The Chevy HHR SS Panel Is One of the Weirdest Modern Cars
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Date: 2020-05-22
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AdmiralSpeedy
My parents own an 07 HHR and I will tell you that the emergency release for the hatch is virtually impossible to actually access because it's like 8 to the side of the removable plastic thing. There are literally hundreds of posts online of people trying actually find it and there is even a video from someone who completely disassembled the interior panels of the hatch to find it and figure out how it works (which determined that it's pretty much impossible to use. This wouldn't be that big of a deal except for the fact that the battery is in the back of the vehicle, next to the spare tire under the storage area cover. I've replaced the battery twice in my parent's 07 and both times it had died from sitting in the winter and I had to crawl in through a back door and awkwardly work while kneeling down inside.
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My parents own an 07 HHR and I will tell you that the emergency release for the hatch is virtually impossible to actually access because it's like 8 to the side of the removable plastic thing. There are literally hundreds of posts online of people trying actually find it and there is even a video from someone who completely disassembled the interior panels of the hatch to find it and figure out how it works (which determined that it's pretty much impossible to use. This wouldn't be that big of a deal except for the fact that the battery is in the back of the vehicle, next to the spare tire under the storage area cover. I've replaced the battery twice in my parent's 07 and both times it had died from sitting in the winter and I had to crawl in through a back door and awkwardly work while kneeling down inside.
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aussie1swfc
Panel Vans were a legitimate thing in Australia from the '60's right through to the early '80's. GM, Ford and Chrysler all had one. Known as the Shaggin' Wagon, If you were a teenage girl and wanted to piss your parents off, you had your boyfriend pick you up in one of these! I remember my dad found out my sisters boyfriend had a panel van. She was literally not allowed out of the house for a couple months. Dad also dropped her off and picked her up from school every day. Guy found a new GF and life moved on. LEGEND!
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Panel Vans were a legitimate thing in Australia from the '60's right through to the early '80's. GM, Ford and Chrysler all had one. Known as the Shaggin' Wagon, If you were a teenage girl and wanted to piss your parents off, you had your boyfriend pick you up in one of these! I remember my dad found out my sisters boyfriend had a panel van. She was literally not allowed out of the house for a couple months. Dad also dropped her off and picked her up from school every day. Guy found a new GF and life moved on. LEGEND!
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Dan
2011 HHR Base owner here. One of the most practical cars I've owned. Whether it's beach, camping, going to the races or just running around town. It's up for task. What I can't figure out is why the insurance on it is more expensive than my 2006 Corvette. Enjoyed the video on the SS. I don't think I would want one due to the possible added maintenance issues. And as far as no windows down the side and no visibility. You can't see anything out the rear side of my car eather due to the mounting of the side airbags.
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2011 HHR Base owner here. One of the most practical cars I've owned. Whether it's beach, camping, going to the races or just running around town. It's up for task. What I can't figure out is why the insurance on it is more expensive than my 2006 Corvette. Enjoyed the video on the SS. I don't think I would want one due to the possible added maintenance issues. And as far as no windows down the side and no visibility. You can't see anything out the rear side of my car eather due to the mounting of the side airbags.
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Alexander
Hey Doug! I'm curious why you named the original one a hatchback because from the looks and size it's more like a combi or like vw calls it, a sportswagen kind a car. Hatchback is a hyunday i30, or a Honda Civic or something similar. This doesn't look like that at all. Im sure you won't get to respond to this since you get like 15 million comments but still I'd be curious to hear your point of view! Killer work in any case, been watching your shenanigans for ages: )
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Hey Doug! I'm curious why you named the original one a hatchback because from the looks and size it's more like a combi or like vw calls it, a sportswagen kind a car. Hatchback is a hyunday i30, or a Honda Civic or something similar. This doesn't look like that at all. Im sure you won't get to respond to this since you get like 15 million comments but still I'd be curious to hear your point of view! Killer work in any case, been watching your shenanigans for ages: )
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Kelly
I love the 2. 0 turbo engine! I have a 2015 Buick Regal with a version of this engine and it has great power and torque and still gets great fuel economy. My previous vehicle was a 2006 HHR with the 2. 4 engine. It was a quirky little wagon that always felt too narrow inside. At the time, the 2. 4 was the top engine upgrade. The 2. 0 turbo would have been better.
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I love the 2. 0 turbo engine! I have a 2015 Buick Regal with a version of this engine and it has great power and torque and still gets great fuel economy. My previous vehicle was a 2006 HHR with the 2. 4 engine. It was a quirky little wagon that always felt too narrow inside. At the time, the 2. 4 was the top engine upgrade. The 2. 0 turbo would have been better.
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Tobias
This car does make a lot of sense for me. On the racetrack it is surely faster than the SS-version of the normal HHR. It is sooo much lighter because it has no windows, no seats and so on. But yeah, when you are not using it on the track, this car doesn't really make any sense. For track use, please buy a Miata or BMW E30 instead; )
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This car does make a lot of sense for me. On the racetrack it is surely faster than the SS-version of the normal HHR. It is sooo much lighter because it has no windows, no seats and so on. But yeah, when you are not using it on the track, this car doesn't really make any sense. For track use, please buy a Miata or BMW E30 instead; )
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Peter
Rear interior lights, door handles, cup holder and power outlet would be all very very useful for the person who puts a mattress into the back of this car for occasional camping. While the likes of you and I might only just fit diagonally in the back, perhaps the ability to use a car as a camper should enhance the practicality score?
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Rear interior lights, door handles, cup holder and power outlet would be all very very useful for the person who puts a mattress into the back of this car for occasional camping. While the likes of you and I might only just fit diagonally in the back, perhaps the ability to use a car as a camper should enhance the practicality score?
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Derek
I seem to remember that the bubble model of the scion tC also had a hatch that had to be opened from the inside. My battery died one day and I had to pop the plastic piece off while inside. Also, generally that hatch had so many problems so I'm not really saying much lol
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I seem to remember that the bubble model of the scion tC also had a hatch that had to be opened from the inside. My battery died one day and I had to pop the plastic piece off while inside. Also, generally that hatch had so many problems so I'm not really saying much lol
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junkfoodeater
I can see what they were thinking here, cars like the Renault kangoo and the likes are immensely popular here in europe. Didn't really work out now, may be because pickups in the US kind of have the same role as these types of workers vehicles have in europe.
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I can see what they were thinking here, cars like the Renault kangoo and the likes are immensely popular here in europe. Didn't really work out now, may be because pickups in the US kind of have the same role as these types of workers vehicles have in europe.
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