Diesel HHR ?
11-25-2009, 12:58 PM
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Diesel HHR ?
Just curious if our European members had the option of getting a diesel HHR?
I know that some American cars are sold in Europe with diesel engines, but I'm pretty sure that all of them are actually built in European factories rather than being shipped over there from here with diesel engines.
Are all the HHR's built in a single factory or are there multiple factories building them an if so where? Or are we all driving Mexican HHR's ?
I know that some American cars are sold in Europe with diesel engines, but I'm pretty sure that all of them are actually built in European factories rather than being shipped over there from here with diesel engines.
Are all the HHR's built in a single factory or are there multiple factories building them an if so where? Or are we all driving Mexican HHR's ?
11-25-2009, 03:58 PM
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Just curious if our European members had the option of getting a diesel HHR?
I know that some American cars are sold in Europe with diesel engines, but I'm pretty sure that all of them are actually built in European factories rather than being shipped over there from here with diesel engines.
Are all the HHR's built in a single factory or are there multiple factories building them an if so where? Or are we all driving Mexican HHR's ?
I know that some American cars are sold in Europe with diesel engines, but I'm pretty sure that all of them are actually built in European factories rather than being shipped over there from here with diesel engines.
Are all the HHR's built in a single factory or are there multiple factories building them an if so where? Or are we all driving Mexican HHR's ?
Diesels are not available in HHR's anywhere and to this point I do not even recall GM even doing a prototype one.
For the most many in Europe do not understand the HHR as they realy do not understand 1948 Suburbans. There are some fans and those who do understand them in Europe but for the most it is an American thing.
The motor press in Europe is not very kind when it comes to the styling of the HHR or PT. They just don't get the retro thing even though they sell the new Mini there.
11-25-2009, 04:09 PM
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Euro HHRs, at least the German ones are LPG/Propane (Liquefied petroleum gas) and not Gasoline powered. They have a different tank system located in the spare tire area. I would rather have one of those than a diesel or gas powered HHR.
German HHR Forum has quite a few HHR owners over there
http://www.hhrforum.de/index.php
German HHR Forum has quite a few HHR owners over there
http://www.hhrforum.de/index.php
11-25-2009, 04:47 PM
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Tim's evolving HHR Salt Flat Racer.....
Wow Tim, Your HHR is certainly evolving, and I am entertained. 
Not one to spoil a surprise, but I think I have the end result here. Of course, my Elvis will be looking just like this in a week. Hah, hah, hah. God Bless, Marc
Not one to spoil a surprise, but I think I have the end result here. Of course, my Elvis will be looking just like this in a week. Hah, hah, hah. God Bless, Marc
11-25-2009, 08:19 PM
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German HHR Forum has quite a few HHR owners over there
http://www.hhrforum.de/index.php
http://www.hhrforum.de/index.php
Been going to Europe almost every year lately and have been a tour guide for collectors of antique engines which is my main hobby.
Next time in Germany I'll have to watch for some of the German HHR's!
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