Chevy HHR Panel Wagon

[bobbert]

As an alternative to a car, I was thinking along the lines of living out of a mini-suv, such as the Chevy HHR Panel wagon. What do you all think? I mean if someone can sleep in a Prius, why not an HHR? Good stealth potential!<div><br></div><div><img src="http://images.usedcheapcars.org/use...t/2007-chevrolet-hhr-panel-cargo-area-ucc.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...px-Chevrolet_HHR_panel_rear_--_03-10-2010.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQfyK9OYyM3WFNm7lFMbkhH_JHRyobJAExFHYR3ik-LbOdKcSUAew"></div>

 

[bobbert]

Crap, GM quit manufacturing these in June <img src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><div>I found only a few panel wagons left in the Ohio region.&nbsp;</div>

 

[dprogram]

I'd say just get a van...<br><br><br>

 

[Butternut]

As an alternative to a car, I was thinking along the lines of living out of a mini-suv, such as the Chevy HHR Panel wagon. What do you all think? I mean if someone can sleep in a Prius, why not an HHR? Good stealth potential!

<br><br><br><font size="3"><font face="Courier">I like it! You could make that super cozy and have way more room that I do. They're so spacious I wouldn't know what to do with all the extra room!</font></font><br><br><font size="3"><font face="Courier">Vans are awesome. They give you a ton of space and are very homey. The only problem is gas mileage so when you're traveling a lot or using your home as your ride to work, something like this is way more practical.</font></font><br>

 

[bobbert]

<span id="post_message_1269817187"><font size="3"><font face="Courier">Vans are awesome. They give you a ton of space and are very homey. The only problem is gas mileage so when you're traveling a lot or using your home as your ride to work, something like this is way more practical.</font></font></span>

<br><br>Bingo! The very reason why I posted this.<br>I researched Chevy's website for available HHR's, &amp; there's only three new HHR's left in Ohio <img src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"><br><br>

 

[bob144]

i guess that would be fine if your not that tall

 

[Les H]

There is a bit of discussion about using a ford transit connect as a dwelling, as it is taller, iboxier, and has a 1600 lb payload. The hhr, while a sharp looking car, is just that, a car, there is nothing suv ( or even crossover) about it. It shares most of all it's under skin components with the cobalt /caviler family. Hold on, I DID NOT say that it would be a bad choice, just that it's 500 lb payload is tiny. ( it was ment for document delivery, florist, locksmith etc) I do know of someone on here that lives part time in a prius, and on the yahoo group vandwellers, " wolf" lives in a Toyota corolla. And as someone who gets around 11-12 mpg, I can appreciate the need for better mpg. I am not a full timer, and my van does double duty as a work truck, so I need the size, but it sure is nice to stand upright to change my pants or cook on the stove.<img src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle">
Good luck and enjoy whatever you choose...
Les

 

[bobbert]

Actually the Ford Transit Connect was my original choice, and it'll prolly be my go to vehicle, as long as Ford will still make it. I just figured that Since some people affiliated with this website can pull it off in Prius, Corolla, or Jetta, I could pull it off too. And yes, I'm short too! 5'5".&nbsp;<div>In the meantime, here's some Transit Connect camper van Pics!</div><div><br></div><div><img src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT7bc89fIu2XtJYss97KAlbda8qEUzyWTpEeKzBCNRKg0zEIwEQGA"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQZC7YgiRrJfYwZBbpvF5sewWScvzWeqXMly471hkbjQBnLIStf3w"></div><div><img src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQKJyhEM9duwycOOvYXguwcaTv-CxNMTWtdCvD7Q5KmO3R0yZ3m"></div>

 

[jeremy33]

i was driving past the nesian dealership yesterday and notic'd they are now building a van type truck anyone know anything about these?<br>

 

[jeremy33]

just googled them there called nissan nv series just wish they came in 4x4.<br>

 

[dragonflyinthesky]

This Nissan van info is from Edmunds. Sounds like a lot of improvements. Just coming out so it would be a few years before used deals may be found.<br><br><A href="http://www.edmunds.com/nissan/nv/20...kw=nissan+nv&amp;mktid=ga61156863&amp;msite=w" target=_blank>http://www.edmunds.com/nissan/nv/20...kw=nissan+nv&amp;mktid=ga61156863&amp;msite=w</A><br><br><b><FONT color=#00ff00 size=3>Dragonfly</FONT></b><br>

 

[Journeyman]

I like the transit connect, lots of potential, add ons, but not yet large enough for me. Excellent for stealth.<div><br></div>

 

[Guest]

<img src="https://vanlivingforum.com/images/boards/smilies/cool.gif" align="absmiddle" border="0">&nbsp;Totally off the actual subject of this post...... That thing is ridiculous looking....yet cool at the same time. Kinda looks like an old hearse. Think : GraveDigger. <br>

 

[bobbert]

When I learned to start driving in 1985, I saw an old Desoto Station Wagon Hearse &amp; I was awestruck.&nbsp;<div>I always wanted to own a hearse.</div>

 

[bobbert]

Good news.<div>I take ownership of a 2011 HHR LT this Monday, Feb. 6. It's not the panel version, but that is okay with me since I will have extra windows to roll down. I might get a sunroof installed for further&nbsp;ventilation. I was gonna wait awhile &amp; purchase a Honda Fit, but the HHR came to me as a deal I couldn't pass up.</div><div>So, now if my job situation goes bad, and living with my father ends, I'll have at least a roomier car to sleep in. Can't wait until vacation so I can test it out for camping. <img src="/images/boards/smilies/wink.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"></div>

 

[SheketEchad]

<span style="font-family: Georgia; color: rgb(102, 0, 0);">Congrats!!</span>

 

[spacer]

Just for the record, the HHR (Heritage High Roof) isn't that bad a car for larger folks. I'm 6'4" and over 300 lbs, and have a 2006 2LT. I'd have a couple inches of extra headroom without the factory sunroof, but my arthritic butt is perfectly comfortable driving it. Also, I build and deploy computer systems for a fairly large company here, and frequently have to haul computer systems and peripherals to our users. Days that used to be "truck days", when the IT Director needed to bring her truck to haul a larger load of PCs... are no longer. I've been able to fit five desktops worth of gear (PC, UPS, monitors, printers, and assorted office supplies and trays) in my car, leaving the windows unobstructed. This is a GREAT little IT wagon, and I've spent the occasional night in it, as well, able to stretch out comfortably with the seats folded down. Oh, and I can beat 30mpg easily if I spend most of my time on the highway. I have considered either building or buying a small matching teardrop trailer for it. I think that'd be pretty darned cool.

 

[bobbert]

Thanks for the info, Spacer!