HHR SS Pricing and Questions
08-17-2007, 05:45 PM
#11
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I know there are a number of us here who want them, but I wouldn't go so far as to say that the HHR SS is "in demand" just yet. I think that after they are out a few months and people get a chance to check them out, demand will pickup. I'm dealing with the largest Chevrolet dealer in my state, and I'm the only one asking about the HHR SS.
08-17-2007, 05:54 PM
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So just maybe guesstimating prices i figure about starting at 20k. what yall think? if thats the case im all for it when it comes out if not i have to wait till spring.
after reading some of the press releases i have questions about the manual tranny. i do and i dont know how to drive a stick (i can somewhat drive my friends jeep, and those with older jeeps understand). i know with the newer cars its almost impossible to miss gear. is the transmission in the SS a more friendly shifting trans? will the operation be pretty easy, just clutch without letting of the accelerator then throw into next gear? i want a car with all possible horses.
also reading the releases i saw where it says that the turbo can push up to 20 psi. on that engine how many horses yall think that is? 300? at crank maybe?
thanks for any help/opinions
after reading some of the press releases i have questions about the manual tranny. i do and i dont know how to drive a stick (i can somewhat drive my friends jeep, and those with older jeeps understand). i know with the newer cars its almost impossible to miss gear. is the transmission in the SS a more friendly shifting trans? will the operation be pretty easy, just clutch without letting of the accelerator then throw into next gear? i want a car with all possible horses.
also reading the releases i saw where it says that the turbo can push up to 20 psi. on that engine how many horses yall think that is? 300? at crank maybe?
thanks for any help/opinions
A stick tranny is easy to learn,it`s just getting the rhythm of moving your hand and foot together. If you really want an SS don`t let it deter you.
08-17-2007, 06:04 PM
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But some manual transmissions are much harder than others. Don't buy one in a full size American pickup. Most foreign cars are very easy to shift. I drove many manual transmissions for 20 years!
As for the price, if it's set near $25K, I might as well buy a hybrid. I just don't think it will sell if it's that high. I was very interested, started negotiating with my son to buy my used 2006. But, it won't happen at that price!
As for the price, if it's set near $25K, I might as well buy a hybrid. I just don't think it will sell if it's that high. I was very interested, started negotiating with my son to buy my used 2006. But, it won't happen at that price!
08-18-2007, 10:07 AM
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When you consider that the SS will come fairly well equipped and that a well optioned out 2LT hits the $24k range, the SS will likely start well over $25k, and just under $30k at tops. The same LNF engine brings about a $3k premium on the Solstice and Sky I recall.
With it being marketed as the "hot thing", you can count on dealers cashing in on this with fat markups, too. Heck when the HHR was first introduced one of our local dealers was tacking on an additional $3,500.00!! When the salesman said that was not negotiable because of the high demand, I told him "not from me!" and never went back. Got a great deal elsewhere.
With it being marketed as the "hot thing", you can count on dealers cashing in on this with fat markups, too. Heck when the HHR was first introduced one of our local dealers was tacking on an additional $3,500.00!! When the salesman said that was not negotiable because of the high demand, I told him "not from me!" and never went back. Got a great deal elsewhere.
08-18-2007, 11:01 AM
#17
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Yes I know all about dealer markups, called a "dealer premium," around here in So Cal. That would be silly to pay that. A fool and his money...
BTW what is an LNF engine? I googled it and came up with nothing except "Liquid Nitrogen Fuel", and I know that's not right!
BTW what is an LNF engine? I googled it and came up with nothing except "Liquid Nitrogen Fuel", and I know that's not right!
08-18-2007, 11:20 AM
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