The question was asked a while back if Chevy was still building the HHR SS. Some of the answers on this forum said that the production run was over. Well apparently not. Ordered mine in Nov. and picked it up today! First thing I looked at was the inside door sticker. Happy to see that the date was 12/09.
Maybe I got the last one.(ha ha, I doubt it.)
Anyway,it looks like there will be more built than some of us originally thought.

Got the red 5spd w/perf pkg.The ride home(40 miles) was an eye opener.I've got to go take my meds now:heart rate is still elevated!

 

I know it was a little confusing, but they quit making the SS Panel. They still make the SS though.

Congratulations on your new purchase!

 

everywhere I've read says a platform changeover between 2010 and 11. No offense Chevy, but what they are replacing the HHR with is HORRIBLE!

2008= 4,519 HHR SS's(various configs)
2009= 2,500? HHR SS's
2010= ?????

 

Yeah, I don't like the idea of replacing it either..... but the HHR isn't exactly somthing you can redesign for another year.

 

Why not? Remember the concept by Chevy called the Groove? That would have worked IMO...

 

I agree...I think they could have given it a little face lift and maybe some drivetrain upgrades like AWD.

 

Unfortunately, retro machines have limited longevity. The Plymouth Prowler and Chevy SSR had short lives. The Chrysler PT Cruiser and Volkswagen New Beetle are seeing their last days. Only a matter of time for our HHR. Good thing that we have some of 'em. There's really nothing that can be done in regard to progressing the styling of a retro vehicle, because it represents a specific period of automotive design.

It will be interesting to see how long the new Mustangs, Challengers and Camaros can hold out, because how many styling changes can they sustain without violating the intended retro appeal?

I'm not a fan of the styling of the Orlando, because I'd rather not blend into the sea of mediocre commuter appliances. But there will be little choice soon.

 

You will find an increasing difficulty to keep your foot off that loud pedal!

 

Yes, but the Prowler was awesome looking and the SSR was just a horrible disaster. Lol.

 

The Prowler was a joke. I felt sorry for all those that paid big $$$ to get a weak V6 auto...... The SSR was just to much of a pig with all it's weight.

For the Mustang and the rest of the pony cars, the Mustang and Camaro went to a modern body design in 79 & 82 (for the era). They could always repeat that. Then go retro again in 2020 or something.....