I owned my H2 for 13 months and did not have one negative comment here in L.A. Last week I traded it in on an H1 and sure enough while driving my 10 year old daughter home from gymnastics a guy in a VW jammed in front of me gave the the thumbs down and then proceeded to flip me off while slowing down. He then quickly swithched lanes to an exit ramp (little puss thought I was going to give chase) and STOPPED at the exit to flip me off more and call me names. This is unfn believable! How pathetic some Americans are to drive around in their non american vw's while I am driving a 100% american made vehicle and feel the need to flip me off with my daughter and drive wrecklessly. No I didn't get his license and no I did not give chase because of my daughter. I am confident it will happen one time when I am alone and that will be it. Next time I'm following until they stop and we'll have a little conversation.

I know this is an old subject but this is my first negative experience.

I owned my H2 for 13 months and did not have one negative comment here in L.A. Last week I traded it in on an H1 and sure enough while driving my 10 year old daughter home from gymnastics a guy in a VW jammed in front of me gave the the thumbs down and then proceeded to flip me off while slowing down. He then quickly swithched lanes to an exit ramp (little puss thought I was going to give chase) and STOPPED at the exit to flip me off more and call me names. This is unfn believable! How pathetic some Americans are to drive around in their non american vw's while I am driving a 100% american made vehicle and feel the need to flip me off with my daughter and drive wrecklessly. No I didn't get his license and no I did not give chase because of my daughter. I am confident it will happen one time when I am alone and that will be it. Next time I'm following until they stop and we'll have a little conversation.

I know this is an old subject but this is my first negative experience.

I was wondering how you were going to tell the forum that you've moved into an H1....

Take some advice that Heehaw gave to all of us long ago: The best thing you can do is to actually point directly at them and LAUGH. Laugh hard, laugh long and express as much amusement as you possibly can. This will infuriate them to no end.

There will now be those who will speculate...pehaps he was jealous, perhaps he needed to feel that he's doing his part to fight the power...or perhaps he's trying to live upto some kind of hippy image.

If ya want to get them really upset, laugh your ass off at 'em, and adding the pointing finger seems to add a degree of intensity. Don't flip them off or let them see that they gotten to you!!!! Just laugh, point and look like your about to die of laughter!

I was fearful of being shunned or kicked off the board

Probably good advice. My first reaction is to flip them back but that is really stupid because, you're right that's what they want. I'll try the laughing gig next time and see how that goes. The funny thing is this guy really kept his distance so I didn't have a chance to do anything.

I like to blow them a kiss. It makes them mad as hell! and I allways get the last laugh on them because there driving away mad.

That's funny, I'll give that one a try too!

It's true, I should be flipped off for many reasons but this one made me mad especially with my daughter in the car. I'm a control freak so I felt like my hands were tied with her in there. I will try the laughing thing if it happens again.

I plan to post pics but felt funny placing them in the other off road vehicle section. This is a Hummer site and you're probably right it would make more sense for it to be Hummer source with the new H3, SUT, H1 and whatever else they dream up coming out. All Hummers are cool!

Congrats Buckeye,

I thinking about the H1 also.

Steve is right, laughing just drives them 100 times mad .

A fudge packer in a VW(weird!) also flipped me off. All I did was laugh and point. He almost blew a gasket! The more pissed he got, the more I laughed to the point were I didn`t have to try.

The cops pulled him over after he started trimming my side. I honked and waved good-bye.

Laughing I found was the best weapon by far.



"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."

I agree.. you do best by laughing it off no matter how bad you want to rip them a new one.. I have been driving my new H2 apprx 6 months now. I have only had 2 occasions that someone took exception to the beast.. They cut me off then flipped me off.. I have a small advantage over you. The 1st time I laughed it off because the family was with me.. The second time after 3-4 minutes of the BS I simply turned on the Red and BLues with the loud siren and pulled them over.. You can imagine the look on their face when they realized they were playing hard --- with the Law.. It was a fun 10 minutes while all three young people assumed the postion. Did help you any.. other then I got some justice for all harrassed Hummer owners.

So stay calm.. the next time it happens.. remember what I did and smile your way home.

Mike

Boy, thats JUST plathetic, and the guy was probably a tree hugger What I have found when I have my rig on the trailer, just smile and wave, I think that is about the best response....

certified H2 tech.

Gosh guys, I guess I am lucky aout here on the "right" coast. Only happened twice. I think I simply scared them both into doing something childish.
I agree, the laugh is the best thing to do. Oh yeah, I like to point a them for effect.

You can always give your passenger a fake steering wheel. http://www.humvee.net/video/2wheel.mpg
Thanks to Buddy for posting it.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

[This message was edited by KenP on 10-18-03 at 07:33 PM.]

Yeah....it's a funny thing:

If you flip them off, scream at them, curse at them, do whatever you want nasty....you'll still find yourself upset and angry just the same. I had a guy give me the thumbs-down and a disgusted look...I unleashed my verbal fury and gave him heck...I even squeezed him on his lane...but I still drove away upset about the matter.

Another time I just laughed and pointed. Not only did he get absolutely FURIOUS, but I can still get a warm fuzzy feeling when I think about it. Ya just gotta laugh!

Uh....er....on that note, I have to come clean an announce my intentions of picking up an H1 for myself as well. I promise...it won't change me though!

Oh I would have loved to be there! A hummer H2 with red and blue lights flashing! Did they say much? Did they talk any sh?t? Oh boy! You have to tell us more!! BIG-C



<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Centerfire:
I agree.. you do best by laughing it off no matter how bad you want to rip them a new one.. I have been driving my new H2 apprx 6 months now. I have only had 2 occasions that someone took exception to the beast.. They cut me off then flipped me off.. I have a small advantage over you. The 1st time I laughed it off because the family was with me.. The second time after 3-4 minutes of the BS I simply turned on the Red and BLues with the loud siren and pulled them over.. You can imagine the look on their face when they realized they were playing hard --- with the Law.. It was a fun 10 minutes while all three young people assumed the postion. Did help you any.. other then I got some justice for all harrassed Hummer owners.

So stay calm.. the next time it happens.. remember what I did and smile your way home.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KenP:
Gosh guys, I guess I am lucky aout here on the "right" coast. Only happened twice. I think I simply scared them both into doing something childish.
I agree, the laugh is the best thing to do. Oh yeah, I like to point a them for effect.

You can always give your passenger a fake steering wheel. http://www.humvee.net/video/2wheel.mpg
Thanks to Buddy for posting it.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

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ROTFLMAO!!! I`m on the verge of puking it`s so funny! Ahhhh. gotta change my undies.



"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."

Yep, I have to agree with the "blow them a kiss" crowd. Works everytime, most of them don't know what to do so they just keep on driving. I don't think I would ever stop and confront one of these nutcases, you never know what they might do. Oh, I've tried the peace sign, only rotated to the left my 90 degrees (I've seen some H2 owners use at an H2 ownership sign) - that really perplexes the hippy crowd.

JJ

hey buckeye hummer.....that is hilarious. Thumbs up to the gas saving vw guy.

oh...how this is just freakin funny. all u h2 owners so sry for u. i'll be laughin while i drive by the gas pump and ur sittin still filling up the brick.

h2h8r,

After you've checked my tires, polish my knob. You little fudge packer you.



"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by crash:
Boy, thats JUST plathetic, and the guy was probably a tree hugger What I have found when I have my rig on the trailer, just smile and wave, I think that is about the best response....

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You mean you got the green stuff that grows on the tow rig cleaned off? Crash, leave the greenie camo alone!

Buckeye, that is just stupid, but hey, it's LA, all kinds in So Cal. Do what the guys back east do when they gety flipped off, make a circle with your thumb and forefinger and give them a hole to stick it in ...

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Regarding the H2 Felony stop.. I called a marked car to the scene. We had three other officers show up ( one an H1 owner).. THey took over the scene. Had the young people do a sobriety test, searched for drugs and lectured them on road rage. Gave the driver a warning and told each of the young people to have their parent to call the department to arrange driving school class. It was funny. The other side of the coin, road rage is not funny. In Indianapolis it is not as big an issue as other locations. However many times a simply finger can turn quickly into a violent confrontation.


I believe I hear a little bit of H2 envy from the gas station passer.. Hell my suburban gets worse mileage then the H2.. At least I think it does. Never check it, why should I . I knew the mileage was low when I bought my toy. If you can't afford the gas, then I gues you shouldn't buy the beast. The only other time I had any comments about the H2 was at a stop lights. A young couple pulled up next to me in one of those cute little hybrid hondas. The young man said something I couldn't hear. So I rolled down the window and politely asked if I could be of assistance. THey made a couple of enviroment comments to me My answer: with a smile I said: I sure appeciate you folks buying that little car so that leaves enough gas for my H2. thank you for canceling my gas guzzling, have a pleasant day. Then drove off waving with a smile.. I looked back at them in the mirror. They just sat there with a stunned look on their faces..

Mike

It has happened to me about a half a dozen times .... I just carry a disposable camera in my truck, I do not say anything and do smile as suggested, and take their picture while smiling .... scares the "s**t" out of them .... and if you are lucky enough to see them after, I am so far at 100% with a respectful apology ... go figure !

Michael
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NC,

Remember that web site with those guys flippin off Hummers?

We should ask jason to put up a section of azzoles flippin us off. Call it, "The H2 Fan Club" Section.



"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."

I guess I've been lucky -- never had any agression towards me or my truck (that I know of). But it is usually covered in mud and has a good deal of pinstiping on it. Last week a guy at a stop light honked at me, I rolled down the window and he said "now that's what a hummer should look like!!" Big smiles and we both drove off. This has happened on Ventura Blvd at least three other times. It's so fun to see people do double-takes and smile at the truck.

I've had some questions about the environmental impact of the H2 by folks who drive small cars or hybrids -- I just ask them where they think their electricity comes from (yes, some of it from hydro-electric plants, but more often from coal burning or nuclear power plants, and a small percentage from small under-priveledged children running on treadmills). And speaking of batteries, how does one dispose of them when they die? Bury them?

I say just keep the truck dirty, always seems to put a smile on faces (especially mine).

Ron

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by DennisAJC:
h2h8r,

After you've checked my tires, polish my knob. You little fudge packer you.



"A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words."<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


I thought all u hummer owners were fudge packers and pillow biters.

Please excuse my ignorance ... what are "fudge packers and pillow biters" ?

Thanks,

Michael
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Northern California

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It's funny I totally forgot about one other incident when I still had my H2. A gal in a car pulled behind me honking and flipping me off. I always drive carefully, don't speed,signal when I change lanes etc., basically I'm a pretty safe driver and don't do anything to piss people off so I knew she was just on an evironmentally safe tampon at that moment. Anyway she pulled next to me at a light and flipped me off again UNTIL I pulled out my digital camera and took a pic. I have never seen someone drive away that fast in my life. She ran a red light and peeled out. Muwhahahahahahahahahahahahaa.

So thanks for all of the tips. I will sum it up by stating a few good ideas:

1. Big Smile
2. Big Smile with Pointing finger
3. Laughing hysterically
4. Take Pictures
5. Blow a Kiss
6. Call the police with a tag number (road rage is big here in L.A.)

H2h8r,

I have A HUMMER and you DON'T! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You are soooooo jealous! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!

Most of the time if I dirve the H@ I get positive reactions too!.. In Indy we must not have to many tree huggers.. or if we do us redneck midwest truck (SUV) drivers inintentionally intimidate them thar folks.

Mike

I'm from Ohio originally so I know what you mean. Sometimes I wish I was back there (except for in the winter).

L.A. is just so diverse in it's landscape and culture. You're bound to run in to a few wackos out here.

[quote]Originally posted by Buckeye Hummer:
I'm from Ohio originally so I know what you mean.QUOTE] hey jason, u know if any guy on this forum did not know you where from Ohio they should be shot..........LOL btw nice win this weekend. Hope they lose and we can have USC VS Ohio st. rosebowl.

still trying to make it to your shop. Yeah some rude people here in LA, Thats why i want to move back to Vegas.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Buckeye Hummer:
It's funny I totally forgot about one other incident when I still had my H2. A gal in a car pulled behind me honking and flipping me off. I always drive carefully, don't speed,signal when I change lanes etc., basically I'm a pretty safe driver and don't do anything to piss people off so I knew she was just on an evironmentally safe tampon at that moment. Anyway she pulled next to me at a light and flipped me off again UNTIL I pulled out my digital camera and took a pic. I have never seen someone drive away that fast in my life. She ran a red light and peeled out. Muwhahahahahahahahahahahahaa.

So thanks for all of the tips. I will sum it up by stating a few good ideas:

1. Big Smile
2. Big Smile with Pointing finger
3. Laughing hysterically
4. Take Pictures
5. Blow a Kiss
6. Call the police with a tag number (road rage is big here in L.A.)

H2h8r,

I have A HUMMER and you DON'T! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! You are soooooo jealous! Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!


Nope i prefer germans...g500 if u must ask. as for ur brick it's a piece...i'm laughing so hard at all ur complaints. ur brick is cheap like build quality, leather seats, plasitc dash, cheap materials thru out, spare tire in back taking up space and the list goes on. penis envy u are

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by NCHummerman:
Please excuse my ignorance ... what are _"fudge packers and pillow biters"_ ?

Thanks,

Michael
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huh...no explanation required
Northern California

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h2h8r --- again, please have the courtesy to enlight me with the meaning of
"fudge packers and pillow biters" ... FYI, the G500 is cramped and has the worst service history of any MBZ ever made. Thus, the reason that you cannot get one !

Michael
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Northern California

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h2gayr:

Your G500 that you wish you could have ranks right with the H2 in fuel economy. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/18214.shtml

BTW, I'm willing to bet that the G500, or any other comparable vehicle does not have as much recycled material as the H2.

Don't spew refuse here, check your material before typing. Knee jerk reactions by ignorant, jealous, never-going-to-make-it-in-the-real-world types just invite critcism and a general shunning by most of society. So think first.

Now try to use clear language and not the profane laced garbage you appear to have a penchant for. This is, after all, a family site.

Black Lingenfelter Lux

H2h8r,
do you have a G wagon? If you are in the LA area I'd love to go off-roading with you. I always loved that truck, but a bit out of my price range. Never been off-road in one, but if you have one and aren't afraid of a little dirt, let's hit Gorman or Arrowhead (I haven't been to the latter yet).

Ron

I have a friend that bought a G500 new. Let's see...

They replaced the stereo twice.
They replaced the main wiring harness inside the truck.
They replaced a cracked front light that was letting water in.

This is a pampered truck that lives in a heated garage. This was all done within a few months after purchase.

So much for MB quality!

Klaus

"God made some men big and some men small, but Sam Colt made them all equal."

I just put on my first 1000 miles on weekend road trips and some driving in the city. All I've gotten so far is waves, stares, nods and big smiles. It seems in the North East the H2 brings conjures up love and happiness. But then again that's just my first 1000 miles.

Okay guys.....I'm pretty sure h2h8r is nothing more then Dennis, signed-on under a different name, just getting one-up on us and pulling a funny. Then again, my magic 8-ball hasn't been all that accurate as of late.

You probably think I'm gonna put the chill on this...but I say...let it ride! If this guy wants to discuss the merits of his G-box and argue the deficiencies of the H2, that's fine. Maybe he'll actually make a valid point sooner or later.

In the meanwhile, I've got a red-dot dialed-in on his forehead........

Moderator.. don't go talkin like that youin's is gona scare me...


I own a firearms store and range.... in Indy.. YOu do not believe in Black Helicopters do you.

Just kidding... Consider a high end nightvision scope instead. You can get much more creative.

Mike