From the dark side.......

[Mr. Lambdebois]

"That right there's just funny"

If you say so. The next time you need some work done on your vehicle or better yet when it breaks down on you.....I dare you tell the tech that is fixing your vehicle that his/her education is funny. Btw- That is not the extent of my education. I also was a biology major at UM where I then went on to Vet School at MU and even obtained a masters in surgery.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>If you know anything about gm and its training you would know what the Asep program is.
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"Well I guess that proves I dont."
If you say so..


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Are you saying that someone who has been out in a rubi would say they are not capable? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

"No, im not, just different, like you already know."
Again if you say so....

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>It is obvious by the attitude you have had from your first post in my thread that you have had sand in your vagina. Please see a docter and get that taken care of asap so that others along with myself do not have to feel the irritability that rash is giving you. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks, maybe a simple cleansing will do.


"Why do you feel the need for validation? You said you have been lurking for a while, and you have been to college in the field of automibiles so buy what you want. why the need for a bunch of rhetorical questions? "

I like to hear from the actual consumer about their experiances and not just what the salesman says.


"Dont get your thong in knot, just buy what you want. Oh and if you decide to hang around, welcome."

Thankyou, I don't let one sour apple effect my opinion of all the other apples. This forum is a great place from what I have seen. If you wish to bicker further lets take it to pm so we are not to litter the board with garbage.

[Mr. Lambdebois]

Again thanks to anyone else who has taken the time to share.....

[Kevin B]

Why do you see this as bickering? It is an exchange of ideas and opinions. If your worried about garbage all of a sudden, please feel free to delete YOUR thread.

[Mr. Lambdebois]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by N2ITNSD:
Why do you see this as bickering? It is an exchange of ideas and opinions. If your worried about garbage all of a sudden, please feel free to delete _YOUR_ thread. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I'm not worried about it. I'm just sorry that a perfectly good thread got ruined by someone who has nothing better to offer than play internet tough guy. Keep talking you sound smarter and smarter by the post.

[Kevin B]

Sorry, that post wasn't very nice.

You win, im done .

[timgco]

So you have to ST Bern's? DAMN! You better buy an HD pickup, lift the thing for better G.C. and throw a cap on the back for the dogs.

that'll give you all the space you need for the tool box, keep the slobber out of the front seats and still give you room for five passangers.
I have even seen a 2500HD Quad cab lifted higher than my 5"7" frame could see. He had 37's on it and was out on Hell's Revenge in Moab.
As far as the cheaper than 55K.
you could by a new H2 with an Adv. package. a lux will get you around the 60K sticker price.
Or get a Burban and lift it if the H2 is not enough room, but you would have to do some work to that too.
I think a year old H2 Lux or a not fully loaded one will fit your needs.
Good luck.
there are a few used ones for sale on this forum also.

[Mr. Lambdebois]

Thanks for the advice. Yeah a big truck would defenately work but I enjoy a cabin.

I have pretty much fiqured out what I am looking for.

An 04 or 05 h2 in black, desert sand, or pewter

The only other thing I would want would be the air suspension.
I love the look of 37's with the single brush gaurd.

Heated seats and other options would be nice but unneeded.

[Mr. Lambdebois]

Cuddles and Bubba....

The bulldogs name is Lugnut....

[ROX]

Okay....You convinced me, You need to get an H2 or these guys will follow you wherever you go on the internet and give you more crap than you could ever hope for.

I travel long distances in my H2 all the time. From Western Oregon to Eastern Idaho. Distance usually ranges around 2200 miles round trip. I don't worry about fitting my family and all our gear because I had to purchase a roof rack to make sure I could take it all. (Every now and then I have to leave room for hubby and let him drive.)
I've never had any trouble in any weather. Ice, snow, rain,.. okay, maybe I had to slow down in some fog. But I got lights for that too.

Now, as far as off road? LOVE IT!!! Can't explain it, you just have to drive it.
Had it over Teton Pass in Wyoming this winter, and it didn't even look twice at the blizzard.
Deep snow? Better than an explorer, and I drove a Bronco II for 5 years. Personally, I haven't found any sand it couldn't traverse, and I know another H2 owner that would agree.
Haven't been rock crawling much, but am headed to Moab this spring to try it out. A little wide in the trees, but that's because they invented jeeps first. (Take an ax.)

There's my contribution. Good Luck!!

Welcome to the forum!!

[Mr. Lambdebois]

Thanks for the input. Pretty much what I was wanting to hear.

[KenP]

Certainly consider a used H2. I would have no problem buying a used one in this area. Heck, FEW have seen nothing more than a curb. If I wasn't so gung-ho about the H2 in the first place that is the route I would have gone.

[Mr. Lambdebois]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KenP:
Certainly consider a used H2. I would have no problem buying a used one in this area. Heck, FEW have seen nothing more than a curb. If I wasn't so gung-ho about the H2 in the first place that is the route I would have gone. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yeah. It is defenately an idea if the dealer will not cut me a deal I am happy with.

[partsguy]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Lambdebois:
First off what makes you think I know nothing about gm's? After all GM is one of the main supporters of the college I got my associate's degree in automotive maintanance and technoligy from. I participated in the Asep program for 2 years including working at a st louis dealership for my internship. If you know anything about gm and its training you would know what the Asep program is.

Yes there are other vehicles that would meet my needs like the ones you mentioned. However I do not want to spend more than 55k.
I am confused as to what you are meaning by this please enlighten me...
"execpt, possibly, someone who has actually been out with one."

Are you saying that someone who has been out in a rubi would say they are not capable? All I was doing was giving the rubi credit for how capable it is while saying that it does not have enough room for me.

The lr,rr,and g-wagon are more than I want to pay for not to mention I would have to fight my wife for the keys constantly.

N2itnsd,

It is obvious by the attitude you have had from your first post in my thread that you have had sand in your vagina<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Man I'm writting that one down.I leed a sheltered life <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>. Please see a docter and get that taken care of asap so that others along with myself do not have to feel the irritability that rash is giving you. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Lambdebois:
After all GM is one of the main supporters of the college I got my associate's degree in automotive <span class="ev_code_RED">maintanance</span> and <span class="ev_code_RED">technoligy</span> from. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>That is indeed funny as hell. Next time you attempt to explain the details of your degree, at least spell the words correctly.

[ROX]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PARAGON:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Lambdebois:
After all GM is one of the main supporters of the college I got my associate's degree in automotive <span class="ev_code_RED">_maintanance_</span> and <span class="ev_code_RED">_technoligy_</span> from. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>That is indeed funny as hell. Next time you attempt to explain the details of your degree, at least spell the words correctly. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sorry...He's got you there.

[Mr. Lambdebois]

Lol. Hey. I never said I was an english major...

[BlackDragon]

Why oh why do people think it's OK to compare an H2 to a Range Rover?

Here in the UK there are Thousands upon thousands of Range Rovers (my parents actually drive one), and I can honestly say, without any shadow of a doubt that they are not even in the same ballpark as an H2. Hell, they ain't even playing the same sport!

They're clunky inside, feel very agricultural, aren't reliable, and don't have the ground clearance or off-roading equipment of the H2. Add to that underpowered, thirsty engines (unless you buy the gutless diesel), and you're onto something which is massively overpriced, tasteless and will take a nose dive in value quicker than it empties it's first tank of fuel.

Everytime I see comments about how "great" RR's are, I literally cringe - they're rich people's sleds here, and everyone treats them with the contempt they deserve. They blow.

I'm never taking my H2 off road - I bought it for the "bling" factor (and the fact that it looks like a big Tonka toy), but I know for a fact it'd take a big ol' steamy piss over any lousy range rover.

I was also gonna post a rant of this nature on that Mercedes Benz forum, but I figured they were so dumb they wouldn't believe a word of it anyway - I have very wide experience of european cars, and I'd NEVER, EVER buy a Land\Range Rover. Ew. Ew ew ew.

[Kevin B]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Why oh why do people think it's OK to compare an H2 to a Range Rover?

Here in the UK there are Thousands upon thousands of Range Rovers (my parents actually drive one), and I can honestly say, without any shadow of a doubt that they are not even in the same ballpark as an H2. Hell, they ain't even playing the same sport!

They're clunky inside, feel very agricultural, aren't reliable, and don't have the ground clearance or off-roading equipment of the H2. Add to that underpowered, thirsty engines (unless you buy the gutless diesel), and you're onto something which is massively overpriced, tasteless and will take a nose dive in value quicker than it empties it's first tank of fuel.

Everytime I see comments about how "great" RR's are, I literally cringe - they're rich people's sleds here, and everyone treats them with the contempt they deserve. They blow.

I'm never taking my H2 off road - I bought it for the "bling" factor (and the fact that it looks like a big Tonka toy), but I know for a fact it'd take a big ol' steamy piss over any lousy range rover.

I was also gonna post a rant of this nature on that Mercedes Benz forum, but I figured they were so dumb they wouldn't believe a word of it anyway - I have very wide experience of european cars, and I'd NEVER, EVER buy a Land\Range Rover. Ew. Ew ew ew. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>


Now that right there's funny . I think i'll share that post with some of the Disco fellows