Our first GM car...

Sgt Beavis · 07-10-2007, 08:52 PM

GM has finally conquered my family.

For years I have lamented how much I disliked GM cars. However, over the last few years I have started to respect their design. I promised myself that my next car would be from GM.

Ironically, my wife ended up buying the first GM car.

More Ironically, she's Japanese.

Over the weekend we purchased a Chevy HHR Premier Edition at Reliable Chevy in Richardson, TX. I have to give that dealer props for doing a great job. Our salesman really did know his product. We also felt like we got a fair offer on our trade.

Oh, and the icing on the cake. Last month, I started working at EDS. I got GM Employee pricing. Needless to say, I was VERY HAPPY.

So the car. I haven't driven it much but there were two things I immediately liked about the HHR. The ride and the air conditioning. Considering the size of the car, the ride was very smooth. You could feel the bumps in the road but they weren't jarring at all. The car rode much smoother than my wifes VW that it replaced. The AC was OUTSTANDING. I swear we could have made snowcones in that car. Last Saturday was the first truly hot day we had in Texas too.

Oh, we also tried out the Nissan Versa (wife liked the exterior) but the AC was so anemic that we were still hot after a 20 minute test drive. If you live in Texas, do NOT buy a Nissan Versa. BTW, I don't consider that to be an example of all Nissans because the Murano I used to have had pretty good AC.

Anyways, with GMS I think I'll be buying myself a new car in a couple of years. I will be buying from Reliable Chevy, and I will be buying a GM car (hopefully a Camaro)

MrJamesMc · 07-10-2007, 09:14 PM

Wow, that is good to hear then.

Also it is good GM has cleaned things up a bit, so people like you who once hated GM for their faults can tell they are improving and all.

I wish you luck on your GM purchases.

iamwin · 07-10-2007, 09:21 PM

I have to second the A/C in the HHR, I rented one a couple weekends ago to move stuff from LA to Phoenix and damn that thing got COLD quick. I was quite fond of it during my day with it.

I just wish GM would ditch that tiny radio display on the rental spec model, it just puts a seriously cheap feeling to the car. Especially since the black tie with the good screen is easily my favorite non-nav car radio setup...

MalibuMaxxSS · 07-11-2007, 10:25 AM

good to hear

likearock00 · 07-11-2007, 10:29 AM

Great news. One down, 2-3 hundred thousand to go!!

**GMCSonoma** · 07-11-2007, 10:30 AM

Congrats on the new car and the new job!

solman98 · 07-11-2007, 10:59 AM

COngrats on the purchase. I have had no complaints on mine.

CrunkedRL · 07-11-2007, 11:09 AM

This is the kind of thread worth coming to GMI for. Congrats man!!! Now it's time to celebrate!

Sgt Beavis · 07-11-2007, 11:31 AM

Its nice having an All American garage for once. I'll post up some pics over the weekend.

CBECK · 07-11-2007, 11:39 AM

Who would have thought such a hot car could have such cold A/C, ha! Congrats.

montrealvue · 07-11-2007, 03:40 PM

Good choice, I'm a big fan of the HHR myself....I'm even a little jealous

MOOSTOPHA · 07-11-2007, 05:18 PM

good choice on the new ride. knock on wood................. we've sold a lot of them so far, and no problems with them. we've had several employees of the dealership buy 'em.

Havasavana · 07-11-2007, 05:39 PM

Great post. Conquest, happy with the car and happy with the dealer.

**Ghrankenstein** · 07-13-2007, 08:55 AM

Yes, congratulations on your vehicle and your deal!

Ghrank

AndrewGS · 07-13-2007, 10:17 AM

Congratulations! The HHR is a fine little car. I've rented two of them and quite enjoyed them. I love the retro wagon styling with the high beltline.

07-10-2007, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sgt Beavis 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 340	Our first GM car... GM has finally conquered my family. For years I have lamented how much I disliked GM cars. However, over the last few years I have started to respect their design. I promised myself that my next car would be from GM. Ironically, my wife ended up buying the first GM car. More Ironically, she's Japanese. Over the weekend we purchased a Chevy HHR Premier Edition at Reliable Chevy in Richardson, TX. I have to give that dealer props for doing a great job. Our salesman really did know his product. We also felt like we got a fair offer on our trade. Oh, and the icing on the cake. Last month, I started working at EDS. I got GM Employee pricing. Needless to say, I was VERY HAPPY. So the car. I haven't driven it much but there were two things I immediately liked about the HHR. The ride and the air conditioning. Considering the size of the car, the ride was very smooth. You could feel the bumps in the road but they weren't jarring at all. The car rode much smoother than my wifes VW that it replaced. The AC was OUTSTANDING. I swear we could have made snowcones in that car. Last Saturday was the first truly hot day we had in Texas too. Oh, we also tried out the Nissan Versa (wife liked the exterior) but the AC was so anemic that we were still hot after a 20 minute test drive. If you live in Texas, do NOT buy a Nissan Versa. BTW, I don't consider that to be an example of all Nissans because the Murano I used to have had pretty good AC. Anyways, with GMS I think I'll be buying myself a new car in a couple of years. I will be buying from Reliable Chevy, and I will be buying a GM car (hopefully a Camaro)

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MrJamesMc 3.8 Liter V6 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fort Worth Drives: 1999 2-Door Chevrolet Tahoe Posts: 416	Re: Our first GM car... Wow, that is good to hear then. Also it is good GM has cleaned things up a bit, so people like you who once hated GM for their faults can tell they are improving and all. I wish you luck on your GM purchases. __________________ Flickr

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iamwin 3.5 Liter V6 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Glorious San Fernando Valley Drives: 2000 Olds Intrigue Posts: 264	Re: Our first GM car... I have to second the A/C in the HHR, I rented one a couple weekends ago to move stuff from LA to Phoenix and damn that thing got COLD quick. I was quite fond of it during my day with it. I just wish GM would ditch that tiny radio display on the rental spec model, it just puts a seriously cheap feeling to the car. Especially since the black tie with the good screen is easily my favorite non-nav car radio setup...

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