Touring vs Sport Ride
Thread Starter
Joined: 12-30-2007
Posts: 9
From: Beavercreek, Ohio
Touring vs Sport Ride
Has anyone did a long drive on both the LS and LT. I am getting ready to purchase a HHR and during the test drive on both I did not feel much of a difference. I plan on doing a lot of long distance drives and was wondering how the LT2 is on a long trip. The LT2 is my choice.
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Joined: 05-09-2006
Posts: 6,805
From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
As to your question.....
I have a 2006 2LT and I currently have about 17,000 miles on it. Approximately 12,000 miles are from weekend, 400-900 mile trips, and one very long 8,000+ mile trip. IMO the suspension is excellent, handling the roads with increased weight (I travel with my wife, MOSTLY
...not her the luggage
) very well.
I have rented several HHR's while on other vacations. A few with the normal suspension. It also seems well qualified with the limited increase in weight that was used.
As some have suggested, sometimes it is difficult to "feel" the difference in the 2 different suspensions. It may be because of how well engineered the complementary components are designed for each suspension type.
My suggestion....
If you can afford it, rent one of each type and take a small vacation. The rental charges for a base HHR are not very expensive.....I paid $137/week.
I have a 2006 2LT and I currently have about 17,000 miles on it. Approximately 12,000 miles are from weekend, 400-900 mile trips, and one very long 8,000+ mile trip. IMO the suspension is excellent, handling the roads with increased weight (I travel with my wife, MOSTLY
...not her the luggage ) very well.I have rented several HHR's while on other vacations. A few with the normal suspension. It also seems well qualified with the limited increase in weight that was used.
As some have suggested, sometimes it is difficult to "feel" the difference in the 2 different suspensions. It may be because of how well engineered the complementary components are designed for each suspension type.
My suggestion....
If you can afford it, rent one of each type and take a small vacation. The rental charges for a base HHR are not very expensive.....I paid $137/week.
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Joined: 08-29-2007
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From: CenCoast California
I ordered my HHR with the sport suspension. I picked it up at a dealer north of Pittsburgh then promptly drove it 3070 miles to Los Angeles, via Detroit, St. Lous and Oklahoma City.
I did not find the ride harsh at all. In fact, on low frequency suspension movement, I thought it was underdamped. I also found the on-center steering feel to be less than I expected. Later I found that was a tire problem not a chassis problem.
I did not find the ride harsh at all. In fact, on low frequency suspension movement, I thought it was underdamped. I also found the on-center steering feel to be less than I expected. Later I found that was a tire problem not a chassis problem.
Thread Starter
Joined: 12-30-2007
Posts: 9
From: Beavercreek, Ohio
Sorry on my question. Just learning the models. I was trying to see what the difference was between the touring ride and the sport ride. I got mixed up in the models. From what everyone says there is not much difference. I do take long drives and my back in not the best, but it looks like the sport ride is comfortable also. Thanks everyone.
