Good-bye Hummer, it was great.

[dallas007]

While I know it is suicide to post this I thought I would do it anyway. Having owned a Hummer for many years and trying to get another one recently it just did not seem to work out. The dark cloud over the Hummer brand and will or will they not be around caused me to go look at Jeeps. The employee pricing and rebates made them extremely attractive. Sure, they don't have the room, mass, ride, and appearance of the H2, but then they have been around awhile and know what they are doing. They are also a third the price of a H2.

So we took the plunge and got a brand new Wrangler and must tell you while it does not have the interior room, ride, etc. of the H2 it is really a fun vehicle to drive. I live in Arizona so there are hundreds of square miles of off-road trails that are really enjoyable. We went the same places we did in the H2 and it was really great.

Certainly there is no vehicle that does it all, as the H2 has the room and first class interior but the Jeep has advantages as well. Much better on gas and easier to drive and maneuver around trails. I have wanted a manual transmission for a long time and it really has great lugging power.

I will miss the Hummer and had it not been for all the quesitons about the future etc. I may have hung in there. But in the mean time we are still off roading and having a great time in what I find to be a very nice vehicle.

My thanks for the many years of great advice from you fellow Hummer owners and I will keep an eye on the website as I will always care about Hummer. This is a great Forum and does an outstanding job of allowing for the exchanging of ideas, help, advice and opinions. Thanks again.

[ryanh2]

As a former Jeep owner I can agree with some of your post. In my opinion you can not compare the two. The only thing they have in common is they are both 4x4's. I have thought about getting rid of my Hummer but I can't figure out what to buy that wouldn't be a major downgrade. If you dont mind me asking what options does your jeep have and roughly how much did it cost? Good luck with your new vehicle!

[dallas007]

Knowing that nothing can/will compare with the Hummer I decided to go pretty basic. It was hard to find the manual 6 speed but I really wanted it. Just the basics like power, a/c, am-fm-cd. I paid $19,700 out the door. That is a bumper to bumper extended warranty for 7 years and life time on the drive train. I was planning to pay cash but they have a $1,200 rebate if you use the 0% for 48 months. It is a 2009 vehicle.

I agree with you 100%, there is no comparison between the two. H2 has a lot more vehicle but the price reflects it as well. We looked at it as an inexpensive way to still have a reliable off road vehicle and have some fun.

[jmsspratlin]

To each his own in these dark times, but as long as you are happy, that's all that matters....you are the one paying the note not anyone here. So best of luck to you and congrats on the new ride. Be safe and God Bless......Jamie

[mbdougl]

Why not pick up an 07 H3 with a manual transmission? Where is the loyalty? Even if GM goes bankrupt I think that parts will be readily available and then maybe the evil UAW will be gone for good. MAYBE THEY CAN GET 95% OF THEIR PAY WHILE THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB.

[TGCOFTN]

That would be sooooooo hard to do. I could not get rid of my H2's I have owned Jeep Grand Cherokee's, Ford Expeditions, Ford Excursions, Lincoln Navigators, and before, there was always a vehicle on the market that would catch my eyes and make me wish I had it. Now that I have my H2's there is no other vehicle on the market I wish I had. I am 110% completely happy with mine. Since they are cutting it off, debating weather to go and grab a 2009 up before they are all gone.
I really hope someone will buy Hummer, and keep the H2's and H3's around. They are just too good of a vehicle to dump.

2007 H2
2008 H2