2008 HHR production numbers
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From: Waterloo, Ontario
I've yet to see another SS though.... Lots of orange and gold LT's around here.
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From: Hayward, Ca.
Unfortunately it takes more than being rare to be valuable. The popularity of the old pony/muscle cars, couple with the fact they are now scarce is what inflated their values. The secret of the HHR and the SS model will forever keep it from being a "popular" vehicle and keep it under valued in any aftermarket sale, despite the lack of volumes (which in itself is the result of the lack of demand).
I love the car, think it is a great value and enjoy the fact it is unique, but the resale of an unknown, under appreciated car will always be disappointing.
I love the car, think it is a great value and enjoy the fact it is unique, but the resale of an unknown, under appreciated car will always be disappointing.
I bought my HHR-SS pretty much on the spur of the moment, and did'nt realize how low the build numbers were. Actually, would have bought it anyway.
My last car[actually still have it, for a few more weeks] is a 1996 Impala SS[tricked out]. I bought it for what it was, but thought at some point it might be a little rare. Not the case. around here in the bay area, they are like rabbits[everywhere]. I actually hate parting with it, but the HHR-SS is taking my mind off selling it for awhile. "Moon"
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From: Over here
If you bought an HHR of any configuration with the idea or intent that it would have ANY collectible value, you bought the wrong car... unless you picked it up from the factory with a flatbed, had Fritz autograph the sun visor as he was packing his office up to go "spend more time with the family," and then wisked the car off to to be put in cryogenic stasis for the next 100 years so you great-great grandkids could cash in on its value. In that case, hopefully inflation will not rise faster than the value of the car so they don't end up paying more than it's worth to get it out of storage.
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Joined: 07-29-2008
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From: Mass
Been down that road a few times.
I bought my HHR-SS pretty much on the spur of the moment, and did'nt realize how low the build numbers were. Actually, would have bought it anyway.
My last car[actually still have it, for a few more weeks] is a 1996 Impala SS[tricked out]. I bought it for what it was, but thought at some point it might be a little rare. Not the case. around here in the bay area, they are like rabbits[everywhere]. I actually hate parting with it, but the HHR-SS is taking my mind off selling it for awhile. "Moon"
I bought my HHR-SS pretty much on the spur of the moment, and did'nt realize how low the build numbers were. Actually, would have bought it anyway.
My last car[actually still have it, for a few more weeks] is a 1996 Impala SS[tricked out]. I bought it for what it was, but thought at some point it might be a little rare. Not the case. around here in the bay area, they are like rabbits[everywhere]. I actually hate parting with it, but the HHR-SS is taking my mind off selling it for awhile. "Moon"
i know one with a busted & rotted frame sold for 5k
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Joined: 07-05-2008
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From: Akron Ohio
If you bought an HHR of any configuration with the idea or intent that it would have ANY collectible value, you bought the wrong car... unless you picked it up from the factory with a flatbed, had Fritz autograph the sun visor as he was packing his office up to go "spend more time with the family," and then wisked the car off to to be put in cryogenic stasis for the next 100 years so you great-great grandkids could cash in on its value. In that case, hopefully inflation will not rise faster than the value of the car so they don't end up paying more than it's worth to get it out of storage.
