I bought the RAREST (216 built) and DUMBEST modern Chevy performance car: HHR SS PANEL!!!
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Now this is the stuff we love! We don’t need to see million dollar super cars or anything crazy, your roots brought us here with hoopties and neat cheaper cars. Don’t lose sight of that.
Preach!
Bingo!
Yup
Exactly
Your point is valid, but NO ONE needs to see this piece of garbage
This is the content I came for... seeing Tyler buying oddball hoopty cars and being excited about it.
*Practical* oddball hoopty.
He always does, you didn’t miss anything
I agree 100%
@OneIssueVoter
Go just go dude we don't need your negative feelings here
YES!
Always great to see Tyler smiling...even more so when he's driving a hoopty and not some 6 figure trophy. Keep bringing on the hoopties!
That smile and those giggles were fake as fake can be though……
Perhaps he is also relived after the divorce
Hoovie buying unique cars that aren't well known is always entertaining!
Everyone PLEASE take a moment and thumb-up every comment BELOW here that REMINDS Hoovie that THIS is the type of content we come here for. That this is what brought us here all those years ago. THIS is why we keep coming back. We can get non-stop supercar content on any one of fifty other RUclips channels.
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@@NocturnalPLUR UM YES
Algorithm comment.
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I have always been a car guy and collector. I never kept any daily driver more than 1-2 years. Seven years ago I bought an HHR SS manual g85 car with 145k miles for a daily. I fell in love with it. I sold most of my old car collection and started collecting these. I own 12 now including two manual HHR Panel SS's. My wife drives an Automatic HHR SS. I am at 300k Miles with my driver and I get about 30 mpg on the road and I always carry a lot of cargo. I have all the others in storage. These are such great cars, the best I have ever owned and I have had about everything.
Why did you end up wanting so many?
What a switch to be flipped in the brain. I'd assume the entire breaker controlling the switch must've went with it.
@@spectra_3005 There has to be someone else that does this, I'm sure there's multiple people that do this with PT Cruisers
@Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer I've seen cruiser farms, aztek filled driveways, you name it. I don't understand owning multiples of the same vehicle, they all drive the same, but to each their own.
In 30 years when ev have taken over and ICE vehicles are hard to come by and his collections worth 5Xs he’ll probably love those cars even more. I’m thinking about collecting Trailblazer SS. Nice to have multiple just in case you wanna have fun and accidentally crash one, no matter how good a collision guy is nothing touches factory.
Had the pleasure of taking a HHR SS on an auto-x course when it was new. I tried my best to lose control of that thing, but it stayed put! The Onstar lady called me and asked if everything was ok. I said, yes! This thing is awesome!
Thats awesome
Wait, OnStar called to check on you? You did the same thing Hennessy did with their CTS-V - tripped the G-meter so hard, they thought you were in a collision, just with the lateral sensor, as opposed to the longitudinal one...?
That Trans Am was a absolute steal at $22k. 99-02 WS6 T/A's in half decent shape with more miles are going for more than that. Thanks for showing some deals us mortals could buy. The HHR is a cool unique car. I would have bought it too.
Somebody got the deal of a lifetime!
Very surprised that it did go that cheap.
I know, makes me wish I had kept my '98 black/black Ttop LS1 6sp T/A & my '99 black/black Ttop Firehawk {bought both new} ✌💖☮
This is the kinda Hoovie hooptie stuff we come here for. 6-figure cars can be interesting, but this is much more fun- and relatable. Had no idea they made an SS version of the panel van.
Beats just talking about the divorce
Yeah stuff like the Lambo countach anniversary was fun because it’s that poster car we all wanted and Hoovie did a lot of cool stuff with it, but it started a list of 6 figure cars.
@@castorchua His wife divorced him? I don't watch every video...
Supposedly he divorced her.
@@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444 It's all just comments but it's a fairly well known thing now
I owned an HHR SS for a couple years. Super under rated modern wagon. Glad to see it on the channel!
Me to, bought a new one in 2008 and it was a ton of fun
I had a Supercharged Cobalt SS in the early 2010s. Super underrated cars, and super welcoming to mods.
Mine was dyno tuned to 300hp and 315 tq. It was way more fun.
I saw a 4 door Cobalt SS turbo that was an absolute monster at autocross. I couldnt believe how quick it got off the line compared to some other similar cars.
It’s a turd. Not underrated by any means.
So awesome to see Tyler having some fun again!
Let the good times roll Hoovie.
Glad to see you happy and smile on this purchase! And like so many people here, we probably like all of those gems being replaced by the sort of car that brought us to this channel in the first place.. Go TYLER!!!! Love from Holland
It may have been less popular than the PT cruiser, but I think this design aged a lot better
No PT cruiser Ever took off like that.
@@donphillips5957pt cruiser gt turbo has entered the chat
Kinda pointless with an auto. All of the cars appeal goes out the window if it doesn't have three pedals.
i saw a pro street PT Cruiser, it was running low 9's.
Idk... On a FWD car, I almost see it as a plus. It will never really be that sporty and is best suited for doing normal stuff like commuting or errands. I would agree on any sports car.
A true Hoovie purchase and an absolute bargain. Amazing purchase. Good luck with it.
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I have been a fan of the GM Delta platform forever! I even owned 2 Cobalt SS coupes. Seeing this video pop up brought me so much joy this morning! I’ve always wanted an HHR-P SS but in manual. Dream wagon right there.
Hoovie…This is why I love your channel! You get just as excited with an old goofy panel van as you do with a super car! Your excitement is so infectious and I am thankful that you keep sharing it with us!
A proper Hoovie car. Feels like it's been forever!
Came to post that. This is a Hoovie hooptie
Well said. This is exactly how SO many of us feel. Yet we keep getting the same supercar content we can get on any one of fifty other RUclips channels. This here is why we come back to Hoovie's Garage.
Something you failed to mention, The HHR Panel does have provisions for rear seats.
Also you can swap out the rear doors for doors with windows.
But still have the panels at the back.
Chevy sold HHR's with just the rear quarter window delete and regular rear windowed rear doors. I saw quite of few of them back in the day. I sort of prefer those since I do not like the major blind spot the full panel. With just rear quarter window delete you still had place for a company graphic if you were to be using it for business.
My 07 has back seats but panel sides!
I was thinking the same thing. Get a couple passenger rear doors and you could have a least a somewhat usable freak-show car.
Just love the HHR SS panel van. Only wish we could have bought one in Australia 🇦🇺. We have a very strong panel van culture here and that one would fit in nicely! Well dove Hoovie!
Sandman hhr 🤔👍
I sold an HHR SS Panel when I worked at Carmax years ago. I'll never forget how weird the buyer was. He was beyond excited to get it. Traded in a G8 GXP for it! Also side note, $10k for a Turbo R?!?!?! WHAT?!?!?!
GXP for a HHR SS 😂😂😂no way great deal for carmax ☠️
Damn, A G8 GXP. Please tell me it wasn't a 6 speed. Those cars are pretty rare & valuable.
Damn, and I thought trading a '02 LS430 for my '99 NB1 Miata was silly.
@@davidgalinat4257 All G8 GXPs were 6-speeds.
@@rustler08 no they weren't. Auto was standard and manual was option. Just seen one listed on marketplace for a little under 30k that was auto and thought the dude was scamming. Looked it up and learned something.
We love you Hoovie, whatever is going on in your life know that we will be here supporting you all the way my man
He went through a divorce and his ex took him to the cleaners
@@versansky75 I know but I thought I would just offer my support and not point it out again
@@versansky75 No shit Sherlock!🤦
The HHR was a very good vehicle. My wife had one. It had over 150K on it when she wrecked it in a snow storm. Even at those miles, the car still felt new.
I bought one brand new with a limited slip differential, Brembo brakes and 5 speed manual. Probably my favorite car. Took it to Texas World Speedway road course and had a blast. Such an awesome driving car.
For anyone that has never driven an HHR it is an interesting experience. It surprisingly quiet in the cab. The internals of the doors and dash have about 3" of insulative foam. These cars were a go to for a very short time because of the great stock soundedening and fantastic door seals.
Look at how happy he is before the sale, if only he knew 😮😮
Not watched a Hoovie video for sometime now. But now I remember why I use to watch everyone that came out, Lovely Jubbly Hoovie.
I'm so glad Tyler got a new Hoopty. This sort of car is why I started following Tyler and the Car Wizard
I had a 2008HHR and it had 350,000KMs on it and was still running great. My only gripe was every time I pulled up at a light I had to duck down to see if the light had changed.Other than that, it was a good little car.
Doug the kind of guy to sell his divorcing friend's cars on Cars & Bids, and still charges him commission.
I know your joking but Doug did sell cars and bids or atleast a big chunk of it I believe
@@6door6four96 Correct. The Chernin Group bought majority stake earlier this year for $37 million
I'm sure Hoovie would rather Doug get it than his ex-wife!
@@6door6four96 you're.
If your a man, marriage is a complete scam
I have to admit that I knew what these vehicles were when they were for sale, knew they would be limited editions, and I passed up purchasing one. I regret not getting a HHR SS with the 5-speed manual when I had the chance to do it.
as someone who bought an 09 HHR SS (non panel version) in April of 09 and drove it until it was totaled in Oct 2022. It was a great little car. I'd still be driving it if I could. Had 98k stock and no issues with the engine and still the original timing chain. Still miss that car
Petition for Hoovie to turn this into the world’s first tuner Chevrolet campervan and do One Lap of America in it…
...meh
It would be a grim experience. No shower, toilet, standing room, kitchen, etc, etc.
He's not the hobo type
@@procatprocat9647 I had just assumed it would be credit card camping
@banovsky what's that? I googled it and it came up with a crappy multi knife
Tyler getting back to his roots. I have to admit I have always thought the SS HHR panel was extremely cool. When these were new we had a friend that had a non SS version that he built a speaker box for the back that was a perfect cube with 5 subs on the top, 3 on the back facing the back door, and 4 on the front side facing the driver's back seat. It had 12 8" subs he bought from Walmart and put in a box that looked like a single die like a pair of dice you might throw in Las Vegas. I'm sure you can imagine with 12 8" Walmart subs wired at who know what OHM load on a Walmart amp rated at "2000 watts" in a speaker box that was garbage.
It is great to see Hoopty smile.
I had a 08 ls 2.2 with 5speed. Used it for copier service van. I put 300,000 miles on it. Changed 2 starters, a shift linkage and catalytic converter.
Driveline is closer shared with the Cobalt SS which was an auto or manual as well. The Pontiac and Saturn referenced were RWD versus FWD like this and the Cobalt. They had Chevy Performance packs available that put HP up to 290hp and 340ft/lbs that were fairly cheap, but required a dealer ECU flash.
theres not automatic cobalt ss execpt the fake ss ( 2.4 n/a sport version)... for the turbo version theres a cheaper alternative than gmp stage 1 with a hptuners retune, you can get close to 400hp and even more torque with a catless downpipe and map sensors, engine holds 25psi no issue
They were pretty quick with that done too, torque steer anyone
I believe these power numbers were underrated by GM. I think in OEM trim they were closer to 280+HP.
i bought an 08 Sunset Orange Panel LT sight unseen on a whim from a FB add up in Detroit. Car was delivered and i literally fell in love with these dumb little things. Shortly after buying the first one i learned of a Panel SS and acquired one last year. I dont know what it is but its one of the funnest cars i have ever owned. Was pretty cool to see it on your channel. In all its trim levels its actually a phenomenal car when remembering its econo price point.
Love this kind of Hoovies'/hooptie content, thanks Tyler
Tyler, how does it feel having all of this support and love from your followers? It seems like a gift, I hope you do not feel alone and that you feel grateful to have started a channel that is there for you always, and support from people who only want you happy because you make us feel good. Thank you for being strong and keeping us entertained during obstacles.
Awesome car! Had the same drivetrain in my Cobalt SS. That motor can make good power for little money. I’d love to own an HHR SS Panel
we used the HHR as a work vehicle - it was almost the perfect size- not as big as a box van but still had tons of room on the inside
Very enjoyable video on a hooptie car together with Hoovie's infectious enthusiasm. Keep it up Hoovie.
I loved every second of this video. This is a dream car of mine too, and Hoovies giddy reaction to actually owning one is on point 😂
Very cool!!
My wife has had two HHRs.
Actually we still have the second one.
The first one was my favorite of the two because of the manual transmission and sunroof, but they’re both really reliable and rather fun to drive.
No I want the panel van version!!
😂
I've been missing this type of content. You've made a lover of odd cars, and you coming back to them makes me nothing short of incredibly happy. Thanks for bringing them back
This is the best type of content that i miss. Never could really get into the exotics usual euro cars he was doing. Hope there is more of this!!
Bought a 2008 HHR LS, and loved it! I got the 5-speed manual version, and that car was bulletproof. Drove fantastic. Didn’t have much power, but had 30 mpg, and ran like crazy. Miss that cool little thing. And, as a musician, i could haul myself, my wife, a full half stack guitar rig, head, 4X12 cabinet, two guitars, pedalboard, and several boxes of merchandise! Held a surprising amount of stuff in that car…
Hoovie good to see you smiling dawg. Happy to see the panel van out there squealing the tires haha 😂
Two videos in one week?! 😲
Seems like Hoovie is getting his mojo back! 😎👍
it fits so great into character that he needs to sell 4 cars because he needs money but ended up buying one before even one has been auctionded. I love it
I’ve been waiting for this!!!!! I had an 08 HHR SS manual, red as well with the Recaro seats. Was such a fun car and honestly didn’t look bad in the SS form. Almost bought another a few years back.
Keep your head up Tyler. If you feel like you need a break after what happened no one will blame you.
@@siliconicarusHis wife divorced him and raked him over the coals.
@@siliconicarus His wife basically took him to the cleaners when they got divorced. He had to sell just about all of his collection just to pay her
Tmi
@@siliconicarus He actually initiated the divorce. His wife cheated on him multiple times and he found out his son is not his genetically.
@@fuzzyschwartzI didn't hear that about his son! That's insane! Hoovie seems like a pretty stand-up guy and will probably still help raise him like he's his own genetic child
Very happy to see you still keeping your mood up and making videos ❤
I'm impressed! I purchased, brand new, 2008 HHR with the 2.4. It was a great car. Loved it. Mine was just one step below the SS model. Had all the bells and whistles, no leather interior. Step son has it now.
LOVE THIS!!! I love that car. This is good old Hoovie video goodness.
Really enjoy the hoopties Hoovie…they made your channel…the Exotics and 6 figure cars are wonderful…but everyone…including yourself appreciates an obtainable treasure. Looking forward to an update on the HHR…safe travels home.
Thank you Tyler. Been watching your channel for years. Miss vehicles like this on your channel. High end cars are cool and all, but stuff like this made me subscribe and I’m glad to see you getting stuff like this again. Please continue doing cars and trucks like this one!
Die hard Ford guy here. I gained a lot of respect for the HHR when I got a 2012 model for a work car in 2019. I worked for a Budweiser distributor in Eastern NC as the fleet manager. Mine was an LT model with the 2.4 Ecotec engine. Part of what I did was assist deliveries. I would take small stops off the truck and deliver them myself out of the HHR. I put 60k miles in 9 months beating the snot out of it the whole time. The little Chevy took all that abuse and never skipped a beat.
Fun video Hoovie! Great content, love it.
Hoovie selling his cool cars at a loss and buying this beut is finally getting this channel back on track
I bought a regular 2.0 HHR new. I liked it. It got crazy good fuel mileage and was more comfortable than the Dodge PT cruiser. I am a dyed in the wool Mopar person saying that! It was also designed by the same person that designed the PT cruiser. The only thing is they are a bit cramped with two people riding in it.
I'd say you did good for the money. As cheap as you got it I'd lock it away and hope one day its more appreciated.
Love it!! Put an 80s theme Hoovies Garage logo on the side and find some matching 80s GM wheels. Then put roof racks and a surfboard on top.
I bought one brand new one at the end of the model year sale at a substantial discount.
I was active in AKC obedience and tracking trials and my German Shepherds crates fit perfectly.
Drove it 258k miles with minimal issues.
Never failed to start or left me stranded.
It was maintained by the book and for me, at least the engine was bulletproof.
The only issue was leaking valve cover gaskets that were replaced at 175k miles.
I never knew how rare they were!
In talking to John Heinrecey (Heinrocket), GM performance engineer, he said he set the class record at the Green Hell (Nürburgring) ; he did likewise with the Trailblazer SS. I bought and still own a HHR. I love it. 5 speed and Pontiac Solstice wheels. 35 mpg highway.
Awesome buy, Hoovie, nice seeing you get back to your roots! I have a Cobalt SS Turbo with the exact same powertrain plus the Saab manual transmission. You should check your turbo boost gauge whether yours has the GM Stage 1 Performance upgrade. For something like $600, you could have the dealership boost the power to 290 HP while retaining the warranty. Crazy stuff!
Unfortunately the manual transmission are Weaker
@@GundamZero5 The Cobalt SS Turbo did not come with an auto. Still the manual is faster, more economical and way more fun in the HHR!
I got one of these panel SS HHRs as a rental car from the dealership. It was one of two HHR panels they used as a parts car. Dealership got 3 SS HHR panels, only sold one in 2 years. Why they made them parts cars. Must say, besides looking stupid, it was comfy like a mini van to drive, and was way faster than expected.
Just a small correction, the Saturn Ion Redline you mentioned had the supercharged LSJ 2.0 Ecotec. These and the later Cobalt SS Turbo, along with the Solstice GXP and Sky Redline had the LNF 2.0 Turbo Ecotec
bought a 2008 HHR with almost 300k miles on it and drove it from ohio to florida the next day. had the car for another 5 years afterwards one of the most underrated cars of all time imo
Love this Hoovie, exactly the content for the normal car guy haha. Love the supercars, but a change of pace is nice!
Bought a new HHR SS wagon in 2009. The engine put out 260 hp with a standard transmission but it was de-tuned to 235 hp with the automatic. Got 210,000 miles before the timing chain went.
The automatic versions were only downrated 10 HP to 250 HP, not 235. You got it all back plus 40 more when you added the GMPP turbo upgrade kit. Did that to my 2009 SS auto and never regretted it one bit!
Thoughts & prayers with you sir. I know life is extremely hard an unjust believe me keep your chin up and do the best for yourself and family
God bless
A+ content
I love all the trucks ssr hhr panel van I watched this HHR get sold live glad you got it
I think this thing has aged pretty well. For being 15yrs old it looks more than decent, I'm a fan! (Coming from someone that has a 2003 Fiat Multipla 😅 )
Unicorns like this one, even though I'd never buy one myself, is what keeps me coming back to your channel.
I never thought I'd see one of those in the wild, but one showed up at kid's school this morning. I also never thought I'd notice an HHR, but here we are.
A local small business near me has one of these as a company vehicle! I knew it was rare but holy crap there aren't too many cars with this small of production driving around still.
Tyler proceeds to dump $3K into the car at Wizard's and then sells the car at Barrett Jackson a few months later for $6K. 😆
That internal water pump is 2k right there.
@@cactuswillable No, wrong. About $500 total, labor included.
And he made $10k with youtube views on this car alone by then....
That’s a great buy! It’s better looking than the PT Cruiser ever was and could be a practical delivery/utility vehicle. Should have had a V8. That BMW is fantastic!
That thing is awesome! I close friend ordered an HHR Panel new. He tried to get it as an SS, and was told there was no such thing! We bought all the SS body panels and made it an SS clone. Sadly, a lady ran a red light and totaled it. My next door neighbor has a red SS in her driveway right now. She loves it!
He's really picked up the pace on his video releases. Lawyers cost a lot and he is working overtime.
And we will watch to help,.oh yeah 👍
Most of us have been there 😅
I think he said he doesn't make any money off of youtube, he spent 100k on registration alone last year lol
@@bigshotcelebrity_his local DMV is hiring 3 new employees assigned just to Tyler 😂
Lawyers cost a lot but ex-wives cost even more
Had a Cobalt SS S/C in my early 20s. It was actaully a really fun little car. These along with turbo Cobalt SS's are such hidden gems. Also capable of alot when you throw mods at these .
I have really liked this car since it was launched. Great that you got one.
I had one and it was the bomb. Loved it! And then when I was ready to let it go it... the resale was fantastic! Every dealership wanted it
Hang in there Hoovie. 😊😊I think you just bought something so rare that it will be worth a small fortune in a few years.
Once all the car inventory is sold for the settlement, Hoovies should consider return to the channel roots with old exotic hoopties. Those videos saved thousands to many subscribers avoiding certain cars.
Settlement of what a divorce ?
@@craigm2484 what you think? He isn't very reserved about it throwing many tips.
@@RogerM88 I've been working away from the computer but screw her then he got 2 kids with her and he is a Good kid Hell with her . Peace
@@craigm2484 and who said it was her filling for the divorce? Don't you think is a bit strange, someone that is getting a divorce, rushing for a vasectomy? Just because we like Hoovies persona, doesn't mean he is the same in private.
@@RogerM88 Not really my business but yes you are correct.
I had a Silver '06 2.4L LT model. It was so reliable. Lost it in a hit and run. I wanted a matching SS one. I enjoy these videos Hoovie. The ones with cheap interesting cars.
My brother owns a 2008 hhr ss and it has 280,000 miles on it and still going strong. Very underrated car and quick with a few bolt ons.
Great video Hoovie. Nice to see you finding some fun during a difficult time.
Mr. Hoovie,,,,Mr. Hoovie, nice to see you having fun. thanks for the vids
Time for a LSD equipped manual swap in the SS!
Pretty sure they fixed the timing chain issue in 2010 with a new tensioner. Other than that, I don't think I've ever heard of them being fragile. There are people that run up to about 400whp fairly reliably with that engine.
BJ is lucky to have you Hoovie. I wouldn't pay any attention to their auction if not for you.
Beeeeee Jaaaaaaaay
With the manual + no-lift shift these were HILARIOUS fun
I love it. Weird stuff like this is what brought me to this channel years ago
I had two regular HHR Panel versions when I started my painting business. LOVED IT and miss them.
Very cool. Love the videos of unusual cars at obtainable prices!
i LOVE those. a treat to see when i see a hhr driving around
I've always been a sucker for the panel truck look. Very cool!
I have one,got it new in 09 love it. Only has 85000 runs strong. I am 72 and love to put the peddle down.
That would make a awesome cars and coffee cruiser and a great sleeper with its appearance too. Good choice Hoovie!
Tyler, I hope you like the HHR. I had a 2006 Cobalt SS the supercharged version nothing to write home about but it was a fun car. My Dad was a construction worker, a painter, he bought a 2008 HHR Panel not the SS but the LT2 package in Sunburst Orange II Metallic with the 2.4L. He passed from lung cancer in 2017 and my Mom kept the HHR. I absolutely love this thing partly because it was my Dad's and partially because everytime I drive it I get 2 or 3 old men asking about it and at least 1 of them always wants to buy it. They are fun to drive but a pain in the butt to back out of a parking space lol.
BTW, I would give my left nut for a SS Panel they are so much fun.
Hey don’t knock the 1st gen ss cobalt even tho they were only 205hp stock that LSJ engine is great and very solid. Also the 700$ stage 2 kit (bigger injectors, smaller pulley, ecu tune) it brought power up to 270hp with e85 kit so about 1200 bucks and they would smoke this hhr. I know because I’ve had 3 Saturn ion redlines which for those that don’t know is the same as the car you’re referring to. And I beat evos in my plastic Saturn on corn fuel. Eventually I had full bolt ons and much more my car had 432hp in the end on the stock engine and no joke I raced a Lamborghini gallardo and pulled on him about a 1/2 car all the way to 125mph then he was able to pass, also same deal with a Diablo and a v10 r8 IN A SATURN!
wondered how bad the blind spots must be on a panel version - regular window hhrs only have to deal with the massive A pillar... might be worth putting in a backup camera
@@vcall6121 lol no man Im not saying they were bad cars at all I had a friend with a Redline that was pushing close to 400 to the wheels. Although he had lots of stuff done. Injectors, option b, ported TVS blower, all forged internals, ported polished head, etc etc..I was just a broke bitch and couldnt afford to upgrade mine. They are tons of fun and like you say the LSJ block is a solid base for nice tuning.
When Tyler did a vlog 3-4 years ago on why Saturn didn't deserve to die after renting a Sky-Redline when his F355 burnt up, I was looking for a cheap fun roadster to drive in the Smokies and found a low milage one that I love. A stock 2.0 turbo'd EcoTec can be safely modded/tuned to put out 280/300 hp as long as you don't raise the rev-limiter past 6800 rpm. and keep up on the oil changes. Fun cheap car that's plenty fast for the twistys! The HHR looks like it's perfect to use as a light duty work vehicle and I think a local florist uses one here in Nashville.