Newb HHR SS owner in MO
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Joined: 09-19-2010
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From: Poplar Bluff, MO
Newb HHR SS owner in MO
Hey guys, bought a new off-the-lot SS with 86 miles, '09 auto, a few weeks ago. Worked out a screamin' deal, even though I traded in my '06 GTO. I own a tuning business and it hauls my ramps and equipment nicely 
Anywho, I am out of Poplar Bluff, MO if anyone else is local?
Anywho, I am out of Poplar Bluff, MO if anyone else is local?
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Joined: 02-06-2010
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From: Shreveport, LA
screaming deal?
Is it OK to ask how good a "screaming deal" was? I paid $9k for my 2007 2LT in January, but have probably spent another $3k on tires, repairs, and modifications since then. I'm sure I would love the performance and handling of the SS, though I have never driven one. I don't like that you can't get my heated leather seats in the SS, that the turbos sometimes have problems that immobilize them for weeks waiting on specialized parts, and that the $5k new cost difference seems to persist in the used prices. By the way, I own a home in Springfield, MO.
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Joined: 09-19-2010
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From: Poplar Bluff, MO
Well the price for the HHR was about $21K...however, they gave me an extra $3,000 on trade in over what the next competitor would for the GTO in order to move the HHR. That price difference is part of why I got the HHR SS instead of base, I wanted something that would hold its value a smidge better.
It's red, brand new and bone stock, so it looks like about every other SS lol. The only thing done so far is a tune...since that's what I do haha. I had the HP Tuners credits purchased before the car.
It's red, brand new and bone stock, so it looks like about every other SS lol. The only thing done so far is a tune...since that's what I do haha. I had the HP Tuners credits purchased before the car.
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Joined: 03-29-2009
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Well the price for the HHR was about $21K...however, they gave me an extra $3,000 on trade in over what the next competitor would for the GTO in order to move the HHR. That price difference is part of why I got the HHR SS instead of base, I wanted something that would hold its value a smidge better.
It's red, brand new and bone stock, so it looks like about every other SS lol. The only thing done so far is a tune...since that's what I do haha. I had the HP Tuners credits purchased before the car.
It's red, brand new and bone stock, so it looks like about every other SS lol. The only thing done so far is a tune...since that's what I do haha. I had the HP Tuners credits purchased before the car.
Welcome to the club, and enjoy your new truckster.
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Joined: 02-06-2010
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From: Shreveport, LA
manual vs automatic SS
There is such a big performance gulf between the manual and automatic SS, that I would not have selected the automatic unless I was uncomfortable driving a stick. There is less difference in acceleration between the manual 2LT and the automatic SS than between the automatic and manual SS! However, personal preference rules, as does limited choice on a vehicle that was discontinued last model year. There were a much higher percentage of manual SS built vs manual 2LT! I still can't understand why they limited the performance of the automatic, but then allow installation of the factory upgrade kit.