After further consideration on this topic, I now believe you should get the HHR. Or not.

 

I wonder if GM's financial problems and lack of bailout will cause issues with the Camaro's production?

 

Tough choice....I would at least wait til the Camaro gets released so you can see one in person, look it over and drive it....

 

Never said it as GM's saving grace, infact it is a thorn in their side right now. It is the worst time to sell a car like this and they needed it 5 years ago.

The Camaro is close but not the same as the CTS and G8 as it will have better for performance driving.

Also knowing some folks involved in the program and hearing their feedback is very informitive. They have given me good info on what to expect and how they are planning to market the car.

You can chose to like, what you want I really don't care. All I am trying to say is Chevy is going to push the V6 as this is the important car to be the Volume car. The V6 has been the Volume car for the Mustang for years. Scott Settlmire and Cheryls Pilcherl of the Camaro program has made this clear from the start.

So it is not my opinion of what GM should do all I am giving is what GM said they are planning to do.

The only opinion I have is don't discount the V6 till you try one. Have an informed opinion before you get too far out n a limb.

I have yet to drive one but I know people who have and I value their opinon as die hard Camaro owners and fans. All have been impressed with this car and most would have no issue owning one. This is a great change from a 4th gen 3800. Chevy has made it clear they need to sell 100,000 cars a year and the majority will not be V8 cars.

You also might take issue with the press as all the first drives they have are in the V6 car and all came away very impressed.

You are correct on some of you hard sell ideas but the biggest right now is the economy. At least the gas prices are down for now.

You have the right to your opinion just as I have on giving facts from GM and or the people who have driven the car.

So if you want a V8 by all means get one but GM is not planning on making the majority of them V8 cars. Not my opinion but GMs plan. I have the email address to the folks running the program if you want to tell them they are wrong.

I am done with this as we are wasting too much of the others time.

 

Get the HHR SS. Quick, great on gas, looks different, Roomy and easy to get in and out of, halls a lot of luggage, handles like a dream, and is very quiet inside at all speeds. Oh, will hit 100 mph stock in the 1/4 mile but the 1/4 mile E/T will vary. LOL

 

Seems like HHR is the way to go...especially, cheaper insurance!

Does the SS badge on HHR raise the insurance rate? or same as typical HHR?

 

When I upgraded from a 2007 HHR LT to a 2008 HHR SS my rate only went up around $5/month.

 

$5 that's not bad at all...thanks for the answer!

 

I used to think that... and I own a 98 Z28. but it's a different time now. In fact, if you think a V6 Camaro is a poser, what would you call a Camaro powered by the very same engine that's in the HHR SS?

In the wake of the recent gas spike, fuel economy will be an all too-important factor for a car's inclusion in a mfr's line. It must get better fuel economy and GM would like to sell Camaros overseas, which upcharges larger enginge displacements. You get the idea. Don't be surprised if there is a 2.0L Turbo Ecotech maybe in the 2011 or more probably 2012 Camaro lineup. Of course it will be Emiril-ized, kicked up a notch and have at least 300 HP, which the Ecotech can easily handle or more...

That's if even if there still IS a GM and a Chevrolet brand in the world in 2011. Who knows but one would like to think Chevy would survive if GM declares a chapter 11.

 

The same COULD be said for....

4 cyl (turbo) + HHR (a brick) = stupid

As posted by hyper, I believe....look at the performance results. So, give it a chance.