Introduction, possible farewell, and thank you!
04-24-2015, 09:29 PM
#1
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Join Date: 09-15-2014
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 8
Introduction, possible farewell, and thank you!
Hello all, I purchased my 2006 HHR 2LT last September. Mostly a lurker here but I found the forums extremely helpful in helping me diagnose and repair a couple of small problems, so thanks everyone for that.
My HHR met it's demise on April 17th, 2015 when I was hit by a full size pickup on my way to work. The poor little thing didn't stand a chance but in fact protected me well, as I walked away with only a bruised knee, sore thumb and the hatred for the idiot that hit me. Of course he had a suspended license and the truck wasn't his.
I mostly purchased the HHR as a commuter car for the 60-70 miles I drive a day, and she finished with 146289 miles and was running strong, everything worked like it should, my only hatred for the car being the power window switches.
I haven't decided if I'm going to get another HHR or something else yet, if I do I'll be sure to check in a little quicker this time.
Thanks again for all the information on this site, it has been invaluable.
I'd post pictures if I could figure out how, I'm a noob.
My HHR met it's demise on April 17th, 2015 when I was hit by a full size pickup on my way to work. The poor little thing didn't stand a chance but in fact protected me well, as I walked away with only a bruised knee, sore thumb and the hatred for the idiot that hit me. Of course he had a suspended license and the truck wasn't his.
I mostly purchased the HHR as a commuter car for the 60-70 miles I drive a day, and she finished with 146289 miles and was running strong, everything worked like it should, my only hatred for the car being the power window switches.
I haven't decided if I'm going to get another HHR or something else yet, if I do I'll be sure to check in a little quicker this time.
Thanks again for all the information on this site, it has been invaluable.
I'd post pictures if I could figure out how, I'm a noob.
04-24-2015, 09:54 PM
#3
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Join Date: 11-05-2011
Location: simi valley CA.
Posts: 417
Well glad your ok! and was able to walk away from a serious accident.
The HHR is a car that I have come to love myself.
They can be a very fickle machine sometimes, but they also do things sometimes that just amaze me.
Hopefully you may find another HHR that just strikes you in a way, that you just have to have one again.
They really are a great car!
Take care and good luck in what ever you choose :)
Tim
The HHR is a car that I have come to love myself.
They can be a very fickle machine sometimes, but they also do things sometimes that just amaze me.
Hopefully you may find another HHR that just strikes you in a way, that you just have to have one again.
They really are a great car!
Take care and good luck in what ever you choose :)
Tim
04-25-2015, 01:38 PM
#4
Member
Join Date: 10-12-2013
Location: Central New York State
Posts: 35
Sorry about your HHR. Something to say in favor of getting another, my 2009 HHR, saved my life too. In February of this year I was trying to get out of my driveway past the darn snowbanks. I thought all was clear, I was wrong. "Stella" was hit in the passengers door behind me. It bent the frame, totaled, but it saved me. Only a bump on the knee and a sore spot on my right side. Seems yours saved you too. I horror to think if I was driving a small car. Maybe you should look around and see what is available in your price range for another HHR. Glad you are ok! I looked around and found a 2011 HHR, more bells and whistles than "Stella", this ones name is "JJ"
04-25-2015, 07:48 PM
#6
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Join Date: 10-13-2011
Location: Welland,Ont Canada
Posts: 36,455
Glad you're alright , sad the HHR bit the dust ! Get another one they are neat little rides! I just drove two days 1,300 miles and had a blast ! Roomy, great on gas! And about thirty thumbs up , not bad for an 8 year old ride!
04-26-2015, 09:52 AM
#7
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Join Date: 12-24-2007
Location: Seville. OH
Posts: 2,873
I'm very glad your ok. Sorry to here your hhr didn't survive it sounds like the hhr did its job and protected you.
Thank you for posting up and saying hello even if your not going to stay with us.
Most of the people on this site enjoy helping others and I am happy to here that we were able to help.
Thank you for posting up and saying hello even if your not going to stay with us.
Most of the people on this site enjoy helping others and I am happy to here that we were able to help.
04-27-2015, 04:04 PM
#9
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Join Date: 09-15-2014
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 8
Thanks everybody, car held up very well considering I was traveling 70mph. I like the versatility of the HHR so still waiting to see what the insurance company will pay to see if I can afford a newer one or what.
04-27-2015, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: 09-15-2014
Location: Kansas City, MO
Posts: 8