HUMMER's End Game

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Re: HUMMER's End Game

« Reply #15 on: February 20, 2009, 03:29:23 PM »

This is much fairer:

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Mike Levine from Pickuptruck.com reviews the all new 2009 HUMMER H3T while driving it in Moab, UT


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« Reply #16 on: February 20, 2009, 03:53:16 PM »

Fully loaded Chevy Colorado Crewcab Z71 - $31,221
Equivalently equipped Hummer H3T - $42,925

And that Z71 includes leather, sunroof, all the amenities but also the locking diffs, skidplates, 5.3l V8, offroad suspension, etc... Mechanically and functionally, its pretty much a match for the H3T. When you really break it down, why would you want to spend the extra $11k other than to say you have a Hummer? What do you get for it? That money goes a long way towards your gear and mods to for serious offroading.


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« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2009, 06:12:53 PM »

you can buy a V8 jeep for less than 30k and put aftermarket rims and 33" tires on it, and it would have just as much capability.


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« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2009, 06:54:57 PM »

it doesn't matter if in your opinion you can find a better deal in a pick up or jeep. The point is that the Hummer is a good off roader, despite the hate.


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« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2009, 06:57:39 PM »

so you'd be okay with paying more for an okay wine in a cooler package than a better cheaper wine? Wink


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« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2009, 07:10:58 PM »

I'm not saying I would pay for it, but I can understand people who would. An H2 is an statement, H3 is a much more tougher looking than the rounded up, cutesy style Jeeps of late. Lots of aftermarket things for Hummer etc., it's all about the little details, man. I'm all for choice, the more the merrier. I'm sad Hummer should go because, as stated in the opening post, Obama will like helping GM better. To hell with that way of thinking. Just because it's not my choice, does not mean I like to see it go. Next time, it can be my turn.


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« Reply #21 on: February 20, 2009, 10:17:09 PM »

Quote from: helldorado on February 20, 2009, 02:59:14 PM

Joe, mean a vid like this? Grin

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Re: HUMMER's End Game

« Reply #22 on: March 15, 2009, 01:04:36 PM »

Nothing's manlier than your fuel tank falling off! laugh

H3T has a recall issued.

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VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: 2009 HUMMER / H3T

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V080000

Summary:

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,738 MY 2009 HUMMER H3T VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE FUEL TANK FRONT SUPPORT STRAP MAY FRACTURE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FUEL TANK WOULD BE SUPPORTED BY THE REAR SUPPORT STRAP AND STONE SHIELD ONLY. CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE MAY EVENTUALLY FRACTURE THE REAR SUPPORT STRAP AND SHIELD FASTENERS.

Consequence:

THE FUEL TANK COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW-DESIGN FUEL TANK FRONT SUPPORT STRAP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 10, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HUMMER AT 800-732-5493 OR OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Notes:

GENERAL MOTORS 09048. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .