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Was at the local shopping center yesterday afternoon when I saw one from the corner of my eye. Went and checked it out and it looks way better in person let me tell you. It was a nice blue color. Was about to peer in when the owner came by. Had a nice chat with him about his car, and he also said he liked the Vibe as well.Now I am thinking of going and test drive the HHR tonite! Anyone here ever tested one before? Your thoughts?

Personally, I don't like the look... too retro, with the boxy flared wheel wells and the school bus grille. You should go test drive one though, and let us know how it rides and how's the interior space.

He's talking about the HHR not the SSR

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Hi Scherry,We are talking about different cars I am talking about the HHR (Heritage High Roof) Chevy (PT Cruiser kinda looking car) and you are talking about the pick up truck

I really like the HHRs, that's just my opinion.

I really like them both in person and in pictures...cute car.

While I like the car it really is a PT Cruiser copy... I checked one out and the similarities are too much. Door handles, window switches (mounted on the dash just one is higher than the other) both have 4 cyl engines, fog lamps, the seating configurations, Even the look to a point, the bulges in rear... I really had to laugh when I saw one parked at Chrysler headquarters in an engineering garage! Blended right in... Most auto companies make "me too" vehicles, it is inevitable.All that said, if people like it as much as I like my PT, Chevy will have a hit on their hands.

i totally dig the HHR. it just looks spiffy to me. too bad soon there will be millions of them with flames on them, much like the PT's

Quote, originally posted by drunkenvibe »i totally dig the HHR. it just looks spiffy to me. too bad soon there will be millions of them with flames on them, much like the PT'sIf I get one trust me there will be no flames lol....

The HHR is awesome, I would love to get one based on looks, however, I have not driven one or even sat in one. I think it is a love it or hate it thing as with many cars. I it!

"Chevy HHR why is it growing on me?"must be painful, seek medical attention.

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I like them to, not bad at all.

Quote, originally posted by joatmon »"Chevy HHR why is it growing on me?"must be painful, seek medical attention.LOL yeah it really is!

I like the HHR in certain colors and not in others. In black it looks like an English taxi.

Quote, originally posted by Kari »...cute car. when a woman refers to your potential/exisiting car with these words.....sell it.

Count me in - I like it [but unless GM makes me a deal I can't refuse as they did on the Vibe I will not be buying in the near future.] Of course I was one of the first to get a PT Cruiser (2001), and also one of the first to get a Vibe (2003). Functionality is high on my list of wants, along with reliability and finally gas economy (last because I don't drive a lot of miles). Most 4 door sedans and SUV's all look too much alike for my taste.

*EDIT*oops sorrythe HHR is built in Ramos Arizpe Complex, Mexico

the HHr is not bad looking. hopefully there will some performance based model. ahh.. either way, when i'm done with the vibe i'm going back to sedans.

Quote, originally posted by BOZACK »I like the HHR in certain colors and not in others. In black it looks like an English taxi.Nope, it looks like a hearse for cats.

Quote, originally posted by BOZACK »I like the HHR in certain colors and not in others. In black it looks like an English taxi.We've got those here in Ottawa. Yeah you're right, I can see how they'd be similar!

I like them. they came out just after I got my vibe. I would have taken a look at them if I knew they were out. No regrets over the vibe though.

The HHR is actually a very nice vehicle. The Chevy dealer down the street from me was giving away DVD players with every test drive, so I figured what-the-heck? I was quite surprised with how well it drove. It was smooth and quiet...If I didn't like my GT so much, I'd comtemplate one. In comparing the HHR to the Vibe, there are a lot of similarities in terms of functionality, space, and usefulness. While I was driving this one, the saleguy's phone rang...it was another salesguy telling him that it had sold and we needed to bring it back. Must be pretty popular although I don't see a whole lot of 'em.

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BTW - Please excuse the fuzzy pic...camera phone I'm still learning how to use.

I saw one in person and thought it looked pretty good. It looks so similar to the PT because the designer of the HHR also designed the PT. He works for GM now.

Quote, originally posted by MiVibe-ToolGuy » both have 4 cyl engines, fog lamps, So could we say the Cobalt is very similar too?

Test drove one last night and I must say I am pretty impressed. It has a comfortable ride, nice handling. It is not a speed demon but if you get the LT version it comes with 173HP. I really love my Vibe though but this HHR really impressed me much. I have to say the interior is quite roomy. I prefer the Vibes cluster to the HHR but the controls are well placed out. The seats were nice and comfy, it also helped that the test car had leather seats As for the look I like the retro look. It's different and that is what I like, this is the same reason I bought the Vibe 2.5 years ago.I wonder what the employee discount is on this car lol. I STILL LOVE MY VIBE

Quote, originally posted by ArcsVibe »I STILL LOVE MY VIBE *Whispers* Get the HHR!

Quote, originally posted by damronjr »*Whispers* Get the HHR! That is what the salesperson told me lol

Quote, originally posted by damronjr »*Whispers* Get the HHR! *whispers* you don't need 2 signature pictures

Quote, originally posted by Pablo1669 »*whispers* you don't need 2 signature picturesI'll have 3 if I want! Forgot there was one there, FINE, I'LL DELETE ONE WHEN I GET HOME AND I CAN ACTUALLY SEE WHICH ONE I AM DELETING! (Photobucket pics no worky at worky!)

Quote, originally posted by damronjr »I'll have 3 if I want! Forgot there was one there, FINE, I'LL DELETE ONE WHEN I GET HOME AND I CAN ACTUALLY SEE WHICH ONE I AM DELETING! (Photobucket pics no worky at worky!)No biggy, I was only messin with ya.

yuck. yeah, its growin on me like a wart.i don't like the design of the pt...i think its getting kind of old...oh wait it IS old. and the hhr is a knockoff of that design.

Quote, originally posted by ramenboy... »yuck. yeah, its growin on me like a wart.i don't like the design of the pt...i think its getting kind of old...oh wait it IS old. and the hhr is a knockoff of that design.I take it then you don't like it hey its all good

i hate the HHR in my opinion it looks like a pt cruiser on steroids...... way bad thing...muy malo

heh...nope .don't like it. oh well...one man's HHR is another man's molliere...still love my vibe too!!!!!!!

I understand, to each his/her own right?This is the color I like.

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The best way I can compare the PT to the HHR is to say that the PT was drawn by hand to please the eye; the HHR was drawn by computer to please the accountants!The HHR uses interior space efficiently, very Vibe-like in concept. IMHO, the HHR exterior also looks unfortunately 'efficient', but definitely NOT stylish. BTW: The PT Cruiser front end has a mild redesign for '06...

Have been lusting after a Vibe for 4 months now. Just haven't found the right price/model yet.Just read this post last night and happended to see an HHR in the parking lot at work today. In Fusion! Too a pretty good look at it, and can't beleive it, but I really liked it. May just look a little further into this HHR thing.

LOL I might of created a monster

ha! to each his own. right!

Let me correct the color stated in my earlier post. They don't call it Fusion, but Sunburst Orange.Just read a review, and it wasn't entirely glowing. They said a 5'10" person barely had enough headroom. Hmm.....I'm 6'.

Quote, originally posted by michiganguy »Let me correct the color stated in my earlier post. They don't call it Fusion, but Sunburst Orange.Just read a review, and it wasn't entirely glowing. They said a 5'10" person barely had enough headroom. Hmm.....I'm 6'.There are some people that say the Vibe doesn't have a lot of leg room or head room. I'm 6'3" with no probs. Have yet to sit in an HHR though... if I ever end up at a GM dealership, I'll have to.

I probably would have bought one if I could have actually got a deal on one back in the summer. But the employee pricing deal didn't apply to them at the time and they were new so I didn't even bother. The red tag sale now applies to the HHR, on average it looks like a whopping $1K off the various LT1 and LT2 models I've priced. So, somewhere in the $18-$19K will get you a very nicely equipped HHR, like it or not, I think it is safe to say they are better equipped than the Vibe is at a similar price point. *ducks* There's no cool HHR site though, I signed up over at hhr club or whatever but keep getting spammed with them begging me for money. Genvibe rocks. But keep in mind, the HHR with the larger, HO Ecotec DOES REQUIRE PREMIMUM!

I still like it

I still think it looks like a school bus.

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Well Gargoyle, what it looks like is a '49 Suburban. That's what that school bus in your photo is and also, from what I've read, Chevy's intent with the HHR.

Quote, originally posted by millster »Well Gargoyle, what it looks like is a '49 Suburban. That's what that school bus in your photo is and also, from what I've read, Chevy's intent with the HHR. yeah, I see the resemblance, but I just don't understand WHY? Was the '49 suburban memorable or classic in some way? Why go back to that?

Well, now there's the good question. I really have no idea. I guess they figured it was a good look for a retro PT Cruiser type vehicle.

Quote, originally posted by gargoyle »yeah, I see the resemblance, but I just don't understand WHY? Was the '49 suburban memorable or classic in some way? Why go back to that?Because the retro look is back...checkout the Stang, the Charger, the old T-Bird etc....

SHORT BUS! TOO FUNNY!