View Poll Results: How is your HHR used?
Family Car
39
8.32%
Work Car
18
3.84%
Daily Driver
233
49.68%
Second Car/Other Car
37
7.89%
All of Above
142
30.28%
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How is your HHR used?
New Member
Joined: 03-14-2008
Posts: 10
From: Texas
for mom's mid life crisis
I got mine coz mom was having a mid life crisis and wanted a fun car for the first time in my life.... plus gas was killing me. If I gotta have 4 doors (no more vans please) let it be a b*****n car. 
Member
Joined: 03-13-2008
Posts: 77
From: York, PA
I ordered an HHR because I drive over 100 miles a day, and getting less than 20MPG on the highway in a land yacht isn't that friendly on my wallet.
The HHR will be a daily driver, and my Marquis will be my project car.
The HHR will be a daily driver, and my Marquis will be my project car.
Member
Joined: 03-11-2008
Posts: 97
From: Bastrop Texas
My Boss got rid of my Company Truck and asked me to pick out a new car with better gas milage as I travel all over Texas for work. I almost got the Scion XB then test drove the HHR and I was sold. He bought it for me that day and I drove it home!
They pay the payments, Insurance and Gas and I get to fix it up any way I want! So not a bad deal.
They pay the payments, Insurance and Gas and I get to fix it up any way I want! So not a bad deal.
Senior Member
Joined: 01-01-2008
Posts: 991
From: Windsor, Ca
I bought mine for several reasons:
1)my daily driver, a 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII was getting 26 mpg, which RULES...but was racking up mileage like a pile of doggie do racks up flies.
2)I was in the market for something new(er) with a COOL factor(cant drive a me-too car)
3)wanted something that had enough power to keep me *satisfied*, as long as it had #2 reason to go with it
4)had to have a "following". I like individuality, but I dont like forging my own trail in to the unkown.
5)had to be less than $15k out the door.
6)had to get BETTER fuel mileage than my Lincoln
7)had to be FUN to drive/own
8)had to have a look cool enough to keep me happy as it aged.
9)could NOT be a convertible. Security was a big priority.
10)had to be inexpensive to own/maintain.
when I saw the HHR, I loved it. When I did my homework on the HHR, I learned enough about it to keep investigating. when I drove a HHR, I was pleased. when I priced the HHR, I was SOLD on ALL counts.
2006 2LT with all options(less leather/heated seats) with 32k on it, for $14,500....SOLD...we have a WINNAAAHHHHH.
since ownership(12/31/07) I have put near 6k miles on it, spent $400 on new ebony seat covers, ebony carpet, and floormats, and am avg 29-30 mpg during my 130 mi. round trip commute...
I now have a semi-custom ebony AND gray interior clad dark Silver 2006 2LT...
1)my daily driver, a 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII was getting 26 mpg, which RULES...but was racking up mileage like a pile of doggie do racks up flies.
2)I was in the market for something new(er) with a COOL factor(cant drive a me-too car)
3)wanted something that had enough power to keep me *satisfied*, as long as it had #2 reason to go with it
4)had to have a "following". I like individuality, but I dont like forging my own trail in to the unkown.
5)had to be less than $15k out the door.
6)had to get BETTER fuel mileage than my Lincoln
7)had to be FUN to drive/own
8)had to have a look cool enough to keep me happy as it aged.
9)could NOT be a convertible. Security was a big priority.
10)had to be inexpensive to own/maintain.
when I saw the HHR, I loved it. When I did my homework on the HHR, I learned enough about it to keep investigating. when I drove a HHR, I was pleased. when I priced the HHR, I was SOLD on ALL counts.
2006 2LT with all options(less leather/heated seats) with 32k on it, for $14,500....SOLD...we have a WINNAAAHHHHH.
since ownership(12/31/07) I have put near 6k miles on it, spent $400 on new ebony seat covers, ebony carpet, and floormats, and am avg 29-30 mpg during my 130 mi. round trip commute...
I now have a semi-custom ebony AND gray interior clad dark Silver 2006 2LT...
Senior Member
Joined: 12-18-2007
Posts: 365
From: US
cost of money saved on gas pays for 'Lotte' by trading in Tahoe
Mainly for errands and to transport me to workouts and participate in
1/2 marathons, marathons and triathlons. It fits my handcycle and 1 person no problem better than my Tahoe did.
As for the looks, well lets face it that's an added bonus. I got the panel truck I always wanted and am having a BLAST !
curtsy
Elle'
Senior Member
Joined: 03-08-2008
Posts: 505
From: United States of Texas
All of the above
I got mine a second vehicle because gas was killing me with my one ton four door dually. I still have my dually but only drive it for trade shows or picking up lumber etc. I wrecked my truck so I rented an HHR for about 45 days while it was getting repaired just to make sure I liked it.
I was spending over $100 per week and I do not drive much. Now with lower gas prices maybe $12.50 a week? Huge improvement, I paid cash for the car but that difference would more than make a car payment.
I wanted something with good gas mileage but also something I liked the looks of and was fun to drive. I have lowered it and debadged it, new wheel and tires and like it even more.
After driving a big truck for years it was easier than I thought to get used to.
I used to park my dually near the end of parking lots because it was easier to get in and out. Now I park my HHR near the end of parking lot is does not get as many door dings...... Still have to walk my lazy tail.
I was spending over $100 per week and I do not drive much. Now with lower gas prices maybe $12.50 a week? Huge improvement, I paid cash for the car but that difference would more than make a car payment.
I wanted something with good gas mileage but also something I liked the looks of and was fun to drive. I have lowered it and debadged it, new wheel and tires and like it even more.
After driving a big truck for years it was easier than I thought to get used to.
I used to park my dually near the end of parking lots because it was easier to get in and out. Now I park my HHR near the end of parking lot is does not get as many door dings...... Still have to walk my lazy tail.
Senior Member
Joined: 05-26-2008
Posts: 618
From: Westerville, Ohio
All of the above for me.
I use my HHR as my daily driver and a work car. For my first 14 years of driving I always had a small sporty car with a manual tranny. Then with kids arriving and needing more space I switched to SUV's. After 12 years of that I was ready to go back to the small sporty car. When gas prices shot up I made the plunge and I'm really happy to be in the HHR. It is a fun car to drive, to mod and I now spend 50% less on fuel.
I use my HHR as my daily driver and a work car. For my first 14 years of driving I always had a small sporty car with a manual tranny. Then with kids arriving and needing more space I switched to SUV's. After 12 years of that I was ready to go back to the small sporty car. When gas prices shot up I made the plunge and I'm really happy to be in the HHR. It is a fun car to drive, to mod and I now spend 50% less on fuel.
Member
Joined: 07-28-2008
Posts: 89
From: Lexington, KY
This is my 2nd HHR... just traded the 2006 for a 2008. Bought it for a daily driver (almost 100 miles per day) and also to tow behind our RV. The HHR is a great 'toad'; easy to tow 4-wheel down.
I wish I could sell my Jeep Liberty and then would buy yet another HHR for my wife.
I wish I could sell my Jeep Liberty and then would buy yet another HHR for my wife.
