We were 40 miles into the trip we just finished tonight (3 weeks on the road) when the '98 Park Avenue ate another intake manifold (N/A 3.8l). This makes 3 intakes, and FIVE count 'em 5 A/C compressors. We'd HAD IT!!! That sucker has been a hassle from day one - we got it about 3 years ago from her Dad with just over 6K miles (not a typo). Anyhow, we walked up to the showroom and walked out with a new HHR. This is really weird for us. We NEVER buy a new car, and we never buy anything over $100 without sleeping on it. But the time had come. Anyhow, we set off on the trip and she (it's definitely a female car) now has nearly 4,000 trouble-free miles. Hey, it's a start. Averaging 28.5 MPG. Wish it was an SS, but they seem to be pretty scarce and this was cheaper. I'd like to add a turbo - she has to downshift to make it over the WV mountains. A basic turbo would be enough to get 'er done. This is ME's car, and I still have the race car and the 'Stang if I want to waste tires.
Anyone know of any specifics on these little devils? I heard that the chassis is unique, so I guess I'll have to wait for good shocks, etc. Any common problems? The EcoTech seems pretty strong for what it is.
Later
Dan
Anyone know of any specifics on these little devils? I heard that the chassis is unique, so I guess I'll have to wait for good shocks, etc. Any common problems? The EcoTech seems pretty strong for what it is.
Later
Dan
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