Questions/Advice on potential HHR SS purchase
11-19-2009, 03:14 PM
#12
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My only issue with the auto is when climbing a steep hill w/cruise control on it sometimes overboosts and shoots me over the rise too fast.
Could be an issue if there's a speed trap on the other side.
Could be an issue if there's a speed trap on the other side.
11-19-2009, 03:17 PM
#13
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THAT sucks in gridlock.
My left leg was growing bigger every day
11-19-2009, 04:28 PM
#14
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But... the HHR SS clutch is no where like an act 2600, as a matter of fact the HHR SS is probably the lightest clutch I have ever experienced in any stick shift. My project van has an act 2100 in it, after driving that for 2-3 days then go and drive my SS, I feel like I slamming the clutch through the floor board, thats how light the clutch is. Make sure you drive a 5 spd SS before deciding on that auto, I bet you will be surprised.
11-19-2009, 04:55 PM
#15
But... the HHR SS clutch is no where like an act 2600, as a matter of fact the HHR SS is probably the lightest clutch I have ever experienced in any stick shift. My project van has an act 2100 in it, after driving that for 2-3 days then go and drive my SS, I feel like I slamming the clutch through the floor board, thats how light the clutch is. Make sure you drive a 5 spd SS before deciding on that auto, I bet you will be surprised.
11-19-2009, 07:01 PM
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11-19-2009, 07:17 PM
#19
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After owning my SS for about a year, the trade in value was like 14,500 with about 16,000 miles. I paid cash when it first came out, so I bought it below sticker, but I was really suprised that it lost 50% of its value in a year. My suggestion is finance away from the dealer and tell them you will write a check for the full amount. this will save you some cash, also, a good idea is have more than one SS picked out and make the dealers fight for your cash. My wife and I saved almost 2G by telling the dealer that we could drive for an hour and get the same car cheaper.... they will bite!
additional money on your financing, they are likely to discount the vehicle more or if a trade is involved, offer you more for the trade.
11-19-2009, 10:31 PM
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