Another one to add. My Hummer H2
Another one to add. My Hummer H2
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BLUETHUNDER

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7,881 posts

288 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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I will wait for the flaming to begin. Ive always wanted at some point to own one. And now do. This one infact........















I bought this expecting a wave of hate being levelled at me. Infact its been the opposite. Lots of people asking about(A lot about the fuel consumption)A few wanting pictures taken next to it. And on the roads people have been very courteous in letting me out from side turnings.

On the road its very comfortable.From the drivers seat with the low roof line and the thickness of the door trims. It actually feels like you are in an armoured vehicle. Fuel consumpstion is around 10-13 in town. And about 16-22 on a run.

iamrcb

607 posts

224 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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Its good to see something a bit different so I'm not surprised by the lack of hate


Angry Sheep

1,195 posts

238 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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I like it. I shouldn't, but I do.

tony m

428 posts

291 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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cracking motor,good buy,very nice

Westy Pre-Lit

5,088 posts

231 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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If your going to get a 4x4, do it properly.

I like them as well. smile

OnTheOverrun

3,965 posts

205 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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No hate, just a little pity. smile

Should've got a proper Hummer, not a mock-up on a Tahoe chassis.

fullbeem

2,044 posts

229 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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Ok with fuel at £1.20 a litre near me today and im guessing this has a fuel tank the size of Iraq I cant help thinking this might be not the most economical buy at this time when darling has just doubled the road tax for a vehcile like this as well.

Looks good in black and with the chrome :thumbsup:

angryorangefocus

220 posts

210 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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with all the other cars you've had/got i think people can forgive you.its flash oversized drinks to much fuel and it must Annoy the greenies so whats not to likecool

CcH

1,021 posts

218 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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Absolutely love it! thumbup

I was looking at these in the classifieds only yesterday as a bit of a left-field choice. I was a bit concerned re:repairs/servicing/parts availability, esp since Hummer are being killed off.

I'd be interested to hear of the the running costs or any problems etc you have.



Unfortunately I like them in Pewter, but that makes me think of a certain CSI........ YEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!





BLUETHUNDER

Original Poster:

7,881 posts

288 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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OnTheOverrun said:
No hate, just a little pity. smile

Should've got a proper Hummer, not a mock-up on a Tahoe chassis.
I have quite a bit of experiance with the H1(albeit) ex-military ones. To be honest they are great if you are in to ex-army stuff. But more than a hnadful on UK roads. The H2 is wide. But a H1 at nearly 7ft 2 wide make a very difficult task on country lanes. Coulsd have killed myself a couple of times over trying to overtake slow moving traffic in a H1.Regarding the Tahoe chassis. Its just not restricted to the Tahoe and H2. But forms the basis for many other GM products. I have had it on a ramp. And can honestly say its well constructed. A bit like the H1 but on a slightly smaller scale.

OnTheOverrun

3,965 posts

205 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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BLUETHUNDER said:
OnTheOverrun said:
No hate, just a little pity. smile

Should've got a proper Hummer, not a mock-up on a Tahoe chassis.
I have quite a bit of experiance with the H1(albeit) ex-military ones. To be honest they are great if you are in to ex-army stuff. But more than a hnadful on UK roads. The H2 is wide. But a H1 at nearly 7ft 2 wide make a very difficult task on country lanes. Coulsd have killed myself a couple of times over trying to overtake slow moving traffic in a H1.Regarding the Tahoe chassis. Its just not restricted to the Tahoe and H2. But forms the basis for many other GM products. I have had it on a ramp. And can honestly say its well constructed. A bit like the H1 but on a slightly smaller scale.
No offence, but the construction is nothing like the H1. The front suspension in particular is fragile whereas the H1 is unbreakable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSMTRxIknpw

To me it's a bit like building a Defender lookalike on Freelander chassis just to sell it on the macho image of the former.

Sorry, but I really like your other cars! biggrin

wackojacko

8,581 posts

218 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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Angry Sheep said:
I like it. I shouldn't, but I do.
+1 I know it's hideously unsuited to the size of British roads, but hey you only live once !

BLUETHUNDER

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7,881 posts

288 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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CcH said:
Absolutely love it! thumbup

I was looking at these in the classifieds only yesterday as a bit of a left-field choice. I was a bit concerned re:repairs/servicing/parts availability, esp since Hummer are being killed off.

I'd be interested to hear of the the running costs or any problems etc you have.



Unfortunately I like them in Pewter, but that makes me think of a certain CSI........ YEAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!



Mechanically they are bullet proof. The only thing that can take a hard time are suspension componants. No suprise cosidering the weight.The only thing that really goes wrong are the front wheel bearings. Which are a sealed unit that come complete with the hub. servicing like most american stuff is basically oil and filter changes. Pads and discs are quite reasonable and can be bought here. other stuff you can ordered from the states. I have to say that ordering stuff from the states is a rather painless affair,and very fast delivery times. B.t.w came close to buying a pewter one before i bought this.


Edited by BLUETHUNDER on Saturday 3rd April 00:06

davidspooner

24,125 posts

222 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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Brilliant, made me smile. You do as you like old chap!

BLUETHUNDER

Original Poster:

7,881 posts

288 months

Friday 2nd April 2010
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OnTheOverrun said:
BLUETHUNDER said:
OnTheOverrun said:
No hate, just a little pity. smile

Should've got a proper Hummer, not a mock-up on a Tahoe chassis.
I have quite a bit of experiance with the H1(albeit) ex-military ones. To be honest they are great if you are in to ex-army stuff. But more than a hnadful on UK roads. The H2 is wide. But a H1 at nearly 7ft 2 wide make a very difficult task on country lanes. Coulsd have killed myself a couple of times over trying to overtake slow moving traffic in a H1.Regarding the Tahoe chassis. Its just not restricted to the Tahoe and H2. But forms the basis for many other GM products. I have had it on a ramp. And can honestly say its well constructed. A bit like the H1 but on a slightly smaller scale.
No offence, but the construction is nothing like the H1. The front suspension in particular is fragile whereas the H1 is unbreakable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSMTRxIknpw

To me it's a bit like building a Defender lookalike on Freelander chassis just to sell it on the macho image of the former.

Sorry, but I really like your other cars! biggrin
Chassis wise there is not much in it. Trust me. You couldnt live with a H1 on a day to day basis. Ive tried.With a H2 you can. As for off roading and the muddy stuff.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyiULtMdiKw

dxbtiger

4,541 posts

201 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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Westy Pre-Lit said:
If your going to get a 4x4, do it properly.
Indeed, even Wranglers drive round with ''Hummer Rescue Team'' stickers on them wink

At least it's not an H3

Waugh-terfall

18,488 posts

228 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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Aah, very nice, I love Hummers, had a sit in one in Florida a few years back, they're like massive Tonka-Toys!
Did/Have GM found a buyer for Hummer or are they definitely going to wind them down? - Huge shame IMHO...

BLUETHUNDER

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7,881 posts

288 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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dxbtiger said:
Westy Pre-Lit said:
If your going to get a 4x4, do it properly.
Indeed, even Wranglers drive round with ''Hummer Rescue Team'' stickers on them wink

At least it's not an H3
They seem to do alright from what ive seen. As regarding proper 4x4,s ive broken Land Rover halfshafts on non challenging stuff.

dxbtiger

4,541 posts

201 months

Wednesday 7th April 2010
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BLUETHUNDER said:
dxbtiger said:
Westy Pre-Lit said:
If your going to get a 4x4, do it properly.
Indeed, even Wranglers drive round with ''Hummer Rescue Team'' stickers on them wink

At least it's not an H3
They seem to do alright from what ive seen. As regarding proper 4x4,s ive broken Land Rover halfshafts on non challenging stuff.
Can only judge on what I seen here here, they are terrible in sand, underpowered and overweight.

Huge raod presence though for sure.