I don't own an HHR yet, but I am looking to get one soon. I was just down at the dealer today to check one out and they had a bunch of 2006's .....I'd say at least 20 of them all lined up. A good mix of colors also. 2 white, a few orange a couple of blues some silvers, reds, an Amethist, a black.....only one I didn't see was the Sand/Tan one. I didn't test drive one because It might be a couple of months before I buy, but I wanted to get a feel for it. I sat in it and checked out the interior. Seems like pretty solid little car/truck. I'm a little apprehensive about going to GM as I'm mostly a Chrysler person (5 out of 8 vehicles I've owned). Right now I drive an Intrepid and it's been rock solid for almost 5 years @ 108k and the 200 hp has quite a kick on the highway with 30 mpg to boot. So going to a GM and a 4 banger to boot will take some getting used to. The Intrepid is a pain to park sometimes as it is a BIG car (a few inches longer than a minivan) and although the trunk is big, the opening is small so I can't fit large boxes through it. I like the fold flat seats and cargo space of the HHR. I looked at the Caliber....ugly interior, lousy engine choices, lousy mileage.....I test drove a Scion XB.....big inside, but noisy and seats suck, also no side curtain airbags available and the sheet metal is tinny compared to the HHR's. I was leaning towards the Mazda 3 Hatchback, but now I am starting to like the HHR more, besides, I've never bought an import......

 

sorry...forgot the reason for the post..... As I will be looking soon to buy an HHR and all I saw was 2006's, I was wondering if the 2007's are out yet. If so, I would think that the dealer would be doing some dealing to move those 2006's I saw, don't you think?

 

2007's are out as I purchased my 07 in early september. You can get a deal on 06's right now and they actually have a $500 rebate on 06's currently.

 

If you're planning to buy in a few months, why not order what you want? It might take that long to get it.

Wow, you had a great selection! Dealers around here had 5 at the most at one time, none with manual transmission, and way too many black and dark red ones for the Florida sun. I have one in sandstone and love the color. But, I can't wait to see the new green color in a 2007.

 

I have a 2007 and when we bought ours the dealer had 23 2007's and no 2006's left.

 

Well the only difference between the 2006 and 2007 models is the color choices and the engines have a few more HP, right? Or is there more? I should be able to get a good deal on one of those 2006's, but if the dealer doesn't want to lower the price some, I should just go for a 2007...

 

I have a 2007. Picked mine up Thursday last week.

Gave it it's first bath today.

< ~ *proud papa*

 

In addition, the 2007 has a 5yr/100k on the powertrain. 2006 only has a 3yr/36k on powertrain.

 

I would suggest giving it a good hand wax also. Once a year really helps protect against bird doo and such.

 

Congrats on your new ride.