05-17-2010, 03:11 PM | #1 |
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New car in the stable, 08 HHR SS
The dealer is delivering the car later this week from Ohio. Got it for a good price $16k + tax/tags with only 12k miles on it. Was the owner of the dealerships wifes car. All services were done at the dealer and they have the receipts. Carfax and GMVIS are clean. Only belmish is a small scape on the bottom the bumper that looks like someone pulled too far into a parking spot and nipped the curb. She has already called the local dealer about installing the stage 1 GM kit that should add 30HP and 70TQ without voiding the warreny. Once the new MAP is installed I plan on further tuning it for her. Stage 1 only they are running high 13s so with a custom tune on top of it I should be able to shave a few 10ths of the second off. Overall, I was very speptical about the car but after spending some time in one, it feel build very well, has enough power, and fuctional for a good daily. Last edited by jpalamar; 05-17-2010 at 03:27 PM. |
05-17-2010, 03:16 PM | #2 |
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sweet, dont like the HHRs much but that looks like a nice color etc.
edit:sorry was really tired i think.
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05-17-2010, 03:48 PM | #4 |
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I looked at the HHR SS but i would definitely get the brembos and lsd...From my past experiences WELL WORTH the extra cash.
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05-17-2010, 03:49 PM | #5 |
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I've always liked these for some reason. I would a panel HHR to work out of.
Good luck with it!
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05-17-2010, 04:00 PM | #6 | |
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Brembos are way overpriced for a street car in my book. Best case this thing hits the track once a year for 1/4 so no need for that good of brakes. I've read that the stockers warp really quick but aftermarket ones are really cheap so no issue there. Really wanted the LSD but that package on comes with the brakes. Don't wanna shell out for SS rims for winter tires just because the brakes don't fit. Last edited by jpalamar; 05-17-2010 at 04:03 PM. |
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05-17-2010, 07:28 PM | #9 | |
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back seats are so uncomfortable in these things for long trips. went to nj with michelle and her parents and it was terrible lol
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05-18-2010, 08:12 AM | #11 | |
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Back seats will have 3 car seats for kids at work. I sat in the back when she took one for a test drive, didn't feel any worse then other cars in its class/price range, granted it was only maybe 30 minutes or so. Last edited by jpalamar; 05-18-2010 at 08:15 AM. |
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05-18-2010, 09:07 PM | #12 |
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looks like its got room... is it just me or does anyone else hate the way chevy's front end (headlights and grill) look painted on the car.. I swear theyre stickers just like nascars
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05-18-2010, 10:31 PM | #15 |
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If they are anything like the DUB's, those CV joints SUCK... Be prepared to replace them early.
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