Why didn't Hummer go with 2WD w/selectable 4WD?

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by H3.007

I am not sure I like big brother deciding what is best for me up-front.

Originally Posted by PhilD

The government are not deciding what is best for you, you chose to buy a full time 4WD vehicle.

For real. If you don't want a full time 4WD vehicle don't buy a Hummer. It's that simple. Don't freaking whine that you "might" be getting less mileage.

This is has to chalk up there with one of the most absurd threads on elcova. Dropping the driveshaft in an attempt to gain some wistful mileage or any other benefit is in the ranks of the tornado fuel saver. In fact some engineers believe it could cost you in MPG because you will be riding the ring gear on the coast side the whole time which creates more drag (friction).

Point... If you don't want a full-time 4WD vehicle, don't buy one.

[ROADNOTCA]

As for me, I'm not chasing "mileage".

[Desert Dan]

I think the full time 4x4 may help slightly on dry pavement when the H3 is being pushed hard on turns and mtn roads. The front end seems to help pul it thru the turns.

It definitely helps in the rain.

But heck I'm used to a Jeep with an Anti-Rock front swaybar