What do you think about this compared to a 2.3CL?

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Old 02-13-2008 | 03:41 PM
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What do you think about this compared to a 2.3CL?

So I was reading Road and Track the other day, and I found this:

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=6390

I like the idea of a launch feature, and the idea that it might have the potential to be a sleeper car and be practical at the same time. I have also always liked the looks of the HHR and the idea that it kinda brings a retro feel with it. It clearly has more horsepower then the CL and it does seem all around more practical. The only problem I see is the idea of a wagon verus the idea of a coupe. I'm thinking I would like one of these as a NEXT car whenever my 2.3 dies. Oviously But I'm curious just to see what everyone else thinks.
Old 02-13-2008 | 03:43 PM
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i dont really like it, its like a mini-mini van.
Old 02-13-2008 | 03:47 PM
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In two minutes you read that WHOLE road and track article AND posted your response?
Old 02-13-2008 | 04:11 PM
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I did, put bluntly, they're nowhere in the same ballpark.

4 door wagon vs coupe.

Turbo charged vs. non-turbo

I never liked the look of the PT's or the HHR's but the SS kit seems a little more stylish, but $22K plus all the extras you'd need to make this thing nice. I would think you could dump that money on a better car with a better turbo and engine. But if you wanna drive a glorified $30K PT cruiser, that's up to you. For $25-30K I'd be driving an Evo, STi or something like that, with more potential.
Old 02-13-2008 | 06:53 PM
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ugly sleeper. its like boosting a late 80 voyager. that would be sick :x
id be too ashamed that i won the race. id keep driving and never look back
Old 02-13-2008 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I did, put bluntly, they're nowhere in the same ballpark.

4 door wagon vs coupe.

Turbo charged vs. non-turbo

I never liked the look of the PT's or the HHR's but the SS kit seems a little more stylish, but $22K plus all the extras you'd need to make this thing nice. I would think you could dump that money on a better car with a better turbo and engine. But if you wanna drive a glorified $30K PT cruiser, that's up to you. For $25-30K I'd be driving an Evo, STi or something like that, with more potential.
But hey, don't let us stop you if you really like it, but for that money I'd be driving a Scooby. The launch-control feature is pretty neat, but I'd imagine the novelty would wear off after awhile though.
Old 02-13-2008 | 08:41 PM
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american cars get more value/features for dollar....but then you gotta drive a GM/Ford/Chrysler. i wouldn't do it
Old 02-13-2008 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy2.3
In two minutes you read that WHOLE road and track article AND posted your response?
haha, i meant look wise. performance wise i'd get a cobalt ss over that.
Old 02-13-2008 | 09:53 PM
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Old 02-13-2008 | 09:56 PM
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Yeah, what can I say, I like the idea of the HHR mainly cause of the old "retro" look .... (I don't know what else to call it) But I think that the HHR is more practical for a daily driver. I mean you have to give that to any 4-door car. Plus the SS badge is a perk only not the entire reason for buying one.
Old 02-13-2008 | 09:57 PM
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If you really like it, then go for it. This is an acura forum so obviously most of the people here are going to tend not to like cars like that.
Old 02-13-2008 | 09:59 PM
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Yuck. For 22g's you could figure out the mounting/connections to drop a K24 into a CL and boost it and still have plenty left over to redo the entire interior and exterior. IMO, those HHR's are hideous, they're just another copy of a Chrysler after the designer switched to GM. You want a good sleeper, a CL isn't that bad of a choice. There are plenty of better cars out there than CL's, but an HHR? Please God no.
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Originally Posted by AznX TL
haha, i meant look wise. performance wise i'd get a cobalt ss over that.
But that's stretching it, but I'd drive a supercharged coupe b4 that woody wagon
Old 02-13-2008 | 10:20 PM
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i can think of 20 better sleeper than that. sorry
Old 02-13-2008 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 972xghost
i can think of 20 better sleeper than that. sorry
yup. that thing looks kinda...
Old 02-13-2008 | 11:06 PM
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Is this really a thread...............and people are responding to it and taking it seriously??????????????????
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For that much money, you could buy a 350z that's a few years old and then you would really have a sports car
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HHR's aren't very edge.
Old 02-14-2008 | 02:24 PM
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the question is what do you want and what are you going to use it for beside a daily beater (space, cargo people carrier...etc)
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Old 02-14-2008 | 04:30 PM
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Where's the smiley of someone coming in through a door and stepping right back out?
Old 02-14-2008 | 04:35 PM
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Old 02-14-2008 | 04:56 PM
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Old 02-14-2008 | 10:30 PM
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