# What can one expect from a 2006 HHR **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [April 27, 2011, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145 "2011-04-27T17:20:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![indy4192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/aeb1de/32.png) [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/1 "2011-04-27T17:20:21Z")
My sister is looking at buying a used 2006 Chevy HHR with about 36,000 miles on it at about 10,000 dollars. What are some of the issues with this car if any and what if any are the general maintance things to be on the look out for. ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan2)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/2 "2011-04-27T20:00:42Z")
Bodywork, if you aren’t careful with the thick roof pillars which can make cars coming from the road on the right side become invisible. Other than that there is nothing bad. Brakes and suspension get low scores for reliability or frequency of repair but nothing really major. Overall reliability is excellent. ---
**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/3 "2011-04-27T20:21:51Z")
I would check pricing information. Edmunds shows that the $10K is relatively high dealer retain for the LT version, depending on options. You may want to do some research to use aa leverage to get the price down. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2011, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/4 "2011-04-27T23:29:38Z")
MSN Autos says there is an occasional problem with fuel injection and the PCM programming. The cost to repair both is well under $500, though. And it is only an occasional issue. The HHR is essentially a Cobalt station wagon. I wouldn’t let either issue stand in the way. Retail price is about $10,000 on a base LT model. Is it an LS or LT, and what options are there? A private party sale would be about $1500 less. ---
**Author:** ![indy4192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/aeb1de/32.png) [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 4:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/5 "2011-04-28T16:55:05Z")
it is the LT version and milage is closer to 34,000 over the 36,000 I thought it was. ---
**Author:** ![indy4192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/aeb1de/32.png) [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/6 "2011-04-28T17:00:47Z")
interesting, Kelly Blue Book has it listed at 13,500 price wise, wonder why the difference? ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/7 "2011-04-28T17:20:42Z")
On CR the main trouble spots are suspension and brakes, so have a mechanic take a look. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/8 "2011-04-28T18:19:57Z")
I rented one a few months ago and I wasn’t impressed. Not very comfortable, under powered, and look like hearses. For the same money you can find a much newer and more comfortable car with a 100,000 mile warranty. Check the G6 or even Impalas. ---
**Author:** ![indy4192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/aeb1de/32.png) [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/9 "2011-04-28T19:32:57Z")
Sis is in love with the car, loves the look the ride and all, no chance of talking her out of it… ---
**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/10 "2011-04-28T20:30:03Z")
My personal opinion is that Kelly tracks higher pricing than Edmunds. I may have also not gotten the options correct when I did my quick check. I like to look at Kelly, Edmunds, and [nadaguides.com](http://nadaguides.com) for pricing info, and then decide who I may believe. Obviously, as a potential buyer, lower pricing is better for me. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/11 "2011-04-29T04:20:54Z")
Well that’s the important part. It’d be nice to get a V6 instead of a four but don’t know if they come with it or not. I really think the price is a little high though for the year. Try checking the rental returns for an 08 or 09. ---
**Author:** ![mleich](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71c47a/32.png) [@mleich](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mleich)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/12 "2011-04-29T14:02:08Z")
Offer $8800 and see what happens. $10k is a LOT for a 5 year old Chevy no matter what the online guides say. Personally, I like the look of these cars too, but I never liked the PT Cruiser. Go figure. ---
**Author:** ![indy4192](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/aeb1de/32.png) [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2011, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-can-one-expect-from-a-2006-hhr/64145/13 "2011-04-29T15:26:09Z")
Sis is really in no position to haggle, has no downpayment or trade in and has scratchy credit. Car maybe 5 years old but very low milage at 35,000. Plus our family is just not good hagglers…😉