I wanted the best of all worlds. But some options/accessories that increase luxury will reduce off-road capability. So, I got as much off road ability as possible for an H2, and any luxury that didn't detract from that.

This equates to: Luxury Series (leather and chrome pieces), + Air Suspension, + Wrap Around Brush Guard, + Roof Mounted Off-Road Lights (bright), + Taillight Guards, - Tubular Side Steps, + Removeable U-Steps, + Sun Roof

An external spare tire carrier will reduce your departure angle. Tubular Side Steps are for vans and SUVs (the Hummer is not an SUV). And I took the U-Steps off, they'll only go on when I pick up my mother or grandparents. And I think the third-row seat is silly unless you're gonna be carrying 4 kids around.

I wanted the Winch, but I didn't want to lose approach angle. Already someone has integrated one into the front bumper, and I might get one done like it: http://www.4x4hummer.com/h2.html

I did not get the Polished Wheels -- they were not available when I ordered (9/13). But I've seen some come in since, and they are /ugly/. They are not at all like the ones in the printed accessories guide. They do not even say "Hummer".

I was going to get Orange, but the Sunset Orange is really dull and rust colored, not a bright Life Vest / Traffic Cone Orange like I wanted. So I got Pewter instead. Maybe I'll have it painted.

I only like Pewter and Green. I do not like the Sunset Orange or Red. The White and Black are acceptable, and the Yellow is dangerously hip which means it will look dated very quickly (and maybe already?).

[This message was edited by H2X0R on November 23, 2002 at 12:24 PM.]