Why We Didn't Buy An HHR
12-19-2007 | 09:20 PM
#11
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Joined: 10-10-2007
Posts: 56
From: Michigan
Bob
Roy you are giving away our age here.
http://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/Beet...ir-p-4006.html
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12-20-2007 | 12:11 AM
#12
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Joined: 09-21-2006
Posts: 862
From: Fairbury, NE
I am disabled and have no problem getting in and out of the car, and my mom is 83 and has no problems.
12-20-2007 | 12:41 AM
#13
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Joined: 05-01-2006
Posts: 2,507
From: New London, CT USA
HAndles would be better. I would not mind them.
Oh Yeah! I had forgotten all about those things! Don't know that I ever saw anyone actually use them though? 
12-20-2007 | 10:07 AM
#15
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Joined: 03-15-2007
Posts: 3,329
From: WNY
In my business, we refer to those handles as "ass lifters"...you grab them to lift your ass into the seat. 
Seriously...I echo the sentiment of those of you who have suggested that if this is a make-or-break issue in your purchase decision, and everything else is good, then find a way to add them. I'm sure any competant custom shop can do it. Otherwise...I agree with Captain Howdy...what's the point of telling us this? If another car has what you want, then buy it!
In the meantime, I'll continue to lift my 58 year old ass in and out of my car without assist handles.
Seriously...I echo the sentiment of those of you who have suggested that if this is a make-or-break issue in your purchase decision, and everything else is good, then find a way to add them. I'm sure any competant custom shop can do it. Otherwise...I agree with Captain Howdy...what's the point of telling us this? If another car has what you want, then buy it! In the meantime, I'll continue to lift my 58 year old ass in and out of my car without assist handles.
12-20-2007 | 01:18 PM
#16
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Joined: 04-09-2007
Posts: 20
From: texas
I've heard them called "Jesus handles".
The HHR sitting position is so upright, I can see why they didn't put the handles in. Besides there not being room with side air bags...
The HHR sitting position is so upright, I can see why they didn't put the handles in. Besides there not being room with side air bags...
12-20-2007 | 01:34 PM
#17
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Joined: 12-02-2007
Posts: 23
From: Atlanta, GA
I'm 64 and weigh 170 and I don't have a problem getting in or out of my HHR. If I did I could always grab the edge of the roof. My wife complains about not having the handles, but she is the one that talked me in to buying the HHR.
12-20-2007 | 01:45 PM
#18
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Joined: 09-14-2007
Posts: 3,365
From: SoCAL & Louisville, KY
I call them "oh Jesus" or "oh my god" handles!
My S10 has one on the passenger side, over the glove box, not on the sides like on my sister's Tahoe--and if you ever ride with my sister in her Tahoe, you are praying the whole time...
My S10 has one on the passenger side, over the glove box, not on the sides like on my sister's Tahoe--and if you ever ride with my sister in her Tahoe, you are praying the whole time...
12-20-2007 | 02:12 PM
#19
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Joined: 05-09-2006
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From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
I agree with several others......who cares.
Besides, I tend to believe this is a troll post. The originator hasn't returned since posting.
Besides, I tend to believe this is a troll post. The originator hasn't returned since posting.
12-20-2007 | 02:18 PM
#20
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Joined: 11-14-2007
Posts: 10
From: Long Island
my dad is a rightleg amputee and has no problems getting in and out of the hhr when he rides with me he has more trouble getting inand out of his express van bc its higher.. And how dare they even mention a pt cruiser in here.. ick..