Manual or Auto-tragic??
01-09-2006, 11:39 PM
#52
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The four-speed auto in mine shifts much more efficiently than the five-speed auto I had in the ION. Plus, the remote start is a convenient benefit. On a side note, the best MPG I ever achieved in the ION was 19 MPG; the Driver Info display in my HHR claims 23.1 MPG to date, and both were/are with 100% city driving.
01-16-2006, 08:08 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
CH - he meant when "the rpms surge up about 500 between shifts" it sounds like ANY HHR driver can't drive a stick.
you read it exactly right. I don't even know if he has a manual.
Back to the point has anyone with a manual trans had this problem?
01-16-2006, 08:20 AM
#54
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I wasn't being touchy because I have an auto anyways. 
I just read the post wrong I guess. 
I thought you were saying someone in particular couldn't drive stick and was wondering who, but I guess the statement was more general than that. Sorry! 
I just read the post wrong I guess. I thought you were saying someone in particular couldn't drive stick and was wondering who, but I guess the statement was more general than that. Sorry!
Last edited by captain howdy; 01-16-2006 at 11:49 AM.
02-04-2006, 09:56 AM
#57
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Yep... Agree with Captain & SIHHR, I also should have read the owners manual!
Wow, that's a new one on me! Can't wait to drive mine in "I" today.
Thanks Socal for bringing it to my/our attention ... main reason why I joined these HHR Forums in the first place! (learn more about my HHR every day)
Thanks, JD
Wow, that's a new one on me! Can't wait to drive mine in "I" today.
Thanks Socal for bringing it to my/our attention
... main reason why I joined these HHR Forums in the first place! (learn more about my HHR every day)Thanks, JD
02-04-2006, 10:36 AM
#58
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Originally Posted by Jddrumman
Yep... Agree with Captain & SIHHR, I also should have read the owners manual!
Wow, that's a new one on me! Can't wait to drive mine in "I" today.
Thanks Socal for bringing it to my/our attention ... main reason why I joined these HHR Forums in the first place! (learn more about my HHR every day)
Thanks, JD
Wow, that's a new one on me! Can't wait to drive mine in "I" today.
Thanks Socal for bringing it to my/our attention
... main reason why I joined these HHR Forums in the first place! (learn more about my HHR every day)Thanks, JD
02-06-2006, 03:14 PM
#59
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Sometimes the "threads" get off the subject a tad bit... however it's entertaining to read where they end up!
By the way, I tried driving in "I" yesterday (for about a minute) and didn't care for it either. Yes agreed, it is a fancy version (way) of down-shifting for hills etc.
By the way, I tried driving in "I" yesterday (for about a minute) and didn't care for it either. Yes agreed, it is a fancy version (way) of down-shifting for hills etc.
03-26-2006, 06:29 PM
#60
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I went with the auto-tranny for the same reason as SIHHR - I'm lazy. There are days when I wish I had the manual, especially on twisty back roads where there are no cops.
Last edited by Airborne_Beachbum; 03-26-2006 at 08:33 PM.