2009 HHR 2LT vs my (former) 2003 PT Cruiser GT
12-09-2008, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: 11-28-2008
Location: Massachusetts
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2009 HHR 2LT vs my (former) 2003 PT Cruiser GT
Better in HHR:
Better in the old PT
- noise level
- ride smoothness
gas mileage - depth of storage area
- steering wheel thickness/grip
- driver information center
- power driver seat
- auto lights and rearview mirror dimmer
- gas mileage
- access to engine
Better in the old PT
- Softer leather seat
- Perforated leather seats (avoids sweaty backs)
- Number and location of cup holders
- built-in coin holder
- More storage in door panels
- length of arm rests (they stick far enough forward to rest more than an elboq tip on them)
- Location of dead pedal (wider and straighter than HHR's)
- height of cargo area (six inches higher ceiling clearance)
- availability of PT toys
- rear seats flip up and come out
12-09-2008, 10:05 PM
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Join Date: 11-28-2007
Location: Champaign, Illinois
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I liked the PT Cruiser when they came out. Believe it or not I didnt like the HHR. After driving both though - I like the HHR. I like some styling pieces on the PT, and some on the HHR. I like the HHR front end better - but I want to change the taillights (I don't like them on either car - though I prefer the amber turn signals on the PT). I like the tilt and removal seats in the PT - I like the hard plastic cargo area of the HHR. I like the tall greenhouse/black pillars of the PT but I also like the chopped top of the HHR. I like the the underfloor storage of the HHR - but the aesthetics of the PT cargo cover / picnic table. Having owned the HHR for a year now - and driving my friends GT Cruiser - I think I'll keep mine (and buy hers when it comes available)
12-10-2008, 09:54 AM
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funny story, kinda, a guy in the parking lot was admiring a newer z06 that parks by my ride and turns and says something about the pos pt cruiser sitting next to it, after letting him know how close to being ***** slapped he was I also informed it was a chevy not a chrysler since he couldn't get his head out of his ass long enough to read the chevrolet emblems...I guess you had to be there but it turned into a really nice car after that, lol
12-10-2008, 10:11 AM
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funny story, kinda, a guy in the parking lot was admiring a newer z06 that parks by my ride and turns and says something about the pos pt cruiser sitting next to it, after letting him know how close to being ***** slapped he was I also informed it was a chevy not a chrysler since he couldn't get his head out of his ass long enough to read the chevrolet emblems...I guess you had to be there but it turned into a really nice car after that, lol
Glad you set him straight. You working Sat night?