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diversified · 21 January 2010, 03:23 AM

For the past 2 months I've been throwing around the idea of getting a Hummer H2, but nervous about the future of the line with GM. Now that a Chinese heavy equipment company has bought the line, has anybody heard about the future of Hummer with future sales, parts or service?

Tools · 21 January 2010, 03:52 AM

No need to wonder about it any more.. Here is an AP press release...

I'll bet that this does not include the H2 though, which was just a body panel Tahoe frame and powerplant.. The H2 will likely be dropped..
..........
DETROIT - Hummer, the off-road vehicle that once epitomized America’s love for hulking trucks, is now in the hands of a Chinese heavy equipment maker.

General Motors Co. and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Corp. finally signed the much-anticipated deal for GM to sell the brand.

Tengzhong will get an 80 percent stake in the company, while Hong Kong investor Suolang Duoji, who indirectly owns a big stake in Tengzhong through an investment company, will get 20 percent. The investors will also get Hummer’s nationwide dealer network.

Ed Rooney · 21 January 2010, 03:55 AM

There are better SUV's out there.

A lot of them.

Mosco · 21 January 2010, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ed rooney

there are better suv's out there.

A lot of them.

x20000000000

diversified · 21 January 2010, 04:03 AM

The reason I am looking at an H2 is that this would truly be a functioning work horse, mountain roads with 1' ruts, heavy towing. It would be put to the test. I'm not crazy over pickup trucks or these SUVs you always see running around suburban developments.

snow_rocks · 21 January 2010, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

There are better SUV's out there.

A lot of them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by diversified

The reason I am looking at an H2 is that this would truly be a functioning work horse, mountain roads with 1' ruts, heavy towing. It would be put to the test. I'm not crazy over pickup trucks or these SUVs you always see running around suburban developments.

And wouldn't take them where a Hummer is capable of going (not the grocery store

).

gettocard · 21 January 2010, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

There are better SUV's out there.

A lot of them.

tons and tons of them...

Lion · 21 January 2010, 04:12 AM

Each to their own!!!

Omega_Precision · 21 January 2010, 05:32 AM

I would really suggest another SUV besides a hummer.

A friend of mine has one and the interior seems to be falling apart.

AWATCH · 21 January 2010, 05:41 AM

Every time my wife sees one she says "There goes another Brinks Truck to the Grocery store"

pz93c · 21 January 2010, 12:52 PM

I do like the original Hummer.

The H2 and H3 seem like a compromise.

I'd find a Trooper before an H2 or H3.

But either way, best of luck.

lavaman · 21 January 2010, 12:57 PM

Oh, why mess around? Buy a Unimog :-)

valentine · 21 January 2010, 01:35 PM

so much for the greener side of things...go for it. Im sure everyone will thank you each and every time you fill up at the pump.

1000ftSub · 21 January 2010, 01:41 PM

Naw, Hummers get stuck, if you get anything get a Range Rover, or some other SUV.

Damage Inc. · 21 January 2010, 01:47 PM

H1- go for it. They are pretty incredible vehicles- I've seen them do stuff in Moab that only rocky buggys could do before.

Anything else 'H'...just a GMC truck w/ a (poorly made) weird looking body. Don't do it.

diversified · 21 January 2010, 02:10 PM

Justin, your killing me.

Believe it or not, my every day car is a Prius, which by the I think is the sharpest car out there.
I'm 99% sure that getting this H2 is going to be a huge headache with the sale of the company from GM to the Chinese company. I would be pissed beyond believe if I got the Hummer and it broke down and couldn't get the parts.
Truth be told, I would only use the H2 1 or 2 days aweek to tow a horse trailer, some heavy farm equipment or traveling on some bad "farmscape" roads. This is why I'm looking at an H2. Like I said before, I don't like pickup trucks because of the lack of room and there is no way a Lexus or MDF type suv can handle what I need this for.

valentine · 22 January 2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by diversified

Justin, your killing me.

Believe it or not, my every day car is a Prius, which by the I think is the sharpest car out there.
I'm 99% sure that getting this H2 is going to be a huge headache with the sale of the company from GM to the Chinese company. I would be pissed beyond believe if I got the Hummer and it broke down and couldn't get the parts.
Truth be told, I would only use the H2 1 or 2 days aweek to tow a horse trailer, some heavy farm equipment or traveling on some bad "farmscape" roads. This is why I'm looking at an H2. Like I said before, I don't like pickup trucks because of the lack of room and there is no way a Lexus or MDF type suv can handle what I need this for.

Jim...I am VERY pleased to see we have a similar sense of humor. I understand. In all seriousness, I would wait and see what happens, or contact GM in order to verify the availability of parts. Have you looked into any of the heavier-duty diesel models offered by ford or GM??? Im not exactly sure of their towing ability, but I imagine its pretty good. good luck with the purchase either way. and if you DO get the hummer..PLEASE post a pic of it on three wheels climbing a ROCK!

the only places I see em are in front of the fancy bars and such downtown...

drives me CRAZY!

Art 1 · 21 January 2010, 09:45 PM

Check out the Toyota Land Cruiser.

Mosco · 22 January 2010, 12:47 AM

The common notions about guys who drive H2's are:
1) they can't afford a REAL Hummer H1 (not to say that I could)
2) they're trying to compensate for something

(heard it from several girls)

zseriessub · 22 January 2010, 01:50 AM

I gotta go with a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited as a better alternative to a H2. But then again, I'm partial to my Jeeps.

rsg · 22 January 2010, 02:00 AM

I use this GMC to tow a 40' trailer with 40 gallons of fresh water, 20 gallons of fuel, two quads and a Rhino onto the dunes in Pismo and have never been stuck.
My friends and I have towed H2's out of the dunes with our GMC's on more than one occasion.

valentine · 22 January 2010, 02:13 AM

NICE truck richard!!!!!!!!!!!! is that diesel?

rsg · 22 January 2010, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by valentine

NICE truck richard!!!!!!!!!!!! is that diesel?

Thanks Justin.

Yes, it's a diesel with an Allison transmision. It has a 4" lift, Bilstein suspension, modified intake and exhaust, and an Edge power command. I only really use it for camping or the occasional dump run.

valentine · 22 January 2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsg

Thanks Justin.

Yes, it's a diesel with an Allison transmision. It has a 4" lift, Bilstein suspension, modified intake and exhaust, and an Edge power command. I only really use it for camping or the occasional dump run.

ALLSION transmission!!??

those things are UNBREAKABLE!

Eurosport · 22 January 2010, 05:42 PM

H2 sucks, it was a fad for OC housewives

H1 is the real deal, IF you can deal with 8mpg and 70ish mph top speed on the freeway ;p

the all around real deal is the Gwagon, a tank that you can use offroad with np, as well as city shopping

rainman_16 · 22 January 2010, 09:52 PM

I'm a big fan of pick ups, especially if you're looking to do some heaving towing. My experience with towing has been that the longer the wheelbase you can get, the more stable the towing and when you're at highway speeds, the last thing you want is hard to control trailer sway.

My Chevy 1500 is more than capable of towing heavier trailer but I'll always yearn for a 2500HD!

ippon20 · 22 January 2010, 11:44 AM

Noway on the H2, I'm partial to a Toyota FJ or a Landrover Defender. Other than that you can't go wrong with a good ol'truck with a diesel in her.

escudoturbo · 22 January 2010, 10:37 PM

Land rover / Range rover - anyhting else just wont cut it.

ippon20 · 23 January 2010, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escudoturbo

Land rover / Range rover - anyhting else just wont cut it.

Surely you can't be serious, they are nightmares off the road. Landrover needs to seriously "rediscover" it's roots and go back to what made them who they are. A nice diesel minimalist truck with solid front and rear axles. Here's my cup of tea, minus the solid front axle:

And for the serious stuff:

Forget the G-wagon, Mercedes has allready made the the ultimate offroad truck IMO.

1000ftSub · 24 January 2010, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ippon20

Surely you can't be serious, they are nightmares off the road. Landrover needs to seriously "rediscover" it's roots and go back to what made them who they are. A nice diesel minimalist truck with solid front and rear axles. Here's my cup of tea, minus the solid front axle:

And for the serious stuff:

Forget the G-wagon, Mercedes has allready made the the ultimate offroad truck IMO.

Indeed! I love imports!

21 January 2010, 03:23 AM	#1
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	Hummer H2 For the past 2 months I've been throwing around the idea of getting a Hummer H2, but nervous about the future of the line with GM. Now that a Chinese heavy equipment company has bought the line, has anybody heard about the future of Hummer with future sales, parts or service?

21 January 2010, 03:52 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,576	No need to wonder about it any more.. Here is an AP press release... I'll bet that this does not include the H2 though, which was just a body panel Tahoe frame and powerplant.. The H2 will likely be dropped.. .......... DETROIT - Hummer, the off-road vehicle that once epitomized America’s love for hulking trucks, is now in the hands of a Chinese heavy equipment maker. General Motors Co. and Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Corp. finally signed the much-anticipated deal for GM to sell the brand. Tengzhong will get an 80 percent stake in the company, while Hong Kong investor Suolang Duoji, who indirectly owns a big stake in Tengzhong through an investment company, will get 20 percent. The investors will also get Hummer’s nationwide dealer network. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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Damage Inc. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Vic Location: Colorado, USA Watch: Mechanical!! Posts: 807	H1- go for it. They are pretty incredible vehicles- I've seen them do stuff in Moab that only rocky buggys could do before. Anything else 'H'...just a GMC truck w/ a (poorly made) weird looking body. Don't do it. __________________ "Science tastes like vomit." Kari "Mythbusters hottie" Byron Z-serial GMT IIc 2.92M serial 1675 Pepsi V-serial 16610LV

21 January 2010, 03:55 AM	#3
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	There are better SUV's out there. A lot of them.

21 January 2010, 04:03 AM	#5
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	The reason I am looking at an H2 is that this would truly be a functioning work horse, mountain roads with 1' ruts, heavy towing. It would be put to the test. I'm not crazy over pickup trucks or these SUVs you always see running around suburban developments.

21 January 2010, 05:32 AM	#9
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	I would really suggest another SUV besides a hummer. A friend of mine has one and the interior seems to be falling apart.

21 January 2010, 12:52 PM	#11
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	I do like the original Hummer. The H2 and H3 seem like a compromise. I'd find a Trooper before an H2 or H3. But either way, best of luck.

21 January 2010, 12:57 PM	#12
lavaman Banned Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Airport Watch: what happens next Posts: 1,942	Oh, why mess around? Buy a Unimog :-)

21 January 2010, 01:35 PM	#13
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	so much for the greener side of things...go for it. Im sure everyone will thank you each and every time you fill up at the pump.

21 January 2010, 01:41 PM	#14
1000ftSub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Orlando Posts: 2,471	Naw, Hummers get stuck, if you get anything get a Range Rover, or some other SUV.

21 January 2010, 09:45 PM	#18
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Check out the Toyota Land Cruiser.

22 January 2010, 12:47 AM	#19
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	The common notions about guys who drive H2's are: 1) they can't afford a REAL Hummer H1 (not to say that I could) 2) they're trying to compensate for something (heard it from several girls) __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

22 January 2010, 01:50 AM	#20
zseriessub Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 302	I gotta go with a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited as a better alternative to a H2. But then again, I'm partial to my Jeeps.

22 January 2010, 02:00 AM	#21
rsg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: California Posts: 1,092	I use this GMC to tow a 40' trailer with 40 gallons of fresh water, 20 gallons of fuel, two quads and a Rhino onto the dunes in Pismo and have never been stuck. My friends and I have towed H2's out of the dunes with our GMC's on more than one occasion.

22 January 2010, 02:13 AM	#22
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	NICE truck richard!!!!!!!!!!!! is that diesel?

22 January 2010, 05:42 PM	#25
Eurosport Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: around the world Posts: 20	H2 sucks, it was a fad for OC housewives H1 is the real deal, IF you can deal with 8mpg and 70ish mph top speed on the freeway ;p the all around real deal is the Gwagon, a tank that you can use offroad with np, as well as city shopping

22 January 2010, 09:52 PM	#26
rainman_16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Alec Location: Canada Watch: Al Jazeera English Posts: 596	I'm a big fan of pick ups, especially if you're looking to do some heaving towing. My experience with towing has been that the longer the wheelbase you can get, the more stable the towing and when you're at highway speeds, the last thing you want is hard to control trailer sway. My Chevy 1500 is more than capable of towing heavier trailer but I'll always yearn for a 2500HD!

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ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	Noway on the H2, I'm partial to a Toyota FJ or a Landrover Defender. Other than that you can't go wrong with a good ol'truck with a diesel in her. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

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