Thinking about getting a Hummer

[EE_]

H2
Opinions?

1) Road pig?
2) Pile of shit?
3) Awesome?
4) Ultimate SHTF vehicle
5) I want one too?
6) Overpriced MIC toy for wannabe camo-worshipping America fuck yeah! yuppies

http://images.allamericanautomobiles.com/pictures/30976176.jpg

[MNeagle]

Why?


Would be better question.


(& please don't get yellow!)

[Ponce]

Nice.....is your money.......but you just might get hammered with a Hummer.....buy only with cash...no cash? no Hummer.

[chad]

i drove one at an auction once. total pos was my impression.

[DMac]

H1 or some other truck. H2/H3...meh.

[Dogman]

1 and 2

Plus gas hogs. Now if you could get a real hummer, number 4 would apply.

But an H2 noway!

[EE_]

Why?


Would be better question.


(& please don't get yellow!)

Certainly not because I need one.
There's very few vehicles where I would get yellow, Ferrari, porche, corvette and truck/Hummer

[EE_]

not a new one...older ones with low mileage are pretty reasonably priced

[solid]

Personally, I'd go with a Toyota FJ. I test drove one once and was impressed. The only thing I didn't like was the windows and blind spots while backing up. A coworker of mine owns one and loves it.

[Gaillo]

6) Overpriced MIC toy for wannabe camo-worshipping America fuck yeah! yuppies

[EE_]

I'm letting you guys help me decide, just remember your decision might affect my life. Be honest!

I don't care about gas mileage and I've only owned GM and German cars all my life.

[joboo]

I heard they were brutal for build quality, and repairs.

I think basically everything after the H1 went downhill fast.

[Dogman]

The old Toyota land cruisers were dam near bomb proof, I had a 1979 series 40 that would dam near handle anything!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0a/Toyota_Land_Cruiser_yellow_vl.jpg/733px-Toyota_Land_Cruiser_yellow_vl.jpg

[EE_]

I wrench my own shit

[ximmy]

Typical Male Hummer Driver... :p
http://pic.epicfail.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/epic-multi-fail-shades-lipstick-wtf.jpg

[solid]

EE, get a pimpin' one...like this guy!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DafSa6vbgI&

[EE_]

Typical Male Hummer Driver... :p
http://pic.epicfail.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/epic-multi-fail-shades-lipstick-wtf.jpg

Thank ximmy, I can always count on you as a voice of reason! Love ya babe!

[ximmy]

Typical Hummer Owners Date for the Night ;D
http://pic.epicfail.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/multi-fail-wtf.jpg

[EE_]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=t6wPAEG7dEA

[General of Darkness]

Just get a 4x4 diesel and be done with it.

[Neuro]

Thank ximmy, I can always count on you as a voice of reason! Love ya babe!

So will ya get a Hummer now?

[Dogman]

Just get a 4x4 diesel and be done with it. Agree, and forget the eye candy. Buy or build something practical and would blend in, not stand out from 8 miles away..

[EE_]

So will ya get a Hummer now?

Only if ximmy will give me one :p

[Gaillo]

7) The horrible result of a mating gone wrong... Army jeep got it on with a Pontiac Aztec after too much ethanol-enriched gasoline!

[Dogman]

7) The horrible result of a mating gone wrong... Army jeep got it on with a Pontiac Aztec after too much ethanol-enriched gasoline! You said it all!

1775

[Joe King]

The old Toyota land cruisers were dam near bomb proof, I had a 1979 series 40 that would dam near handle anything!

Yep, those things are great. A friend of mine had one that couldn't be killed.



As for Hummers?


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsKAlkJfoQM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvRLpw72Q9w&feature=related


But if ya still get one, try to find one with this option. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCHTNLZ9wyE&feature=related

[EE_]

Be better to rebuild an older Blazer?

http://chevrolet-parts.uneedapart.com/images/chevy-k5-blazer-parts.jpg

[solid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZyTt8YxioE

[General of Darkness]

If it was the original hummer I'd say go for it, but the H3's are garbage.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Ih0b2JmqY

[k-os]

I have to doubt that EE_ is serious about this.

I don't know much about the quality of an H2, but I imagine anyone driving one is a douchebag. (Sorry EE_!) Of course, we have a lot of them here where I live. Hummers and douchebags.

Get something you can work on, without a computer, that brings you back to the good ol' days! An old jeep would be way more cool. Get an old Chevy C-10, and we can have twins!

[Neuro]

Only if ximmy will give me one :p

I have heard she has several...

[k-os]

Be better to rebuild an older Blazer?

http://chevrolet-parts.uneedapart.com/images/chevy-k5-blazer-parts.jpg

Yes!

You posted this while I took extra time trying to be ginger in my post above. This is way better!

[General of Darkness]

I'd really like to get a bobbed deuce.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmnpFYy2TWg

[JDRock]

if you do get one, by all means put an " al gore for president" bumper sticker for the back.

[EE_]

Yes!

You posted this while I took extra time trying to be ginger in my post above. This is way better!

Thanks for trying to be ginger...so you are siding with ximmy?

[joboo]

I wrench my own shit


I think if you get one you might find yourself doing a lot of it, not to mention trips to the parts dept.

I was reading these cars are basically landfill after 60,000mi which is why you don't see too many of them on the road. Same with the Mazda RX8's.

+1 on car DIY situ. As the second largest expense (car) you would think more people would be wrench savvy.

[General of Darkness]

EE, check out this guys website.

http://www.100dollarman.com/trucks.html

[ximmy]

Yes!

You posted this while I took extra time trying to be ginger in my post above. This is way better!


Thanks for trying to be ginger...so you are siding with ximmy?

Yes she is... I showed you pics of two douche bags... :D

[joboo]

EE, check out this guys website.

http://www.100dollarman.com/trucks.html

Get your deuce bobbed or get a hummer.

hmm...now I can't really decide which is better.

[horseshoe3]

EE, IIRC you once gave me a hard time for living vicariously through a sports team. With that in mind, do you really want to be "one of those Hummer drivers" with all the vicarious manhood connotations that entails? ;-)

[solid]

Yes she is... I showed you pics of two douche bags... :D

Oh come on, no douchebags would drive the hummers in this video...

EE, my vote goes to getting the hummer, then pimpin' her out. I'd bet you get a lot of hummers too. ;D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvQq69J2B-E&

[EE_]

EE, IIRC you once gave me a hard time for living vicariously through a sports team. With that in mind, do you really want to be "one of those Hummer drivers" with all the vicarious manhood connotations that entails? ;-)

Wow, I must have hurt your feelings that you remember that...sorry.
Thanks for being honest!

[EE_]

You guys are too funny!
Now that I know how you feel, how could I show up at the next "Dooom in the ______" round-up in a Hummer?
You all would be talking behind my back. :(

[Dogman]

You guys are too funny!
Now that I know how you feel, how could I show up at the next "Dooom in the ______" round-up in a Hummer?
You all would be talking behind my back. :( And probably to your face also!

Add a bulls eye on the back and both sides would trick that hummer right out!

[solid]

You guys are too funny!
Now that I know how you feel, how could I show up at the next "Dooom in the ______" round-up in a Hummer?
You all would be talking behind my back. :(

LOL. Not me EE, I'd say let's get rollin' and go pick up some babes! ;D

[Dogman]

LOL. Not me EE, I'd say let's get rollin' and go pick up some babes! ;D Well there is that, most people that see people driving hummers on the road , think they are well off to own a toy like that.

[EE_]

Would it okay to trailer my Harley behind a Hummer?

[Santa]

EE, #1, #2, #6, #6, and #6 again for good measure.

[Dogman]

Would it okay to trailer my Harley behind a Hummer? You may do good to ask it. Most Harley's have high standards!

[EE_]

LOL. Not me EE, I'd say let's get rollin' and go pick up some babes! ;D

Cool, babes! Maybe I'll still get one?

[solid]

This is how EE's going to show up at the next Doooom with his Hummer. Should be great times!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5s76sNd6Pw

[Dogman]

Cool, babes! Maybe I'll still get one? What size frying pan fits your head? ;D

[EE_]

You may do good to ask it. Most Harley's have high standards!

I was joking ya know :)

[General of Darkness]

Would it okay to trailer my Harley behind a Hummer?

http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Funny_Pictures_5910-455x569.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T4jIxqs0l7s/TTcNVfrrSqI/AAAAAAAAAF0/AsIywBDJtHE/s1600/your-a-fag.jpg

http://4funz.com/Funny-Pictures/memes/faggot/img-congrats-fag-132

[EE_]

This is how EE's going to show up at the next Doooom with his Hummer. Should be great times!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5s76sNd6Pw

Tell you what, If I show up at Doooom in a Hummer, I'll hire two babes to dance like that just for you

[EE_]

http://www.brightestyoungthings.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Funny_Pictures_5910-455x569.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T4jIxqs0l7s/TTcNVfrrSqI/AAAAAAAAAF0/AsIywBDJtHE/s1600/your-a-fag.jpg

http://4funz.com/Funny-Pictures/memes/faggot/img-congrats-fag-132

I was kidding I was kidding...I knew that would get a reaction :P

[Santa]

Wow! It appears that American Douche Bags aren't nearly as popular as they were a few years ago. Cool!

[solid]

Tell you what, If I show up at Doooom in a Hummer, I'll hire two babes to dance like that just for you

I don't think you'll have to hire them, don't dancing girls come as a standard option with Hummers?

Get the Hummer, then poof, instant dancing girls.

[Golden]

The wine for the cheese.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kND0mZ0Je6I

[solid]

EE, just to be clear...please don't take my posts in this thread so far seriously. I was just having a little fun. Like K mentioned, I kinda doubted you were serious..

If you are serious, and came to Dooom with a Hummer, none of us would care, we'd just be happy to see you. :)

On a serious note, around here, Hummer's make no sense and people just drive them to attract attention. If you are seriously considering one, think about what you are going to be using it for. Off road, bug out vehicle? There are better options than that, imo, and then, you wouldn't want to attract attention to yourself. Hummer's general send the message of lot's of money being the flashy impractical vehicles they are.

But, test drive one, read some reviews. If you like it, life's short, who cares and get what you want. My two bits.

[mick silver]

i have never seen a hummer that had mud on them is there a reason why they are never taken off the road ... that right over price piece of shit . just go and fine you a nice ford are chevy truck and build it up

[Joe King]

i have never seen a hummer that had mud on them is there a reason why they are never taken off the road ... that right over price piece of shit . just go and fine you a nice ford are chevy truck and build it upYea. The reason is that they're mostly city-cars designed to look good rolling down the street. With "good" being highly subjective.

[EE_]

Maybe I sould look in this direction? 1975 International Scout
I wouldn't mind owning this one!

http://0.tqn.com/d/4wheeldrive/1/0/3/V/1/JerryT_NC_75IHScoutII_RR.jpg

[Dogman]

Maybe I sould look in this direction? 1975 International Scout
I wouldn't mind owning this one!

http://0.tqn.com/d/4wheeldrive/1/0/3/V/1/JerryT_NC_75IHScoutII_RR.jpg They are dam near bullet proof also. International made some very tough stuff.

[solid]

They are dam near bullet proof also. International made some very tough stuff.

Agreed, very tough, but I wonder how hard/expensive replacement parts may be.

[Canadian-guerilla]

if you're gonna get a Hummer, get the H1

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6hjsq_ITKgI/TaqNtyUx64I/AAAAAAAAACY/9AXZxY61YDU/s1600/hummer+h3.jpg

[solid]

You know what pisses me off?

In other parts of the world, you can get a diesel Jeep Wrangler that gets 35 mpg...but they won't bring it to the US. A bunch of BS, imo.

http://dieseldig.com/2010/03/17/not-for-us-2010-jeep-wrangler-diesel/

[freespirit]

parts are crazy expensive, not a durable offroad rig AT ALL. i have a friend who owns one, and he snapped the passenger front tire off it in the bush. on a trail i had taken my old malibu over with no problems.

you want a serious work horse? check out the mercedes benz unimog. damn near unstoppable, go anywhere in any conditions...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZRews1U1K4


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17PqDnW_dCs&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdAD0MVUt8s&feature=related


...here's a link to a nice one for $26,500

others can be found cheaper...cheaper than a hummer, that's for sure!

http://www.pinzgauer.com/shpics.php?table=vehicles&idnum=114

[LuckyStrike]

I haven't read all the replies so forgive me if this has all been covered.

The H2 is nothing but a Tahoe with different body panels, and interior. So if this kind of vehicle is for SHTF I couldn't justify paying the extra price for that over a Z71 Tahoe.

The H1 is obviously a completely different story and I've kicked around that idea myself, although it's width is the biggest downside that I can see.

As far as SUV's for SHTF I would say Z71 Tahoe, a ton of aftermarket parts for the car and the engine and they are a dime a dozen. Ideally I think diesel would be preferable to gas for any SHTF vehicle but off the top of my head I can't think of any diesel powered SUV's that are sold in America.

If it were me and I lived where you did I'd shoot down to Mexico and buy a diesel 4x4 Hilux, 35mpg on a tough ass truck.

[LuckyStrike]

You know what pisses me off?

In other parts of the world, you can get a diesel Jeep Wrangler that gets 35 mpg...but they won't bring it to the US. A bunch of BS, imo.

http://dieseldig.com/2010/03/17/not-for-us-2010-jeep-wrangler-diesel/

I know, the shittiest thing is that in other countries the diesel is the cheaper option (typically) whereas here for most 3/4 or 1 ton trucks diesels are at LEAST 6000 more than the gas version.

If I could get a crew cab 4x4 diesel hilux I'd trade my tundra for it tomorrow, even though my Tundra looks 10x better and would be way faster and pull way more and a ton more room, I'd still take the hilux.

[solid]

If I could get a crew cab 4x4 diesel hilux I'd trade my tundra for it tomorrow, even though my Tundra looks 10x better and would be way faster and pull way more and a ton more room, I'd still take the hilux.

I drive a Tacoma, 2wd, wish I went with 4wd though. After looking online about the hilux, now I'm even more pissed! LOL. A 4wd diesel Tacoma would be my ideal vehicle....or now, a 4wd hilux.

Honestly, what a big scam. The rest of the world must be laughing at us. The only reason why those vehicles are not here, big oil companies and their bribes.

[freespirit]

have you considered taking the money you would spend on a vehicle and building your own? with a little research and some ingenuity, you could take almost any truck or SUV platform and install whatever drivetrain/motor combo you want! you did say you liked to do your own wrenching....

[po boy]

Possibly buy a broke down hummer to this guy for a conversion.

http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/120/motorhead-messiah.htmlHe laughs.
"Think about it: a 5,000-pound vehicle that gets 60 miles to the gallon and does zero to 60 in five seconds!"

[LuckyStrike]

I drive a Tacoma, 2wd, wish I went with 4wd though. After looking online about the hilux, now I'm even more pissed! LOL. A 4wd diesel Tacoma would be my ideal vehicle....or now, a 4wd hilux.

Honestly, what a big scam. The rest of the world must be laughing at us. The only reason why those vehicles are not here, big oil companies and their bribes.

It is a scam man, there is no other explanation.

Hope you like these vids, they are badass.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnWKz7Cthkk


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uc4Ksz3nHM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFnVZXQD5_k

[General of Darkness]

BTW who else read the title and thought of something completely different?

[Dogman]

BTW who else read the title and thought of something completely different? Me,Me,Me !!!

[D sciple]

post deleted

- a little over the top

[freespirit]

BTW who else read the title and thought of something completely different?

well, for me i naturally thought he meant the vehicle, because the train of thought required for getting the hummer you allude to is real fuckin short and hasn't far to go before it reaches the station! LMAO ;D

[General of Darkness]

well, for me i naturally thought he meant the vehicle, because the train of thought required for getting the hummer you allude to is real fuckin short and hasn't far to go before it reaches the station! Lmao ;d


liar. Lmao

[zap]

Ok ee, my 2 cents, over the years, we have had lots of cars and trucks,a Dodge dually that sounded like a jet engine taking off , that was a good one, traded it in it had an electrical problem, the 2 fords f-250 and 350, both still going one with the new engine the other with 80,000 miles on it, the Nissian Titian, I only like it cause its pretty, bought it brand new in 2004 and only 1 problem the starter but that was cause of mice.
The most reliable were the diesels, good mileage and almost no problems. ( maybe you got to chip em though if they are to low geared?)

If I were going to go out and buy a brand new truck, I would buy a diesel. But If I were to buy a car/suv I would go with another toyota/ suv.

Oh and @ Solid we bought a brand new toyota T-100 4x4 it was ok but they musta made the bed outta 28 gauge metal it would dent if you touched it, and a gas hog and was low geared. Good little 4x4though, I parked it and there it sits.

[hoarder]

New vehicles are crap. Most diesels in pickups are junk, possible exceptions some older 7.3 Fords and 6 cyl Cummins in Dodges. Gasoline engines are quieter and easier to start in the winter. Find an older ford or Chevy in good condition or get a Toyota. Old Jeep Cherokees (not Grand Cherokee) gave a lot of bang for the buck, but this is for people on a budget.
Whatever you do, don't get anything with low profile tires.

[seaurchin1]

I know some one who had a H2. He was a real douchebag. Now he has a humvee, which looks cool, but he is still a douchebag.
I vote for an older Ford or Chev and use some of the extra money fixing it up.

[vacuum]

At first glance, seems like a money pit.

[skid]

Be better to rebuild an older Blazer?

http://chevrolet-parts.uneedapart.com/images/chevy-k5-blazer-parts.jpg

I have a 72 just like that one! Same color too!

[mightymanx]

I have been thinking of getting a humer for a while now...




But I would have to get a girlfriend first.

http://instantrimshot.com/

[horseshoe3]

Wow, I must have hurt your feelings that you remember that...sorry.
Thanks for being honest!

Yeah, I was crushed. Then I went out and shot my M82a1 at some 100 yard targets from a bench and drove my Hummer around on dry pavement (it was kind of bumpy though). I feel better and more manly now.

[EE_]

Yeah, I was crushed. Then I went out and shot my M82a1 at some 100 yard targets from a bench and drove my Hummer around on dry pavement (it was kind of bumpy though). I feel better and more manly now.

I didn't mean to be hurtful, honest!
Were you the guy that was going on about "MY team did this", "MY team is the best", "I have a tattoo of MY team"?
I have ADD and lost interest years ago, 30 years of watching the same thing over and over. Add to that, the teams used to be about the home town.
To each his own.

[Dogman]

Well to inject some reality into this thread, May I present this!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCf-OVxObUg

[Awoke]

I am with K-os and General on this. If I had the cash I would own a bobbed deuce with no electronics.

[Dogman]

I am with K-os and General on this. If I had the cash I would own a bobbed deuce with no electronics. +1 on the no computer control system. With the old school , points and condenser systems they require much more attention and do need to have a reliable supply of parts , rotor, cap, points and condenser. But if there ever is a emp event, you will still be driving it.

No brainer.

[EE_]

Deuce is out of the question

I'd rather have something like this. Easy to wrench and parts are abundant.

http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww217/MaggiegirlEE/new_blazer_pics_0031.jpg

[Awoke]

Sorry EE, I can't see the picture you posted there, it's filtered.

I will say that there are a SHITLOAD of parts out there for Jeeps, they are more than capable, and you can convert them to diesel if you want.
http://www.jeep2diesel.org/

There are a lot of Jimmies, FourRunners, Suburbans, etc, and they are all capable of getting through almost anything with the right suspention and tires.

A lot cheaper than a hummer too, and I would suspect more rugged.

[freespirit]

don't forget the added benefit of not looking like a douchebag when you're driving around!! lmao ;D

[mightymanx]

I am with K-os and General on this. If I had the cash I would own a bobbed deuce with no electronics.

Deuces ate massive but they are not big if that makes sense.

My fullsize Deuce is 4 inches longer than my Dodge Ram 2500 with an 8' bed.

A bobbed deuce is the footprint of a Toyota Tacoma.

[skid]

Get something with solid axles front and back. They ride rougher but are tougher...Even the lighter 10/12 bolt chev's and Dana 44's can be significantly increased in strength with good axle/gear components and a good limited slip (Eaton) or locker (Detroit). Install a doubler on the transfer case and have an ultra low geared crawler for the really tough stuff.

A Gen 1 Blazer makes an extremely capable off roader as it is smaller and lighter than subsequent models, but still has way more room than a Jeep. My 72 weighs ~3200lbs with the soft top, which is very light for a full size 4x4. Install a 4" lift, some 33" mud terrain tires, Detroit locker in the rear and an Eaton limited slip in the front and you will pretty much be able to go anywhere that 4 wheel drive vehicles can sanely go.

[mightymanx]

+1 on the no computer control system. With the old school , points and condenser systems they require much more attention and do need to have a reliable supply of parts , rotor, cap, points and condenser. But if there ever is a emp event, you will still be driving it.

No brainer.


And can burn a mutilple of fuels from used motor oil to gasoline.


http://www.100dollarman.com/trucks.html

[Awoke]

Deuces ate massive but they are not big if that makes sense.


Is that supposed to say that they ARE massive, but not?

You own one, eh? I covet your deuce. I bet you never thought you're hear someone say that! LOL

[JJ.G0ldD0t]

6 ...

[mightymanx]

Is that supposed to say that they ARE massive, but not?

You own one, eh? I covet your deuce. I bet you never thought you're hear someone say that! LOL


Yes Are not Ate


I have a 109A3 which is the standard Deuce with a 9x12 shop box on the back it is undergoing turbo upgrades and camper conversion right now because everybody needs a 6x6 Winnabago.


And lots of people run them on used motor oil with 25% gasoline blended in to thin it for cold areas and easy starting.

[freespirit]

Yes Are not Ate


I have a 109A3 which is the standard Deuce with a 9x12 shop box on the back it is undergoing turbo upgrades and camper conversion right now because everybody needs a 6x6 Winnabago.

And lots of people run them on used motor oil with 25% gasoline blended in to thin it for cold areas and easy starting.

...got any pics?

[Awoke]

And lots of people run them on used motor oil with 25% gasoline blended in to thin it for cold areas and easy starting.

Holy crap, really? They will run off that? I need one. I wish I had fiat.

[horseshoe3]

Yes Are not Ate


I have a 109A3 which is the standard Deuce with a 9x12 shop box on the back it is undergoing turbo upgrades and camper conversion right now because everybody needs a 6x6 Winnabago.


And lots of people run them on used motor oil with 25% gasoline blended in to thin it for cold areas and easy starting.

I've got a M51 5 ton with the old 602 Continental gas engine. Real nice truck except for the engine. I'd like to put in a diesel (3208/3308 are a dime a dozen) or multifuel. Do you happen to know if the later multifuel engines bolted right up to the frame and bellhousing of the older truck?

Does the dirt in the oil cause premature wear on the injectors?

[mightymanx]

I've got a M51 5 ton with the old 602 Continental gas engine. Real nice truck except for the engine. I'd like to put in a diesel (3208/3308 are a dime a dozen) or multifuel. Do you happen to know if the later multifuel engines bolted right up to the frame and bellhousing of the older truck?

Does the dirt in the oil cause premature wear on the injectors?

To the first question I would go over to Steel Soldiers and ask. I am not an expert on that they are the source for all that knowledge.

for used motoroil use you filter out the chunkies by either using filter socks or a centerfuge the Multifuel engine has 3 huge fuel filters as well. there are people in warmer climates using 100% WMO (waste motor oil) the big thing for people that colect WMO is most places also dump things like antifreeze in the tank so you got to get rid of that by using heat or a centerfuge if you know where you are getting the WMO and it is not water infused it is not a big deal.

I get 10MPG in my 109 and that was from Huntsville AL to near Seattle WA. on the mother of all first new truck drives. I have also hepled a friend buy one from FT Rilley KS and drive it back that one got 9mpg but some one had turned up the fuel because it had a hell of a lot more power, we just ran out of RPM multifuels need to stay below 2500 rpm.

[solid]

This is a pretty nice Hummer..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieTCj5nK_BQ

[mamboni]

You're crazy EE!!!

Buy a 10 year old VW bug and put the rest of the money into silver and ammo.

[Awoke]

Any time I buy a vehicle, I consider "If TSHTF and the roads were filled with vehicles that were out of gas, could I drive through a ditch or on ATV trails with this?"

A hummer is too big. A Jeep or a Samurai is just right. I know I ca get home to my preps even if the roads are blocked.

[LastResort]

Buy a Hyundai... or even a Kia...

[freespirit]

Any time I buy a vehicle, I consider "If TSHTF and the roads were filled with vehicles that were out of gas, could I drive through a ditch or on ATV trails with this?"

A hummer is too big. A Jeep or a Samurai is just right. I know I ca get home to my preps even if the roads are blocked.

...imo getting home to your family and preps is only half the battle...if you need to bug out, can you carry everything you will need? if not, what do you leave behind? i like the agility of the samurai, and you know i love jeeps awoke, but i think i would want something a little bigger that can transport more supplies...

[Awoke]

None of it is any good if I can't get home to it.

That's the first step. Getting to the BOL is after getting home first. There are other vehicles for that.

EDIT - I am prepped to bug out at home or remote. I don't need to necessarily take ALL my preps.

[solid]

EDIT - I am prepped to bug out at home or remote. I don't need to necessarily take ALL my preps.

I think dancing girls should be considered an important prep. A survival mood enhancing necessity. We don't give dancing girls enough credit, imo.

This is where the Hummer wins, hands down. If you can bring your guns, cans of beans, and dancing girls to your bug out location. Life is great.

Hey, the girls are happy on the hood or roof of a hummer, you won't even know they are there! :)

[mightymanx]

http://woodytondorf.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/bcnuvj-560x420.jpg

http://www.imfdb.org/w/images/e/e1/ZombielandMossy500.jpg

[freespirit]

None of it is any good if I can't get home to it.

That's the first step. Getting to the BOL is after getting home first. There are other vehicles for that.

EDIT - I am prepped to bug out at home or remote. I don't need to necessarily take ALL my preps.

for me, i want a vehicle that can be like a mobile base camp. fully equipped, ready to go and if things get a little too noisy, fire 'er up and head out.

[Awoke]

Deuce is out of the question

I'd rather have something like this. Easy to wrench and parts are abundant.

http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/ww217/MaggiegirlEE/new_blazer_pics_0031.jpg

Yes. Buy that.

[hoarder]

A few notes on large tires and suspension lifts:
Large tires can help you float across soft sand and bottomless mud, but are detrimental in all other types of terrain. They strain your steering and suspension systems decrease fuel economy and make a lot of noise. Personally, I prefer the tallest tire I can get on stock rims. Go for height, not width. Of course you can't get very tall tires on stock rims without exceeding the minimum rim width for a tire and you don't want to do that. What I mean is you can replace a tire with an aspect ratio of 70 with one that has an aspect ratio of 75.

I never install suspension lifts because they increase the driveshaft angle. U-joints should not have to compensate for more than 7 degrees of driveshaft angle. Tall jacked up 4x4's break down a lot because of this.
Another thing to consider before buying taller tires is that you may want to use snow chains sometime and this will drastically reduce fender clearance.

Jacking up a 4x4 is detrimental to the center of gravity. Although ground clearance is great, you may be driving on steep terrain and tip over.

The ideal 4x4 is one that was designed without a lot of fragile conponents like parking brake cables, shock hangars and steering rods hanging low. Installing tires 2" taller than you have will only increase ground clearance 1".

I prefer steel wheels over alloy. They cost less and are generally stronger. Off road driving is hard on wheels and tires, you will be replacing a wheel now and then so keep them stock and keep a couple spares.

Forget about paying extra for "pretty" and shiny 4x4's. A go-anywhere vehicle will be getting scratched up and muddy.

[EE_]

I know an 88 is nowhere near as good as a 72, but this might be a good starter project?
At least it hasn't been bastardized or looks like it's been to Baja.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/2680897539.html

[Dogman]

A few notes on large tires and suspension lifts:
Large tires can help you float across soft sand and bottomless mud, but are detrimental in all other types of terrain. They strain your steering and suspension systems decrease fuel economy and make a lot of noise. Personally, I prefer the tallest tire I can get on stock rims. Go for height, not width. Of course you can't get very tall tires on stock rims without exceeding the minimum rim width for a tire and you don't want to do that. What I mean is you can replace a tire with an aspect ratio of 70 with one that has an aspect ratio of 75.

I never install suspension lifts because they increase the driveshaft angle. U-joints should not have to compensate for more than 7 degrees of driveshaft angle. Tall jacked up 4x4's break down a lot because of this.
Another thing to consider before buying taller tires is that you may want to use snow chains sometime and this will drastically reduce fender clearance.

Jacking up a 4x4 is detrimental to the center of gravity. Although ground clearance is great, you may be driving on steep terrain and tip over.

The ideal 4x4 is one that was designed without a lot of fragile conponents like parking brake cables, shock hangars and steering rods hanging low. Installing tires 2" taller than you have will only increase ground clearance 1".

I prefer steel wheels over alloy. They cost less and are generally stronger. Off road driving is hard on wheels and tires, you will be replacing a wheel now and then so keep them stock and keep a couple spares.

Forget about paying extra for "pretty" and shiny 4x4's. A go-anywhere vehicle will be getting scratched up and muddy. +1

Truth, in all said. We all see shiny 4x4's all jacked and binged up as street eye candy street whores that almost never see dirt and mud and the owner would fall over dead with a heart attack, if their "Toy" got a scratch in the paint.

Horders post nailed it, but I would go at least one step more! Most skid plates that come stock on 4x4's I have never liked or cared for and the trucks that I have had in the past I replaced the stock ones, (flimsy) with ones I would make out of 1/4" steel plate And also redo all of the bracing pads by beefing them up. One truck, I even made a drive shaft cage/tunnel to protect it from damage.

I would take a beat up 4x4 over a street binged one any day. (nobody likes that first dent or scratch, but dammit its a truck,and trucks do not have personality until they get a tad beat up. ;D ) Scratches and dents are badges of honor and proof of doing the job!

LOL

[keehah]

Get a used Van cheap and just drive.

I feel much more secure driving around in a the van. In a car all can see I'm alone, in the van, especially at night, no one can tell how many people may be with me.

[platinumdude]

Get one of these


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zC7t-lA7gA





Of course it's fake.

[freespirit]

or you could get one of these....

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2065/lrgarticle10604img0jx0.jpg

http://www.earthroamer.com/

[EE_]

Are you guys smoking something and not sharing?

Vans are handy but suck to drive.
Dune buggys are fun but are for jumping dunes
Camper trucks are for camping

Blazers and Hummers are fun to drive regularly, go off road, can tow, carry a lot of shit, look cool and can still pick up chicks.

[Dogman]

Are you guys are smoking something and not sharing?

Vans are handy but suck to drive.
Dune buggys are fun but are for jumping dunes
Camper trucks are for camping

Blazers and Hummers are fun to drive regularly, go off road, can tow, carry a lot of shit, look cool and can still pick up chicks.

Ok

Who had the beans?

[Awoke]

Screw that. You wanna pick up chicks, get a Ripsaw.

http://www.howeandhowetechnologies.com/pics/vehicles/ripsaw/ripsaw02.jpg

Do a youtube search to have your mind blown.

http://www.howeandhowetechnologies.com/vehicles.php?prod=ripsaw

[General of Darkness]

Just a thought.
1994 Land Rover Defender 90 they are pimp and actually work very well.



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[EE_]

Just a thought.
1994 Land Rover Defender 90 they are pimp and actually work very well.



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(763) 222-2200

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Hey, that looks pretty nice! I've been scoping out pre-1988 Blazers, but I would have no problem with that Land Rover. Thanks!

[Cebu_4_2]

http://www.howeandhowetechnologies.com/videos.php

Just surf around here, I want a new job.