This is an email I got from my dealership not too long ago. (and this is their price)



So If you get them when u buy your hhr ur gonna save some $$

 

No running boards, No leather, No Onstar, No Roof rails. Everything else I got with my 2LT. However if I had to choose leather and wait for it. I would becasue of the little seat pulls I have that chevy wont replace under warranty.

 

Don't consider one without running boards. My dealer wants $685 to put them on now that I have purchased the car. The $450 price is only if you order the HHR with boards, even though they are installed by the dealer.

 

My dealer quoted me a price of $525, parts and labor. I didn't order mine with the running boards, but will have them installed when I take delivery in a couple of weeks.

 

Go for the running boards!!!

As for the mudflaps.... I really don't like 'em. I'm watching for any problems and may do them later if problems come up. Those are very easy to add later.

 

The running boards are indeed a plus. I use them every now and then, but my kids really make the most out of them.

I think the Onstar is a bit overkill, but I got it anyway. I like the added security.

I also felt the same about the XM option, but I did not get it. I figure, with the 6 CD option and MP3 capable, one can really load up with music, as well as the ipods and mp3 players I have to hook up.

Lastly, I ordered mine with the 5-speed, so adding Onstar was an easy choice.

Good Luck..

 

I have a 1LT with the boards and glad I have them. Everyone that seems like say the boards make the cars look even better.

 

I have the running boards and the spoiler. If you buy the car, buy the boards!!!! I am very glad I did. We have several gravel roads around here.

 

Here is a link from GMGoodWrench that you can get runningboards for $524.28 if anyone is interested or your dealer quotes it higher and you want to install them yourself.

http://www.gmgoodwrench.com/accessor...93417314460724

Breaking news.... ------ The price is lowered to $456 and some change. Another location has them for $445 with $68 in shipping

I think they are on to something.....

 

I don't have running boards or paint chip problems.If I did have the running boards they would probably be scratched like crazy on the side from my wheelchair and it would have put me farther away from the seat when I transfer.Im my case running boards would never have worked.