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This car is essentially a Cobalt wagon, so I think it's fair to assume that the starting price will be within a couple thousand of a comparatively equipped Cobalt.
I was in a very cynical mood yesterday, thus the 19,995.
I saw one on a pedestal at the Twin Cities Auto Show a couple weeks back and though it looked nice, the interior certainly didn't have the materials quality of a PT Cruiser. And they're going to start it several thousand higher? Uh boy... here comes the rebate game again.
Assuming the LS starts at 16k, the 1LT would likely be around 18k, at least with anti-lock brakes.
I'm trying to figure out whether the HHR, the Mazda5, or a PT Cruiser would be the better deal...
-Andrew L
Chevy did release the colors they're going to be coming in, though, on www.chevyhhr.com. I like the amethyst, myself.
He needs to put the numbers on the board this month. Those Cavaliers aren't selling themselves. And considering the turnover in the industry, he'll probably be serving up Parfaits at the local DQ by the time the HHR hits the lots anyway...
There's no way $24K is an accurate number. It only makes sense that they'll price it above the Cobalt and below the Equinox.
I wouldn't put it past Chevy to price the HHR at 20k for the LT2, but 24k? Ouch.
I just test-drove one last weekend. Got only an average of 35 MPG under test-driving conditions (lots of stopping and starting, etc.), and I couldn't fit in the back seat (my head hit the roof, and I'm only 5'10" tall). Don't get me wrong, the Prius is a good car, but it didn't convince me that now is the right time for me to get a hybrid. I'm planning on getting a regular (non-hybrid) car now, and I'll look at getting a hybrid a few years from now when they're hopefully more readily available, less expensive, and better designed.
"HHR will be offered in three different models. The MSRP for the LS will be $15,990. The MSRP for the HHR 1LT will be $16,990. Pricing for the 2LT will be $18,790. Pricing includes destination and freight charges"
Seems competitive to me.
... I bet they put the Supercharged engine from the Cobalt in it in the second or third year of production. The same way Chrysler kept interest in the PT with the turbo.
But the LT engine doesn't sound bad. 170hp and 170lb. That might be pretty brisk.
... If that's accurate, the HHR will do well.
... The biggest difference is the extra 6 inches in length. More room in the back.
Why doesn't anyone do a midsize retro? Like the HHR based on a Malibu with a V6. That would look a lot cooler than a Maxx.
... If you can get a GM discount, I'm guessing the HHR. ;-)
I can get a Ford discount and my wife wants an Escape. Myself, I'd rather have one of the three you mentioned.
VWs assembled south of the border are unreliable because they're VWs, not because they're made in Mexico. Volkswagons made in Germany and Brazil are similarly problematic.
I think the Malibu should have a hybrid version next year though.
All that plastic doesn't do anything for stifling road noise either - I rode in the back seat of a Pontiac Vibe once (which has a similar plastic party going on in the back) and had nary a clue as to what the front passengers were saying for most of the trip. Oh well... I guess GM's got to try to save a few bucks wherever they can. Best save the carpeting for the Cadillacs.
64" like the Mazda 5 would be a good compromise. If the HHR is based on a Suburban, it's an awfully short Suburban.
GM has 5 speeds in some vehicles like the Equinox and has more 5 and 6 speed automatics coming in a year or two.
If your looking for something that has more entry level lexury appointments then you shouldn't be lookin at the Vibe in the first place. You'll find that the Vibe's cousin the Toyata Matrix has the same plastic in back.
However, you have the choice of buying a cargo mat directly from Pontic if you don't like the plastic and if thats not exactly what your looking for then your other choice is to move up to a pricier vehicle like maybe the Equinox or soon to be released Torrent. You might also find what your looking for in the Element.
don't. I do know that the plastic would convenient if you constantly are hauling dirty things (say muddy cleats from the kids weekly soccer game).
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Bill