Am I Crazy

"Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero" (sampsonite24) 02/27/2015 at 14:45 • Filed to: None

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So in looking for the perfect family vehicle that matches fun and practicality I've been noticing the Chevy HHR SS. I know it's a lot of Letters but does anyone else have any experience with them? I would imagine it drives like a heavier slobalt.

the one pictured is a 5-speed manual with 82,000 miles on the clock for a shade under 10k I did find ones with less miles or cheaper but they didn't have the manual and the 4 speed auto in my wife's cobalt kinda blows

bob and john > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 14:46

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LOL no. those things are QUICK. (granted...the one i'm used too has 550WHP)

basicly a cobalt SS wagon . can be built into FASt little fuckers

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 14:47

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I have this fleeting memory that somebody on Oppo was using one for delivery for a while. Couldn't say who - but that would be at least one HHR driver in our midst.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > bob and john 02/27/2015 at 14:48

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My only problem is there aren't any within 50 miles to look at.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 14:51

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Fast and fun. But you will probably end up doing front end work. Everyone I know that has had an HHR (standard or SS) has had issues.

Twism > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 14:56

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Solid Ecotec engines, lots of mods for it (not so sure about the chassis, though), neat Getrag gearbox.

These are pretty sweet little trucks. And mark my word, the Panel SS will be a collectible someday, they are so rare.

505Turbeaux > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 14:58

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Ford needs to make a fast Transit Connect wagon. All the parts are there. Ecoboost all the damn things. And AWD

Agrajag > Twism 02/27/2015 at 14:59

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My father has two these things and one of them is a black panel version.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 14:59

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If a Cobalt is a Neon, Then an HHR is a PT Cruiser

Suuuubaru > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 14:59

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can't say I'm a fan of these. I think Mr. Regular put it best when he described it as "Chevy's 'me too!' PT cruiser."

yamahog > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 15:03

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A friend of mine has one with the 5spd as well and she likes it :)

Twism > Agrajag 02/27/2015 at 15:15

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SS?

If so, hold on to it, it will be worth much more than they are now, I guarantee it!

JGrabowMSt > Twism 02/27/2015 at 15:18

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Ugh a Panel SS would be the best work vehicle ever

Twism > JGrabowMSt 02/27/2015 at 15:24

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I'd daily the shit out of it.

white, with black rims and a fake company lettering.

And just troll everyone at the dragstrip.

daender > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 15:29

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I have a few years-worth of experience with a standard HHR (super-base rental model) and it's a fun beater. The interior quality leaves a LOT to be desired but it was durable as all hell and easy to keep clean. Handling wise...let's just say my automatic HHR took first place in the H-Street autocross championship and it had quite a bit of competition.

Tapas > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 15:30

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Can't get over the shape and the name.

I mean, the Chevy HHR SS (hearse)?

JGrabowMSt > Twism 02/27/2015 at 15:32

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I wish there was a panel Magnum...Im so tempted to find a way to delete the back passenger doors, but I need to seat 5 once in a while, so it wouldnt be practical..

Textured Soy Protein > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 15:54

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I sorta kinda like both this and the Dodge Caliber SRT4. Because I like slightly ridiculous turbocharged tall hatch things. The only problem is the Caliber and HHR are dreadful overall.

The HHR reminds me of an old refrigerator, except the old refrigerator is cooler. Both literally and metaphorically.

mazda616 > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 16:08

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Nifty design but typical GM-of-that-era cheapness all around. The Ecotecs are great motors, though.

JawKnee > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/27/2015 at 16:13

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join me! I own two SS for him 2lt for her. Stick with the manual my wife's auto is teh suck. The only problem is it is a very thirsty DD. Even with a light foot I get around 14-16 mpg city

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > daender 02/27/2015 at 17:22

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that's good to know cause I'd be planning on rally and auto cross

Twism > JGrabowMSt 02/27/2015 at 18:40

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Screw practicality, look at how badass this is!

JGrabowMSt > Twism 02/27/2015 at 18:47

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I love that car

If I got a red Magnum, I would have done a Li'l Red Express Wagon.

dogisbadob > daender 02/28/2015 at 11:04

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oooo green cones!

dogisbadob > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 02/28/2015 at 11:05

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I'll admit to liking these more than I should. It seems to be great for what you're looking for in a car.

greenagain > dogisbadob 02/28/2015 at 16:40

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I think the look and the idea is better than the execution.
I knew someone that had one. It was no Toyota in terms of reliability.