Comments on: Leak: 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS revealed

By: Gogogodzilla

Gogogodzilla — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:24:27 +0000

It’ll most likely have a ‘el cheapo’ plastic interior a la the Cobalt.

And only a 5-speed manual? Geez, GM’s a day late and a dollar short AGAIN. Most of the sporty cars out there are moving… or have moved to offering a 6-speed.

Plus the steering will probably be numb and the suspension will not be able to handle the weight and power that is demanded of it.

On the other hand, with 260 hp, it should be able to accelerate (in a straight line) relatively well.

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:12:55 +0000

SR:
that would be funny if the ugly spectre of such a beast existing wasn’t palpable

By: LP640

LP640 — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 01:10:27 +0000

^agreed M5 estate rules and so does the S6, RS4 & E63 but the M5 is the best of the best

By: Aston Martin

Aston Martin — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 21:05:46 +0000

A PERFORMANCE WAGON!!!!!!! WHAT THE HELL WILL WE GET NEXT? ANYONE WANT A SUPERCHARGED SKIP?

THE ONLY GOOD PERFORMANCE ESTATES ARE THE MERC AND BMW OFFERINGS FROM THE HOUSES OF AMG AND THE M TUNING DIVISION. THESE CARS ARE PROPERLY QUICK, NOT SOME CRAPPY AMERICAN EFFORT WHICH IS REALLY JUST A BIG, CHEAP FLABBY PIECE OF ****.

By: stick2clutch

stick2clutch — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 04:26:34 +0000

Like I said in the Hyundai Nav post… Hyundai adds a Nav and everybody is so bouncy and happy for Hyundai.. GM drops a supercharged 260 HP engine in the HHR and everyone acts like they got cut-off by one on their way home.

By: GMCsyclone#478

GMCsyclone#478 — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:46:25 +0000

nice. it’ll eat up most of the foreign junk coming here. should’ve been all-wheel drive though.

By: SR

SR — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:14:40 +0000

BTW, when they gonna do an Aveo SS??? Idiots.

By: LP640

LP640 — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 01:04:11 +0000

one for the scrap heap then

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:34:12 +0000

Lambo: GTIs are cool. Only FF compact worth having, if you ask me

By: LamborghiniZ

LamborghiniZ — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:44:42 +0000

Pass, I’ll take a GTI or an Si.

By: Burmanesski

Burmanesski — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:15:54 +0000

NOS2006, Do you think it will out run the 70 Chevelle SS 454 LS6 that had a quarter mile time of 13.19 or the 1971 corvette SS 427 that did a quarter mile of 12.32. But they had much bigger motors so if you were to give the HHR a 454 (if it would even fit) it would spank a STOCK muscle car not a Aftermarket muscle car or a newer one from 1978-now. One other thing the muscle cars look a hell of alot better than the HHR even if they are rusted. i say the rust makes them have character.

By: Htay5500

Htay5500 — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:56:07 +0000

this car still doesnt interest me. its FWD and I only would use fwd for my daily commutes.

By: HoosierHero

HoosierHero — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:37:18 +0000

That PT Cruiser looks great! *ooops! Now grandmas everywhere can tear up the streets on their way to get their meds lol.

By: musclemustang94

musclemustang94 — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:21:38 +0000

I as a Ford guy always thought SS stood for Super ****ty. haha jk. Nice car I guess. You won’t see many kids buy this though, unless all the people that love the XB so much fall in love with this thing.

By: NOS2006

NOS2006 — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:16:51 +0000

I guarantee this will be faster, quicker, and better handling than SS cars of the 70s. Why does it not deserve this trim level? SS stands for “Super Sport” not “RWD V8 Muscle Car.”

By: jackjimturkey

jackjimturkey — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:43:26 +0000

No.
Don’t call anything without a V8 an SS
might as well be an s2000 for all i like it.
maybe if it had the Colorado i5 turbocharged and 2+2+2 seating, it would be worth taking a look at, but it will NEVER be a true SS!

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:24:00 +0000

At least thet’re trying something beyond sitckers and plastic cladding, so I’ll give them credit for that.

By: meanpants555

meanpants555 — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:10:20 +0000

Looks more like a range top than a range topper.

By: 55amg

55amg — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:57:56 +0000

nice but i wish it got a V8 to go with the SS badge.

By: Bryce

Bryce — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:53:18 +0000

Nice. I’m sure the power will be more than enough to kill the PT Turbo. Now they just need to get rid of that damned antenna.

By: AMGoff

AMGoff — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:44:36 +0000

I like it. The 260HP ain’t too shabby either.