Thinking of an HHR replacement
03-18-2013, 08:34 PM
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03-18-2013, 10:33 PM
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03-19-2013, 04:59 PM
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I just saw the specs on the 2014 Subaru Forester, today. It looks pretty good on paper and is available with a 2 litre, turbocharged boxer engine. I don't know how expensive it is for maintainence costs, though!
03-19-2013, 07:05 PM
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2012's are comming to the Chevrolet dealers thru auctions.
Our dealer here has 2 in stock right now.
I am just curious enough to drive 120 miles to see and drive one.
Will post my thoughts when and if I do.
SF
03-19-2013, 08:46 PM
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I've had my '06 HHR for many trouble free years and still really like the car. My thought is to let my 16 yr old daughter inherit the HHR as it is reasonably economical, safe, and reliable. So, that puts me in the market for a replacement.
I am trying to decide if I should go with another crossover type vehicle (read station wagon), a small SUV, or something sporty. The third option is my "mid life crisis" vehicle and really just a wild card. I know that I would be happier with something that has similar versitality to the HHR and maybe gets a bit better mileage (mine never averaged more than about 24 MPG).
The optimum vehicle would have the ablility to carry two bikes inside with a weeks worth of camping gear for two people. It would have to be available with leather seats as I much prefer the ease of cleaning (think muddy bike shorts) of leather over cloth seats. I would also be happy if I could improve my avg fuel efficiency.
I have looked at the Mazda CX-5, The new Ford Escape, and the Subaru forester. What other cars would you suggest?
I have also looked at some used Nissan 350 Z's. Damn, those things are nice!
I am trying to decide if I should go with another crossover type vehicle (read station wagon), a small SUV, or something sporty. The third option is my "mid life crisis" vehicle and really just a wild card. I know that I would be happier with something that has similar versitality to the HHR and maybe gets a bit better mileage (mine never averaged more than about 24 MPG).
The optimum vehicle would have the ablility to carry two bikes inside with a weeks worth of camping gear for two people. It would have to be available with leather seats as I much prefer the ease of cleaning (think muddy bike shorts) of leather over cloth seats. I would also be happy if I could improve my avg fuel efficiency.
I have looked at the Mazda CX-5, The new Ford Escape, and the Subaru forester. What other cars would you suggest?
I have also looked at some used Nissan 350 Z's. Damn, those things are nice!
We have not had a single issue with the RAV and she was hit by a drunk driver 2 years ago and did $10K worth of damage and still no residual issues. Strong reliable, if boring vehicle. We have an offer for $9500 for the 06 from friends looking for a used RAV. Paid $18K for it in early 2008 with 24K.
Me I have a soft spot for the HHR. Tried to talk her into one but the wife hates it. I will get one anyway, I want a hobby car, but have not found one at the right price yet,
03-20-2013, 04:14 AM
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I know this is not exactly the same vehicle but my wife just got a 13 lt rs CRUZE
awesome car that gets more gas mileage than you can imagine and to me
other than the HHR of course really looks nice. for a car under 50k
awesome car that gets more gas mileage than you can imagine and to me
other than the HHR of course really looks nice. for a car under 50k
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