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Old 11-12-2011, 04:38 PM
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Took it for a trip south to knoxville and BRP with the wifey & dog.


Stayed at Big Lynn Lodge in Little Switzerland, NC and this was from our room
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Old 11-12-2011, 04:39 PM
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I simply love the car. Plus as little I saw HHR SS around town, I never see these. I love that as well.

I told you guys I would let you know when I got the new ride. So there it is....

Hope all is well with everybody.
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Old 11-12-2011, 04:49 PM
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Good Luck with the new ride, Chris.

And you still "kind of" have a Ford. I think Volvo is owned by Ford.



Oh, and is it really 87 degrees in Michigan (noticed on your picture of the dash).
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Old 11-12-2011, 05:20 PM
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Nice ride Gasman, look your old face has a matching boost now.
Glad you are happy with the new ride.
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Glad to know you're still out and about Chris, seems like that new Volvo is working out just fine.
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Old 11-12-2011, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Snoopy
Good Luck with the new ride, Chris.

And you still "kind of" have a Ford. I think Volvo is owned by Ford.



Oh, and is it really 87 degrees in Michigan (noticed on your picture of the dash).
Ford sold them about 4 or 5 years ago. Some view that as bad because a china company as a negative, but that is when they were able to break the mold on many of the past company issues. It's since then that they have been able to work towards making "cool" and safe cars not just safe only cars.

And it was 87 when that picture was taken... back in Sep.

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Nice ride Gasman, look your old face has a matching boost now.
Glad you are happy with the new ride.
That looks great!!

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Glad to know you're still out and about Chris, seems like that new Volvo is working out just fine.
Thanks man!!
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Old 11-12-2011, 08:51 PM
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Rodney B (a forum member) and his son came up this morning to pick up the 16" steelies that I advertised for free in the classified section. This was the first time I got to see and touch an HHR SS. I was impressed, to say the least. And Rodney was very enthusiastic about his vehicle. The SS model is an entirely different animal that the LS and LT models.

There is an old saying that one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch, but it's safe to say that this does not really apply to vehicles. It does not take much to ruin a new engine - an over-torqued and stretched head bolt, an improperly seated valve retainer, a main bearing cap torqued too tight on one side and not enough on the other. It does not happen often, but it does happen, and I guess Chris (Gas Man) drew the short straw.

I wish Gas Man well with his new Volvo - it's a gorgeous car for sure.
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Old 11-12-2011, 08:52 PM
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Chris, that's a sweet looking ride. Glad your doing well.
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Old 11-12-2011, 09:45 PM
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You're right korn... it didn't fair well with me but the worse piece... nor did the way GM handled it up to the point and pushing me to hire a lawyer. I shouldn't have had to done that. Oh well... the past... keep it in the rear view.

Thanks Rodney.
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Good ta hear from ya Chris..

Hope the new roller is doing right by ya.. Sharp looking !!
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