Why Not to Buy a Chevrolet HHR Car
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2018
- Chevrolet HHR review. Why Not to Buy a Chevrolet HHR Car and More, FYI and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Is Chevy reliable? Are Chevys good cars? Is the Chevy HHR worth it? Buying a used Chevy HHR. Buying a new Chevy HHR. Should I buy a Chevy HHR? Car buying tips. What type of car to buy. Car buying guide. Car Advice. This was an excerpt from one of my Live Car Talk shows where I answer your car questions Live. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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This was an excerpt from one of my Live Car Talk shows where I answer your car questions Live. If you enjoyed it, every Thursday at 1 pm CST and Saturday 10 am CST I live stream and answer your questions!
Hey Scotty, I've got a 1992 Toyota Camry with 248k miles. Between 40-45 mph, the car starts to shake, but at any other speed, its just fine. The engine runs fine, and the transmission shifts smooth. What could be causing this?
Scotty, i have a 2018 Toyota Highlander. When im at a stop, in drive, holding the brakes, my vehicle rpms will drop 100-300 and the car will shudder. It does this multiple times then stops when i start driving and it doesn't happen all the time. What could the issue be?
It should still be under warranty take it back to the dealer.
I have a ‘10 Escape with the 2.5 4 cyl, Fwd, and an automatic. Has 90k now. How long will it last? Runs like new right now.
Hi Scotty!
I have a 2006 Mercedes CLS 500. The front left wheel/suspension has made a squeak everytime I brake for about 6 months. Have had brakes done, bearings replaced and Les Schwab check it over twice a month since it first started, yet it still makes the noise. Any ideasm
I had a 2007 HHR Panel that lasted 530K without being rebuilt. I traded it in on a 2011 (last year of production) HHR. It has 228K on the motor and is running fine. I never got this kind of reliability from a Japanese or German car. Much less on any Italian models. HHR's rock!!!
210,000 on my 2010 auto. No issues! Treat it right
i have one now it has 254000 miles on it
just blew my alternator belt and can't find a video to fix it
They are really good cars!
Mine just hit 273k miles today. They need to bring back the HHR with some upgrades including the front end and the cabin leak issue. I love mine and no one understands why. 27 miles to the gallon and I can haul about anything but a bed and lumber
Scotty, I would normally agree with you, but HHRs are amazingly reliable cars, and are very safe in accidents. I beat mine mercilessly for over 120,000 miles (granted I changed the fluids early and often) and the car had 200,000 miles on it when my mom rolled it 5 times after letting her borrow it to run errands. They had to cut her out of the car with the jaws of life and she had nothing but some cuts and bruises. So to the person looking into the HHR, I would buy it, because I would buy another one right now if I could
Meh. I had an '09 HHR and hit a deer at 30 mph four years ago and it completely totaled it.
I miss my hhr my mom said her axels broke and she flipped 3 yimes 😭
Amen I've been hit 2 times easy to fix runs great still and I was very safe
@@leafbelly 2006-2008 models are stronger than 2009-2011 models.
Glad your mom was ok and yes I love my 2007 HHR now. I Bought it AS IS used for 900 bucks and it had a bad engine and I knew it did but I needed a car and i knew I could save up and order a engine for it over time and saved. The guy that had it before was old and forgot to change the engine oil and ran it low for a long time and it messed the engine up. It still crank and ran but had no power past 40 mph and knocked real bad. I ordered a used engine from car part planet online for $1,300 and used my $1,200 stimulus last year towards it, it had 83,000 miles on it and cost me $1,600 to have it installed and they sent me the the transmission with it for free which is a bonus and cool. So I have a back up transmission at the shop stored and ready when I need if I ever need it. It runs great now. Gets me 420 to 500 miles on a full tank of fuel. I drive it all over the place and only thing it needs now is rotors and brakes. I have that scheduled to be done on the 2nd and then it should stop shaking when on the brakes going down hills he said. He said the rotors are shot and was never changed. The original engine had 128k miles on it before the old man ruined it on low oil. Other than that its in pretty good shape. I love it! Had to replace the battery to as it sat outside a shop for 2 years till I bought it and now giving her all my love in fixes lol.
I have an hhr. Still runs good. 208,000 miles.
I met a another owner of an hhr last week his had 300,000. Neither of us have had transmission problems. I have given mine a beating.
I love mine but I do work on it a lot
My parents both have HHRs, my dad’s broke down because he just kept forgetting to change the oil and it just got in the engine. Love these cars
I drove mine from Texas to Miami, had 180k miles, and still runs great
Even though it’s the same person that designed the PT Cruiser, the Chevy HHR is more reliable than the Chrysler PT Cruiser.
My HHR trasmission went out at around 60k (It was shifting roughly), luckily it was replaced under a warranty. The issue was a solenoid they could no longer source, not a strictly mechanical problem. I still get that typical front end shimmy under braking though, even after typical maintenance. We have several cargo variants that we use/abuse at work with 200-300k and no major mechanical issues ever, not even the shimmy. Here in 2020, definitely a car to get only if it's dirt cheap. My wife's Civic is 6 years older, three times the odometer mileage, drives much nicer, and still has a KBB of over $1000 more. Only difference is being able to carry 8' boards.
I have a 2010 HHR, BEST car I've ever owned. I buy all my cars new. 135,000 miles! I LOVE this car! No major issues!
My does great as well
215k miles on my 08 hhr and still going strong. Bought it at 50k miles, with a rebuilt title for dirt cheap, and hasn't given me a single problem. Best car I've ever owned!
Still have it to this day without problems? I drive a 2010
I have a 2011 HHR. 86,000 miles. Zero issues and awesome on gas.
Brian C same here 2011 with now 91300 still a great car
mine has 237,000 miles and still runs great.
Brian C 2007 hhr 240000 still going strong
Music Charts Now! Mine has 240,000
Got a 2006 HHR myself. Hate chevy, but this car has been pretty decent.
If you can find a well taken care of HHR -- BUT IT! It is one of the most useful, well-thought out, efficient small vehicles ever.
Agreed
And easy to work on and parts are cheap!
Love mine 2011. 110000 and no problems other than blower motor....
I’ve had my 2008 HHR LS 2.2 automatic since September 2009. It’s been all over the USA through all types of weather and with 181K is still my very reliable daily driver. No major issues ever, I take care of it and it takes care of me👍.
Same here. I just do all the pro-active maintenance and I have almost 200,000 miles on mine.
My 2009 HHR Panel with AT has 237,000 miles and is going strong and driven daily....driven cross country more times than I could count and has never had any major problems and never once left me hanging....a great and reliable vehicle. Hey Scotty, love your channel dude!
You're nuts. I LOVE my HHR. No issues.
same here...I love mine too.
Tom Y 150,000 going strong
Rolling piles of junk, and the cars too.
@@slimnooze Oh no! you'll hurt my feelings. Wahhhhh!!!
160k+ and going strong.
No major work other than brakes and stuck thermostat
First time I've EVER disagreed with Scotty! I owned a 2006 Chevy HHR LT with Auto transmission and I drove it to 350,000kms with NO problems and I literally drove it down un maintained gravel roads and crossed hood deep water holes hahaha It was AMAZING and I have been trying to find another to replace it as I only sold it cause I got a newer car and it sat for two years in yard started right up no problems sold it for 500$ 👍
“It’s a good car as long as you don’t plan on driving it” - Scotty Kilmer
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Haha, ye Mercedes are good cars as long as you don't drive them, if you don't drive them they don't break down so there ya go
😂😂😂😂😂Just look at it in the morning, i really have car to set without a job so ill take care of it and it should take care of me not to be a carsitter lite babysitter 🤣🤣🤣
I haven't laughed at a comment in a long while. This is great!
@@bvxjvmin5816 thank you 😊
We have an 07 we bought new with the 2.4 liter engine, auto and "loaded". We have 247,000 miles on with only a few routine problems. WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! Arguably THE easiest car to get in and out of...bar none. Perfect (adjustable) seat height and VERY narrow sill.
My mom had one with 150k on it. Never even changed the battery. It was a great car.
Hi, I recently just brought my first vehicle ( a HHR) at the age of 16 years old. Paid for it all by myself it has over 100K miles on it and still runs brand new. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
My 2008 Chevy HHR is a GEM! I have 120,000 miles on it since day one. It's easy to drive, gets 29 mph, has plenty of space for suitcases for vacations, solidly built, and can get out of its own way. The bright red color paint looks like new. Thank you to Chevrolet.
do you still have it?
My HHR runs fine and its an automatic so far its been a great car !
These memes make me lol the entire video while still getting mechanic advice
I live off the grid out on 20 miles of dirt roads and my 2009 HHR panel car is still running great. A lot of room in the rear when I do PVD delivery for UPS during the holidays, so I'm super pleased with my HHR even after putting 30,000 miles on it in a year.
Scotty, you probably never owned any of the cars you gave thumbs down. You only fixed them when the owner brought it in for repair. That is not a fair evaluation. It's like meeting a person when they are having a bad day. Is that how we judge, no.
Interesting analysis
Excellent analysis! I disagree on the HHR! I'm buying one tomorrow and another review video says they're good reliable cars! In fact one lady said she had 351K miles on her HHR before they wrecked it!
Praying mines lasts that long! Also prayers from the RUclips community for me! Please!
Wish me luck!
@@sergiogalindo3024 "Good luck, were all counting on you"
-My Dad
If you keep having the same cars make/model coming in for repairs, then it is perfectly valid to say "hey, these aren't so good". Especially if it's the same components that should not be failing regularly.
fr my hhr is 230k miles automatic nothing wrong with it its all about maintenance
the HHR is just a cobalt, and the ecotec power train is one of the most reliable front drive 4 bangers
Timing chains were known to screw up on those. My aunt had hhr that had timing chain warranty work done at almost 30k miles.
No ecotec engine is better than the duratec 4 cylinder used in the ford cars. They are Mazda L designed engines, they are great.
Agreed. I have an 08 HHR with 140k. Never an issue. Hope I didn't just jinx it
@@rangerrick1859 Timing chains where known to screw up on the erlier 2.4l models. It required new timing guides. The 2.2l was good and the 2.0l was the way to go.
Mom owns a hhr with 220k miles. Very reliable and great on gas.
149,000 on our 2007 HHR and have had it for 6 years. We've only had to replace the control arms because the bushings wear out which was super simple to do and replace one wheel bearing, other than the normal oil changes, brake pads, etc... Very easy car to work on, especially for a DIY person. Bottom line: One of the most trouble free cars I've ever owned and can't figure out why GM stopped making them. I'd buy another in a heartbeat (except a 2006 because the early ones did have some bugs in them).
Okay Scotty now you’ve crossed the line! It isn’t always about value! Maybe a HHR isn’t the most reliable thing but have you ever owned one long term? I had a 2007 LT automatic and it lasted a long time. Not a damn thing wrong with it. Got regular maintenance and drove great distances. That is my favorite car of all time and it was the best damn car I’ve ever had. Not only was it reliable for me, it was sentimental since it got me through a lot of situations and never failed once! It’s not always about value! 😡
Triggered
Rj Whipple Thatwould be correct.
PT Cruiser better than the HHR
@@rrich52806 I sold or cruisers. They are junk. They are a neon with a different body. Most go 80,000 miles then quit
Well my 06 HHR 2.2 ecotech automatic has been a great car only had 1 issue my blower motor rest car still runs like a champ 195k great lil work car
Yeah Kilmer is a tool
Did you fix the water leak? Mime also had the blue wire get small cut in it from the metal mount. It was hard to find
See many HHRs as fleet vehicles (all of them automatics) and they seem to last forever.
🤔you're right...thanks
The graphic for the free Taurus! hahahaha
Man I love Tauruses 190000 miles only had to replace a coil pack
Jacob Moon nice cars most of time
I love my taurus It's got 400k never even changed the oil in it, one time it needed a tire but that's it.
Rippy 888 Those can be very decent cars
1991 Taurus here. Actually just did inner and outer tie rods. After 27 yrs and loctite Ford didn’t want those to move !!!!
200k in my HHR still running ok
i have a company vehicle 2009 hhr panel got 316,000 original engine and transmission gets 32 to 35 miles a gallon
Is it a automatic?
How’s it holding up now? If you still have it? I just bought a 2008 HHR LS with 150k miles for 1,500$ tagged up, smogged. I hope I did okay.
@@jacobgutierrez2471 I had one that worked for 12 years and 180.000 kmts without even changing the spark plugs. Died like a warrior rammed on the side by a Opel Zafira and, as homage, yesterday bought another, this time in gray.
@@jacobgutierrez2471 dam from who dealership?
Richard Fox from my neighbor her dad bought her a brand new car off the lot, she didn’t care about her old car (HHR) sold it to me for so cheap
Scotty hats off to the guys that put the descriptive vids in the upper right hand corner,they are hilarious love your work Scotty keep it up.
Scotty do you actually edit the videos and everything yourself? Is it a one-man show?
Wrong , I am a car dealer and see tons of these vehicles with over 200k miles . If you take care of you're car it will last
Hockey_Card _Fanatic Like we’d trust the word of a car dealer.🤣😂🤣
Being that you own a business one would think you wouldnt comment like a child, “wrong” haha really. Show some professionalism
Hockey_Card _Fanatic that’s true I have a 2011 hhr with 91400 and it’s still a great car
Mike Ericks 91k isn’t really a lot. I guess it’s not bad for an ‘11, but I’ve seen many other 2011 cars getting into the 200ks so...
I've been offered big bucks for my 2011 SS Z24 edition by Bay City Chevrolet in Long Beach Ca. Salesman told me young kids are putting Old school baby moons and making them look like a 1955 wagon...
I bought my '09 HHR around Christmas of 2019 and it's been bulletproof when it comes to the drivetrain. The main problem I have is the suspension. Seems like no matter what you do it always has a clunk or something annoying going on. If you replace parts and fix the noise you instantly have a new different noise.
Lmao these I've noticed have horrible shocks rusted like no other other than that it drives and shifts perfect
2010 hhr ( wife’s car abs she loves it! ) had for five years now aside from regular maintenance and replacing fuel lines that rusted out it runs great currently has 190,000 miles on it!
Scotty keep up the great work. 10 million subscribers is inevitable!
HHR is the same thing as a Cobalt. My 2008 Cobalt has 203,000 miles and still going strong. The 2.2 is a bulletproof engine.
Our 08 Malibu has 238,000 km. Also running strong!
Yeah man!
i live in the salt belt of canada andare 08 impala just over 200 000 km with 3,9v6 and runs amazing and my grandma has a 18 year old oldsmobile with 3.5v6 and runs like a dream my dads 07 sierra classic needs a body job because of salt but the 4.8v8 runs and runs and runs
not just 2.2 but all gms
I had an 06 with the 2.2. Loved that car. Got to well over 180k before I traded it in. Loved how barebones it was and I never had a problem with the ignition.
Scotty, a man like you makes me appreciate life, really, because honesty and kindess is all we need life, thank you for making US part of your life.
I still love the looks of the HHR. It's just a baby Suburban, but in actuality, it's just a station wagon version of the Chevy Cobalt.
At least it isnt a PT cruiser
I had one as daily driver for five years, never served it only used it, not a problem in those years ;)
You mean Fiat.
Aaron Jaggan fix it again Tommy
I have a pt cruiser I drive daily it’s not that bad. I don’t get why it gets so much hate
Johns Memes mid to late years suck. They didn't change much if anything from early models. From 06- final year they were bad value
I've had my HHR since 2009. No issues!
Wow that's awesome my sister gave me hers with over 16000 miles it's my first car my baby and I love it!!
Bought a HHR for my daughter to get back and forth to school. She graduated four years ago and is still driving the car. I have to say, that car has been one of least troublesome cars I have ever purchased. So far, we only had to put on tires, brakes and a water pump two years ago. I just replaced the factory battery just last week and it's a 2011 model. It has 120,000 miles and still drives great.
I own a 2008 hhr ss and it has been a great car very fast and fun and very reliable and I have had to have very little work done to it..it is a low number manual transmission model and I still love it today.
The car world would be a boring place with Scotty’s vehicle selections
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For the Trailblazer, I'd just get a junkyard headlight switch and try that. If it works, go with it. If it doesn't, you're out maybe 10 bucks.
Drove my HHR 14 states across nation camped in took off-roading.. guess what still runs strong today.
305,000 miles on mine and still runs excellent....I will buy another used one when it finally dies
HHR is cool, just bought one and while looking, I have seen tons of them for sale with 200k and still look great. Loudmouth.
Honest mechanic, honest advice 👍
Wrong channel
Very entertaining as usual Scotty - thanks for sharing!
I have a 06 hhr great car 278000 miles. All stock air cold power everything. All works great. Auto trans. Daily driver.
2011 HHR is very reliable. Granted some parts are cheap but most parts are cheap and easy to find.
Yeah when he said Tauruses had a lot of problems they don't i have one with 250, 000 miles runs great hhr's are good cars
I love my HHR. lol 2006, 142.000 miles, automatic, runs like a top. Have owned for years and have only done regular oil changes, plugs etc. I've heard both sides on these cars. I don't know if I got lucky or what, but I'll drive it until the bitter end.
I love my HHR too.. 2011 LT with 144,000 miles.
I just bought a used one for $2000 yesterday. Its a dark grey with wll blacl wheels. The inside is completely clean and gorgeous. It actually drives so smooth sometimes i have to make sure it's still running. Lol. The guy was only selling it because he bought a newer one and didnt want to pay the insurance on this one. He said he has never had a better car. Go figure.
My 2006 HHR just past 300K miles with minimal repairs, and still going strong. Oil changed regularly, flushed radiator periodically and it's great !!
Lol the half car picture had me cracking up Scotty 😂
Scotty u honestly have the best channel on RUclips
Julian Giraldo agreed
Swear to god I just text my brother saying the exact same thing before I read these comments.
Its true!!!
I wish I could say the same.
Hey Scotty, I bought one cheap (like you said), and drove it home, and it only has 333,740 miles on it.
Love my hhr. Just got it. 2007 and runs great
You are the Man Scotty, great channel
The 2.2 and 2.4 Ecotec engines are long lasting engines. The 4t40 and 4T45 automatic transaxles are actually pretty good overall and can last for years with proper maintenance. Thus Scotty strikes out again with incorrect advice. Now for the real advice. Stay away from pre 2008 HHR's as they had known brake issues and stick with the newer ones.
Scotty the GOAT 🙌🏼
have a 2007 hhr 2.4 with 232,000 miles. Other than usual maintenance no issues at all. Even tow a 5 by 8 trailer with tools oçcasionally. Love it so much, bought a second one for my business.
My dad has a friend who’s HHR is at around 340k miles and is still running well. Tough car.
It's basically a Chevy Cobalt, those weren't terrible cars other than the key potentially turning off the car while driving... That being said don't like the styling (is better than the PT Cruiser though)
Adam Smith id rather burn my nipples off than drive an hhr
Id watch that, its a sports wagon built on an s10 frame.
Scotty! Thanks for all you do, I value your experience and information greatly. I have to ask: What's wrong with the automatic transmission in the HHR? It's a 4T40 or 4T45E, been around since 1995. I am a retired GM transmission technician- GM had serious reliability/durability issues with many different units in the years I worked on them, but I might call that the most dependable of the lot. Please explain!
He is not going to respond, we know its a great transmission
This is crazy. My 2008 HHR has 312k on it. Original engine and transmission. Only fix I ever had to do was to change the timing chain at 294k. Inside not even one creak or squeak. Original tyranny is perfect. Suspension still great, no noises. Best car I've ever owned. I've talked to others with the same experience in their HHR. I don't see how any car could be as reliable and well-assembled as this Chevy.
Loves your video Scotty, keep it up
thanks for the support!
Rev up your HHR
Before they break down
My gms have held up great and in the salt belt of canada
How? All the gm products in saskatchewan seem to be the first to rust out. Its well known gm went bankrupt and cheaped out on metal and paint. You ever see a 10 year old chevy truck with rockers?
I have gm to they hold up with lots of krown
Take it from a previous HHR owner -- don't even consider buying one. I picked up a 2010 HHR in 2013. It had just over 45k miles. I had to replace the headlight lamps and tail light lamps multiple times during the ownership of the car. I wouldn't mention this if it wasn't somewhere in the neighborhood of once or twice within a single year. The rear tail lights weren't an issue. The headlamps are a real pain to replace as you either have to remove the front bumper cover or pull back the fender well matting. I could have probably made life easier on myself by removing the front tire, but I didn't. It got so bad that I carried an extra set around just to be prepared to replace them when they went out.
Also, the build quality of these cars is horrible. Everything inside is made of plastic and thus becomes easily broken. This includes the door handles. The other thing to keep in mind is you want to make sure that all service bulletins have been serviced. Remember, this car was part of the famous issue where the weight of the keychain could cause the keys to either fall out of the ignition or cause the ignition switch to turn to the off position during operation. Make absolutely sure this was fixed with the one you are considering as you don't want the vehicle to shut off while going down the highway.
Now, mechanically most of the time the car was fine. However, I was driving home during the summer one year when the entire bottom of the radiator blew out. The seam at the bottom of the radiator split and dropped all of the coolant onto the roadway. It cost me quite a bit to get the radiator replaced. The mechanic that worked on mine said he had seen at least 5 or 6 HHRs do that.
The HHR is very reliable. We have one we use as a delivery truck. It has a trailer hitch and we tow trailers weighing between 700-2000 pounds, sometimes traveling 100 miles at a time with the trailers. It has the manual transmission, 230,000 miles and still runs strong. Clutch replaced at 210,000. regular services and it's still out there. We like it so much, we would buy another without question if we found one which was well cared for and the price was right. Great car that is cheap to maintain and when something does break, parts are cheap and readily available.
My HHR automatic put 450k miles. At 150k change timing chains. 2.2 liter.
Timing chains do wear over time but 150k is way early. At that interval it's no better than a belt.
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I enjoy the these views for content and the pics lol
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4:08 Scotty, I NEVER would of imagined you'd use a video game character like this for an example! Not to mention a really good one too!
Always love your memes, but that one for MDS... literally had me LOL!!!
I've never heard of MDS, but the pic suggests MDMA
Another great video 👍🔧🔧
Lit up all the time!!!
Thsnk you about the hhr info. I didnt know that!
Thanks Scotty. I got the 2010 PT Cruiser instead. Less problems reported on the web .
I got a Manual SS
Always wanted to drive one of those
Same
@@gabriellovell3192 bro there zippy and fun asf
@@slayaxripbx4499 Hi. I’ve been driving the SAME 2006 Scion Xb for nearly 15 years. 256K. Going to look at an HHR SS… manual obviously… with 73K next weekend. Honestly, if I don’t buy it, I imagine I could drive my Scion until the wheels literally fall off (which would be my fault… 95% of what I’ve fixed was my fault or legit wear).
I know for sure that the buyer has replaced the clutch; which means somebody was likely f’ng around.
Would you recommend this car? I’m assuming and prepared to do some regular maintenance, and a small amount of repair off the jump.
It would be a long term vehicle, as my days of car hopping ended in my teens.
Thanksin advance for replying.
I have been trying to figure out how to wire the stereo and speakers in mine forever 🤣
Sorry but what you say about GM products is total BS. I grew up around GM vehicles and we own a 2001 Silverado with 276k and still runs sharp and never given us any problems. Do your research before saying stupid thing's.
I have a 2008 panel. Never a problem. I know people that had them and had many problems. Still see a ton of them on the road. They stopped making them in 2011. Way I look at any car or truck. You get a good one or a bad one. I got a good one.
2008 HHR, purchased used 2016, no maintenance history. Regular service and only light local usage.
Ran like a top until Dec.2021. *Wife's Maxima went stupid, major skipping and no clear codes P0300 only. Let her use the HHR. 3rd time she parked it in the Driveway and the next morning - No Start.
Long story short - Jumped timing and Bent all 8 intake valves.(no piston damage, light scuffs)
Est. self replacement/repair - $650.00 {About $100yr. operational expense and No Car payments)
The rest of the car is still in very good condition.
*Any car can be a POS or a decent deal - Depending on how it is taken care of.
*** Scotty, I enjoy your Videos. They are informative for the novice and helpful even to the intermediate mechanic.
We just have a difference of opinion on some
I have sold my two cars and now i take a taxi for my rides... It's cheaper than ow a car... And no worries about any car too... But i still like this channel...
underverser You now have less freedom of movement. And overtime you will paying as much as a car for taxis in a couple years.
No i won't... I don't need to go outdoors very much lately...
That doesn't work for everyone, if your out of the city and don't have a car your screwed.
Here we have good public transport nowadays... I can take the car from mom or dad also... But at this moment i can pretty much do without these solutions...
underverser why don’t you go anywhere?
Scoty would love to hear what you think about the 2016 honda accord v6, last honda generation on the accord with v6, what do you think about the j series and etc👍🏼
will do
Scotty Kilmer thank you scotty 🙏🏼🙌🏼👍🏼
Had my 2007 HHR standard transmission going on 272,000 miles still going strong!
Still?
Always on point
I would never buy a PT cruiser or a GM rip off of one.
True that
John Wyskochil I have a 2011 hhr still a great car just hit 91300 miles and no major problems I have had it for 5 years and has always started and has never let me down . So go figure .
Mike Ericks had a 2006 hhr last till 198k then it got totaled. Also its not a pt cruiser rip off remember the sports truck with the bullet nose gm made for a redic price. Bullet nose cars were a thing at ine point. Thankfully now they are not, however i do miss my hhr just not the auto window button placement
@@mysterc2862 Lots of good used HHRs out there.. get one.
Leigh Rich i have a 2016 corrolla now but i almost got another one when mine got totaled, i found a standard ss model but it wasnt at the dealer when i got there they sent to auction. Hhrs are deff reliable in my opinion i enjoyed mine anyway, i think the most expensive fix on mine was a bearing went but at 198k i cant complain
I found an HHR with 190k miles on it for my parents. They paid less than a grand, and it gets 37mpg on the highway with the way they drive it. Great little car with retro love or hate design. Inner door handles do break often though.
I have an HHR with a manual transmission. I don't have that many miles on it, but the only problems I have had are one front wheel hub and the speakers quit working. Other than that, I have only had to do brakes and basic maintenance (oil, filters, wipers etc). I love my manual HHR with 2 young children and a dog.
Rev up your gm products
I find it funny he says he doesn't like GM cars when his Toyota Matrix was made side by side with the Pontiac Vibe and Toyota Corolla.
LOL the Vibe is literally just a Matrix with a Pontiac logo on the front. Hell even my 2000 4runner has some GM parts in it...
Both the Vibe and Matrix had Toyota engines. The Toyota Corolla engine for the standard models and a Yamaha/Toyota engine for the sport models.
@@mickeman3967 I would like to ask him his feelings on the Pontiac version.
GM=Toyota
Ford=Mazda
Chrystler=Mitsubishi
Top three have collabed with the imports...
My 2010 Vibe 2.4L currently has 306,000 miles and is still going strong. All original engine and transmission! These cars are very well built. Hoping I can make it to 500,000. 😁
I just bought an 08 HHR to use as a daily. 124k on the clock. I love it. The trans shifts smoother than the one in my 2019 Camry.
I love my 2007 HHR now. I Bought it AS IS used for 900 bucks and it had a bad engine and I knew it did but I needed a car and i knew I could save up and order a engine for it over time and saved. The guy that had it before was old and forgot to change the engine oil and ran it low for a long time and it messed the engine up. It still crank and ran but had no power past 40 mph and knocked real bad. I ordered a used engine from car part planet online for $1,300 and used my $1,200 stimulus last year towards it, it had 83,000 miles on it and cost me $1,600 to have it installed and they sent me the the transmission with it for free which is a bonus and cool. So I have a back up transmission at the shop stored and ready when I need if I ever need it. It runs great now. Gets me 420 to 500 miles on a full tank of fuel. I drive it all over the place and only thing it needs now is rotors and brakes. I have that scheduled to be done on the 2nd and then it should stop shaking when on the brakes going down hills he said. He said the rotors are shot and was never changed. The original engine had 128k miles on it before the old man ruined it on low oil. Other than that its in pretty good shape. I love it! Had to replace the battery to as it sat outside a shop for 2 years till I bought it and now giving her all my love in fixes lol.
One reason to not buy one is because they look awful
Evan Nadeau a modern 1949 Suburban
It is a pt cruiser competitor look alike
@SirVixIsVexed yes i see now
Ricardo the same designer too
Stop bashing GM! They make great cars. They rank up there with Toyota!
Hmmm I doubt that Haha
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Wildmonkeymam, that's probably not going to happen. Scotty is basicly a Toyota guy. If it's not a yota don't buy it. Key point here is that's HIS OPINION. You know whst they say about opinions
Wouldn't put them there, I'd put them above Ford though since their cars are usually easier to work on.
How many GM cars from the 90s and early 2000s are still around vs 90s and early 2000s Toyota's I think we all know the answer to that.
Adding onto this that my 2011 HHR is currently at 196,000 miles on it.
I won't say I haven't had to replace anything but the engine and the transmission are still running strong according to my mechanic
I'm running it til it does on me
About year ago I was looking for a inexpensive car and decided to buy a 2007 HHR w/manual trans and 77k miles for $3200. Car runs and shifts great, and no problems whatsoever.
Is $2500 for a manual 08 with 164k fair price?
Finally someone can instil common sense into these chevy fanboy tards that somehow think their GM product is reliable lol
Cool story let us know if another company is currently selling a all electric long range car at a affordable price.
I mean, what if their GM product actually is reliable?
@@lbrown21494 GMs are known to the rest of the world as shitty, low quality cars that are cheaper build quality than european and less reliable than japanese. Hell top gear did a segment on this. For some reason idiots still think they're reliable. I'd even rather drive a ford as they have much better heritage and look better too.
I agree, I rather drive a Ford then a GM. Thats just common sense.
The HHR and Cobalt were extremely reliable, if it wasn't for that stupid ignition they would have sold alot more them.
i think Ford Taurus is the worst car ever lol get a Toyota
josue CH but my Taurus has 240k and drives like new 😩
@@Matt_bechillin it can have 400k , but more of the cars are in the junk fields lol, go check and find out
Matthew Hall mines a 1996 drives like its new only been in a shop two times it’s old it’s amazing car 1996 to 1999
josue CH if you don’t take care of a car it want last duh
Of course a lot are in the scraps and broken down , it was the #1 selling car in America for years , There’s also a plethora left on the road ijs 🤷🏾♂️ to each his own ...
Had my HHR for 8 years and ran great!!!
Anybody who's against the Chevy HHR is full of crap. I absolutely love mine never had a problem.