SRT 4 vs HHR SS
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IN MY OPINION the srt is ugly next to the hhr, and I think the hhr could definitely be driven better than that
Last edited by saltyfishguy; May 30, 2008 at 11:56 AM. Reason: to state it is MY opinion
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The Caliber annoys me. A lot. But I have my reasons...
Back in 1998, we began to turbocharge Neons. We helped show that they were indeed worthy of the power, and we set a highwater mark in 2000 with our Neon street car that ran 10.50's @ 140 in the 1/4.
To wit, Chrysler would flatter our early effort by bringing out their own turbo version of the Neon in 2003.
We were roundly dismayed when the new Neon bowed in 2000 as a four-door only. Not that four-doors aren't cool, but the choice of a two-door in the earlier cars was nice.
Then SRT-4 came, and went. Quickly. Only three production years. Sigh.
And THEN...this minivanny, crossover-ish thing called a Caliber replaced my beloved Neons. I understand Chrysler's motivations...they'd been getting their asses kicked in the subcompact market for years, and decided to embark on a new path. But I can't help thinking about the good old days every time I see a Caliber!
Back in 1998, we began to turbocharge Neons. We helped show that they were indeed worthy of the power, and we set a highwater mark in 2000 with our Neon street car that ran 10.50's @ 140 in the 1/4.
To wit, Chrysler would flatter our early effort by bringing out their own turbo version of the Neon in 2003.
We were roundly dismayed when the new Neon bowed in 2000 as a four-door only. Not that four-doors aren't cool, but the choice of a two-door in the earlier cars was nice.
Then SRT-4 came, and went. Quickly. Only three production years. Sigh.
And THEN...this minivanny, crossover-ish thing called a Caliber replaced my beloved Neons. I understand Chrysler's motivations...they'd been getting their asses kicked in the subcompact market for years, and decided to embark on a new path. But I can't help thinking about the good old days every time I see a Caliber!
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"and the additional refinement offered by the HHR SS as a daily driver..."
This is a huge statement, and validates GM's skill at producing cars that strike the optimum balance between performance and daily drivability.
That same well engineered balance is why the C6 Z06 Corvette is often picked as the more well rounded package over the Viper, when compared head to head.
SRT fanboy comments notwithstanding
This is a huge statement, and validates GM's skill at producing cars that strike the optimum balance between performance and daily drivability.
That same well engineered balance is why the C6 Z06 Corvette is often picked as the more well rounded package over the Viper, when compared head to head.
SRT fanboy comments notwithstanding
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From: Maryland Heights, MO
The Caliber annoys me. A lot. But I have my reasons...
Back in 1998, we began to turbocharge Neons. We helped show that they were indeed worthy of the power, and we set a highwater mark in 2000 with our Neon street car that ran 10.50's @ 140 in the 1/4.
To wit, Chrysler would flatter our early effort by bringing out their own turbo version of the Neon in 2003.
We were roundly dismayed when the new Neon bowed in 2000 as a four-door only. Not that four-doors aren't cool, but the choice of a two-door in the earlier cars was nice.
Then SRT-4 came, and went. Quickly. Only three production years. Sigh.
And THEN...this minivanny, crossover-ish thing called a Caliber replaced my beloved Neons. I understand Chrysler's motivations...they'd been getting their asses kicked in the subcompact market for years, and decided to embark on a new path. But I can't help thinking about the good old days every time I see a Caliber!
Back in 1998, we began to turbocharge Neons. We helped show that they were indeed worthy of the power, and we set a highwater mark in 2000 with our Neon street car that ran 10.50's @ 140 in the 1/4.
To wit, Chrysler would flatter our early effort by bringing out their own turbo version of the Neon in 2003.
We were roundly dismayed when the new Neon bowed in 2000 as a four-door only. Not that four-doors aren't cool, but the choice of a two-door in the earlier cars was nice.
Then SRT-4 came, and went. Quickly. Only three production years. Sigh.
And THEN...this minivanny, crossover-ish thing called a Caliber replaced my beloved Neons. I understand Chrysler's motivations...they'd been getting their asses kicked in the subcompact market for years, and decided to embark on a new path. But I can't help thinking about the good old days every time I see a Caliber!
I had of the early 2-door neons and LOVED it!
I never understood why they did ay with it.
