HHR driver's opinion - Page 2

Z71Hoe · 03-13-2006, 10:42 AM

I repeat. Just a light for night time viewing. That's it.

Hollowcreek · 03-14-2006, 01:21 PM

Z71, I did'nt say I liked the PT, I meant it had nothing to fear from the HHR in the way of competition. I would take the Caliber over both or the Scion for that matter.

Z71Hoe · 03-14-2006, 01:33 PM

OK, got it. I'll get off my soap box now. Sorry

mikiec · 03-15-2006, 01:51 PM

Hey Z,

If this light is for night viewing as you say, should I not be able to control the intensity? You can with the dash lights? The dome light can be turned on and off.

Not throwing daggers, just looking for info.

Mike

Z71Hoe · 03-15-2006, 02:32 PM

Nope, no controls. If it bugs you, tape works good.

mikiec · 03-15-2006, 08:11 PM

I'm thinking Bubble Gum.

Mike

mikiec · 03-20-2006, 03:23 PM

Hey Z,

You are correct. I found out that it is called....

"console flood lamp"

On some HHR's it can be dimmed via the dash light dimmer switch.

Mike

cavy2fast4u · 03-20-2006, 05:22 PM

Yep it is for veiwing window switchs etc.

wolfie4x · 08-17-2006, 08:40 AM

I love my HHR and I think its nicer looking then the PT. It is my drive to work car and i travel 100 MIles round trip everyday whice 90% of it is highway miles. I get over 400 per tank of gas up to as much as 450. From what i have bee told was that that light is to light up the window swiches way down by the floor. That is my only complaint is the location of those window swiches.

RavageRitual · 11-19-2006, 06:13 PM

They Call it a Courtesy Light (LED)

littlejim · 04-26-2007, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikiec

I just purchased a new HHR 1LT. It is the first new vehicle I have had in 10 years. The other being a 96 Ranger PU.

If the HHR lasts as long as the Ranger I'll be happy.

I have found the HHR to be comfortable with adaquate power. This will be my go to work vehicle.

My only dislike at this time is the lack of width in the footbox. My knees are against the center console and door.

I do have one question... There is a small light in the front center of the head liner. I can not find any info on this light in the manual. Any body know what this is?

Mike

That little light in the center of the headliner, is the "Headlights on" indicator.
I have a 2007 2LT HHR with 3000 miles on it, and I can't get more than 21MPG on it, half city, half highway. I previously had 2 Chevy Ventures and had averages of 23 mpg on each one. This is my biggest gripe.
littlejim

Old Lar · 05-09-2007, 05:16 PM

Since posting this question last year I did get an '06 HHR with the 2.4 engine and I'm averaging over 30 mpg. I'm a "light footed" driver around town and use cruise on the highway. I've been from Key West Florida to Freeport Maine and several places in between. I've had the car for 13+ months and have nearly 19K miles on it now. The gas milage has been one of the best aspects of the car. I wish the steering wheel has a telescope feature as well as the tilt and I wish the seat bottom was longer for my big butt.

03cavPA · 06-28-2008, 07:24 AM

It's kind of quiet in here. Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but I just bought an '08 LS model with auto trans.

Likes: novelty looks, ride, convenience features, cargo room, ECONOMY, price. Momma really wanted one, so if she's happy, I'm happy, if ya know what I mean.

Dislikes: those stupid window switches in the center console. What were they thinking? Electric assist steering feels too numb, but I can get used to it. Front brake pulsation with less than 750 miles on it. It was that way when I picked it up with 148 miles on it. Chevy gets to fix it next week.

Overall, it meets my expectations. The front brake issue is nothing new to me. I've had to deal with it with every vehicle with front discs I've ever owned. People need to understand how to properly torque the front wheels when they put them back on after servicing. No amount of bitching seems to wake them up, so I retorque them myself when I get home.

Impact wrenches and torque sticks FTL.

Old Lar · 08-30-2008, 04:38 PM

I started this thread when I was initially looking at the HHR as a replacement. I did purchase a new one in '06, which now has 36K miles on the clock. I've read on other forums of the pulsation problems where some owners ended up having those rotors turned. As you have discovered correct torque is essential, which the service people don't appreciate the bolting on the wheels.

I have averaged over 30 mpg running 87 octane in my 2.4L auto, since new. It does great on the highways, for mileage and runs 25-26 mpg with around town only driving.

You are correct the steering is "strange", too much turning at slow speeds. This is the new way for power steering..electric steering.

wpbharry · 09-02-2008, 06:12 AM

I sold Chevys in '07 and we had a few questions about the little LED. They are found on most luxury vehicles these days - GM first put one in the HHR and now other GM vehicles such as the new Malibu, Aura, Outlook, Acadia, Enclave, and upcoming Traverse have 2 instead of one.

The purpose is to illuminate the center stack at night - providing just a touch more illumination.

They're trendy....

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