Thoughts?

"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker) 01/12/2015 at 19:53 • Filed to: Uber, HHR, WTF

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For some reason this automobile has piqued my interest. I'm thinking I could totally be an Uber driver in this thing.

http://www.carmax.com/enus/view-car/…

Update: It seems since I emailed them about it they took it off their site. Is Carmax really one to play this game?

Textured Soy Protein > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 19:55

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It's basically a tall Cobalt SS hatchback, right?

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 19:55

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Ubering a HHR SS? Hmm.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 19:55

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I mean, it's basically a Cobalt SS Turbo wagon.

Dusty Ventures > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 19:57

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There's just something about that front bumper...

Vicente Esteve > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:00

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Look at the Panel HHR SS.

THAT is cool.

mazda616 > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:02

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If you can put up with the laughably cheap build quality, the power train should be alright. Make sure the ignition recall was done.

Funktheduck > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:03

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My dad enjoyed the one he had as a rental. Non ss of course.

Frenchlicker > Funktheduck 01/12/2015 at 20:04

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Interesting, I always thought they seemed dreadful but this one has that something.

Frenchlicker > mazda616 01/12/2015 at 20:04

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I'm thinking of using it as an Uber car, what do you think my views toward the build quality is? Also, good point.

Frenchlicker > Vicente Esteve 01/12/2015 at 20:05

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Those exist? Can they be had with the sunroof?

mazda616 > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:05

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True, true. I thought Uber cars had to be black?

Frenchlicker > Dusty Ventures 01/12/2015 at 20:05

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Positive or negative? I'm not sure?

Frenchlicker > mazda616 01/12/2015 at 20:06

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I'm not sure, I never finished the application for it. I know uber black cars all have to be a certain type and black.

dogisbadob > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:06

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I like the HHR SS more than I should

Dusty Ventures > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:08

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I'm not a fan, to me it's more comical than attractive. But style is subjective, so it doesn't matter what I think if others like it.

jkm7680 > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:10

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Too old for Uber, I think it has to be 2011 and newer.

Vicente Esteve > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:11

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Yes and Yes!

this is not matt farah's foxbodymiata > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:11

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Had one as a rental when they were relatively new... my only memory was of the worst interior space and visibility I have ever experienced in a 3 or 5 door car.

Also generally shitty build quality, but it was a bargain basement rental car so that didn't make such an impression.

Danimalk - Drives a Slow Car Fast > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:11

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powertrain... Chassis... Suspension... Brakes...seats...

Fantastic.

Interior materials...

Plastic fantastic.

The SS is a great, solid platform though and a TOTAL change over the base HHR.

Just4GP > mazda616 01/12/2015 at 20:14

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I know someone who drives for Uber and their car is a weird silver/blue/grey thing.

Funktheduck > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:19

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I think it depends on your point of reference for cars and general standards.

Frenchlicker > Vicente Esteve 01/12/2015 at 20:19

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Interesting. For some reason I have the urge to make it mid engined.

Frenchlicker > jkm7680 01/12/2015 at 20:20

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2011 or newer is for UberBlack, UberX is 2005 or newer I believe.

Frenchlicker > Dusty Ventures 01/12/2015 at 20:21

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Of quirky vehicles it's not my favorite and I'm crazy for the oddballs. My favorite cars are things like the Vehicross, Aztec and Edsel Ranger.

jkm7680 > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:22

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Whoops, You right!

Frenchlicker > dogisbadob 01/12/2015 at 20:22

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Same here my friend.

Frenchlicker > jkm7680 01/12/2015 at 20:23

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I'm thinking it would be an interesting side job. Driving a taxi(or something really close in this case) is a bucket list item for me, yes I'm a weirdo.

jkm7680 > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:24

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Same, I'd always thought it would be something interesting to do. I actually wanted to be a NYC taxi driver for a while, Haha.

I'd have to drive a Crown Vic though, Nothing else.

Frenchlicker > jkm7680 01/12/2015 at 20:48

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I like the thought of driving whatever vehicle I choose. I would love to do a Ranjit type thing though.

jkm7680 > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:50

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I'd just want to do something for a very short amount of time, Just to experience it. And then I'd be done, Just like that.

Frenchlicker > jkm7680 01/12/2015 at 20:53

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One could do that with uber, it actually seems like the easiest way to do it.

jkm7680 > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:55

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Yup, That is probably the easiest way to go about doing that.

Vicente Esteve > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 20:58

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Twin engined Panel HHR...

I could like that.

Frenchlicker > Vicente Esteve 01/12/2015 at 22:16

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I need to go to a school where I can learn how to properly achieve these ideas. If my imagination had a means of being unleashed on the world I think my cars could make Jalopnik front page(high aspirations right?).

Vicente Esteve > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 22:25

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Hey, high aspirations make high goals

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > Frenchlicker 01/12/2015 at 22:27

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You could be the only Uber driver with a 100% client-to-hurl ratio due to speed, cornering and hangovers. Invest in the weather tech floor mats

imadeaburner > Frenchlicker 01/13/2015 at 06:19

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I own a Cobalt SS Turbo, same platform.

Get it. You will love it, just keep up on maintenance, change the plugs every like 20-30k, they seem to run better the more often you change them. I do my gear oil every 20k or so.

Make sure it has been taken care of and get a full warranty on it, aftermarket parts are a nightmare to find sometimes. Do not do any aftermarket intake unless you are tuned.

Does it have RPD? Its a screen where the boost gauge should be.

Launch control is worthless. No lift shift makes beautiful noises though.

They are high maintenance, but worth it.

Frenchlicker > Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius 01/13/2015 at 10:44

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I could do that in a 500L, but I get your point.

Drakkon- Most Glorious and Upright Person of Genius > Frenchlicker 01/13/2015 at 12:04

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But what makes the SS unique is the total disconnect between the shape and look fo the car versus what it can do. A 500L looks the part. This does not.

Frenchlicker > imadeaburner 01/13/2015 at 12:26

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It's at Carmax and a tad under book value( that really doesn't mean much) and is selling for less that similar ones with more miles and non-SS. Smack a the Carmax warranty on that and it sounds worthwhile.

imadeaburner > Frenchlicker 01/13/2015 at 19:11

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More than worth while

Which trans?

Auto or the Getrag 5 speed?

If you get it it might be worth adding me on facebook or whatever incase things come up.