What Hummer image?

[MAC]

What is the Hummer image? Or rather what do think other drivers on the road think of the Hummer drivers?

Example, when people see a Ferrari, they think “Playboy.” a new S600 or new BMW 7, they think “Fat Cat or Rich.” A messed up old van, I think “Mass Murderer.” beat up old car with headliner falling half way down, the image is “loser.” etc.. So what about Hummer drivers? “*******.” “Arrogant.” “Spoiled brat.” I know Hummer as or PR says succesfull individual, average income etc.. but we know those are PR talks to build the image.

Irrelevant and inconsequential, just for fun. What do you think they think?

[MAC]

Looks like the younger H2 owners have a chip on their shoulders. When I drove high profile sportscars in my '20s, I never thought of anyone looked at me funny. Could it be imaginary? all in your mind? lack of confidence?

I don't see many H2s, but in 14 months, they added up, frankly I almost never see the drivers through the vertical windshield. When I see a H2, my eyes are on the road, I have 1 second to glance at the other driver, 1/2 second to decide if I should wave, and 99% of the time I cannot see the faces. In that 1 second, I may spot it is a man or woman or transngender, but certainly not if the driver is young or old, tall or short, nice or mean.

I'll be leaving in 1 hour to ski in Tahoe, there are LOTS of Hummers up at the ski resorts, seems a lot of Hummer owners are skiers. Let me see if I can spot any young ones who do not deserve to own a H2, any old guys in mid-life crisis, the good, bad and ugly. I got 3 days up there.

[noc]

Since we on an image subject..

What is the average age of people that do buy Hummers?

I'm 28.

[Prodigy]

I just don't understand why so many people stare...most of the time I can't tell whether it is envy or hate, judgment or attraction. I am the son of a hummer owner (14), and I still poke fun at my dad for buying it. Someone mentioned before that in many cases people will stop talking to you, but I have also made a couple "friends" since I have had the beast.

I mentioned before "someone having their midlife crisis" because that was what I felt the reason was for my dad, who is 55. I said this because I know that he didn't just buy it because he could, but because either he wanted it or he wanted to make up for something.

I remember when we took it to Myrtle Beach, and cruised down "the strip" with the stereo blasting and the windows rolled half way down, and about half of the people that stared looked like they wanted to punch the tires or something.

[DennisAJC]

TANKGIRL,

You go girl! Not all experiences are bad. And there are a few picture perfect moments out there similar to yours.

Sounds like you sought it out, stayed the course and now enjoy the rewards.

Like you, clients and friends who have known me(And my struggles) for years at one point or the other stated,"You have arrived." I always reply,"No, but I'm on my way there!"

[Dan]

Hung like a stack of dimes?

From what I've seen, I'd say "arrogant". Too bad it doesnt seem to be true for the most part. Most of the people I've met here and the H2 driver's I've talked with are quite nice. Just very proud of their ride.

- Dan

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SUT on order 12/02. 11 months down, 7 to go!
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[cmb31078]

Had to throw something back at you!! I missed the chat because I was asleep with a nap before work. I am currently at work midnight till 8:30am CST. Sorry I missed out. I was looking in there all day and no one was ever in there. Have a good one.

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[cmb31078]

No chip on my shoulder here. I was just stating I do get a lot of dirty looks. I wave at fellow owners. So I am afreindly owner. I want to be able to flash my one top driver side running light. So that way I can wink at night Have fun skiing!!

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[cmb31078]

I am sure you have the steps on your H2 and I am sure you like the cargo area for your walker.... OLD MAN

Craig

04 Pewter H2- Lux,nav, air suspension

[TankGirl]

I bought my red H2 a little less than 3 weeks ago. I am a 56 yr old gal and a Realtor in north Idaho. My clients have told me that driving this rig says "I am serious about my business and have arrived". That is not why I bought it though..when they first came out I thought they were way "cool". It took me 2 years to afford one, and the tax right off helped too. They are great for driving in harsh conditions in the north woods. The kids at the elementary school that I drive by everyday now run up to the fence to wave as I go by. The kids on the school buses wave as well. When kids that age do that, you know you really have arrived!

03 Red Mettalic, Lux, Brush Guard, Rear Tire Carrier, Airaid
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[MAC]

I think in England, married men disapear when they have mid-life crisis, just gone for good, off to Spain or Africa or Hongkong; Dr. Livingston I presume? When they had that big commuter train accident in UK, later they found many missing men were not dead, but just took the chance and left. Otherwise, it is said men should have affairs when the crisis hit. Seems buying expensive toys is also part of obligation of men in mid-life crisis. I'll be eagerly awaiting the arrival of this crisis. Instead of fighting it, I now learned we can use it to our advantage. Maybe Hummer can come up with an even bigger Hummer for me to buy? H-0.

[Spike]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Actually, when you no longer seek confirmation of your success from others (children in particular) you'll know you have arrived <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I agree with PhilD. Confirmation of your success from children is meaningless at best. They are too easy to impress. What ten year old kid wouldn't be impressed by a Hummer?
Confirmation of your success is NOT the approval of your peers, it is just the opposite. Keep a check on the way your friends, neighbors and co-workers react towards you. As you earn more money, buy extravagant toys, send your kids to expensive private schools and generally improve your lifestyle you may start to notice people from these groups changing their attitudes towards you. Some will not talk to you as much as before, others will flat out ignore you. People like that either are not happy with their current lifestyle or are so competitive that they have to have more than everyone else. Everytime I buy something I see a some change in someone I know. The Hummer was over the top. I now have neighbors that no longer wave to me, co-workers that won't talk to me and friends that after seeing my Hummer ask "why did you get yellow"? like there is something wrong with it instead of saying congratulations or good luck with it.
So I guess the point I'm trying to make after all this is you know you arrived when you no longer have friends, neighbors or co-workers that will talk to you!
And you know what?...F$$K THEM ALL!!!
I live my life to please myself and my family...no one else. People are so petty.

2003 Yellow H2, Lux Series, Air Suspension, Front Brush Guard, Rear Tail Lamp Guards, MC2 Chrome Billet Locking Fuel Door, Chrome Billet Hummer Logo Hitch Step

[alecs wife]

Compensating for lack of manhood..Get it!!

Front Locker, Stealth winch, 37" Super Swampers SSR,low center of gravity = Ultimate H2

[NJ H2]

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[Centerfire]

Average age.. According to the Sales Mgr at the dealership.. The average age is 45.. average income is over $75,000 and they own 6 vec.

Mike

[DennisAJC]

Hung like stud budgies.

[argonaut]

I consider honkey tonk garbage. very very crappy...

[Orbital H2]

I get a lot of mid life crisis questions, mainly from one of my engineers wife who I believe has some major insecurity issues,
I'm 44 and I have always liked expensive hobbies and toys. I don't see this as a midlife crisis, its just what I like. Maybe its insecurity (I do drive a beater minivan that has 200K miles on it and it doesn't bother me in hte least, so much so that I have left my 300ZXTT parked for months on end) so I don't think so. I think its just because I like this damn car and its within the price and class of cars that I can afford.

H2 Black Lux, Air Suspension, AEM Intake, Flowmaster, soon to be blacked out...
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300ZX TT 500Hp, 10.5Sec completely Blacked out, Wolfe Sport 600 Turbo, Billet Aluminum FlyWheel, Carbon Claw RPS Turbo Clutch, Dual Pop Intake, HKS Intercoolers/Exhaust

[H2Dude]

I hope its not my mid life crisis. I'm only 34. The H2 was my dream car when it first came out. I worked hard and found myself in a position to own one this year, the tax break didn't hurt, so I pulled the trigger and here I am.

I have only been an H2 owner for two weeks and boy do my wife and I get a lot of stares from people. At first we felt uncomfortable but they we realized the were stareing at the H2 and not us.

I believe most people look at a driver of an H2 and say, "wow, it must be cool to drive one of those."

There are those that may think we are compensating for a lack of this or that, but to that my wife and I say,,,

[DennisAJC]

It has nothing to do with mid-life crisis.

Mid-life crisis had something to do with young women, hair dye, and painting toe nails!(AAAAHAHAHAHAHA I promise that's the last )

I think it has more to do with physical and sexual appearance, "Do I still have it?". There are millions of men suffering from mid-life crisis. I think what they drive is the last thing they care about.

As usual, MaTt is LOst.