Getting ready to buy HHR but have a couple of questions
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Joined: 07-04-2008
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From: Texas
Getting ready to buy HHR but have a couple of questions
I am getting ready to buy an HHR but was hoping some current owners could answer a couple of questions for me.
1. Will a baby seat fit OK in the backseat passenger side?
2. I am deciding between a 2LT loaded or an SS. The SS is about 2K more than the loaded 2LT. My question is this. Is the SS worth the extra money?
3. If I do get an SS should I get a manual or auto tranny?
4. what does a solid rear quarter panel for $195 mean. This was on one of the 2LT's invoice and I have no idea what it is.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
1. Will a baby seat fit OK in the backseat passenger side?
2. I am deciding between a 2LT loaded or an SS. The SS is about 2K more than the loaded 2LT. My question is this. Is the SS worth the extra money?
3. If I do get an SS should I get a manual or auto tranny?
4. what does a solid rear quarter panel for $195 mean. This was on one of the 2LT's invoice and I have no idea what it is.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
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Joined: 05-04-2008
Posts: 295
From: Stockton,CA
yes the baby seat fits just fine my 2 year old daughter sits there and loves it I put the pass. seat up about 2-3" so she wont kick it and my wife still fits there with pleanty of room she is about 5-5 though. My doughter sits there in the back and tells me what to do like play her song theres one she loves by Fergie lol i think is Marry Jane Shoes track 11 
and she lets me know that she wants to drive "Daddy I drive?" I have the 2lt and love it
oh and the solid qtr pannel is the window behind the rear door directly over the back tire is solid boddy pannel no glass if you look at jx3 pic above its just the very back side window is filled in with metal no glass
and she lets me know that she wants to drive "Daddy I drive?" I have the 2lt and love itoh and the solid qtr pannel is the window behind the rear door directly over the back tire is solid boddy pannel no glass if you look at jx3 pic above its just the very back side window is filled in with metal no glass
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Joined: 08-19-2006
Posts: 611
From: East Moline, IL
I usually have 2 car seats in my back seat when the grandsons are here! No problems there.
Hubby has an SS, his is auto~I think it's just a preference. Those w/the manual will tell you it's the best......whichever you think you'd really prefer.
We also have an '06 Spring Edition...I personally like it better than the SS BUT Hubby really, really, really likes his SS (and he drove the SE for quite awhile.) He'll tell you it's worth the extra $$$.
I would ask my salesman what the heck that $195 for solid rear quarter panel is!
We love the HHR, alot, that's why we had to get his and hers!!!
Hubby has an SS, his is auto~I think it's just a preference. Those w/the manual will tell you it's the best......whichever you think you'd really prefer.
We also have an '06 Spring Edition...I personally like it better than the SS BUT Hubby really, really, really likes his SS (and he drove the SE for quite awhile.) He'll tell you it's worth the extra $$$.
I would ask my salesman what the heck that $195 for solid rear quarter panel is!
We love the HHR, alot, that's why we had to get his and hers!!!
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Joined: 07-02-2008
Posts: 199
From: Ocala, Florida
been there done that called a chevy dealership and asked for the internet manager and i asked if she had any with the AA5 rear quarter delete option.... her answer was "They don't make those, it only comes in Panel and Sedan" 
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Joined: 11-14-2007
Posts: 1,240
From: Planet Earth
The problem with the rear quarter panel instead of the window is VISION. It may look "cool" but changing lanes can be difficult.
The SS had MORE power, lower gas milage and is a kick to drive. FUN, FUN, FUN. The 2LT takes SUPREME gas, although you can use regular.
The SS does not have leather seats, the 2LT does.
Make sure whichever HHR you buy, you get the side air bags.
Also, if you get the 2LT, get a rear anti-sway bar, it makes a BIG difference.
If you drive in a LOT of stop and go traffic, go auto. If you have a lot of wide open space...go Manual.
Both are excellent cars.
I love my HHR.
The SS had MORE power, lower gas milage and is a kick to drive. FUN, FUN, FUN. The 2LT takes SUPREME gas, although you can use regular.
The SS does not have leather seats, the 2LT does.
Make sure whichever HHR you buy, you get the side air bags.
Also, if you get the 2LT, get a rear anti-sway bar, it makes a BIG difference.
If you drive in a LOT of stop and go traffic, go auto. If you have a lot of wide open space...go Manual.
Both are excellent cars.
I love my HHR.
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Joined: 06-23-2008
Posts: 112
From: Brockport,N.Y.
The problem with the rear quarter panel instead of the window is VISION. It may look "cool" but changing lanes can be difficult.
The SS had MORE power, lower gas milage and is a kick to drive. FUN, FUN, FUN. The 2LT takes SUPREME gas, although you can use regular.
The SS does not have leather seats, the 2LT does.
Make sure whichever HHR you buy, you get the side air bags.
Also, if you get the 2LT, get a rear anti-sway bar, it makes a BIG difference.
If you drive in a LOT of stop and go traffic, go auto. If you have a lot of wide open space...go Manual.
Both are excellent cars.
I love my HHR.
The SS had MORE power, lower gas milage and is a kick to drive. FUN, FUN, FUN. The 2LT takes SUPREME gas, although you can use regular.
The SS does not have leather seats, the 2LT does.
Make sure whichever HHR you buy, you get the side air bags.
Also, if you get the 2LT, get a rear anti-sway bar, it makes a BIG difference.
If you drive in a LOT of stop and go traffic, go auto. If you have a lot of wide open space...go Manual.
Both are excellent cars.
I love my HHR.
No mention of "SUPREME GAS" on original price sticker.
No sway bar,takes turns with no body roll.(Has 17" tires,though)