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Old Nov 19, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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I would much prefer the manual over the slushbox (auto).
Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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My only issue with the auto is when climbing a steep hill w/cruise control on it sometimes overboosts and shoots me over the rise too fast.
Could be an issue if there's a speed trap on the other side.
Old Nov 19, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Auto VS 5 Spd really doesnt bother me either way. I'm not planning on racing the HHR. It will be my daily driver and about 95% of all my driving is stop and go city traffic
I used to commute in some of Boston's worst traffic in a 90 Eagle Talon with a ACT 2600 lb pressure plate clutch.
THAT sucks in gridlock.
My left leg was growing bigger every day
Old Nov 19, 2009 | 04:28 PM
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But... the HHR SS clutch is no where like an act 2600, as a matter of fact the HHR SS is probably the lightest clutch I have ever experienced in any stick shift. My project van has an act 2100 in it, after driving that for 2-3 days then go and drive my SS, I feel like I slamming the clutch through the floor board, thats how light the clutch is. Make sure you drive a 5 spd SS before deciding on that auto, I bet you will be surprised.
Old Nov 19, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by HHRSSouth
But... the HHR SS clutch is no where like an act 2600, as a matter of fact the HHR SS is probably the lightest clutch I have ever experienced in any stick shift. My project van has an act 2100 in it, after driving that for 2-3 days then go and drive my SS, I feel like I slamming the clutch through the floor board, thats how light the clutch is. Make sure you drive a 5 spd SS before deciding on that auto, I bet you will be surprised.
I will.. The black one im looking at is auto but a silver one up north is 5spd. The closest 5spd is over 2 hours away.. I dont mind the drive just finding time to get up there hehe
Old Nov 19, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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I'd go with the 5 spd. Radio, bluetooth, and gauges can easily be added after the purchase, but it would be hard to swap in a 5 spd, and the 5 spd has more power to start.
Old Nov 19, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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dealer near me has a silver hhr ss loaded (performance package) new for 21,999.00. it is a five speed.
Old Nov 19, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by T Adams
dealer near me has a silver hhr ss loaded (performance package) new for 21,999.00. it is a five speed.
wow thats pretty nice.. Sadly thats 13+ hours away from me hehe
Old Nov 19, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by foolmoon_design
After owning my SS for about a year, the trade in value was like 14,500 with about 16,000 miles. I paid cash when it first came out, so I bought it below sticker, but I was really suprised that it lost 50% of its value in a year. My suggestion is finance away from the dealer and tell them you will write a check for the full amount. this will save you some cash, also, a good idea is have more than one SS picked out and make the dealers fight for your cash. My wife and I saved almost 2G by telling the dealer that we could drive for an hour and get the same car cheaper.... they will bite!
I think it is generally believed that telling any sort of vehicle dealer that you won't be using their financing is a sure way to NOT get the best deal. Financing for the dealer is a cash cow and if they think they'll be making
additional money on your financing, they are likely to discount the vehicle more or if a trade is involved, offer you more for the trade.
Old Nov 19, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by zeevette
If I could get a do over, I'd get the 5 speed. The gear ratios are way too wide,(A/T)
But I really like that low pitched rumble when the torque converter locks up at 45 mph and 1500 rpm. I've never had a 4 cylinder car that cranks under 2000 rpm at 60mph.



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