Hummer H2 Mods defy all logic...
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I am not a fan of them because of the image they portray. On the other hand, isn't about every new 4x4 available with too much crap, no matter what make? Who really need heated leather seats in their 4x4? Amazingly, all the 4x4s I have owned have made it up the trail without this option! As a side note, If I had 50-70K to spend, I would have the most awesome 1974 ford f250 the world has ever seen, not an H2
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I have got to agree with you. And that is my point. Whether it is the H2, a montero sport, expedition, duramax diesel... the point is there is too much crap in them. I bought a 93 chevy new, fairly loaded. The only thing it didn't have was power windows and locks and the optional cd player. I just traded it in on a new tacoma. This was a "stripped" version, and it had everything but those items and cruise. I added a cd player and cruise. Now it is perfect. It hauls me around just fine, and gets 20+ mpg doing it. To each his own, but a truck is for working, no matter what that means to you, and not just taking up space on the road. If you want a car, buy a car. Just some thoughts, Ted
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From: Laveen
H2s are just a marketing gimmick, they are less capable than the humvee they were designed with standard axles and do not handle as well at the speeds the humvee with its fully independent suspension can over really rough terrain, they have no more ground (axle) clearance than an average 4X4.
They were designed to be cheaper to build and more comfortable than the humvee, The humvee is available in some heavy duty models including one that is rated at 2.5 Ton capacity. I had to drive a humvee, the 1 1/4 ton model, from Arizona to Texas once and being a big guy I got tired of the seat and that little nintendo steering wheel long before we left the state.
They were designed to be cheaper to build and more comfortable than the humvee, The humvee is available in some heavy duty models including one that is rated at 2.5 Ton capacity. I had to drive a humvee, the 1 1/4 ton model, from Arizona to Texas once and being a big guy I got tired of the seat and that little nintendo steering wheel long before we left the state.
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From: Topsfield, MA
Originally posted by BigMattXXL
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Here's the place I'm talking about - the used H1s that are available look to be in decent condition.
I'm guessing that although most people think it's cool, it's probably pretty hard to sell one of those things - people don't like unfamiliar things.
MustangGT221 - I see your point, but when you think about it, a used H2 is still the same crappy Tahoe derivative it was when it was new. At least a used H1 is still an H1
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Here's the place I'm talking about - the used H1s that are available look to be in decent condition.
I'm guessing that although most people think it's cool, it's probably pretty hard to sell one of those things - people don't like unfamiliar things.
MustangGT221 - I see your point, but when you think about it, a used H2 is still the same crappy Tahoe derivative it was when it was new. At least a used H1 is still an H1
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Originally posted by MustangGT221
I think it's a very nice truck, and until you've been in one or driven one like I have, quiet.
I think it's a very nice truck, and until you've been in one or driven one like I have, quiet.
Even he says they're one of the crappiest vehicles ever thrown together.
I'd rather pay for an H1 and know I'm getting something than shell out the duckets for an H2 and be embarrassed when I run over a newspaper and have to winch myself out.
With all due respect, if I'm comparing apples and oranges here, then why do these two vehicles share the same name?
At any rate, Teds74Ford is right on the money - these things are getting too bloated. The H2 is so absurd that it makes me sad
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I live in Manhattan Kansas and there is only one H2 in town that I am aware of. Its black and always parked at the mall taking up TWO parking spaces so he/she won't get door dings. Twice I have seen the same Ford Festiva squeeze into one of the half spaces leaving about an inch or two between it the the precious H2. Laughed my butt off.
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Has anyone seen the spy photos of the H3 yet? I think it's gonna be on the little trailblazer platform and be more affordable than the H2 for people who want the look but can't afford the H2.
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Originally posted by RRMike
Has anyone seen the spy photos of the H3 yet? I think it's gonna be on the little trailblazer platform and be more affordable than the H2 for people who want the look but can't afford the H2.
Has anyone seen the spy photos of the H3 yet? I think it's gonna be on the little trailblazer platform and be more affordable than the H2 for people who want the look but can't afford the H2.
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Here's some interesting sites for light 4X4s designed mostly for special ops, huvees are great but they won't fit in helicopters and slinging is something you do in better weather and preferably less dicey situations. Most of these will fit in a helicopter loaded and ready to go.
www.chenowth.com/alsv.html
www.specialoperations.com/Equipment/ Vehicles/default.html
www.seal.unas.cz/webtext/chenowth.htm
www.sotech-kmi.com/archive_article.cfm?DocID=122
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Advanced Vehicle Systems (AVS) Inc.
Marvin Engineering
www.marvineng.com/flyer/
www.chenowth.com/alsv.html
www.specialoperations.com/Equipment/ Vehicles/default.html
www.seal.unas.cz/webtext/chenowth.htm
www.sotech-kmi.com/archive_article.cfm?DocID=122
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Advanced Vehicle Systems (AVS) Inc.
Marvin Engineering
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The only reason the h2 has sold so well is because of the rappers buying them like hot cakes it's just a fad. remember when the navigator was tha style? those were the good ol day's. The dumbest thing is a young rapper with too much money and a jap import catolog
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