[devilsfan]

Jeez, the cynicism on the board is overwhelming sometimes.

Christa, I'm going to assume you're not a troll since you didn't come in here bashing the H2. I would honestly go to a local dealer - it doesn't matter which one - and take the H2 on a 24-hour test drive. Go to all the places you would normally go, and see how the truck behaves. I absolutely love my H2 and wouldn't trade it in on anything, but it does have a few things you basically have to "live with." Even tho it costs $50,000+, it's not a luxury vehicle. It rides rough and to me, the interior is rough also. You do have to be careful in heels and skirts - the running boards can get slick when wet, and if you're in a business where you have to take clients out, that can also be a problem. The truck is short, but it's wide and tall - there are several parking decks in my city where the truck won't fit, so I have to park elsewhere and hike often. This may also be a factor in normal parking lots - you may have to park out further than normal if the spaces are tight, or find a spot near a curb you can park half-up on. You also have to be careful in drive-throughs....my H2 will barely squeeze into a space at Sonic, with my mirrors folded in. I've just learned over time where I can and cannot take the truck, and if it's going to be a problem, we take my husband's truck instead.

Other than that, the H2 is a blast to drive. It's a very safe vehicle when driven correctly, and it's nice to know that whatever traffic situation you might encounter, you can probably get out of it with a Hummer. If you do purchase one, I highly recommend getting with a group on here and taking the truck off-road at least once. Nothing extreme, just a good chance to learn what it's capable of so you don't get yourself in a bad situation that you can't get out of. Good luck with your decision.

Stacy