Autoblog: HUMMER up for sale - Page 2

tigger · November 15th, 2008, 08:20 AM

I take it that this is just the "Hummer" brand and not AM General? Because AM General has to be a cash cow right now. God knows that the civilian Hummer models need to die a slow, slow painful death. I'd be really surprised if GM could actually sell a re-bodied, extra-useless Suburban to anyone, but hey, who knows.

chaos386 · November 15th, 2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TomCat

I do like the H3 though. As far as modern SUV's go, you can't really buy anything more off road capable then a H3 without moving up to Land Rover or a Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

How does one "move up" to something cheaper? images/smilies/tongue.gif

TomCat · November 15th, 2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chaos386

How does one "move up" to something cheaper? images/smilies/tongue.gif

I didn't mean moving up to the Wrangler. Its for sure cheaper. But you get alot less too.

No Boss · November 15th, 2008, 06:57 PM

I love that there are no HUGE lengthily posts about how this is a great economic decision, or how it's awful for the economy, or how hummer has been dying for years.

They're all short concise posts like "Figures..." and "Surprise, surprise images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

". Everyone saw this coming. Who cares?

jayhawk · November 16th, 2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JipJopJones

Sorta off topic... but is the Xterra still available? The old supercharged ones based off the frontier were quite good if I remember.

Yes, and it is still based off the newest Frontier chassis. They have now instead of the lethargic 3.3 V6, the new 4.0 liter V6. At my workplace, they quietly sell; for people outside of N.A., think of the Xterra as a Nissan Patrol, just no diesel offering.

Rokovak · November 16th, 2008, 04:17 PM

Dumbasses need to sell Buick and Pontiac next.

petarkb · November 16th, 2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokovak

Dumbasses need to sell Buick and Pontiac next.

That would be as hard as selling your own shadow.

chaos386 · November 16th, 2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jayhawk

Yes, and it is still based off the newest Frontier chassis. They have now instead of the lethargic 3.3 V6, the new 4.0 liter V6. At my workplace, they quietly sell; for people outside of N.A., think of the Xterra as a Nissan Patrol, just no diesel offering.

Or a 4.8L straight-six, or a solid front axle, or 7 seats, or...

images/smilies/tongue.gif

dino_martini · November 16th, 2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

http://pic.phyrefile.com/a/an/anonymous/2008/11/14/motivator4489535.jpg

I could find you a picture of any SUV stuck off roading. You guys make it seem like its a Hummer exclusive event, getting stuck. Give me a fucking break.

And who is going to buy Hummer?

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Originally Posted by JipJopJones

ISorta off topic... but is the Xterra still available? The old supercharged ones based off the frontier were quite good if I remember.

Xterra is still available. It beat out the FJ Cruiser, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hummer H3 in the Car and Driver offroading comparison:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test

Blind_Io · November 16th, 2008, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dino_martini

I could find you a picture of any SUV stuck off roading. You guys make it seem like its a Hummer exclusive event, getting stuck. Give me a fucking break.

Snapping a tie rod on scrabble isn't, though.

+ YouTube Video

+ YouTube Video

The H2 has shit for articulation and the chassis was never designed for offroad use. The early models would actually crack the steering knuckle if you bumped a curb just the wrong way! The visibility is shit so you can't see where you are putting your tires and GM still hasn't bothered to fix the problem of snapping tie rods.

emil_t · November 16th, 2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectre

Gah, after that Prius pic, I must cleanse the thread with some awesomeness.

http://www.dallasdrivers.org/gallery/d/6405-2/vlcsnap_16185002.png

what movie is it ?

TomCat · November 16th, 2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dino_martini

Xterra is still available. It beat out the FJ Cruiser, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Hummer H3 in the Car and Driver offroading comparison:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...omparison_test

Of course, the Xterra didn't win for being the best offroader, the H3 took that spot by a large margin, it was the Xterra being such a good compromise of on-road and off-road capability that won the comparison. The Xterra is an excellent SUV though. Very capable.

No Boss · November 16th, 2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokovak

Dumbasses need to sell Buick and Pontiac next.

No. The need to sell GMC firstm which would be incredibly easy as it's just a carbon copy of Chevy. Then Buick would probably next. I spoke with a dealer friend who has been selling GM vehicles for the last 20 years and he said GMC is going to be first. Rumors are spreading that GM should only be Caddilac and Chevy, and that's it. Kinda scary.

dino_martini · November 16th, 2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by No Boss

No. The need to sell GMC firstm which would be incredibly easy as it's just a carbon copy of Chevy. Then Buick would probably next. I spoke with a dealer friend who has been selling GM vehicles for the last 20 years and he said GMC is going to be first. Rumors are spreading that GM should only be Caddilac and Chevy, and that's it. Kinda scary.

Maybe GM should keep Saturn

Saturn - Bargain brand
Chevrolet - Main stream brand
Cadillac - Luxury brand

Spectre · November 16th, 2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by emil_t

what movie is it ?

Underworld.

Karoug · November 17th, 2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Blind_Io

The H2 has shit for articulation and the chassis was never designed for offroad use. The early models would actually crack the steering knuckle if you bumped a curb just the wrong way! The visibility is shit so you can't see where you are putting your tires and GM still hasn't bothered to fix the problem of snapping tie rods.

Atleast they were listening to decent music.. images/smilies/cool.gif

Dogbert · November 17th, 2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by No Boss

No. The need to sell GMC firstm which would be incredibly easy as it's just a carbon copy of Chevy. Then Buick would probably next. I spoke with a dealer friend who has been selling GM vehicles for the last 20 years and he said GMC is going to be first. Rumors are spreading that GM should only be Caddilac and Chevy, and that's it. Kinda scary.

It would be harder to sell GMC than it would be to sell HUMMER, especially since GMC's are literally just Chevy's with the badges changed; they don't even bother to change the styling. GMC, and really all brands that are "SUV-centric", just need to die.

Spectre · November 17th, 2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dogbert

It would be harder to sell GMC than it would be to sell HUMMER, especially since GMC's are literally just Chevy's with the badges changed; they don't even bother to change the styling. GMC, and really all brands that are "SUV-centric", just need to die.

So much for Jeep and Land Rover, then. images/smilies/tongue.gif

November 15th, 2008, 06:57 PM	#24
No Boss Neener, neener, I banned your title! Joined: Oct 8th, 2005 Last Online: 01:28 AM Location: 'mericuh, someday the UK. Age: 23 Posts: 6,693 Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R Rep Power: 74	I love that there are no HUGE lengthily posts about how this is a great economic decision, or how it's awful for the economy, or how hummer has been dying for years. They're all short concise posts like "Figures..." and "Surprise, surprise ". Everyone saw this coming. Who cares? __________________

November 15th, 2008, 08:20 AM	#21
tigger Joined: Dec 11th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 2,455 Car: '82 S10, '74 Yamaha, '74 Honda Rep Power: 28	I take it that this is just the "Hummer" brand and not AM General? Because AM General has to be a cash cow right now. God knows that the civilian Hummer models need to die a slow, slow painful death. I'd be really surprised if GM could actually sell a re-bodied, extra-useless Suburban to anyone, but hey, who knows.

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Rokovak Joined: Mar 16th, 2008 Last Online: 06:22 AM Location: Crossroads Age: 33 Posts: 227 Car: Grand Cherokee 4.0L (for now) Rep Power: 13	Dumbasses need to sell Buick and Pontiac next.