With the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show kicking off this week, it seems like a good time to take a look at one of the past competitors. The current Nice Price or No Dice Chevy HHR was featured at the 2006 Vegas show. Now we’ll have to decide if the price matches his stage presence.
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Monthan important campaign given the difficulties many shelters face in rehoming older dogs, cats and other companion animals. There are several benefits to adopting a senior pet: they are often calmer and have lower energy levels, are more likely to be potty trained, and have reached adult size. Since the odds are not in their favor, choosing a senior pet can be a win for both the animal and its new family.
However, that is not the same in the car world. After all, this isn’t an old Audi week, probably much to the chagrin of the seller of the 1983 Audi 5000 turbodiesel sedan that came our way yesterday. Although apparently in good condition with less than 100,000 on the odometer, the Audi’s slow diesel engine, even for the 1980s, and likely extremely high repair costs have clouded its prospects. That meant there was little support for the $8,900 asking price in either the comments or the vote. The latter ended the day with a huge ‘No Dice’ loss of 96%.
Embracing a heritage
As retro reigned supreme, General Motors took a look at the scene, focusing mainly on the enormous success Chrysler was enjoying with the PT Cruiser and saying to no one in particular, “Hold my beer.” The result was the Chevy HHR, or Heritage High Roof, a large wagon based on the platform of the Cobalt compact, and with a shared powertrain. The HHR was not only reminiscent of the PT Cruiser in style, but also had the same lead designer, Brian Nesbitt. GM had lured Nesbitt away from its competitor with promises of new, exciting opportunities, only to point him toward the Xerox corporate machine upon his arrival.
The show must go on
An advanced redesign
When new, the HHR could be equipped with a 143-hp 2.2-liter edition of GM’s Ecotec four, or an optional 172-hp 2.4 version. The ad doesn’t mention what this car has, and it’s impossible to tell from the short video of the engine running. Anyway, the engine spins a four-speed automatic and drives the front wheels. The ad does tell us that the drivetrain has racked up a modest 86,000 miles on the car so far. The title is also said to be clean.
Bow tie money
What is your opinion on this SEMA HHR and that questions? Does that seem like a deal for an even handsome extra-retro former showpiece? Or is that $10,999 price tag just the seller showing off?
You decide!
Nice prize or no dice:
2006 Chevy HHR SEMA show car for $10,999
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