Another n00b
07-23-2008, 09:00 PM
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Another n00b
I just picked this up this weekend :)
2006, manual LT with a lot of options. Front/side airbags, ABS, power seat w/ lumbar support, pioneer stereo, extra chrome package, running boards, roof rails, much nicer grill, alloy wheels. Only 13k miles. I was looking at new with all the incentives that chevy's doing, but this was more optioned and I was demanding SOM in a manual which was proving hard to find in the 08s. We found this on ebay, and we went right to the dealer. We talked them down from 13,9 to 11,990 so I'm pretty happy.
So far, I love it! I've gotten up to 35 around "town" which is mostly 45-50 mph speed limits with a dozen traffic lights and probably around 30 on the highway, 65-70.
A few things i'd like to know, on this 06, is there a way to get an instant fuel mileage reading? I've only found the average, trip meters, etc, but no instant economy reading. Also, anyone know anybody that tunes HHRs yet? I had my 2002 Z/28 tuned and both power AND mpg picked up significantly just with the tune. I get 26 with that on the highway, this little HHR should be able to do more than 4 mpg better than that!
Also, where do you guys find the retro badges for the side of the hood? I really like the look of the classic chevrolet script on the side.
2006, manual LT with a lot of options. Front/side airbags, ABS, power seat w/ lumbar support, pioneer stereo, extra chrome package, running boards, roof rails, much nicer grill, alloy wheels. Only 13k miles. I was looking at new with all the incentives that chevy's doing, but this was more optioned and I was demanding SOM in a manual which was proving hard to find in the 08s. We found this on ebay, and we went right to the dealer. We talked them down from 13,9 to 11,990 so I'm pretty happy.
So far, I love it! I've gotten up to 35 around "town" which is mostly 45-50 mph speed limits with a dozen traffic lights and probably around 30 on the highway, 65-70.
A few things i'd like to know, on this 06, is there a way to get an instant fuel mileage reading? I've only found the average, trip meters, etc, but no instant economy reading. Also, anyone know anybody that tunes HHRs yet? I had my 2002 Z/28 tuned and both power AND mpg picked up significantly just with the tune. I get 26 with that on the highway, this little HHR should be able to do more than 4 mpg better than that!
Also, where do you guys find the retro badges for the side of the hood? I really like the look of the classic chevrolet script on the side.
Last edited by 02z28; 07-23-2008 at 10:19 PM.
07-23-2008, 10:44 PM
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Instant fuel mileage isn't available for the 06 models, only 08s and newer.
Check the Supporting Vendors for available tunes.
Last edited by jx3; 07-23-2008 at 11:20 PM.
07-23-2008, 11:41 PM
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Join Date: 05-19-2008
Location: San Diego
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Welcome to the family....
The block "Chevrolet" emblems are from the trunk lid on a 04 - 07 Aveo.
GM Part # 96403866
You will need 2 of course. Approx. $13.88 each from www.parts.com or
www.gmpartsdirect.com
Cajun
The block "Chevrolet" emblems are from the trunk lid on a 04 - 07 Aveo.
GM Part # 96403866
You will need 2 of course. Approx. $13.88 each from www.parts.com or
www.gmpartsdirect.com
Cajun
Welcome!!!
& ENJOY YOUR 
07-23-2008, 11:54 PM
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Join Date: 09-14-2007
Location: SoCAL & Louisville, KY
Posts: 3,365
I think he wanted the 'classic' badges for the sides...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3286.m14.l1318
Like others, I prefer the more modern look that matches the badges it has now!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...3286.m14.l1318
Like others, I prefer the more modern look that matches the badges it has now!
to the site!!! That is one clean SOM 