[Main General Bulletin Board | BBFAQ | Prev by Date | Next by Date | Post Followup ] Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos Totally disagree about the HHR Like This Post: - Subscribe to Daily Digest for this Bulletin Board Posted by Caarma [Email] (#592) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Caarma) on Thu, 9 Oct 2008 07:37:13 In Reply to: I know why I drive Saabs...., Wasabi, Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:40:26 Alert me when someone posts in this thread: Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup

For the money, the HHR's materials aren't that bad and the fits are very good. I rented one in the Pheonix area and it was great to drive to Sedona and back through some hills. It has just enough torque, great fuel economy, and functionality. The ride and handling were fine too. I'm not sure what about the ergonomics bother you since it's pretty standard issue radio and HVAC controls. (Perhaps they sit a little low?) The new radios are great from a user interface perspective. I was one of many marketing people at GM who worked on that with the engineers. Knobs are the best because you can feel for them without looking. The tabbed presets which allow you to mix bands were a great idea, not sure exactly who thought of it.

And to show that I'm not completely biased, I rented a Sonata V6 for a while. It was pretty good overall. The plastics had a funny smell, but it was a pleasant cabin. Even with a V6, people used to turbos miss low end torque. The only thing missing from the car was some personality.

I still do like my Saabs better, but be realistic. For similar features, you pay a lot more than you would for a Chevy, Hyundai, or a Mazda.

• I know why I drive Saabs...., Wasabi, Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:40:26
  • HHR a retro 95?, mnic, Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:37:45
  • Clear case of apples vs oranges...., MI-Roger , Thu, 9 Oct 2008 09:00:53
  • Totally disagree about the HHR, Caarma , Thu, 9 Oct 2008 07:37:13 <-- Viewing This Message
    • Re: Totally disagree about the HHR - Back to you..., Wasabi, Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:00:27
      • Re: Totally disagree about the HHR - Back to you..., Caarma , Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:27:25
      • Yes...., Noel, Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:10:19
    • Me too..., Justin VanAbrahams , Thu, 9 Oct 2008 09:47:37
    • Re: Totally disagree about the HHR, Noel, Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:48:31
      • I was fine with the HHR too..., Craig, Thu, 9 Oct 2008 09:01:54
        • I love it; Saabnet is getting defensive of the HHR! nm, Craig, Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:10:35
          • Should we call it "quirky"? (n/m), MI-Roger , Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:27:43
      • Re: Totally disagree about the HHR, Caarma , Thu, 9 Oct 2008 08:50:58
  • Yup. Renting can really give you a sense of other cars, Noel, Thu, 9 Oct 2008 05:55:29
  • I understand..., AlS, Wed, 8 Oct 2008 21:07:08
    • On, not in..., Justin VanAbrahams , Thu, 9 Oct 2008 12:49:12
      • Maybe the difference.., AlS, Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:22:08
        • Not big butts, but fat wallets.....n/m, THS, Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:47:59
        • Re: Maybe the difference.., oldsaab, Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:07:22
      • I agree Justin..., PGAero , Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:10:00
        • I remember an article in Car & Driver years ago, Noel, Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:41:45
          • Re: I remember an article in Car & Driver years ago, Justin VanAbrahams , Thu, 9 Oct 2008 15:44:56
            • I think it's a combination of seat height,, Noel, Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:37:16

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