Hello all,

Getting an HHR in a few days. Found your forum and hope to learn a lot from it. Any advice on what to check out on the test drive? I'll also be searching for test drive advice and any other info I can use.

Mike

 

What model are you looking at?

 

And will you be testing auto or manual?

 

1LT, auto trans, orange. I am trading in an Xterra because I am getting reamed by the gas prices, plus the HHR is cooler looking. I have always had Toyotas and Nissans, so this is Chevy's chance to show me quality. It's their only shot at it, so I hope the quality is there. From what I've read, it is.

 

You won't be disappointed! Which engine is in it the 2.2 or 2.4?

 

I think you will like the quality also,have only had mine 1500 miles but am very pleased with the quality. My last 2 new vehicles 05 Nissan Altima and 02 Dodge dakota quad cab had a few minor issues within the first 1000 miles. They were not big problems but it is a pain in the a** to have to take your vehicle into the dealership for minor crap. I guess it beats having major problems but I am hoping nothing goes wrong with the chevy. In the last 16 years I have had 3 new chevys and have never had any problems.

 

New HHR owner here as of 4/22/06. Lovin every mile i put on it, and i got the LS automatic 2.2 black with gray int. I cant wait till i get the lowering springs and some other addons. I have been a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time CHEVY man and let me tell you I have had every thing from a 75 corvett a 75 monte carlo {see a patern lol} pick up after pick up. Matter of fact my truck I just traded in was an 04 colorado crew cab 4x4 Z-71 with the 5cyl. Loved the truck but this car/suv/what ever they decide they wanna call it lol is just all around AWSOME maybe they should have tried the 5cyl in it for a big step up lol. To get back on subject lol sorry HHR is the way to go class style and FUN .

 

Welcome Mike and Dark
the fun has just begun

 

I'm very Happy wit my 2.4 Highway driving I avg 25 to 28. Street Driving 21 to 23

 

I've had my Orange Metallic 1LT 5 spd since 1/06 and love it. Make sure you get running boards so you don't end up with sandblasting around wheel areas. Other than that you are making a great choice and will love the HHR.