Hi there ladies and gents. I have been looking through the site for awhile and it looks like it has tons of useful info. I decided to register to ask a simple question: Should my girlfriend purchase 2006 HHR?

Here's the details: It is 2006 with approx. 9,800 miles on it. Looks to be in very good condition inside and out. Black exterior with minor scratches that I could easily hide. It is the LT (don't crucify me if I'm wrong, I'm new to the HHR) with 2.2 engine. It has the running boards, nicer rims, cd/mp3 player, etc. Sorry, I can't think of everything. Seems to be upgraded with everything but engine and suspension. It is a Chevy certified pre owned vehicle and the salesman told me that it would come with the 5 year/100,000 mile powertrain 3yr/36,000 bumper to bumper warranties. He said GM just released the 5 year/100,000 warranty incentive for certified pre owned.

Ok here's the answer to everyone's question.....they are asking $14,900 for it. I'm sure we can get a little off of that.

Please give me your honest opinions. I know most of you are enthusiast and lover your HHR's, but please list both positives and negatives. Anything that I should check or look out for? Any recalls I should have the dealer address before purchase?

Thanks for any help and hopefully if we get this I will become a regular on the site.

 

to the site! I would check dealers for new 2006's to see what you could work out that way. You may be suprised!

 

Welcome tneck! That sounds like maybe an OK deal. I'd difantely try to get a little more off. A brand new 07 isn't all that much more.

 

Doesn't sound too bad. You have a list of all the options? Chrome package, mats, etc?

 

If you can't get him down to 12 then i would walk, you can get an 07 for that price, just watch for deals, chevy changes the prices every week.

 

I agree, get him down to 12 something. A new one is not much more than 14,900 and it is a newbie !

 

with a better powertrain warranty.

 

tneck
Welcome to the HHr Site, You did the right thing by joining. all I can say is its a great vehicle I love mine I have a 2006 2LT and I now have 37,600 mile on it and I have had it for 1 yr. mine is loaded the only thing I don't have is On Star. if you have any Questions that are not answered here call the Consumer Reports at 1-800-536-8304 and they will tell you about how much the dealer paid for it and what you should pay, I know its use but it might help. You might need the Vin#

Good luck and my I say that you are looking a a very nice ride.

Gook luck and please keep us intouch


Rudy(Z-Man)

 

What is the powertrain warranty on 2007? All the sticker prices on the new models at the dealership were like $16,000+. Is there a cheaper model? The blue book value on this HHR was around $17,000, for what its worth.

Maybe there is something I am missing. Any tips on getting the price down?We are a younger couple (me 26 & her 22) and I don't think they take us completely serious at dealerships sometimes.

I really appreciate all the quick replies. I'm kinda hoping we can land this thing for a good deal because I like to mod cars and I've got some good ideas for this one. And I'm sure there are plenty of great ideas I can get off this site.

 

Models are as follows from lowest to highest: LS, 1LT, 2LT. A lot of dealers still have brand new 06's on their lots as well as 07's. Powertrain on the 07 is 5/100,000. Do you have financing already or are you going to deal with the dealer. If you can get your own financing simply walk in and say this is what I have and am willing to pay.