Hey guys!

Well, I'm seventeen and seeing as how my parents are not the kind to give me handouts (which is awesome because I truly know the value of a dollar as opposed to a lot of high school kids who simply get everything handed to them) I have to buy my own first car. My tax return next year is going to be quite hefty and I was going to use that as a down payment.

Getting to the point, I wanted to know what everybody loves about the HHR as well as what everybody hates. Are there unforeseen problems with the the HHR that aren't apparent at the lot? Is it even better of a car than it looks?

All I know is that I went to a car lot today, sat behind the wheel and fell in love with the car. Its so stylish (quite like a 1940's coupe thats been modernized) and I could see myself driving down the road with pride. I just don't wanna get into something that Im going to regret. Please post back. Thanks guys!

RJ Wilson

 

You won't be sorry with the HHR, I am 68 years old and still enjoy driving this car. I have had vehicles in the past that I wish I had never owned, New and Old ones over the years. This is a good riding, well styled economical vehicle that brings out the fun in driving, it envokes the nostalga of bygone cars without the pitfalls of their ownership. This is not a HOT ROD, but a civilized up to date fun car with room to do just about anything you would want to do,

 

not to mention plenty of room to do it in the back
when i was 17 i was doin it in the back of a 85 camaro Z28, talk about a pain....lol

 

This is a clasic and the #1 reason to buy the HHR

 

you guys are crazy...........

 

You won't regret it Igne, this car has nice looks and power. Don't let the 2.4L engine fool you. I just got back from a road trip to New Mexico and Arizona and I was zippin around all over the place pushing 85-90 with out a problem. My ride was loaded with my bikes and luggage. Saved me tons of money on gas too :)

 

I have 2500 Miles on mine and I loved evey minute driving it. Its a head turner. It drives real smooth. I have the LT2.

 

first off - congrats on knowing the value of a dollar and hats off to your folks for teach it to you!
i think you'll love the hhr - it handles really well and from what we priced out - it's the best bang for the buck as long as you don't pay anything over sticker and you can probably talk them down quite a bit. the ride is nice - plenty of room - takes some getting use to if you have the running boards - have to kind of step out a little - but other wise it's a great car

 

Check out the How to and Maintenance sections. You will see pretty much any issue there is and best of all how to solve the problems!!
TONS of ways to customize and make it yours.

Please post pics when you can

 

Uh guys this thread was from OCT 15th 2005, so I'm pretty sure if this guy bought an HHR, he has probably traded or sold by now,LOL