GCrusher

Hello, new user here! I spent some time over the last month looking around here and other websites reading up on the HHR.
I'm in the market for a second car and think the HHR is well rounded in that it has good storage, seating for 5, isn't too big, and gets good gas mileage. Oh, and it has a cool retro look.

So, during my recent research, I cant tell online when viewing some HHRs if the paint is metallic or not. Specifically the white and black I cannot tell the difference. Was there a metallic white and black as well as non?

Any help is appreciated.

I'm hoping to find a local, white or black, non metallic paint, that's a half panel.

- Frank

Oldblue

Welcome Frank, the half panel is a rare bird white would be non metallic ,black is metallic, good luck with your search!! you just missed a 2010 half panel in white up here!

Ron S

Welcome

The Victory Red is non metallic.

Oldblue

and there is a nice full panel SS for sale on the site!

donbrew

Most half panels seemingly came in white.

GCrusher

So now I know the Red and White can have a non metallic paint. For some reason I thought the there was a non metallic black.

I understand the half panel is a commercial line HHR. Or I've been told by someone at the Chevy dealership.
My interest in this trim is one, that has the second row of seats for family use, and two has a panel if I decide to double it up as a business vehicle. The extra space can hold an advertising logo nicely.

The SS HHR looks cool, including a better upholstery style, but I actually prefer the retro front grill on the standard model, and read somewhere that you cannot put the standard 5 bar grill on the SS model.

A full panel would be too dark inside even if seats were added, IMHO.
I'm watching all the car sites and checking dealerships, as the 2011 lease returns have been coming in, and that means latest model year, and low miles. Usually leases are cared for well since they have to return it. I've come across base LS models for around 11K with under 40K miles. That's a good price! But haven't found the right color and or half panel yet.

Thanks for the feedback.

donbrew

I may be wrong, but I think the half panels were only 2008-2009.

GCrusher

I've seen 2010 in half panel.

ChevroletCustomerService

Hey there Frank,

Welcome to the forum! Please let me know if you need any assistance with finding your desired HHR. If any extra help is needed I can be reached via private message. I will be glad to assist!

Kristen A.
Chevrolet Customer Care

firemangeorge

? Interesting... When I ordered my 2010 SS, the half panel was not an available option. Could have sworn my buddy at the dealership said it was not an option for the SS or regular HHR.