The Chevy HHR SS Panel Is One of the Weirdest Modern Cars

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    The Chevy HHR SS Panel is one of the strangest modern cars in existence. Today I'm reviewing the HHR SS Panel, and I'm going to show you the quirks and features of the Chevy HHR SS Panel -- a high-performance panel van. Then I'm going to get it out on the road, drive it, and tell you what it's like.
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  • @DougDeMuro
    @DougDeMuro  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2667

    This is one on my favorite recent videos. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

    • @ultraguy8771
      @ultraguy8771 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      *THIIIIIIISSSSSSS*

    • @spencerhola5221
      @spencerhola5221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      hey Doug! Big fan !

    • @dobbs5860
      @dobbs5860 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I enjoyed it so much like all your other videos!

    • @sruli6137
      @sruli6137 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      These videos are all prerecorded

    • @johnmerryman1825
      @johnmerryman1825 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Love it! I'd rather see videos like this, or the dustbuster oldsmobile minivan than the latest supercar.

  • @cyjan3k823
    @cyjan3k823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5054

    Imagine having very rare, one of 200 cars in the world and its THIS car

    • @kitecattestecke2303
      @kitecattestecke2303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Just sell this piece oft poop rare but why? Its the US Version of Fiat multipla just an ugly fugly duck

    • @mohitreddy9999
      @mohitreddy9999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      I would rather have a Honda CiviC

    • @flectz
      @flectz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +177

      having this car would be pretty cool, i wouldnt mind it. at least its different

    • @ThatColtGuy
      @ThatColtGuy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Simba Fishtigre and the fiat is just as ugly, same with the Mini Cooper cargo version 🙄🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @Mountain-Man-3000
      @Mountain-Man-3000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      @@kitecattestecke2303 Oh come now, nothing compares to the level of ugly that is the Multipla.

  • @Fluktuation
    @Fluktuation 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1896

    Living in germany, I had to turn down the volume immediately. I didn't want the neighbors to hear someone yelling "SS" all the time.

    • @InuranusBrokoff
      @InuranusBrokoff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      🤫

    • @InuranusBrokoff
      @InuranusBrokoff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      @@bluerex178 Schutzstaffel.

    • @thiaguinhooitodois2211
      @thiaguinhooitodois2211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Lol

    • @KingOGAV
      @KingOGAV 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      @@bluerex178 slippery snake

    • @SpellOfSin
      @SpellOfSin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@bluerex178 you must be like 10 years old schutzstaffel, protection squad.

  • @Asim-xy4qf
    @Asim-xy4qf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1277

    "Designed to rival pt-cruiser"
    Damn that car must be good

    • @scottyrob82
      @scottyrob82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      It's a horrible car, it just sold like hotcakes at the time.

    • @FinnFroomeLewis
      @FinnFroomeLewis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @O 99 you don't need to spam this under every comment.

    • @nathan2234ify
      @nathan2234ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      Chrysler PT Cruiser and Chevy HHR Market is as follows:
      Over 50
      White
      Possibly a Veteran
      Of questionable mental capacity
      Of questionable driving capability

    • @getchasome6230
      @getchasome6230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      O 99, it was probably TH-cam's algorithm that deleted it because of the cuss words. Smh. Welcome to technology

    • @lexusroller8188
      @lexusroller8188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@getchasome6230 then why here it doesn't get deleted? Smh

  • @FiniteBlu
    @FiniteBlu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    “Designed to rival the PT Cruiser”
    A round of a applause to GM for thinking that the PT Cruiser was good enough for a rival...

    • @briegleruyet4139
      @briegleruyet4139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Oh you know that they make worse. They create Pontiac Azteck. A rich civilisation is dead twice.

    • @tomm1109
      @tomm1109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      People were super excited when the PT first came out. Remember, their was NOTHING to get excited about in the late 90s. The impala SS was gone, we had nothing that was nice to look at and practical.

    • @natebit7167
      @natebit7167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@tomm1109 NOTHING to get excited about in the late 90s?? What?

    • @georgejordan9516
      @georgejordan9516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      PT cruisers sold like hot cakes for a few years

    • @candyblingggggg
      @candyblingggggg 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      right????

  • @joshuaherget7704
    @joshuaherget7704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +620

    To answer some of the questions. This is my car.
    It's not finished on the detailing because Doug showed up earlier than I expected. I was still working on the interior.
    There's an accident in the car's history and the driver door was repaired and repainted.
    The tape is covering US Navy Base access stickers. I was instructed to cover them up.
    The original engine was the Gen 1. This has the gen 3.
    The door buttons only work in park.
    The front bumper has an intercooler. That's why it sticks out so much.
    The snow scrapers are because I used to live in Washington and I didn't know that he was going to open those compartments. Also why the cleaning stuff is still in there.
    Yes I daily it. Yes I haul stuff in it.
    HHR stands for Heritage High Roof. It's a tribute to the 50s Suburban.

    • @davevan9150
      @davevan9150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      I have a base HHR, almost bought a manual ss panel. I always wondered what Doug would have to say about it. Thanks for giving him the chance to review it.

    • @thegentlemansmith5411
      @thegentlemansmith5411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      You should have broke out the tape measure on him. 2020 biggest mystery if hes 6'3 or 6'4!
      Congrats on the review. You just upped the value of your car!

    • @kylefowler5082
      @kylefowler5082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      thanks for commenting on the video, it's great to hear from the other side especially when some quirks Doug missed are explained

    • @joshuaherget7704
      @joshuaherget7704 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@kylefowler5082 It was a huge list of quirks. I'm not surprised that he missed a few. I wish he'd show the built in g meter. If people were thrown by launch control that would've made their heads spin.🤣

    • @samday6093
      @samday6093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I like your weird trucklett

  • @cristianclaudio9188
    @cristianclaudio9188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +506

    "HONEY I TOLD YOU THIS WAS A GOOD INVESTMENT, SOMEONE IS COMING TO DOCUMENT ITS RARITY!!!!!!"

    • @quaranjones2359
      @quaranjones2359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice!!! 😂😂😂

    • @Rob.28
      @Rob.28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      💀

  • @OrigEntertainmentOfficial
    @OrigEntertainmentOfficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1325

    Apparently the San Diego area has at least one of every vehicle ever made for Doug to review.

    • @UndoingRuin08
      @UndoingRuin08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      You see some diverse stuff out here

    • @dab5617
      @dab5617 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      San Diego is a wealthy city. It would not be surprising

    • @glenshort6567
      @glenshort6567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      space ace oh god found the idiot socialist

    • @dab5617
      @dab5617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @ Judging by your spelling, you probably just can’t afford to live there anyways...so there’s that problem for you, I suspect.

    • @yanni2112
      @yanni2112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      No Crossfires apparently which is what we have. Different and not for everyone!

  • @Ryan-pr7vq
    @Ryan-pr7vq ปีที่แล้ว +33

    For the life of me, I cannot understand why someone doesn’t come out with something like this again.

    • @MilosCsrb
      @MilosCsrb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      after world crisis 2008 manufacturers can't afford to experiment anymore, they must make "safe" cars

    • @newerafrican
      @newerafrican 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Unfortunately, younger drivers don’t want manual transmissions in their vehicles. The Bronco, Wrangler and Tacoma are the only haulers I can think of with MT.

    • @dalewalker5425
      @dalewalker5425 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I wish I would have known about the HHR SS & the Panel version in 2009. I would have bought this car in a heartbeat. I did snag a 2008 HHR SS with a 5-speed. It is much quicker than the Auto trans and has "No Lift Shift"! For true performance driving (drag strip inspired) instead of lifting off the gas pedal to shift, you can keep the pedal to the metal while you grab the next gear and let the rev-limiter keep the engine from blowing up! The HHR SS a hot, hot hatch, and with its 18" Alloys & huge 4-wheel disc brakes, it handles like a slot car..... Top speed; an incredible 155 mph before the rev limiter reins you in! I wish GM built something worth buying today.....

  • @nathan2234ify
    @nathan2234ify 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1083

    The Chrysler PT Cruiser look-a-like, now in a kidnapping model.

    • @WALTERBROADDUS
      @WALTERBROADDUS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think I have seen that video....😏

    • @clintonleonard5187
      @clintonleonard5187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Yeah, when he showed how hidden that inner rear hatch was I was like, "Oh damn, you could kidnap someone with this."

    • @invertedpolarity6890
      @invertedpolarity6890 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reading my mind, dude.

    • @9zard
      @9zard 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      nathan2234ify you are a all the roblox TH-camr but you don’t upload videos

    • @thejay8963
      @thejay8963 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      O 99
      Shut the fuck up.

  • @AGlimpseInside
    @AGlimpseInside 4 ปีที่แล้ว +584

    “This” will win his quirkiest car of the year. Mark my words

    • @tahasinameen3422
      @tahasinameen3422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣

    • @DJ_NOOB
      @DJ_NOOB 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      LOL oh I don't know. Don't underestimate Doug's ability to find quirky vehicles.

    • @R4M_Tommy
      @R4M_Tommy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Still, he didn't review any Fiat Multipla

    • @Miniek80
      @Miniek80 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@R4M_Tommy do they have any Multiplas in US tho?

    • @MetalHead1904
      @MetalHead1904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think the Citroen SM is more quirky.

  • @samlauer8855
    @samlauer8855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    My neighbors have one! Seriously! I always thought it was weird but I never realized how rare it was

    • @bagofchips8813
      @bagofchips8813 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      is theirs a stick?

    • @sameerguraza9022
      @sameerguraza9022 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Plot twist: doug actually filmed with your neighbor’s car

    • @austinm.9832
      @austinm.9832 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Do you live in the San Diego area? Edit: asking to check if it is in the slight chance the same one in the video.

    • @meleter8107
      @meleter8107 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Can you take a photo of it? Maybe put a Imgur link here?

    • @DrCartof
      @DrCartof 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Its rare if it is the van type + the high performance type

  • @bigbri4090
    @bigbri4090 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I've had a 2009 HHR panel for 5 years, and didn't know about the hidden hatch release. The last time my battery died, I resorted to attaching a battery starter/charger under the hood, in order to get the hatch open. lol. Really enjoyed the video. Great car too. My non-ss version is ridiculously reliable.

  • @LJM2stepspain
    @LJM2stepspain 4 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    Here's one of those cars Doug talks about how he reviews knowing they probably won't do too well, but he just can't resist because of how quirky and cool it is.
    I fully support this type of content.

    • @austinlisowski1510
      @austinlisowski1510 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Those are the videos that end up getting the most views

    • @swiftripper7557
      @swiftripper7557 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't really think this is one of those cars. If anybody knows what sleepers are, they know what the Chevy HHR SS is. It's a quirky take on a pretty popular sleeper. A car that you're talking about would be like some weird econobox from the early 90s, not this.

    • @brothisshitisfire5152
      @brothisshitisfire5152 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf ?? th-cam.com/video/un_eXinryPQ/w-d-xo.html

  • @Peccs91
    @Peccs91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +673

    “Hey dad, why did GM go bankrupt?” **starts playing this video

    • @Peccs91
      @Peccs91 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Tomasz Kern oh yeah, especially b/c it has the same motor as the Cobalt SS

    • @ODean-qi5xt
      @ODean-qi5xt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      So rare and odd that in 20 years these will be legitimate sought after collectibles. Manuals will go for double, of course.

    • @davevan9150
      @davevan9150 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I bet the SSR cost them more.

    • @pb7870
      @pb7870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Cars like this actually help the brand by creating a halo vehicle that attracts people to the brand

    • @ODean-qi5xt
      @ODean-qi5xt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@pb7870 I mean you have a point but they don't make cars like this anymore and it attracts people 11 years later.

  • @buzzyinurface
    @buzzyinurface 4 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    When the wife says “we need to get a minivan, babe” and you come home with this

    • @killcondo
      @killcondo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      You: Thhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiss is a......................................................
      Wife: WHAT THE FFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

    • @anew742
      @anew742 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Get an R63 AMG if you really want to go all out

    • @osvaldo3223
      @osvaldo3223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You married the wrong one if she forces you to get a minivan. Get a Hellcat Charger lol

    • @wd4246
      @wd4246 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But also, kids are not cargo.. Hmm🤔😂

    • @silkcutliveryjaguarxjr-9929
      @silkcutliveryjaguarxjr-9929 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just get an E63 S, if you can't afford that then get a 2015 model year F80 BMW M3, don't get a minivan, saloons are way better.

  • @Lamborghinjo
    @Lamborghinjo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +449

    "it's the SS!" yeah, don't drive that in Germany. 😂

    • @charliekahn4205
      @charliekahn4205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      They probably renamed it for the European market.

    • @Mandarin9900
      @Mandarin9900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      @@charliekahn4205 I seriously doubt this car was marketed in Europe at all.

    • @wclifton968gameplaystutorials
      @wclifton968gameplaystutorials 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      This wasn’t sold here in Europe as far as I can tell... GM instead badge engineered a large Panel Van from the Renault Nissan Mitsubishi Alliance as well as a smaller one before selling off their European operations to Groupe PSA which replaced their offerings with a badge engineered version a Fiat, Puegot, Citroen, Europe only Toyota van

    • @PiotrusNazwiskowy
      @PiotrusNazwiskowy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Mandarin9900 HHR was sold in Germany. But rather not panel van.

    • @3rdHalf1
      @3rdHalf1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@charliekahn4205 they only updated the font, to make "SS" more zig-zag'y.

  • @josemunoz0
    @josemunoz0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +205

    Doug: THISSS is the performance version of a cargo van
    Me: THISSSS is the kind of content I came looking for

    • @paul72217
      @paul72217 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      AND!!!

    • @BobMarley-uo5qx
      @BobMarley-uo5qx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      THISSS is Doug Demuro Discord Server
      discord.gg/Pv62KNb

    • @phazonlord0098
      @phazonlord0098 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      To bad Doug prioritize exotic cars instead of extremely quirky ones. Couldn't give a shit about him talking about a Ferrari, but oh yeah to something like this and the S-Cargo

  • @boof8274
    @boof8274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Imagine camping out in the back of this van, the windows are already blocked off, an outlet is back there, and obviously, the seats are already gone with storage underneath. I want it now

    • @Matthew-oj2mq
      @Matthew-oj2mq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dude this thing would be an OP stealth camping rig.

    • @boof8274
      @boof8274 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Matthew-oj2mq frfr i wanna get my hands on one of these now, doubt theres any near me

    • @theboxofdemons
      @theboxofdemons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Try to find an aztek that still has the tent. They came with a tent attachment that extended off the back of the hatchback turning the car into a camper basically. A crappy camper.

    • @hisheeelijah1482
      @hisheeelijah1482 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@theboxofdemons what u sayin about waltuhs whip, huh?

  • @rogermaciak421
    @rogermaciak421 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    We need "This!" T-shirts.

  • @TommyCrosby
    @TommyCrosby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Finally, Doug is back to his roots: weird and quirky cars.

    • @MrTWICETHEPRESHA
      @MrTWICETHEPRESHA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He never left his roots. He’s done 4 weird and quirky cars just this month. Why do people get upset about his variety

    • @e.c.listening326
      @e.c.listening326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Too many crazy out of this world cars nobody needs to know about... supercars....

  • @benemks6441
    @benemks6441 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1187

    Doug is the type of guy to lick his fingers when he turns a page on an iPad.

    • @frwystr
      @frwystr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      based

    • @FrownyMascot
      @FrownyMascot 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg

    • @off.tha.h00k
      @off.tha.h00k 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Don't try stealing a comment that everyone knows about

    • @travisselby4042
      @travisselby4042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@off.tha.h00k Seriously. Reason number one trillion why TH-cam comments sections are trash. People blatantly posting shit they didn't even think of trying to get likes.

    • @ImGoingSupersonic
      @ImGoingSupersonic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Recycled comment

  • @petbull7038
    @petbull7038 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Gotta love that interior. Bulky GM plastic from 10 years ago is unmistakable. But I must admit that little screen is dope 👌

    • @yitwailu2
      @yitwailu2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You gotta check the cam phaser angle and set it to stun before you engage launch control

    • @LRM12o8
      @LRM12o8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That screen looks so tacky!
      It's way too small for the recess it was supposed to go in, what the hell were the designers doing?!

    • @derekmaxwell8164
      @derekmaxwell8164 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking the same my 1999 Corolla interior is on par with that lol though its a little more fragile.

    • @Third_eyee
      @Third_eyee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      that screen is actually a rare option in the this and newer turbo cobalts (08-10) its called RPD display

  • @vitoscalleta4431
    @vitoscalleta4431 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I have gotten so numb from watching videos of the highest performing hyper cars and the most luxurious cars in the world that stuff like this makes me go nuts

  • @jacobyo99
    @jacobyo99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +362

    I miss when Chevy made an SS version of literally every car they made 😂

    • @earnestbunbury2103
      @earnestbunbury2103 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      They made a car CALLED THE SS ...

    • @BobThe9534
      @BobThe9534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same

    • @mikenormandy9250
      @mikenormandy9250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Some SS models were GREAT! - Some, were NOT so great (Malibu Maxx SS lol)

    • @Snowman3g
      @Snowman3g 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All car makers do it not just Chevy

    • @Tool0GT92
      @Tool0GT92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Well Dodge Hellcats everything now

  • @smokenmirrors1714
    @smokenmirrors1714 4 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    I wonder if Doug rehearses his "This" intro before he actually starts recording just to make sure its on point! 🤔

    • @HarisAhmedKhann
      @HarisAhmedKhann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Maybe lmao

    • @peterscalise3101
      @peterscalise3101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      *THIS* is a good question

    • @spacemonkey7461
      @spacemonkey7461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Of for sure he does

    • @DonPaco.
      @DonPaco. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nahhhh pretty sured he mastered it by now 😂

    • @smokenmirrors1714
      @smokenmirrors1714 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DonPaco. true but shoot some people wanna perfect there kraft from time to time ijs! 😂🤣

  • @alanmuniz9702
    @alanmuniz9702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Hopefully we all noticed the "Knock Retard" at 12:05 that shit got me💀

    • @huzzzer6083
      @huzzzer6083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lmao

    • @SVW1976
      @SVW1976 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Doug chose to say spark advance 🤣

  • @snazzydoggo
    @snazzydoggo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    I love these non supercar non 2020 new car reviews I just like the weird/older cars more from a 1970-2010 year’s

    • @tenzinsmith7991
      @tenzinsmith7991 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like the old supercar reviews best.

    • @samlauer8855
      @samlauer8855 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      well too bad, this is a 2009 car

    • @snazzydoggo
      @snazzydoggo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam Lauer well no need to be so informational jeez I also like this car smart ass -_-

    • @snazzydoggo
      @snazzydoggo 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      pearlsnaredrummer77 yeah only problem is finding such old cars like those would be hard for Doug especially if he is in California there will always be thieves out their for old vintage cars

    • @robinwachter6093
      @robinwachter6093 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      snazzydoggo
      Same

  • @brunobejerano
    @brunobejerano 4 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    “This van doesn’t feel like a GTI”
    Oh thanks Doug didn’t realize

  • @HeavysquadRacing
    @HeavysquadRacing 4 ปีที่แล้ว +445

    Do engineers watch these videos and start jumping up and down when the feature they designed is pointed out?

    • @12gauge_shawtyy
      @12gauge_shawtyy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Loring Giles I hope that’s wholesome asf

    • @ThePolandball
      @ThePolandball 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Yes. Can confirm ;)

    • @Zerospawnn
      @Zerospawnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      As an engineer i can confirm that i jump up and down when doug points out a weird feature

    • @alexj.5207
      @alexj.5207 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ThePolandball what have you designed

    • @ThePolandball
      @ThePolandball 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@alexj.5207 AWD control / diagnostic algorithms for a major carmaker. Also built a Lotus 7 EV. (since you asked 🙂)

  • @chadpugh1490
    @chadpugh1490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My neighbor across the street has an HHR Panel. I walked by it after watching this video, low and behold... ITS AN SS. Told the owner what she actually had. She didnt care a lick.

    • @user-iy1dn2zk4f
      @user-iy1dn2zk4f 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Lol have her holler at me, I'll give her 5k for her super rare car that she doesn't care about. A car like this needs to be in the hands of someone who appreciates it

  • @sethbutkey
    @sethbutkey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    I have one of the 216, a black one, and it's one of the 84 that were 5spd, sitting in the garage as we speak.
    Turbo swap and tune, then they truely become a Super Sport.
    I love em!

    • @MNIceMan44
      @MNIceMan44 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Email Doug and have him try it

    • @sethbutkey
      @sethbutkey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@MNIceMan44 , there's many other things/options that Josh's didnt have.
      No stock cargo mats. No Brembo brakes. No dual performance seats. No manual. No limited slip. No GM warrantied Stage 1 tune.
      But regardless of these lacking
      ..I'm stoked he reviewed one!!!

    • @unloveableandre
      @unloveableandre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why you didn't let Doug know?

    • @sethbutkey
      @sethbutkey 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@unloveableandre , Josh had Doug film his 2 months ago...
      Or do you mean why did I not tell Doug today?

    • @mattclark7724
      @mattclark7724 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I bought a 09 1LT panel a little over a year ago, I love it. I bought a 09 SS 5sp LSD Brembo brakes Flash Blue Metallic in March and I love it more!

  • @WintersHarmony7474
    @WintersHarmony7474 4 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    Literally looks like a HotWheels car with no rear windows, lol.

    • @raptorm8242
      @raptorm8242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      O 99 STFU!

    • @brothisshitisfire5152
      @brothisshitisfire5152 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf ?? th-cam.com/video/un_eXinryPQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @raptorm8242
      @raptorm8242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      O 99 im not the one spamming shit

  • @kevinbarry71
    @kevinbarry71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    When you have to get those wedding cakes or flowers to their destination quickly

    • @DMETS519
      @DMETS519 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Insert scene from "Easy Money".

    • @brothisshitisfire5152
      @brothisshitisfire5152 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf ?? th-cam.com/video/un_eXinryPQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @LatinaCreamQueen
      @LatinaCreamQueen 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tofu delivery in Japan.

  • @wolfeadventures
    @wolfeadventures ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hoovie just bought one of these. The circle of life is complete.

  • @seanb.5899
    @seanb.5899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    Me: What do I do if the doorbell is broken?
    Chevy HHR SS Panel: 12:04

    • @andybub45
      @andybub45 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Omg I just noticed that 😂😭

    • @JCavLP
      @JCavLP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      took me a minute lol

    • @bobkermit3452
      @bobkermit3452 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      This might be the greatest comment of all time

    • @Thomas___
      @Thomas___ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      *_BEST COMMENT!_*

    • @MrVette213
      @MrVette213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😂😂😂😂

  • @srjacobs85
    @srjacobs85 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I emailed Doug last year to see if he’d like to review my HHR SS. Long shot, I know. But, I figured it was quirky enough that he’d at least consider it! He actually emailed me back(!) and said he’d be interested, but was swamped. I’m in the Midwest, so the logistics would have been tough. He couldn’t do it, totally understandable. I couldn’t believe he actually got back to me, so that was pretty cool.
    I have a red ‘08 with a manual and the LSD. It’s the not the panel. Mine has a tune but other than that it is stock. It’s my daily driver.
    I don’t even like HHRs, but I LOVE the SS version. I think it’s bonkers that GM actually made these things. The amount of engineering that went into them is actually kind of astounding when you remember it’s a freaking HHR. It has launch control and a no lift shift feature that is way more fun than it aught to be. It’s weird and fun and I love it.
    Also, I should mention that just because my car is technically “rare” I’m not delusional; I definitely know it’s not super sought after lol

    • @BobMarley-uo5qx
      @BobMarley-uo5qx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Nice! He has gotten back to many people who are in the Doug Discord Server
      discord.gg/Pv62KNb
      The goal is to be able to communicate with him more easily and also that way he can see which cars people are interested in so that the logistics can be worth it if he sees high demand for it

    • @limyohwan
      @limyohwan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      seems like one of the more thought-out gm models for sure

    • @altergreenhorn
      @altergreenhorn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Acording to spec 16:20 have a Opel engine from former GM company in Germany sold to Peugeot in 2018

    • @Karmy.
      @Karmy. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BobMarley-uo5qx I can't verify my phone number for some bs reason

    • @1974camarolover
      @1974camarolover 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice I love my silver 09 5spd. Unfortunately I don't have the lsd so the torque steer is insane. The handling between a normal HHR and a SS is night and day.

  • @GtGtiR32
    @GtGtiR32 4 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    GM: *Reuses old keyfob, hopes no-one notices*
    Doug DeMuro: *shows up*
    GM: "...crap"

    • @gm12551
      @gm12551 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      An N I take it no one cared at GM at the end of the 2000’s decade. I think they quit caring after 2003.

    • @gm12551
      @gm12551 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And it’s been crap ever since.

    • @BlacksmithMJK
      @BlacksmithMJK 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My original 2009 fob has panel doors on it, not the sliders, the replacement fobs have sliders.

  • @riccardobuondonno6273
    @riccardobuondonno6273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    As an Italian, I must notice and be super proud of Doug's t-shirt today!! Ciao!!

    • @Crisetig
      @Crisetig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lario :-)

  • @shmeevann
    @shmeevann 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Imagine showing up at Homecoming with this.

    • @dtay8913
      @dtay8913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      You'd be a God

    • @commie5.0
      @commie5.0 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "...Ladies."

    • @Sam-K
      @Sam-K 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Beats my 2-stroke Yamaha.

    • @dtay8913
      @dtay8913 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      child nah, you'd be having them panties droppin

    • @derekbloxom
      @derekbloxom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did show up to homecoming and prom in one of these 😂😂 not proud

  • @thegamingraccoon2002
    @thegamingraccoon2002 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Me before watching: A chevy what???
    Me after watching: I want one ASAP!!!

  • @thereagan2001
    @thereagan2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +294

    I’m not mad you didn’t use the launch control, I’m just disappointed.

    • @topcat1964
      @topcat1964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      It's the most useless launch control ever created

    • @nunja_business
      @nunja_business 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@topcat1964 You would only say that if you haven't used it or don't know how to.
      The ability to brake boost and make perfect shifts makes all the difference.
      Up against a non-tuned manual, if you have "the driver mod," you will win every time.

    • @topcat1964
      @topcat1964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@nunja_business , Comp mode. 4100 rpm, drop the clutch and pulls hard left or right. No lift shift or not. I owned one. LC was USELESS! 290HP (yes, it had the factory tune) is too much for FWD.

    • @sivvinod3187
      @sivvinod3187 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@topcat1964 modded Skoda Octavia rs in India sends 420 hp to the front wheels.

    • @topcat1964
      @topcat1964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      and your point?

  • @ckyung1312
    @ckyung1312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Doug: "Ess-ess!"
    Arnold: "Get to da choppah!"

  • @fitshamer
    @fitshamer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Doug: the kind of guy to laugh a little every time he says "SS panel van"

    • @poseidonguy3940
      @poseidonguy3940 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hitler: hein vahen kuhen stilbilltzz aisnezen vaihen vuhen ahitshaaaixhh!
      Libenfunken yirstl ulnken byhen Doug Demeurien ashkenazien Jewien Jewww

    • @doabarrellroll69
      @doabarrellroll69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@poseidonguy3940 so, does that mean that Hitler watches Doug ? I bet he bought one of those signed photos of him

    • @BobThe9534
      @BobThe9534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doug: the kind of guy to rev an electric car

    • @FahadKImtiaz
      @FahadKImtiaz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonder why

    • @Timico1000
      @Timico1000 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@poseidonguy3940 What?! Not a single german word in there. :D

  • @agnibhochakrabarty6230
    @agnibhochakrabarty6230 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    That "this!" could't get any better

    • @-avinash2344
      @-avinash2344 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      O 99 what did u write and. Btw Doug rocks

    • @BobMarley-uo5qx
      @BobMarley-uo5qx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @O 99 proof?

    • @BobMarley-uo5qx
      @BobMarley-uo5qx 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      THISSS is Doug Demuro Discord Server
      discord.gg/Pv62KNb

  • @MightyMagnusYT
    @MightyMagnusYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    "And you have an SS badge in the middle"
    Erstmal die Lautstärke runterdrehen

    • @RegalCobra097
      @RegalCobra097 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ja, die Abmischung scheint ein wenig fragwürdig...

    • @matsusmatusius4153
      @matsusmatusius4153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      selten so gelacht

    • @dopey473
      @dopey473 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Oh god oh fuck they're here

    • @NEK1911
      @NEK1911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Das war knapp

    • @j.t.brunner7452
      @j.t.brunner7452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trying to find some runes to replace my missing door emblems, anyone know where I could find some? 3D printed maybe?

  • @clarkjbunch
    @clarkjbunch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The "trunk" storage under the plastic lid in the back is exactly the same as the regular HHR passenger models. So is the hidden hatch release Doug geeks out about. Every HHR has the same thing it's not just the panel trucks.

  • @malcolmduck6797
    @malcolmduck6797 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The most amazing fact in this video is that someone actually sought out the designer of the PT cruiser, not to smack him upside the head and say “what we’re you thinking?!”, but to actually hire him to design another car.

    • @notgray88
      @notgray88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Unpopular opinion but the pt cruiser has a very nice design. Don't see why it gets so much hate.

    • @bwtv147
      @bwtv147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@notgray88 Their engines were under powered and tended to burn oil.

  • @neocommenter
    @neocommenter 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    This is perfect for the vanlife crowd for urban stealth camping.

    • @craigcampbell1843
      @craigcampbell1843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve wanted one for camping for sure.

    • @04dram04
      @04dram04 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, way too small. A minivan would be the limit in size

    • @craigcampbell1843
      @craigcampbell1843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      04dram04 my girlfriend and I just went camping for our anniversary and slept in her Crosstrek. Same size as this. It’s not spacious but definitely doable. We’ve slept in her car many times.

    • @craigcampbell1843
      @craigcampbell1843 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      04dram04 if you move the front seats forward and sleep with your heads at the back there’s more than enough room.

    • @armink9686
      @armink9686 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      We used to call it being a bum.

  • @InfinityBassCannon
    @InfinityBassCannon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I've seen one of these in middle of nowhere Virginia, had no clue they were this rare 😂

    • @Cooe.
      @Cooe. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sure it was the SS?

  • @fredabrams7505
    @fredabrams7505 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm a little disappointed that the remote start wasn't mentioned. Also that removable panel in the back can be positioned at a higher level....like a shelf. I own a 2011 HHR panel.

  • @PieterDamsteegt
    @PieterDamsteegt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    I want to see a "vanlife" conversion of this thing...

    • @charliekahn4205
      @charliekahn4205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      #HHRLife

    • @derricka.mccormick6548
      @derricka.mccormick6548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's the plan for my hhr it's not the panel but still pretty cool tho

    • @AngiesDoingIt
      @AngiesDoingIt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That's why I bought mine last week. I know wished I got the cargo version

    • @lawnside82
      @lawnside82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ss 0 to grocery store...in 2 days.. and ss delivery truck car.. amazon and usps shoulda invested in this.

  • @dreammfyre
    @dreammfyre 4 ปีที่แล้ว +138

    Something: is weird
    Doug: I L O V E I T

    • @Lui5_torre5
      @Lui5_torre5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Then gives it like a 23/50

  • @andrewg6031
    @andrewg6031 4 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    Doug is the kinda guy to read the terms and conditions when connecting to wifi...

    • @stacia6678
      @stacia6678 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @O 99 Dude, thanks! I didn't even know Doug had a Reddit.

    • @moltenriches
      @moltenriches 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      He does it so we don't have to.

  • @mtbikemike1
    @mtbikemike1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    You rated it way low. Had mine since 2009. I've had many high-performance cars and trucks in my life. Hands down the HHR SS gets as much attention as those did and for a lot less initial cost. Enjoyed this video. Well done :-)

    • @jessespencer6330
      @jessespencer6330 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an 07 LT2 n always have people trying to race me etc, love it when I get the waves n people admiring it 👍 best vehicle I've ever known. Only complaint is that no rw or aw drive options, that n drop a v6 in it

  • @Brian0wns
    @Brian0wns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    When the maid needs to upgrade her PT Cruiser: "Give me something fast!"

  • @justinmoore6162
    @justinmoore6162 4 ปีที่แล้ว +187

    Nobody:
    Absolutely no one:
    Doug DeMro: "AYUND"

  • @shortandsimple4767
    @shortandsimple4767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Imagine having a Chevy thats more rare then your Hypercar

  • @whitehurstcomic
    @whitehurstcomic 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m on my 2nd HHR panel. I totaled it on a deer in 2014. Bought a 2008 manual panel to replace it. Put a new Jasper engine in it at 294k miles. Currently at 321k. Love em

  • @Engineering240
    @Engineering240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I have the 4 door passenger SS and I love it. I keep it around as my second car and it pretty much lives in the garage now. Mine is also red, in amazing condition (zero dents and interior is in fantastic shape) and it’s decently modified. Lowered, intake, exhaust, GM stage 2 tune, Trifecta tune on top of that, and upgraded sound system. Best of all, mine is still under a hundred thousand miles. I’m holding onto it and hoping that the value may go up in like 10 or so years!

    • @BullittKid08
      @BullittKid08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How can it have a gm stage 2 tune and a trifecta tune simultaneously. Seems like you could only run one or the other

    • @MrOscaroe27
      @MrOscaroe27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BullittKid08 LOOOOOOOL

    • @MrOscaroe27
      @MrOscaroe27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can have make you money back selling tacos in it. Thats the only use I can see for it.

    • @dingusbingus8554
      @dingusbingus8554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sorry, it wont go up in value. It'll only go down

  • @mihnea3893
    @mihnea3893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Doug when he sees a slightly weird car:"I always wanted to drive thissss"

  • @benf340
    @benf340 4 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I LOST IT when it had launch control 😂😂😂

  • @Bench_mark_113
    @Bench_mark_113 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    "THIS!!" *slam volume down immediately.*

  • @edanxkr
    @edanxkr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    Good thing the owner has tire shine on board. I can't imagine seeing one of these high-end sports car without shiny tires.

    • @ryanLikesRainyDays
      @ryanLikesRainyDays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @Warm Soft Kitty No. If properly applied and let to dry, it will be a micron-thin film that doesn't fling off because it's just the new surface of the tires.

    • @ryanLikesRainyDays
      @ryanLikesRainyDays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Warm Soft Kitty I disagree. With the proper process, that doesn't have to happen.

    • @ryanLikesRainyDays
      @ryanLikesRainyDays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Warm Soft Kitty No.

    • @ryanLikesRainyDays
      @ryanLikesRainyDays 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @Warm Soft Kitty Enjoy your dry rotted and brown tires.

    • @nth842
      @nth842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryanLikesRainyDays one burn out and that tire shine is gone. All depends how/much you drive.

  • @mogul1
    @mogul1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Doug seems surprised that people might want a light in the back to see the cargo. Especially since there’s no windows.

    • @bar10005
      @bar10005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pretty sure his point is more like why leave back map light switches if it's a cargo area, either don't install side lights at all or don't install switches and turn them on with the main light.

    • @danielforrest2952
      @danielforrest2952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why spend money developing a new part when you got a light fixture that already fits the hole already might as well use the one you’ve made already

    • @ceilingfan1931
      @ceilingfan1931 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

  • @longbrownroad1
    @longbrownroad1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I own 5 HHR SS's, one is a panel SS. After my first one hit 210k miles and still looked and ran like new, I was hooked. I work it hard, pull trailers and it never lets me down on top of 30mpg. My wife drives one and I have 3 in storage.

    • @rehab4everybody
      @rehab4everybody 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What do you think about the timing chain. People say you have to change that at 150k miles or it gets dangerous.. is that true?

    • @user-iy1dn2zk4f
      @user-iy1dn2zk4f 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Want to sell one?

  • @paulcox2009
    @paulcox2009 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I worked at Chevrolet i had one of these I used for a parts runner. It was a lot of fun. I didn’t know it was rare. And yes it was the SS Panel

  • @MrNethermore
    @MrNethermore 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    This seems surprisingly well thought out for early 2000s GM

    • @curleypubes3672
      @curleypubes3672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      2009 isn't early 2000s kid

    • @crismm97
      @crismm97 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@curleypubes3672 this car pretty much is, production started in 2005 and it's on the delta platform from 2003

    • @hkm_865
      @hkm_865 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alexey Bereznitskiy mid 2000’s GM’s bankrupted them. There’s a reason why you still see so many gmt800’s on the road

  • @glitchyentity2117
    @glitchyentity2117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thanks for reviewing this! My parents have owned around 4 HHRs in total, and my family in total has owned 7. We love these super weird cars!

    • @jordijojo8295
      @jordijojo8295 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glitchy Entity you poor soul

    • @glitchyentity2117
      @glitchyentity2117 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @DJ Coin Laundry hahahaha that's great!

  • @DannyTheGFP
    @DannyTheGFP 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Being English i have always wanted to know how doors and the boot open, now after that 10 min explanation i think i have got it, great work sir

  • @Charlesb88
    @Charlesb88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just a few observation but some features in rear cargo area kept over from the passenger car config are likely there for a good alternate reason despite no passenger seat in the back. The manual door handles are for if a employee/helper is in the back and the door is shut on them so it's a safety thing. That allows then to exit even if they lack the keyfob or can't reach the door lock buttons in front driver/passenger area. The rear map lights would possibly be useful if your loading/unloading something or otherwise doing so something in the rear at night where extra light is needed.

  • @joelhansen7373
    @joelhansen7373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I’ve been looking for a 5 speed version for years. Now I know why I haven’t found one. Rare as hen’s teeth!

    • @KingstonTV334
      @KingstonTV334 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      That joke matches your picture

    • @joedesalvo3316
      @joedesalvo3316 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      there is one on Ebay an HHR SS Panel with a manual for 15k

    • @joelhansen7373
      @joelhansen7373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Joe DeSalvo - thanks. Rare cars always come out of the woodwork with premium price tags after Doug features them. When he featured the Subaru Turbo BAJA asking prices jumped like 5 grand that week!

    • @paulnadratowski3942
      @paulnadratowski3942 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck

    • @chumbawaumbacumpa
      @chumbawaumbacumpa 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jurassic Coast Comics You sure annihilated him.

  • @headbanger45o
    @headbanger45o 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Hey my friend from work had a base model of this and I appreciated those interior door handles after sliding around in back all the way to his house

  • @laurieross8157
    @laurieross8157 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I've owned 3 HHR's . I really love them. They are reliable, comfortable and get great gas mileage. My present one has 235,000 miles and still has plenty of power and no major problems. Thanks for reviewing.

    • @Len1977gt
      @Len1977gt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      well thats a rarity, they aren't know for reliability

    • @lukebuke34
      @lukebuke34 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Youre a weird guy. Im not kidding.

    • @wojak7970
      @wojak7970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Please stop buying them, I want to stop seeing them on the road, there are people who can only afford the hhr and pt cruiser and it breaks my heart. As a society we need to stop buying them and buy litterally any othe vehicle instead. Buy a camry and you'd only ever have to buy 1 car, not 3.

    • @danlenox1430
      @danlenox1430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@wojak7970 No one wants a boring ass camry. As a society, we need to stop buying camry's. Buy multiple cars, not just one.

    • @longbrownroad1
      @longbrownroad1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I currently own 5 HHR SS's, with one being a panel. Best cars I've ever owned and a blast to drive! My daily has 230k on her and still acts like she has 30k.

  • @dirtpounder
    @dirtpounder ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There's a group of 5 that rip it up and down the streets near me every saturday night. Crazy that they're supposed to be rare, and that they're supposed to be for cargo.

  • @AnxietyXBL
    @AnxietyXBL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    My granddad's old helmet also has this quirky SS badge on it. He must have been some sort of racing driver in the german army i guess. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @asmith7094
      @asmith7094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I see no problem with this reasoning

    • @waserdert6259
      @waserdert6259 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm sure he was a Porsche racer back then

  • @NextLevelAutoDetail
    @NextLevelAutoDetail 4 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Me: Walks into Autozone
    Employee: how may I help you
    Me: I’m not supposed to tell you this but I need the “secret” plastic piece for the manual lock release on my super rare HHR.

  • @SoudedFakhry
    @SoudedFakhry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I literally watched every single video of his channel, this guy keeps entertaining me, all the best

  • @TheBassLizard
    @TheBassLizard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Doug forgot to mention that the front passenger seat folds flat forward and the car will accommodate 8' lumber comfortably. They're fun, funky, and yes highly polarizing.

  • @BigMoney23223
    @BigMoney23223 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I'd like to hear the stories of employees getting to drive this thing all day. I can only imagine the things they did while on the clock with one of these

  • @erinfreize4717
    @erinfreize4717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    The body is in great shape for its age, and the seats held up well. Once he was inside, you could see plenty of wear, but it appears the owner was using it as intended.
    No, that wasn't supposed to be dirty.

  • @eeshunique
    @eeshunique 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    THISSSS!!!! is why we have to keep bailing out GM with tax payer money!

    • @kevinr6721
      @kevinr6721 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol nice

    • @Deetman42
      @Deetman42 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think GM has been bailed out exactly one time and they paid back the bailout money with interest, which was a very good deal for us American taxpayers.

  • @prstauro
    @prstauro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    "For dorkiness, Doug gets a 9 out of 10."

    • @parkerfiskar3589
      @parkerfiskar3589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      But that’s kinda why we love him.

  • @woahspaghetti6069
    @woahspaghetti6069 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Doug is the type of guy to successfully convince me a chevy hhr is a cool car

  • @thatonerandomginger
    @thatonerandomginger 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I have a normal hhr ss with a Manual trans it’s my first car and I freakin love it

    • @STho205
      @STho205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They do drive surprisingly well
      Much better than the Cobalt which is the most common car on that platform. I never drove a Saturn Vue which is also the same car.

    • @oraclemiata845
      @oraclemiata845 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      But your wrong tho.

  • @Photo0021
    @Photo0021 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    6:55 "Hey kid I have candy in the back"

  • @raygoza91c
    @raygoza91c 4 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    I love how doug cant figure out why chevy left the rear map lights in

    • @createnewhandle_
      @createnewhandle_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If it’s night?

    • @GioMillz
      @GioMillz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Like needing light while loading and unloading at night.?

  • @jml19995
    @jml19995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is such a unicorn. I never knew these existed. Thanks for bringing such great content

  • @YoungManDub
    @YoungManDub 4 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Chevy: nobody will notice the key fob
    Doug: hold my beer

  •  4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Now I know where’ve I seen those wheels -the Holden Commodore VE SV6.

  • @Damjan992
    @Damjan992 4 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    8:35 Dough, the guy that notices map light for the back seats but not the mats

    • @aroundth3w0rId
      @aroundth3w0rId 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yeah, dough demuro

    • @PaulTC777
      @PaulTC777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      "Dough" Demuro, your favourite baker

    • @jasonwhite6936
      @jasonwhite6936 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I noticed that Doug didn't mention the power outlets behind the rear cargo power port. It was used to connect a power inverter and was switched off with the key.

    • @jacksonbarinowski3966
      @jacksonbarinowski3966 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dough

  • @TakuroSpirit77
    @TakuroSpirit77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    (camera pans to rear view of USS Enterprise sticker) Ah, an owner with class.

    • @SuperWooba
      @SuperWooba 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was trying to figure out which one it is lol I'm thinkin "E" ... no .. "C" lol

    • @kajun4
      @kajun4 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Star Trek and aviation stickers. I need those for my car!

    • @triples3139
      @triples3139 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm so glad I wasn't the only one! Trekkies Unite!

  • @artkincell
    @artkincell 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    When I was a kid in the 60s, a local flower shop had 3 Ford Falcon panel vans with 260 V-8s and 4 speed transmissions.

    • @GoofysBandit
      @GoofysBandit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Cool story

    • @brothisshitisfire5152
      @brothisshitisfire5152 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf ?? th-cam.com/video/un_eXinryPQ/w-d-xo.html

    • @brentboswell1294
      @brentboswell1294 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      When I was a kid in the 1970's, the local flower shop had a Jeep Dispatcher as its delivery vehicle (like a postal Jeep, but the steering wheel was on the left) 😉

    • @danielleighton2553
      @danielleighton2553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My dad had a 64 2 door falcon wagon 260 4 speed

    • @artkincell
      @artkincell 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@danielleighton2553 When I was a kid, my dad had a 62 2 door falcon wagon, but it had a 6 cyl three on the tree.

  • @zackduck3272
    @zackduck3272 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Guess I should feel honored that that I saw one of these things where I work. It was a manual and everything. It was owned by Hunter Engineering Technicians and was being used as a work van. It had sweet looking Brembos on the front.

  • @whatevernevermind5960
    @whatevernevermind5960 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The more Doug mentions age of cars from the 2000s, the older, more nostalgic & wistful I feel.

  • @egn3376
    @egn3376 4 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Unpopular Opinion: I love this car in all it's quirky basic beauty

  • @alphawolf9990
    @alphawolf9990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Man this thing is rarer than hypercars like McLaren P1 and Ferrari Enzo!

    • @BobThe9534
      @BobThe9534 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i don't think so

    • @thel8815
      @thel8815 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BobThe9534 Well it is, 400 Enzo's and 375 P1's have been produced

    • @Iceman2001
      @Iceman2001 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@BobThe9534 it literally is, thats not a matter of opinion. they made a lot less of these.

  • @confettiRedPill
    @confettiRedPill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is a perfect example of a cool car I would never actually buy😂.

  • @dacooldragonakadanny7833
    @dacooldragonakadanny7833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    *secret trunk release*
    “What attention to detail!”
    *incorrect sliding door keyfob*
    “What attention to detail...?”

  • @musicjetstream2476
    @musicjetstream2476 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Doug the type of guy to put a blanket over his PS4 in sleep mode.