years and GM will have one.

I voted for navigation since it should be the most immediately available option. I'd also like to see the 2.0L supercharged or upcoming turbo engine, LSD, close-ratio 5/6-speed manual, larger sunroof (think SkyView), sportier suspension/chassis option, 18" wheels, HID headlamps, LED taillamps, 1,500lb. tow package (the chassis is capable), rear disc brakes and more color options including Blue Granite and Victory Red.

mobile video, lift up glass, dual exhaust.

i know it wont be long for the SS model. but i wonder if they are going to try to pull off a convertible.

i voted other, as i would like to see all three of the above, plus at least an 18" wheel option and an ss version.

Afterburner... for those days when you feel like passing a long line of slow-pokes taking up residence in the left lane! :D

How about a hover mode to add to that?? Hey guess what guys, I am a mod now, and I am so happy!

Oh and a Built in
Rocket for those days you wanna go outta this world!

Another vote for more power....

Why? I rode in an HHR with the 2.2L and it was gusty, I could imagine how speedy the 2.4l is.

voted for liftglass - agree with 1badpig - would like to see the windows pop open in the back

How about HID's?

Yeah, that is a good one. I really like that one BMW's and stuff, but I just cant see them putting HID's on a $20,000 economy car. For now we can just buy aftermarket...

Yeah, that is a good one. I really like that one BMW's and stuff, but I just cant see them putting HID's on a $20,000 economy car. For now we can just buy aftermarket...

Can somebody check and see what type of bulb the HHR uses please.

How about an hybrid option.

I'm tryin to find someone now to do this. I would love it if the rear glass window rolled down. Not sure why I'd just love it. It'd definetely reduce drag when i drive with the windows down too.

They need to make it RWD and put an LS1 in it. That would be cool, cuz it looks awesome but it drives like a b!^&#. i cant belive they made it FWD, and at least didnt give the option of a V8. exept the corvette and maybe the trucks chevy sucks. but at least they got a couple of the finest looking things out on the street with the hhr, and ssr(witch is a bad@$$ truck).

They need to make it RWD and put an LS1 in it. That would be cool, cuz it looks awesome but it drives like a b!^&#. i cant belive they made it FWD, and at least didnt give the option of a V8. exept the corvette and maybe the trucks chevy sucks. but at least they got a couple of the finest looking things out on the street with the hhr, and ssr(witch is a bad@$$ truck).Yeah, they would have sold just as many as SSRs too... :roll:

I'd like to see a Turbo option on both the 2.2 and 2.4, I wasn't really sold on turbos until I got my Syclone, big difference. A bit more performance on the HHR would be a nice touch.

I know it would be nice for all of this, but that's what aftermarket parts are for. GM wanted a gas sipper. Not another ssr like 1badpig said. The hhr is great. And I know some of us want/need more power, but give it a while and you can add an intake and turbo and you should be fine.

I'm with Wayne. Another great option would be heated mirrors.

I'm with Wayne. Another great option would be heated mirrors.

That would of came in handy today for sure

Yeah, that is a good one. I really like that one BMW's and stuff, but I just cant see them putting HID's on a $20,000 economy car. For now we can just buy aftermarket...

What about the Mazda3?

In addition to the HIDs, I'd also like to see heated windshield washers and (heated) and cooled front seats. GM has the technology (Lucerene) so why not?

Yeah aftermarket heated windshield would be cool.

Popout side rear windows, or better yet a rag top that goes from the front seats to just over the cargo department. This car is so much like my 1969 VW squareback!

after the bit of snow we had here yesterday and the fact that we can't roll our windows down for a few days(just got them tinted) the heated mirrors would be great. I had to pull over every so often just to clear them.

I would like to see swivel bucket seats. I had an 83 Chevy Malibu that had them and it makes it a lot easier for a tall guy to get in and out of the car.

Rear disk brakes.

Map light/courtsey light farther back (built into the sunroof control panal) where it would be more usable.

Handles on the headliner to assist in getting out of the car/truck.

Aftermarket mod-functional round or oval ports on sides of hood.

SUPERCHARGER

Not really an option but when is GM going to offer a competitive powertrain warranty? 3 Yrs/ 36000 miles is pretty lame compared to 5/60 and 7/100 some of the others offer.

Not really an option but when is GM going to offer a competitive powertrain warranty? 3 Yrs/ 36000 miles is pretty lame compared to 5/60 and 7/100 some of the others offer.

Oh, they offer this, but you have to pay extra for it. Haha, I knew what you meant though :p:

Oh, they offer this, but you have to pay extra for it. Haha, I knew what you meant though :p:
Yeah, it's pretty bad when Suzuki, Hyundai, and Kia can sell you a car at half the price of an HHR yet offer 3 times the warranty with no additional cost. :eek:

Yeah, it's pretty bad when Suzuki, Hyundai, and Kia can sell you a car at half the price of an HHR yet offer 3 times the warranty with no additional cost. :eek:

You'll need a 7 year warranty with them, thats why they are half the cost. My buddy Luis bought a Kia for his wife and within their first couple years of owning it it had like 8 or 9 warranty repairs and the transmission blew. When transmission went he got rid of it even though it was still under warranty and bought his wife a Malibu. You get what you pay for. I would rather pay more a car and not have to use the warranty than pay less for a car and constantly have to use the warranty.

I would like to see improved side mirrors - with the built in turn signals and courtesy lights.

You'll need a 7 year warranty with them, thats why they are half the cost. My buddy Luis bought a Kia for his wife and within their first couple years of owning it it had like 8 or 9 warranty repairs and the transmission blew. When transmission went he got rid of it even though it was still under warranty and bought his wife a Malibu. You get what you pay for. I would rather pay more a car and not have to use the warranty than pay less for a car and constantly have to use the warranty.
Yeah, but the scary thing for me is my wife's '03 astro van cost quite a bit more that a Kia, yet it has been in for numerous warranty repairs. The van only has 1500 warranty miles left and I am getting nervous. :eek:

Not really an option but when is GM going to offer a competitive powertrain warranty? 3 Yrs/ 36000 miles is pretty lame compared to 5/60 and 7/100 some of the others offer.


I guess it also depends on the dealer and the lender as well. I got upgraded for no additional charge with the 5yr/75,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.

:thumb:

Some great ideas for the extras. I would like to see the HHR come with a FULL SIZE spare tire instead of a tiny donut.

I guess it also depends on the dealer and the lender as well. I got upgraded for no additional charge with the 5yr/75,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty.

:thumb:

Some great ideas for the extras. I would like to see the HHR come with a FULL SIZE spare tire instead of a tiny donut.
Wow, that's great! What company was the warranty with?

I'd like to see this come standard on an HHR!
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d99/Batman5273/comments/resized_vendor-hhrs-at-sema-2005_27.jpg

Hey! I have that grille! (grille - not girl!)

I'd like to see this come standard on an HHR!

:eek: The billet grille or the woody kit? :confused: :p: The guy in the background must have forgot his Viagra. :D :beer:

How about a HHR 4x4?

check out my PSP mount thread http://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?p=12581#post12581

I'd like to see this come standard on an HHR!
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d99/Batman5273/comments/resized_vendor-hhrs-at-sema-2005_27.jpg

Poor girl, she can't afford clothes that fit. She's been wearing the same pants since she was 12. And as you can see from the lines, she had to quit wearing underwear because they were sticking so far out of the top of her pants. It's all so very, very sad...

What was this thread about again... I got distracted. :D

BTW, when you move the visors over to the side glass in your HHR, do they cover the side window completely (from left to right of course - not up and down)? If not, I would want the plastic slide-out extensions. The sun will always find the spot the visor doesn't cover. My 96 Sonoma has these extensions and they are the greatest. My 98 Sidekick doesn't have them and the visor is so short that it is just a waste of time moving it to the side at all. So I vote for visor extensions... not really as an option, more like standard!

An HHR SS.Lengthened 5 inched in the engine department so it can fit a 5.3L.

What he said!! :beer:

Wow, that's great! What company was the warranty with?

I got it straight through GMAC.

Well I voted for dual exhaust outlets but another thing I would like to have is chrome trim around the round portion(s) of the tail lights.

Well I voted for dual exhaust outlets but another thing I would like to have is chrome trim around the round portion(s) of the tail lights.
Like this?
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/1/0/3/PICT0031.JPG

Exactly, what did you use to make these?

Exactly, what did you use to make these?
I used a rope Chrome from Pep Boys. It comes in 20 ft lengths. It is very flexable and easy to apply. I also used it in the groove of the back bumper to keep from scratching the bumper. It is an exact fit for the groove. The other place I used it was on the side of my running boards and on the curved area of the dash, inside.

Hmmmm, we don't have a Pep Boys here and I can't find it on their web site, guess i'll continue my search on the web. Thanks for the info.

I used a rope Chrome from Pep Boys. It comes in 20 ft lengths. It is very flexable and easy to apply. I also used it in the groove of the back bumper to keep from scratching the bumper. It is an exact fit for the groove. The other place I used it was on the side of my running boards and on the curved area of the dash, inside.

Gotta get to Pep Boys this weekend! I like the looks of the chrome around the lights! :bow:

TURBO!!!!!

Gotta get to Pep Boys this weekend! I like the looks of the chrome around the lights! :bow:

Hey, if you find this stuff at Pep Boys would you send me the information on it so I can order some. We don't have a Pep Boys here and I don't see it on their web site. TIA - Dan

Hey, if you find this stuff at Pep Boys would you send me the information on it so I can order some. We don't have a Pep Boys here and I don't see it on their web site. TIA - Dan

Dan..... I will do! Going to go there on Sunday!! :cool:

duals
better center console with a arm rest (not the seat mounted ones)
side opening rear hatch
rear disks
remote start on 5 sp

duals
better center console with a arm rest (not the seat mounted ones)
side opening rear hatch
rear disks
remote start on 5 sp

I can agree with most of these but your probably never going to see remote start for a manual tranny car. It's considered a safety issue. There's no guarantee that ALL drivers will park their car in neutral with the parking brake set, this is the same reason cars now have a clutch pedal operated starter lock out switch. These are designed to prevent the car from starting while in gear with the clutch engaged. If this were allowed to happen the car would start up and take off as they did back before the clutch safety start lock out switches were installed. Been there……done that!!

I can agree with most of these but your probably never going to see remote start for a manual tranny car. It's considered a safety issue. There's no guarantee that ALL drivers will park their car in neutral with the parking brake set, this is the same reason cars now have a clutch pedal operated starter lock out switch. These are designed to prevent the car from starting while in gear with the clutch engaged. If this were allowed to happen the car would start up and take off as they did back before the clutch safety start lock out switches were installed. Been there……done that!!

Ive seen it done on a few ricers around here with aftermarket alarm systems, i guess it could be done to some extent. Now that you mention it i guess there isnt a way for the cars computer to know it isnt in gear. Unless there is some kind of sensor that im not aware of for the tranny. Oh well, it would be a nice feature

Ive seen it done on a few ricers around here with aftermarket alarm systems, i guess it could be done to some extent. Now that you mention it i guess there isnt a way for the cars computer to know it isnt in gear. Unless there is some kind of sensor that im not aware of for the tranny. Oh well, it would be a nice feature

Yeah, I've seen many cars modified with the remote start. But these are all done by the owners. The Auto manufactures won't do it because of liability.

But for those who would be sure to alway's put the tranny in neutral it would be a nice option, especially where it's cold.

Auto-starts on sticks generally have an in-gear lockout to prevent any accidents - so it is definitely do-able. (I agree the manufacturers will avoid it though.)

4wheel disc brakes, top hinged liftgate glass. full carpeting in the rear with seats down. supercharged. better wheel choices from the factory. 18" would be great.

A SS version , A lowder Sound System with one 10 or 12 in the rear besides one 8th. More custom parts. Different rim choices!

What about a power rear lift gate? That would stop all those "beauty bar dents".

How about ditch the beauty bar - in fact, shave the beauty bar, front & rear antennas, rear wiper, rear washer - and add a frenched-in power antenna on the driver side rear. :thumb:

Well, maybe they won't go that far... :lol:

What about a power rear lift gate? That would stop all those "beauty bar dents".
Y'know - I don't have that problem. Because of what I've read here, I was paranoid about closing the hatch at first. But... it's been 6 weeks, and there hasn't been a problem and the metal on my hatch doesn't show any sign of flex when I press on the beauty bar or bowtie, so I don't worry about closing it any more.

Same with the easily dentable hood that others have experienced... mine seems pretty solid.

I'm thinking they may have fixed the flexing and denting issue because my metal is pretty solid in those areas.

Took me about an hour, but found this site on the chrome trim idea. :thumb:

http://www.cowlesproducts.com/customchrome_entry.htm

not sure myself which size to try, 1/8" or 1/4"......guess it depends.... BTW, not found on e-bay, maybe you will have better luck. :nuts:

Took me about an hour, but found this site on the chrome trim idea. :thumb:

http://www.cowlesproducts.com/customchrome_entry.htm

not sure myself which size to try, 1/8" or 1/4"......guess it depends.... BTW, not found on e-bay, maybe you will have better luck. :nuts:

they have the same stuff at Pep Boys
1/8 for aound small areas and front 4 windows and back window- $9.99 a roll

1/4 for around the 2 back side windows- 11.99 a roll- this fills that crack around the window and looks good

and instead of the 3/4 for the mid body between colors or to accent the colors,,, the wheel well molding looks and works better. 2 rolls are about $26

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b305/cktuba/HHR%20Project/Show3-24Lft.jpg

30 or 40 more horsepower would make a BIG difference in accleration and climbing hills!!!!!

My vote is for more power! Turbo..........

Joe

Lots of good ideas here. I voted for dual exhaust, but would also like to see navigation system, pop out back windows and power lift gate. One thing that should be standard though would be a lever to pull to open the lift gate like other cars have. The electric one seems like it's going to be a problem and we should have another way to enter that area of the car in the event it fails.

SS and 18's would be nice, two tone options.

I think they should start 2-toning them like the new SSR's

While the cosmetics are nice, I would stick with the functional...relocate the window controls, back pop out window and good god make 2 cup holders in back, thats just weak!

5-speed automatic with a manual gear control. Think Autostick from Chrysler. The one in my 300C has proven it's worth, letting me hold onto a lower gear while in a corner.

Factory rear seat DVD entertainment system. Is this the only van/suv/crossover/thingie on the market without this option?

HID forward and LED rear lighting. Halogen is so 2004...

Hypodermic needle delete option.. The lock plungers must go!

Cloth or leather door inserts that match the seating upholstery. It's a sea of plastic, let's break it up a bit.

Window switch location, arm rests, cupholders, itsy-bitsy glove box, and the rest of the common complaints.

More power::thumb:
I'm a firm believer in more power. If the HHR had a 3500 V-6 I believe the power would be incredible. I have had really good luck with this series engines. I have a 1996 Monte Carlo with 212,00 miles, a 2003 Impala, with 89,000 miles, no major problem. The MPG is advertised anywhere from 31 to 32 for the Monte Carlo and Malibu. With the V-6 no doubt looking at 35+ mpg if the gearing is right. I got 32 MPG on my 96 Monte when first bought new in 96. The added HP would be outstanding. Turbo is too hot, supercharging is too expensive, and really, normal aspiration would be the way to go, no fancy addon's. They would sell a ton of them, I'd trade mine for one right now. also, the rear lift gate would be nice too. I think the button could be incorporated with the already touch button to open the back glass or the hatch. I also like the idea of heated outside rear view mirrors and the turn signals in them would be nice, being how the little taillights now are Little.:nuts:

http://www.chevyhhr.net/images/sigs/silver.jpg (http://chevyhhr.net)

:nuts:

One thing that should be standard though would be a lever to pull to open the lift gate like other cars have. The electric one seems like it's going to be a problem and we should have another way to enter that area of the car in the event it fails.

As one of the few here who had the liftgate malfunction, I would agree that there needs to be a way to manually open the liftgate from outside the car.

Liftglass or dual exhaust, even if it's fake.

A V8:thumb:

yea buddy, set me a big block V8 in there and I'd be in heaven, of course then I couldn't use it as my daily driver with all the miles I drive darnit... I'd like for those side windows to open though!!

CBL

would like to see either allwheel drive or optional 4 wheel for us people here in snow country.

Wow, I read all of the ideas and there are some really good ones, relocate the window switches, better console, etc...I asked about an E-85 version as I would love to see a renewable fuel like ethanol become more widespread, bit all in all I still love this little sucker:one:

I voted for dual Exhaust maybe it will come on the 08 SS

1. a panel truck version with no 2nd or 3rd windows on the side only the drivers and passengers and rear gate windows,only 2 doors etc..
2. maybe french doors on rear instead of a lift gate like the old trucks had this may also go with number 1
3.turbo
4.an rs type version with a stripe exterior design (better than the spring ed.) and a deluxe type interior with color matched interior pieces like around gauges,console,doors etc...
5.running boards should be standard on all models!!!
6.suicide doors on the rear like the old cars had!!

Rear disk brakes.

Map light/courtsey light farther back (built into the sunroof control panal) where it would be more usable.

Handles on the headliner to assist in getting out of the car/truck.

Aftermarket mod-functional round or oval ports on sides of hood.

SUPERCHARGER
I like your handles in the headliner idea! That would come in real handy for an Old Fart like me!

5.running boards should be standard on all models!!!


No, please! Maybe a free "delete option", but not standard, as some of us don't care for them.

But let me throw these two ideas in:

1. High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting
2. Wing-mirror mounted turn signal indicators.

I got it straight through GMAC.
Man!! I went with GMAC and had to pay a lot extra for an Extended Warranty! Guess all dealers do not operate in a "customer friendly" manner. I'm beginning to wonder about mine after my Sun Visor screw up!!
I would think that any car company that has faith in the quality of their products should automatically Warranty them "Completely" for 5 years or 50,000 miles at least!

Automatic seats w/ memory, Mrs. B/B is a shorty. Mirrors too. Windows that close w/ alarm, sunroof too! Maybe the rear windows should crack for ventilation.

All of the above.:thumb:

Power lift gate, with button near driver. relocate window controls.

anti gravitation ..
so the vehilcle can float down the road.. and enter space..

Real speakers. A sub-woof that does something.

See title..

3-Button HomeLink, mounted in inside rear view mirror.

Regards,

HHRANDY

Nav system would be nice, but since I have power seat, I'd like seat postion memory for when wife & I switch driving.

4 wheel disc brakes would be nice too.

As would better quality dash plastic (guess that's not really an 'option')

And I'd REALLY REALLY like replacement armrest for the too small, too droopy armrests. (not really an 'option' either)

But those are my only gripes......

I would consider buying another HHR if it had RWD/AWD with more power under the hood. As it stands the other items are nice, but not enough to make me want another. The only thing to make the HHR more enjoyable to drive and own are the above mentioned options, it seems everyone wants or would like more power, and with that option there comes a need for better traction ie: AWD/RWD!!!!!

supercharged V6/V8...!! with rear wheel drive...!!!

LOL... I can see tubbing one out and putting some meats on the rear end...!!

A Turbocharged Diesel w/Intercooler and 45 miles to the gallon would do the trick for me.

A Turbocharged Diesel w/Intercooler and 45 miles to the gallon would do the trick for me.Now that's an interesting idea! Make that DI turbo diesel w/ intercooler.

2.3 turbo diesel
rear wheel drive
hand crank windows w regular chrome handles for all 4 windows offered on the LS
rear wiper gone
pump adjustable seat on the front passenger side like the one on drivers side on the LS

the LS cloth pump seat is lower than the LT's electric.

they could easily stick a 10 in sub like on the Cobalt or Nox in the same space

15 in wide wheels on back and 15 in standard on front

the current issue of motor trend magazine shows the HHR SS that gm is planning on building, they are taking the turbo charged 4 cyl thats in the pontiac solstice and putting it in the HHR, will produce around 260 hp, so it should make for a little bit quicker hhr , and a lot more fun to drive !! :thumb: :one:

anti gravitation ..
so the vehilcle can float down the road.. and enter space..

Is that with, or without the Flux Capacitor? :nuts:

GM also need to 'Standardize' some parts on their HHR's... like the chrome exhaust tip. At the dealership I saw some 06's with one and some without... same with the 07. One outside had it, and the SO2M inside didn't... ditto with the running boards. WTF!

Same with the satin-chrome trim. They need to be consistent with the interior trim as well.

GM also need to 'Standardize' some parts on their HHR's... like the chrome exhaust tip. At the dealership I saw some 06's with one and some without... same with the 07. One outside had it, and the SO2M inside didn't... ditto with the running boards. WTF!

Same with the satin-chrome trim. They need to be consistent with the interior trim as well.


Why not add leather to your list? Or 6 disk CD changer? Or the 2.4 engine?

All listed above including yours are UPGRADES !!!!

I voted for the GPS. I would really like to see that.
We now know that an SS model is in the works, so we don't need to ask for that anymore! Most rumors are the 260 HP turbo in the Pontiac Solstice GXP and Saturn Sky Redline. I like that idea better than the one in the Cobalt SS.
I like the idea of dual exhaust and liftglass too. Chevy, bring 'em on! :D

Why not add leather to your list? Or 6 disk CD changer? Or the 2.4 engine?

All listed above including yours are UPGRADES !!!!


But how could a dealership (or GM for that matter) charge the same price for the same trim package on two HHR's and not include something so basic as an exhaust tip or running boards on one of them?

Definately AWD and more Power. As far as things to change:
BETTER PAINT QUALITY
POWER WINDOW CONTROL LOCATIONS
and MOVE THE STUPID DOOR LOCKS ON THE DOOR so I can stick my arm out the window without getting poked.

Without reading all the threads, my suggestion would be for a pull handle on the dash, over the door or somewhere. With leather seats and agressive driving my wife slides around the passengers seat like a sack of feed. With a handle to hang on to she could be the beauty she really is and stay anchored to the seat.

I would like to see either:

Lift Up glass for the rear tailgate or...

Barn door tailgates (it would be cool for the pannel version.

I voted for lift glass, but the one thing I always wanted on any car is finger-print door lock scanners.

Just a dream of mine.

That would be too much like Knight Rider. :lol:

why not just opt for the retnal scanner?? LOL

I would like Dual Exaust & a Navagation System

Two tone paint
Retro wheels
V6

I 2nd the twotone paint!

Two tone paint would be cool, they did it with the SSR, so if they converted the SSR line to another HHR line it probably would be easy. They aren't doing anything with Lansing Craft, anyways. It would probably add a couple thousand to the purchase price, however (building them in the US, not the two-tone paint)

I'd also like:
Adjustable armrests - nevermind them being too low, make them adjustable!

Window controls in the armrest, or up high somewhere, and backlit so we don't need that odd light.

Heated rear view mirrors and windshield wiper de-icer.

An HVAC vent for the back seat would be nice as well.

120V inverter, like in the Vibe

How about a panoramic sunroof/moonroof, like in the G6?

Front seat/rear cutouts, like in the MAXX. Gives you a bit more legroom in the back. While they're at it, make the back seats slide back and forth like in the MAXX as well.

Can you tell I like my wife's MAXX? :)

DUEL EXHaust would be sweet

Liftglass, AWD, window switches to the door, better armrests and heated mirrors, speaking of which, I was browsing around the GenVibe site and guys are heating their own mirrors with generic kits you can buy, run a wire to the rear defrost circuit..........heated mirrors.Oh and an overdrive kill button on the shifter, instead of having to pull the shifter into I drive........

look at that old man behind her...lol
(in reference to the pic of the skank standing by the HHr with the woody kit)

look at that old man behind her...lol
:confused:

:confused:
In reference to the skank standing next to the HHR with the woody kit

In reference to the skank standing next to the HHR with the woody kit

:confused:
Are you sure you're in the right thread?:confused: Or are you wishing skanks were an available option?:D

Poor girl, she can't afford clothes that fit. She's been wearing the same pants since she was 12. And as you can see from the lines, she had to quit wearing underwear because they were sticking so far out of the top of her pants. It's all so very, very sad...
This skank,, on post #54

Im glad that was cleared up. It was only 3 pages back..:lol: :lol: :lol: :poke: :poke:

How about oil pressure and a voltmeter being incorporated into our message center?

I voted other, for the following options:

* Barn-doors for the panel van
* Factory two-tone paint schemes
* All-wheel-drive (put on par with the Dodge Caliber, all Subaru products, et al)
* Alternate dash (include oil pressure gauge, larger tach)

Or a Flux Capicitor in case you want to time travel.

I second the Flux Capacitor! :thumb:

(way better than a reset button.) :D

How about rear wheel drive? I want rear wheel drive!

I vote for a nav system...mainly because Susie and I take many weekend trips all over the rural South East in search of antiques and stuff.And down here,roadsigns are often targets and shot up so bad they are unreadable.Having a map doesn't help much if you don't know what road you are on.:eek:

I recently saw one of those systems that shows you where you're backing up to. Since I find backing to be my one driving weakness, I'd definitely buy that as an option.

deffinitly a 6 cyl
the hood could use a little scoope
hide the wiper blades
sliding back doors electric or manual
longer arm rests
some sort of tray under or near the radio, center of dash
Make the HHR floor mats standard and instead of buying the other 17" rims, throw a few HHRs with those rims already on the ride
awd, 2 tone paint, and the gauges... I agree would be nice

Holly cow!!!! one of the reasons I bought my HHR was the reasonable price of it. You guys with all your wants have turned it into a 50 thousand $car....lol

I would like to see rear liftgate open like a door,dome light that you can turn on from dash,lighted window switch, pass.seat power, driver & pass. seat back power, rear windows that open

Holly cow!!!! one of the reasons I bought my HHR was the reasonable price of it. You guys with all your wants have turned it into a 50 thousand $car....lol

I pretty much have to agree with you there. I picked up a fully loaded (except no ABS) 2007 1LT for under 17k. I got a fun, distinctive car that I enjoy driving. It wouldn't be nearly as appealing if I would've had to shell out 30k for it.

I'm pretty happy with the car the way it is. I wouldnt use a Nav system, dont like liftglass (had it on my explorer didnt use it, and dont think dual exhaust on a 4cylinder is worth the extra cost involved. The one option that i think should be standard is ABS, and 4 wheel disk brakes.

An aluminum 327 engine in the panel version.

An aluminum 327 engine in the panel version.

You're showing your age !!!!:lol:

I would like to see:

1) 4 wheel Disc brakes, come on, this isn't 1970!

2) Voltmeter and Oil Pressure added to the DIC, or as separate gauges

I would like the seatbelts in the back to adjust up and down like the front, that would help with my kids not having to buy adjusters so that the seatbelt dont lay on their neck.

Can we get a convertible option? I didn't read all 15 pages so if this was mentioned I second this option!

Not sure how a convertible option would look on the HHR, but it looks awful on the PT Cruiser.

If not already mentioned...

Some accessory power outlets in the rear hatch / trunk space...

Not sure how a convertible option would look on the HHR, but it looks awful on the PT Cruiser.

Check this thread for an idea of what one would look like HHR Convertible Photoshop (http://chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5353&page=2&highlight=convertable)

Not sure how a convertible option would look on the HHR, but it looks awful on the PT Cruiser.
Check this thread for an idea of what one would look like HHR Convertible Photoshop (http://chevyhhr.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5353&page=2&highlight=convertable)

The PT looks good with the top down, as does the PS of the HHR. It's w/ the top up that the PT looks awful. How about a PS of the HHR w/ a convetible top in the "up" position.:confused:

The PT looks good with the top down, as does the PS of the HHR. It's w/ the top up that the PT looks awful. How about a PS of the HHR w/ a convetible top in the "up" position.:confused:

Agrees that with the top down the PT looks good but when you lift the top :eek:

Reckon that when I think of what would look good as a convertible, I think of something like the 65 XKE my hubby had, now, that looked good! It looked like it was moving even when it was sitting still.

A six, also antilock brakes should be standard. All wheel drive option.
A heritage option package with sun visor and old fashion horn (programmable for other sounds like train. Built in DVD player. Perhaps a stick on the steering column on some models allowing for more spave for cargo compartments.

Greetings Folks!

As I ran around and did errands today, it dawned on me what I'd like added to the HHR. I think it would be nice to have a latch inside the car so I can pop the trunk. It's not a big deal, but personally I think it's nice.

Greetings Folks!

As I ran around and did errands today, it dawned on me what I'd like added to the HHR. I think it would be nice to have a latch inside the car so I can pop the trunk. It's not a big deal, but personally I think it's nice.
How would the latch inside the car work/help?:confused:

Move the emergency brake to an under dash pedal with release lever, that way the console could be updated with centered, larger cup holders and possibly another tray or compartment, and maybe a second cupholder for the rear.

Hi Black Beauty!

Okay, if there was a latch to pop the trunk, it would not really help most folks. It would help both of us though because believe it or not, both of us have very bad arthritis, and even what might seem like a slight squeeze to most folks to get our trunk open, is a tough one for us. On our Saturn all we had to do was apply a small amount of pressure to pop the latch from the inside or use out remote. Severe arthritis runs in my family, as it does in my husbands, and in his case it didn't help when his hands nearly froze on a cross country Harley trip we took in our young years. We hit some bad weather up in Glacier NP Montana and my husbands hands WERE blue. He's had trouble ever since, so we look at small details like the ease with which we can open things.

I didn`t see any mention of your trying the latch on the lift gate prior to making the decision to purchase, and the salesperson convincing you that it was so easy that a person with your family history of arthritis could open the hatch regardless of weather conditions.
This could be a design flaw. (or just bad training of the sales staff.)

I didn`t see any mention of your trying the latch on the lift gate prior to making the decision to purchase, and the salesperson convincing you that it was so easy that a person with your family history of arthritis could open the hatch regardless of weather conditions.
This could be a design flaw. (or just bad training of the sales staff.)

Hey BB, having fun being childish? This is a "dream" thread. And it also gives ideas for mods as well. I believe you posted your "dream" ........

Automatic seats w/ memory, Mrs. B/B is a shorty. Mirrors too. Windows that close w/ alarm, sunroof too! Maybe the rear windows should crack for ventilation.

Guess you didn't sit in it before buying, or maybe the salesman got you to believe that the seats and mirrors had memory.:roll:

I second the above....BB. :thumb: Why are you being antagonistic, today??:confused: I believe, you are a better person than that.;) ;)

I voted for duel exhaust. Always have liked the look better. Gives more balance.

I second the above....BB. :thumb: Why are you being antagonistic, today??:confused: I believe, you are a better person than that.;) ;)
All the things I mentioned where things that would make the HHR a nicer veh.
All these things would be easy to incorporate with electronics.(besides the rear window opening for vent)
The rear hatch already has a release, incorporated into the locking system that could only be easier if the lift gate actually came up automatically.
It just appears that you guys would rather coddle someone with an unrealistic view, than to actually have a dialog.
In the original statement, the request begged the question "WHY".
It also appears that anytime someone gives an opposing opionion, they`re having a bad day.
That`s why this country`s in the mess it`s in now.
Passivity.:lol:

All the things I mentioned where things that would make the HHR a nicer veh.

And having a dash release for the rear hatch wouldn't?:confused: Wonder why all the upscale vehicles come equipped with it then.

And having a dash release for the rear hatch wouldn't?:confused: Wonder why all the upscale vehicles come equipped with it then.

Because they're upscale vehicles and we drive an economy car. :lol: I wouldn't mind having a little actuator in the hatch that actually popped the hatch a little in addition to a inside hatch release button. A separate hatch pop button on the key fob would be nice also. I doubt Chevy would ever put any of them on the HHR but they would be nice. :D

My Focus hatchback has this option. Both on the dash and on the keyfob.

Well, our Saturn wagon is the cheap model, and you can either pop the latch from inside the car, or you can click the button on the key fob, and it's a GM product, so anything's possible.

While I'm here, it would be nice to have a lock on the gas cap or something. At the price of gas today, I bet somebody out there is going to be thinking it might be a good idea to start stealing gas. Not that they couldn't figure out away around it, but it would just make it a little more time consuming if it had a lock.

My Focus hatchback has this option. Both on the dash and on the keyfob.

Yeah but it's still a Focus. :poke: j/k :lol:

and right now it's a dented focus :p: It has actually been a pretty good car for the cost. 6 years, no major problems, still looks good.

Maybe I just misunderstood... if the rear hatch popped open a bit, it would be easier to open with arthritis?
My van has a pop open feature, but you still have to lift it.
The amount of pressure to open the HHR is less than the amount of lifting to get the door up.
That`s why I asked, why?
What`s wrong about asking a question on a site designed for conversation? If no one has an opposing view, or question how is it a conversation?

Once you release the catch on the hatch back, and just give it a little lift, ours pretty much goes up by itself, just like the Saturn does, so you really don't use any effort lifting. I was not talking about the lifting motion, I was talking about releasing the catch. It's not a big deal, but when the question comes up on what I would like to see, that's one of them.

I also think it would look cute if those two little panels of the back window could be opened, or if they had little panels like that on the front windows, which would be nice for letting in fresh air, like the old cars did, but I'm sure we're getting into talking more expense there. Would make it look more old fashioned though.

The pressure required to open my hatch is so slight, I almost open it wiping around the license plates lights while washing.
I can`t imagine how a person could operate a veh. safely, that can`t exert the amount of energy involved in such a simple task.
To my knowledge, no car today has an automatic hood opener. How do you check under the hood, even for oil or other fluids?

I am not talking about what it takes to lift the hatch
up, I am talking about the pressure to squeeze the latch to release the tailgate in order to open it. This has nothing to do with lifting up the tailgate.

What you are describing would be like the difference between simply opening our front door, which takes nothing, no effort at all, to the difficulty we are having squeezing our door latch, since we have the kind which is just a handle and on which you must put your thumb and push down a latch, which happens to have become very hard to push over the years.

Where car is concerned, I have already clearly stated above that the hatch
lifts up easily with very little effort.

I am not stating that we are physically and totally incapable of funtioning, because if we could not opperate a vehicle safely, we would not be driving and putting the lives of others, as well as ourselves at risk. It was my belief that this was a thread in which folks could post their ideas on things they would enjoy seeing added to the HHR, and I was simply stating that we would like to see them add the option of being able to open the hatch either with a latch from inside the car, and from the remote. Lots of cars have them, so what is so wrong suggesting it for the HHR?

Our '98 mustang had a hatch/trunk release in the car and on the remote entry pad. The hatch/trunk release was in the glove box (not the best of places...but was still there). And those are not "luxury".

There you go!:thumb: It's those little things in life that are so nice to have:thumb:

There you go!:thumb: It's those little things in life that are so nice to have:thumb:
Yeah, you`re right, I just didn`t understand the premise. A button for that would be GREAT...:smile:
Sorry for any hard feelings, just having a dialog to pass the time.
Hey, your sig., are you into trains? I am, sorta, in a small way.
HO Scale...

Wow! Nice train layout!:twothumbs

Yep, we're into trains, big and small. My husband still has the Lionel train he got as a kid. If we set it up, it would take up an entire room, and then some. It's really neat with the cattle cars and log loader, coal loader and a bunch of different stuff, all in working order. He got our daughter her own Lionel when she was eight, and I've got a big collection of HO scale. It's a lot of fun, and I set mine up at Christmas time. Trying to figure out how to suspend a track from the ceiling, to go around our family room living room. If we had a basement out here we'd have a permanent layout.

Hi all
I am a new almost owner of a certified 2006 HHR Lt, it has 23,000 miles. It is 'almost' because they are still working on the back hatch release. My son uses a wheelchair and we needed a car that he could get in and out of without spending lots of $$ for mods we don't need. We thought he would have to go with a minivan type deal like a Mazda5 and it's sliding drivers side door. That wasn't a good option, it didn't slide far enough and the seat was on a riser that limited the space to put the wheelchair.
We tried to see if his chair could fit in the back of an HHR on a whim. When we saw how flat the seats folded, we realized he could get into the car from the back, pull his chair in behind him and then somehow attach a bungie cord or something to the hatch and he could pull it closed behind him, scootch up to the folded flat passengers seat and slide right into the drivers seat no problem.
Then we realized there was no hatch release to get back out the same way.
Our dealer just called to let us know they figured it out! I don't know what all they did and if it is a button on the dash or if it will be a remote on the key, but they figured it out!!! Can't wait to hear and I will let you know how and more importantly, how much. They also are attaching a long strap in the area of the bowtie on the inside of the hatch that will hang down so he can grab it and pull the hatch shut when he gets inside.
Genius! My son figured that one out himself, so kudos to him.
This dealership was great. The manager and salesmen were all around trying to work out how we could make the HHR work for my son, and they cheered him when he got in himself and got to the front seat! It was actually FUN buying this car!
More later on these mods when I have details if you are interested.

Hi all
I am a new almost owner of a certified 2006 HHR
Our dealer just called to let us know they figured it out! I don't know what all they did and if it is a button on the dash or if it will be a remote on the key, but they figured it out!!! Can't wait to hear and I will let you know how and more importantly, how much.

:welcome:
I think a lot of us would like to hear a little more about this! Hope it isn't the emergency release that is located in the panel of the rear hatch.

Hi all
I am a new almost owner of a certified 2006 HHR Lt, it has 23,000 miles.


http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o132/pats50fan/smilies/welcome4.gif to the site!!! That is awesome that the dealer is working on that for you. Many here have commented at the lack of a button/lever to be able to open the rear hatch from the inside so do keep us informed.

Hi all
I am a new almost owner of a certified 2006 HHR Lt, it has 23,000 miles. It is 'almost' because they are still working on the back hatch release. My son uses a wheelchair and we needed a car that he could get in and out of without spending lots of $$ for mods we don't need. We thought he would have to go with a minivan type deal like a Mazda5 and it's sliding drivers side door. That wasn't a good option, it didn't slide far enough and the seat was on a riser that limited the space to put the wheelchair.
We tried to see if his chair could fit in the back of an HHR on a whim. When we saw how flat the seats folded, we realized he could get into the car from the back, pull his chair in behind him and then somehow attach a bungie cord or something to the hatch and he could pull it closed behind him, scootch up to the folded flat passengers seat and slide right into the drivers seat no problem.
Then we realized there was no hatch release to get back out the same way.
Our dealer just called to let us know they figured it out! I don't know what all they did and if it is a button on the dash or if it will be a remote on the key, but they figured it out!!! Can't wait to hear and I will let you know how and more importantly, how much. They also are attaching a long strap in the area of the bowtie on the inside of the hatch that will hang down so he can grab it and pull the hatch shut when he gets inside.
Genius! My son figured that one out himself, so kudos to him.
This dealership was great. The manager and salesmen were all around trying to work out how we could make the HHR work for my son, and they cheered him when he got in himself and got to the front seat! It was actually FUN buying this car!
More later on these mods when I have details if you are interested.

Welcome to the site!
Yes, we would like to know how the mods were done. Pictures would be great
also, when you get a chance.
It really makes me feel good when I hear how a dealership goes beyond to accomodate a customer.
Good luck with the HHR.

Back door hatch popper update:
(Non-technical version)
Well, I got a call last night that they did it!
They went through the back panel and wired into the existing touch pad. The button will be beside the bowtie inside the back panel. The sales manager told me that it cannot pop when the car is in drive, and that it can only pop when the car is in park. I asked about the problems people were having with the back hatch etc, he said they would show me how to use the screw drive to pop it if the battery died, etc. They also said that my build date on this car was outside of the time they seemed to be problematic, not sure if I believe that one, but...It's GM certified and I have a long time on the balance of the warranty since the first owner only had it 11 months before trading for a bigger SUV. Which brings me to the extended warranty question....yes or no? Still have the balance of the 5/100,000 until March 09 or 39,000. (16,000 mi. but it will be a commuter car for my son, so that will take him a while to add up those miles anyway) and the 100,000 extended powertrain deal is up March 2011. Don[t know if I should go for the extended.
Back to the hatch popper button:
One service guy drove it around for an hour with another service guy in the back pressing the button at all speeds/stops/ etc! No popping til the car was in drive. No mind, they haven't worked out a price.....he did mention 5 hours ....making me nervous! But they said they used parts they already had. On my receipt for the hold money I put down they stated that under $100 they would pay in full, over $100 we would split the cost. I feel they aren't going to rip me off at this point.
They are getting a strap made for the old trailblazer and installing that to a metal something or another inside the panel and it will come out through the bowtie area somewhere I think. That way it can hang down to pull the hatch closed from inside.
Want to hear the nicest part of all? They are paying for the hand controls to be transfered from our Suzuki to the HHR! That could be anywhere from $300-500, depending on the parts matching ok to the HHR.
Is it tacky to say what I paid? I think this is a good deal in suburban Philadelphia area-$14,600 before taxes etc. Add in the cost of the mods that they will pick up and I think I did pretty well, yes?
Big smile on my face and we pick it up Thursday.

, Oh, and also-Thanks for the welcome, jx3, HillsdaleHHR and Bigallis1! Glad to be here!

I think a rear camera would be a good idea to solve such bad blind spots and limited visiblty.

, Oh, and also-Thanks for the welcome, jx3, HillsdaleHHR and Bigallis1! Glad to be here!

Your Welcome. Sounds like you have a really stand up dealership there :thumb:

Hi allI am a new almost owner of a certified 2006 HHR Lt, it has 23,000 miles. It is 'almost' because they are still working on the back hatch release.
More later on these mods when I have details if you are interested.

Pictures would be great also, when you get a chance.

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/files/3/2/7/9/HHRrearhatchmods.jpg

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m66/trip_j/Congrats.jpg

I got my mods done and the rear hatch release and strap work great!

http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=7144&catid=newimages

This was done at the dealer. The HHR we call 'Blue' is for my 21 yr. old son with a disability. He uses a wheelchair full time. We didn't want to get a 'handicapped' car with mods he didn't really need (at a pirice we really cannot pay! :eek: ), so thought outside that box a bit. The HHR is perfect for him but didn't have a remote hatch release. The dealer put an actuator on the rear hatch that ties into the touch pad, essentially making button duplicate on the inside of the hatch. My son sits on the back of the HHR, pulls his chair in and forward (both back seats are flat as well as the front passenger seat). He rolls it forward to just behind the drivers seat, reaches out to grab the hand strap and pulls the hatch closed. He slides back towards the passenger's seat and bungie cords the chair in place on the metal U brackets meant to hold the rear seats in place. Then he can scoot himself into the driver's seat from the flat passenger seat!
He exits by pushing the new button and pushing open the rear hatch, lowers his chair to the ground and lifts himself down into it. It works like a charm. Now all we have to do is transfer the hand-controls from the other car. That will be in 2 weeks! Awesome job by the dealr, and THEY CHARGED US NOTHING to do it :one: ! The strap was from the old Trailblazer and the button is your basic actuator thing. The emergency release area is still intact and it can still be popped with a screw driver.
The dealer is Nino Chevrolet in Burlington, NJ. They would be happy to talk to anyone who would like this done or needs more info. They are quite pleased with being able to help us and coming up with this easy, clean and functional design.

Got 'er done!
http://www.chevyhhr.net/gallery/showimage.php?i=7144&catid=newimages

see my post under the main topic.

allgaul......

I applaud your dealer (and I'm a guy who does not think much of dealers). He performed the necessary work TO YOUR SATISFACTION, and charged nothing.

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE.

I just purchased a new 2006 HHR. I like the vehicle, but four wheel disk brakes would certainly make it better.

Homelink please!

Four wheel ventilated discs, six-speed getrag gearbox.
jeffs396

Pickup Version with 6ft bed ala El-Camino it would be handy and would sell

I voted for other (only because there was no option for all the above). I do like the idea of the lift glass but only as a option to + or -. Navigation could be usefull especially if you drive to other states, and say you wanted to get your oil changed (or hit your 30,000 miles and needed to do a tune up). IMO dual exhaust should he standard on the HHR SS, or even an option on the 1LT and 2LT trims. Just my :2cents:

:thumb:

Now that they make special equipment for the SS, it would be nice if some of that stuff like disc brakes and suspension gear would be available as optional equipment on let's say the 2LT

Though I'd certainly enjoy a Lift Glass option, and many of the other listed features would be "nice to haves", these are the ones I really think would help improve the HHR.

1. Climate Control
2. Flexible Wagon/Panel Configuration (i.e. like the AA5 option deletes the rear side widows, I'd REALLY like a "Rear Seating Add" option for the Panel, which would really only be swapping out the rear passenger doors on an AA5 Wagon.)
3. Underseat Storage

There are a couple of manufactures out there now that have navigation, cd and radio in one package that will fit in the space, I have seen them on the forum somewhere.

ALL WHEEL DRIVE, small torquey v6 and an interior to match the outside appearance. A small v6 engine with 200-240 HP from 2.5-3.0 L. An auto 5 speed transmission. TOP OF THE LINE hhr SHOULD BE NO MORE THEN $ 27,000 CND. the taxes on top already make me feel like riding a bicycle.

A matching sport seat for the passenger in the SS model. Also an arm rest on the manual transmission version of the Sport seat. Oh yeah, Homelink and a roof storage/lights console would be nice.

Bluetooth capability. I don't want to pay Onstar's fee, and I don't have a Verizon phone , but I'd sure like to use my Sprint phone, hands free in the car.

Wow, old thread but Ill toss in my :2cents: anyways.

The one thing I want most is TELESCOPING STEERING.
Why, oh why is it missing on so many cars now?
If they go through the trouble of adding tilt, why not telescoping also?

im with ya on the telescoping.
so many cars need it.

A REAL tilt wheel with telescopic. I can't understand why they have been disappearing from our cars. They are two of the best driving options even put on a car. Driving position vary greatly with body size as well as comfort preference but most of todays cars offer very little ability to them.

All Wheel Drive or RWD.
Telescope steering column and/or adjustable pedal position.

After a recent ride in a co-workers Pathfinder, I am convinced that the Panel version should come with a back-up camera. To retro-fit, I'd have to change the stereo to include a monitor.

I love the panel, but ever since I started driving it, I've noticed that people are starting to park behind me, or in my blind spot. Probably one of Murphy's by-laws.

One more for the pop out rear windows. Chrysler had a neat little motor on the hinges controlled from the dash to open and close them. That would be cool!

back-up camera.
I'd advocate this for every car. Yes, every car.

You never know when the neighbor's 3 year old ran under your rear bumper... since parents don't raise kids right anymore...

I'd also like to see a lift glass.

I voted for liftglass. I guess maybe it's because I'm change over from a Blazer which has a liftglass. I understand the window is quite small, but the gate opens from a very lowpoint on the car. I'm 6'5, and it's just a little bit of a hassle to open it, plus then it only opens as high as the car, so I have to crouch under the whole gate to load stuff. With a lift glass, I wouldn't have to stoop low to grab something quick out of the gate, plus when I had it open it wouldn't be like stepping under a giant canopy.

I always thought lift glass was a great idea. I don't why they stopped offering it on all SUVs.

Heated side view mirrors!!!!!!!

I also vote for the heated mirrors:thumb:

After the winter we've been dealing with, my vote goes to heated mirrors.
By the way, a rear sway bar should be part of the 2LT sport suspension. It made a huge improvement on my car and it should have been there in the first place!

I also vote for the heated mirrors:thumb: That's the one thing I miss from my now departed pickup.

My vote would be for all wheel drive and heated seats.

My vote would be for heated seats.

Guess you don't have the leather option.:p:

I voted for a soft retractable sunroof that spans the front and rear seats.

*other*- AWD, better cup holders/console, and longer arm rests

Oh...and I'd settle for a different rear hatch latch design...key IN with turn handle, or pull handle. This electronic touch pad is fine, but when it fails, you have to go climbing back there.

That can be embarassing or inconvenient if it happens with the rear full of cargo/tools/whatever.


Lift glass is an ok option, but not something I'd need...but a "manual back-up" for the rear latch touch pad is a MUST.

Angel Eyes....

The dual exaust looks so cool!

I saw a 06 "Spring edition" Red with the white stripe with the HHR at the end of it, different mag wheels than what you normaly see and it had duals from the factory!

Too bad it's not an option.

The dual exaust looks so cool!

I saw a 06 "Spring edition" Red with the white stripe with the HHR at the end of it, different mag wheels than what you normaly see .

The stripes are silver i think.


and it had duals from the factory!

Too bad it's not an option.

Nope, not factory.

I'd like to see this come standard on an HHR!
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:cough: ummm she's not my type
I'd prefer a hunk :smile:
that would be my husband

what I'd like to see
options for OS panel
barn doors or single door
dual color paint
all doors open w/fob
built in back up camera (sadly people ignore my back up beeper)
I could go on :thumb:

curtsy
Elle'

I think it would be cool to have wide angle cameras on all 4 sides that trigger whenever someone/something gets too close. Might not bag you the culprit who nicked your car but might solve a few "How the heck did that happen's".

I went with the liftglass. Like others, I think this would be a cool retro look, and a great convienance.

I voted for dual exhaust.....but would also like to have the lift glass and the rear side glass pop out.....

a double din navigation system would be awesome....I think that is the only thing missing......most newer cars come with those now.....Dual exhaust is a fun after market project I:thumb: dont think it should be a factory option

I would like to see another option for seat material other than the questionable cloth material they are currently using or leather.

I rear lift glass would be great as well as disk brakes all around.

I would like to see another option for seat material other than the questionable cloth material they are currently using or leather.

I rear lift glass would be great as well as disk brakes all around. I looked through the spec book, while I was waiting for my oil change today, the base cloth on most of the other Chevys looks/feels more durable than the HHR's, apart from that in the Cobalt. I'd have liked to see an all velour or tweed type facing material option, even if the sides were in the existing material. Mine's not only starting to show stains, but is also starting to pull at the edge of the base.

I vote dual (or even single) zone climate control (again), or a "rear seat equipped" Panel option.

rocket launchers :lol:

I miss my catch all between the seats.
pop open back windows.
3rd row pop up seat for those emergency carpooling times.

I LOVE MY LITTLE CAR THO. ITS GREAT!!!

In England Chevy has a model called the Captiva and it has-- " Captiva excels at finding ways to keep everyone comfortable. A cooling compartment in the glove box can always be ready with your favorite refreshments." Why not in the HHR also. I though it was only Chrysler (dodge)that had it.

Xenon headlamps,T&T wheel rather than just tilt,standard tint rather than deep tint windows,Onstar delete for non fleet customers,put the 2.4/5 speed combo back as a choice for the LS level trim.

put the 2.4/5 speed combo back as a choice for the LS level trim.

:nono: The 2.4 was never an option on the LS.

* 3rd row pop up seats
* cooled compartment/glove box for drinks
* Dual (or even single) zone climate control (again), or a "rear seat equipped" Panel option.
* Xeon Headlights (i know there are aftermarket but there not DOT APPROVED, maybe even turn a corner when you turn the wheel sort of like Mercedez-Bens)
* DVD System
* Heated Seats for Rear Seat Occupants
* Dual Exhaust
* Navigation Unit
* Back-Up Camera (would require Navigation)
* Back-Up Sensors
* Heads-Up Display (available on some GM Vehicles still)
* Flame Thrower :lol:

I want to see a Panel with removable roof over drivers & passenger seat (T-tops), make it look like the old Good Humor Ice Cream truck.

i don't have mine yet, but will have one soon. with the mention of people wanting heated mirrors it made me realize i am going to miss the ones on my jimmy so much when i trade it in. i love not having to scrape them.

so, heated mirrors, liftglass or barn doors would be cool

Passenger ejection seat?

:laughabov

A set of Barn Doors would be COOL.:cool:

Nav would be nice but lots of aftermarket tools to fill that void. Dual Exhaust was my vote.

I assume Lift Glass means the rear windows? I don't want lift glass. I want the rear glass to roll down so you can have it open while driving. My Grand Wagoneer has this and I love it.

Speaking of the back glass,anybody but me see the folly of having the deep tint back glass with a dimmable rear view inside mirror?I find it better to have a light shining into the back window at night-it makes rear visibility better.

Voted For Dual Exhaust

I'd like to see a sun visor dealer option. It would be a nice retro touch. Also, a dash mounted traffic light prism would be cool.

Oh, and I'd also like to see another dome light above the drivers compartment instead of just in the cargo area.

Voted other.. I think this car would look better at Night with HIDs.

Oh, and I'd also like to see another dome light above the drivers compartment instead of just in the cargo area.
09 HHR SS
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