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That's crazy talk. I've looked at all three and the Scion XB is the least appealing of the lot unless you care about nothing other than cargo room. First off, the XB is ugly as sin. Second, it's no bargain when you take into account that there's no discounting - every schmoe who buys one ends up paying full MSRP. The XB and base HHR are almost identically equipped and can be had for about the same price "out the door" (since you can negotiate with the Chevy dealer).
But what I find really unappealing about the XB (other than the fact that I would be embarrassed to be seen in one) is that all the options are dealer-installed, useless and very expensive. Does anyone really want a purple shift knob or pink lights around the cupholders? I'd much rather have a sunroof (which isn't even available on the Sci).
Also, a lot of folks need to drive outside the city and the XB is a one trick pony, city-only type of car. Try taking the XB for a spin on the expressway sometime. Not only is it mega-loud, it gets blown around by crosswinds like a plastic shopping bag and its highway MPG rating is dreadful when you take into account the lack of power.
BTW, did I mention how ugly the XB is?
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
The Tuscon has a better warranty. I don't find it appealing in the least, but I'm not the one buying. The optional V6 is a dog, though (0-60 in 10.7 seconds is far too slow).
If I were buying, I'd go for the HHR in a heartbeat.
The difference in power is very substantial, especially if you get the optional 2.4L. Even with the 2.2L you get much more torque which will make a huge difference in startoff and passing power. 0-60 times don't tell the whole story by any means, but the Scion xB with automatic is in the mid-10 second range and the HHR 2.2L is 9.4, the HHR 2.4L is 8.5 seconds.
A much more formidable Japanese competitor would be the Honda Element. I've never owned an American car before and will admit I love the Element, but I find the HHR much better looking.
But the HHR is definitely the looker of the bunch.
http://www.brushedaluminum.com/bu_catalog_detail.cfm?prod=3998
Ebay is also a good idea, but there is a certain amount of hassle involved in dealing with potential buyers that aren't nearby. If you have an AutoTrader publication or similar, that's also a good way to go about it.
A good friend of mine won a Jeep Wrangler from Premiere magazine a few months ago. He tried selling it himself thru the newspaper and after a month he sold it to Carmax. He didn't get quite as much as he wanted, but at least got rid of it.
Good luck!
http://money.cnn.com/2005/11/11/news/fortune500/gm_discount.reut/index.htm
When I told the Sales person at the dealer that there'd be discounts before the end of the year he shook his head. lol. Wish I had waited instead of jumping up to the 300. Oh well at least I got a good price on a good car.
I triple dog dare any perspective HHR or VIBE buyer to test drive a Mazda 5, you'll be glad you did, especially those of you with children. It doesn't however get 30mpg in the city, it's 26mpg city/31hgwy with a 5spd transmission. I stopped into a local starbucks the other day and parked next to an HHR. I felt kind of uneasy with all the attention the 5 was bringing. The HHR owner walked out with his cup o joe and gave a my 5 a nice little glance before he drove off .
Now go away to the MAZDA 5 forum where you belong. And the only reason any HHR owner would look at a MINIVAN parked next to it would be to see if the Van door dinged the HHR. Sorry but to say the Mazda 5 gets more looks than the HHR is simply ridiculuos.
So anyway, when is your next appearance at the Chuckle Hut?
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The alternate point of view is that the HHR is only about style, and not function, and that leaves me wondering why.
I am willing to consider all the "two box" vehicles out there. I happen to think the HHR is a great buy with a wide dealer network. On the other hand, the Mazda5 will seat six people, in a pinch.
1500 miles so far say 30% city 70% Hwy 29 MPG.
Sorry!
You might need to ask in this forum:
mirth, "Any Questions for a Car Dealer?" #14669, 18 Nov 2005 12:49 pm
Got a question for a car dealer. rroyce10 in that group is a dealer of several brands. Others are salesmen and might not be as knowledgable of your options here. see if rroyce10 can help you either online or through his email since this may be somewhat more personal in nature. His email may be in his profile (click on the poster name in blue to get profile).
My last recommendation is to contact a good accountant with some knowledge of taxes on how to handle the tax due. Someone recommended their accountant to me and he saved me 100s times his fee for doing taxes for me that year! It's a whole different world.
My email is in my profile.
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2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,