Just wanted to ask yall experts out there if there have been any significant changes to the HHR, more specifically the 2.4, over the 2006-2011 production years. I currently have a 2006 with the 2.4 that has close to 200K on it. My local dealer has two HHRs for sale, both 2.4, one is a 2008 and another one that is 2010. The 2008 has 68K and the 2010 has 98K; baby miles to an HHR. Any reliability issues through the years? I know my 2006 falls into the "least reliable" category, but Gregg has been relatively trouble free. Just looking for some insight! They both appear to be fully loaded, as well. Links attached to both if you wanna check em out.
2008 Chevrolet HHR LT | Hudson, FL 34667 | Golden Oldies Auto Sales
2010 Chevrolet HHR | Hudson, FL 34667 | Golden Oldies Auto Sales

 

Both are nice looking rides, I like the 2010 two toned interior.
The 2.4 had improvements over the 6 year run, the VVT was more refined, the flex fuel in 2010 . I've often thought to keep an eye open for a newer HHR, maybe IBM with the tan leather interior or maybe in black 2LT. But, for me I'll keep Oldblue, just cause!

 

I know. I am torn really between Gregg and that 2010. We will see Wednesday when I will be checking out both of them.

 

The 08 still has the polished allows and the 10 has the newer "chrome clad" wheels. Which is a plastic hubcap glued to the wheel.

Both appear to be 2LT's. If color is no matter, I'd go with the 08 since is has 30K less miles and is cheaper.

But that's me.....

 

I have an appointment to look at and drive and inspect both tomorrow. I could probably negotiate them to the same price. I dont like that glued idea, but if those are 16 inch wheels on the grey I would just be putting the best combo of tires on my Torq Thrust rims. I like the 08, but it looks to have the 17 inch rims which means it should have the FE3 suspension. Was there a significant difference in the 2.4 from 2008 to 2010, BESIDES flexfuel? and I am goign to keep Ol' Gregg, too.

 

A bit of a late reply, but didn't the window switches change from console to door between 08 and 10 somewhere?

 

They changed to the door for the 2008 models

 

I just bought a 2008 2LT Panel and they're on the console. Mid- year change?

 

08 SS had them on the doors.

 

The LS/LT 's started the door switches in 2009