2008 Chevy hhr worth considering?

[amateurbob]

I have come across a 2008 HHR with the 2.2 ecotec. It is from Florida, has a 100k miles, and on paper it has been decently maintained. They are asking 2900$ for it. I have read the transmission is not that great but the Internet has been known to not always tell the truth.

Should l test drive and consider it or hard pass?

 

[dishdude]

It's basically a Cobalt, they were decent cars. Should have the 4T45E which was decent. If it's clean and doesn't need much, $2,900 sounds right. I don't think you'll do better under $3k

 

[wings&wheels]

Drive one first.

I've had so many rentals, that most of them blend but two stick out; this and a Fiat 500x. The Fiat because it was fun and I liked it, or wanted to, despite the dislocated trim and ill fitting panels at ~300 miles. The HHR because it was one of the worst vehicles I ever drove to that point. Bland in all areas except appearance, poor visibility and a wallowy ride....odd seating position that feels like you are sitting miles back from the windshield.

 

[joekingcorvette]

I don't think you can go wrong for the price. I always thought the HHR was kind of neat looking and a good value for the money.

 

[fantastic]

Over 200k on the 2.2L Ecotec in the 2002 Saturn I gave my niece. Bought it with 128k 8 years ago (2018), gave it to her at 150k, & now it's over 200k. I believe them to be just as good as a Honda engine of the era. Burned a quart every 2-3k but that seems to be a GM feature.

 

[amateurbob]

Over 200k on the 2.2L Ecotec in the 2002 Saturn I gave my niece. Bought it with 128k 8 years ago (2018), gave it to her at 150k, & now it's over 200k. I believe them to be just as good as a Honda engine of the era. Burned a quart every 2-3k but that seems to be a GM feature.

To tell you the truth l was expecting more people telling me not too even think about it. Even @wings&wheels didn't say it was garbage, just uncomfortable and annoying.
I am at minimum going to test drive it.