'06 LT 2.4L 5-Speed M/T!
11-03-2018, 01:42 PM
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'06 LT 2.4L 5-Speed M/T!
A few months ago I posted in another section a rather specific list of "wants"for a used HHR purchase. One turned up on Facebook Marketplace that's a reasonable distance from me in Pennsylvania about 150 miles from my home.
It's black with tan cloth interior, moonroof, 2.4, 5-speed manual...ect.👍 Being a PA car it has to be inspected regularly so it's likely to be in good overall condition but it does have over 120K miles on it. The seller sent me a few more pics and it does have a bit of exterior fender rust behind both front wheels. Does $2800 seem fair?
On a side note, a small local used car lot has a black 2008 special edition HHR for the same price but with 175K miles and of course 2.2L A/T.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/562483187518042/
It's black with tan cloth interior, moonroof, 2.4, 5-speed manual...ect.👍 Being a PA car it has to be inspected regularly so it's likely to be in good overall condition but it does have over 120K miles on it. The seller sent me a few more pics and it does have a bit of exterior fender rust behind both front wheels. Does $2800 seem fair?
On a side note, a small local used car lot has a black 2008 special edition HHR for the same price but with 175K miles and of course 2.2L A/T.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/562483187518042/
11-03-2018, 02:02 PM
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My 2.2 auto fuel economy is lower than a 2.4, if that matters. Higher mileage vs appearance/price would probably weigh my...what if?
11-03-2018, 02:09 PM
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If it has exterior fender rust, imagine the picture underneath the car. I would run away from it, no matter the price.
11-03-2018, 04:45 PM
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Having said that, I wouldn't buy it without getting it up on a rack before I give up the $. Then I wouldn't have to "imagine" anything, I'd know what it's like underneath.
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11-03-2018, 05:51 PM
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It’s gonna let you know it likes you, listen for the clunks, and use them to lower the price!!
11-03-2018, 06:07 PM
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Only a few states care about rust. Mine does not care about it unless it is causing a safety issue, I have never seen an inspector look under a car.
11-03-2018, 07:02 PM
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I have always been amazed at the junk that passes, so long as there’s no holes into the cabin for fumes it passes.
11-04-2018, 02:03 PM
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I read the PA state inspections laws and they generally say the same...no holes that would allow exhaust fumes inside the cabin...or words to that effect. I believe WV law states a maximum size for holes but not PA.
11-04-2018, 04:02 PM
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Back in the 70's and 80's PA had a rust hole size specification of nothing larger than a dime... It was also acceptable to patch with aluminum duct tape. Go figure.
They were really strict on mechanicals... Inspection was every 6 months and you would be lucky if they only found $200.00 worth of repairs needed. Usually more than that. Made the shops a lot of money...
They were really strict on mechanicals... Inspection was every 6 months and you would be lucky if they only found $200.00 worth of repairs needed. Usually more than that. Made the shops a lot of money...
11-04-2018, 06:06 PM
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It doesn't matter the size of the rust hole. Working on that car will be impossible. Stay away from it, or start reading on removing LCA with seized bolt. Just an example.