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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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Hey, everyone, I'm looking at getting a newer car, &, trading in the Cav...I'm looking at an '08 Chevrolet HHR & an '06 Equinox. I like them both, but, I'm leaning towards the HHR. It has 72,xxx miles, it'* an LT model, and, it has OnStar. I'd like to know your thoughts on this type of vehicle, and, if there'* any issues I should be aware of on this HHR. Thanks in advance for your advice.
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:47 PM
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neither get as good of gas mileage as you would think they should. how far you have to drive and is it highway or town?
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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Well, I drive 26 miles back & forth everyday to go to work, but, we came to the conclusion, that, it isn't the right time to buy a car. We're going to try again in a couple months..
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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i personally wouldnt get anything with onstar i dont trust that dumb thing
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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You could always disconnect it. Done.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Most all gms come with it standard equipment now.
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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I know but still
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you truck doesnt have it? my 03 gtp has onstar.
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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 12:06 AM
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nope kinda surprising to me but im cool with it, ive read things about it where if you try to do aftermarket stereo installs it can be a pain with the onstar setup if you want to go back to stock its just one more electrical thing that can go wrong and has been nothing but a problem for people in the stories ive read. mine must have been ordered without it because it has everything else.
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