I know I've been MIA recently but I've been really busy with work and life, and I haven't had the chance to get on here as much as I used to. But... I wanted to announce that I traded in my HHR this past Friday for a 2007 Civic EX w/ Nav. I'm not going to get into any comparisons but I will say that although I do miss the HHR, I am also greatly enjoying my new Civic.

 

Sorry to hear it but enjoy the new ride!!

 

Sorry to hear about the HHR but the Civic will be a great car for you!

 

Enjoy your new ride! The Civic is a great car. I had a new '80 Civic, and a new '85 Civic and they were great, even back then!

 

BTW - in case anyone is wondering, the HHR stickered for $20k, I paid $19k, and got $11.5k as a trade after 16 months. You do the math.

 

<---Honda

So, that Civic must be pretty nice if you're willing to take $7500 up the kiester for it. Did YOU do the math?

 

Bummer about the trade in...but I am sure you will love your civic! Congrats!

 

If there's one downfall about the HHR, it's the resale value

 

I'm sure the Honda handles a bit better out of the gate. My HHR was much more road worthy AFTER the antisway bar was installed. I feel the HHR can let anyone down on handling without the antisway bar. Chevy should install them from the factory as it makes the car so much more drivable.

I can understand the migration from the HHR on the grounds of handling alone. Still, I've never owned a Honda or Toyota, but have driven some. They seem nice enough.
Too bad about the math loss. Resale value on so many used cars is in the gutter. Still, Hondas and Toyotas hold value better because of American perceptions/misconceptions that they are somehow that much better................

Good luck with the new ride If it makes you smile, that is cool. I'm sure it won't tun any heads, but hey, that's not what your getting it for.

 

You've sure got a good point there! Makes holding on to the HHR for several years a good idea, unless you're really having some "Major" problems with it. That's our plan anyway!