Petition GM for 5 or 6 speed with 2.4
10-17-2007 | 08:29 AM
#1
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From: E TN
Petition GM for 5 or 6 speed with 2.4
I am told the 2.4 engine is only available with the 4 speed auto trans. That does not work for me. We need to make GM understand that the customer should decide what combinations should be offered. Responding with support to the posting will help GM understand that.
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Thanks, John
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Thanks, John
10-17-2007 | 08:33 AM
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From: Dallas, GA
You can find them, but they are rare on lots. Most special order them.
Your dealer is not being honest. Go online and build an HHR. You can get the standard with the 2.2 or 2.4.
Unless this is new (like the new Z-71 4x2).
Your dealer is not being honest. Go online and build an HHR. You can get the standard with the 2.2 or 2.4.
Unless this is new (like the new Z-71 4x2).
10-17-2007 | 08:48 AM
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Don't think the dealer is dishonest as I wanted to special order anyway. He showed me his book which requires auto with the 2.4. And I did take the printout from the website showing the 5 speed being available with the 2.4 engine. I do believe this is an 08 change.
However, I still want the car and if it is available I will buy one.
However, I still want the car and if it is available I will buy one.
10-17-2007 | 08:55 AM
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No... You can get the 5-speed with the 2.4. I'm willing to bet that the dealer just tried to "force" you to get auto because it's an option that costs more money.. Sorry some people are a-holes...
Oh, and no, it's not an 08 change.. The 5-speed has always been available on both engine applications.
Oh, and no, it's not an 08 change.. The 5-speed has always been available on both engine applications.
10-17-2007 | 09:26 AM
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Until Chevy's web site says different, I would not trust the answers you are getting. SOme don'e even know they have an SS coming out. 
They still show a 5speed standard and the auto is a $1,000 option.
LT 2LT Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of, 1LT features:
Audio system feature: Pioneer premium 7-speaker system with amplified tweeters and rear subwoofer
Brakes: Four wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum
Bright Chrome Exterior Appearance Package: Includes bright chrome grille, outside mirrors, lift gate appliqué, door handles and roof-mounted side rails; when equipped
Engine: ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC four-cylinder with 172 hp
Exhaust tip, 3.5-inch bright chrome
Foglamps
Mirror: Inside rearview auto-dimming with compass display. Outside: power with bright-chrome cap.
Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped, includes mounted audio controls.
Suspension: Sport
Traction contron: all-speed, full function
Wheels: 17-inch high-polished, forged-aluminum
change your selection >>
YOUR COLOR
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Exterior: Black Interior: Cashmere Cloth change your selection >>
YOUR OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
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YOUR OPTIONS AND PACKAGES $0.00 Audio system feature, , Pioneer premium 7-speaker system, with amplified tweeters and rear subwoofer
$0.00 Audio system, , AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock, auxiliary input jack and 36 cross-band presets
$0.00 Bright Chrome Appearance Package, includes bright chrome grille, outside mirrors, liftgate applique, door handles and roof-mounted side rails when equipped with (G63) roof-mounted side rails at an additional charge
$0.00 Cargo mat, , carpeted rear
$0.00 Engine, , ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SFI, (172 hp [128.3 kW] @ 5800 rpm, 167 lb-ft of torque [225.5 N-m] @ 4500 rpm)
$0.00 Fog lamps, , front
$0.00 Running boards, , color-keyed to exterior
$0.00 Transmission, , 5-speed manual
Audio system feature: Pioneer premium 7-speaker system with amplified tweeters and rear subwoofer
Brakes: Four wheel antilock, front disc/rear drum
Bright Chrome Exterior Appearance Package: Includes bright chrome grille, outside mirrors, lift gate appliqué, door handles and roof-mounted side rails; when equipped
Engine: ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC four-cylinder with 172 hp
Exhaust tip, 3.5-inch bright chrome
Foglamps
Mirror: Inside rearview auto-dimming with compass display. Outside: power with bright-chrome cap.
Steering Wheel: Leather-wrapped, includes mounted audio controls.
Suspension: Sport
Traction contron: all-speed, full function
Wheels: 17-inch high-polished, forged-aluminum
change your selection >>
YOUR COLOR
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Exterior: Black Interior: Cashmere Cloth change your selection >>
YOUR OPTIONS AND PACKAGES
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
YOUR OPTIONS AND PACKAGES $0.00 Audio system feature, , Pioneer premium 7-speaker system, with amplified tweeters and rear subwoofer
$0.00 Audio system, , AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock, auxiliary input jack and 36 cross-band presets
$0.00 Bright Chrome Appearance Package, includes bright chrome grille, outside mirrors, liftgate applique, door handles and roof-mounted side rails when equipped with (G63) roof-mounted side rails at an additional charge
$0.00 Cargo mat, , carpeted rear
$0.00 Engine, , ECOTEC 2.4L DOHC 4-cylinder SFI, (172 hp [128.3 kW] @ 5800 rpm, 167 lb-ft of torque [225.5 N-m] @ 4500 rpm)
$0.00 Fog lamps, , front
$0.00 Running boards, , color-keyed to exterior
$0.00 Transmission, , 5-speed manual
10-17-2007 | 09:32 AM
#9
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
The HHR page on the GM Canada site shows the 5-speed manual as the default transmission for LS and LT models, with the auto being optional.
When you do the "Build your HHR" routine, the default transmission for the 2.4 shows up as the 5-speed manual.
Maybe they are holding back the 5-speeds for the SS, but I don't recall seeing anything about a shortage of getrag 5-speed manuals.
When you do the "Build your HHR" routine, the default transmission for the 2.4 shows up as the 5-speed manual.
Maybe they are holding back the 5-speeds for the SS, but I don't recall seeing anything about a shortage of getrag 5-speed manuals.
