Name down For a Humvee

BJ · 09-11-2006, 01:15 PM

Had been looking around for a new car for the last 12months or so then when we found out GM are going to be doing the Humvee. Went and had a look and thought bugger it why not. Just dont ask the price, there is a 12 month waiting list but we can wait. This is the sort of one we ordered. So what do you think??

Neeek · 09-11-2006, 01:16 PM

LOL!! Are you kidding?

Pedro · 09-11-2006, 01:20 PM

Probably go down as one of the most useless vehicles ever offered for sale.

Scott · 09-11-2006, 01:22 PM

Very nice BJ, what sort of mileage do one of these puppies get?

LTDHO · 09-11-2006, 01:22 PM

They need to be lifted with big wheels otherwise they look out of shape.

Scott · 09-11-2006, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedro

Probably go down as one of the most useless vehicles ever offered for sale.

Nice input.

**Polyal** · 09-11-2006, 01:25 PM

Well they are a pretty silly car, but if you have the cash then why the heck not, does everything the Terry does, probably goes off road better. Only down side would be the fuel consumption I pressume.

No one here would really know what they are like anyway.

edit: oh GM I liked drongo...lol :dr_Evil:

BJ · 09-11-2006, 01:26 PM

Yes Neek i am serious and Pedro that's why i like it. Big ugly and loud. plus it will tow up to 2/12 tonne no worries. As for economy it's not a lot.

StookEB · 09-11-2006, 01:27 PM

What's there legal tow limit 3tonnes or is it more?

Scott · 09-11-2006, 01:28 PM

Polyal - I recanted a little to try not to send this off track. Oooops, back on track.

I love them, I don't care about their practicality - they just demand attention.

Neeek · 09-11-2006, 01:30 PM

Lordy, John... you sure don't do things by halves..!! I guess that's one way to get one up on the soccer Mums...

Casper · 09-11-2006, 01:33 PM

: I have to say I love them... and think of the intimidation factor for idiots in Camry's and Carolla's!!

Focussed · 09-11-2006, 01:41 PM

so where is the war? lol
i guess with that sort of vehicle, its matter of either you like it or hate it.
i hate them.
but its not my $$$ being spent so I hope you enjoy it.

photn · 09-11-2006, 01:50 PM

i personally dont have a gripe with themm......as jeremy clarkson said about the Vauxal Astra......if i was given one id defend it to the ends of the Earth......but if i had had to buy one......NO....

well thats just my view....i suppose its in the Eye of the Beholder...

HOpe you enjoy it......

WASP · 09-11-2006, 01:57 PM

BJ, that's very cool mate, what a toy. the only thing I don't like is having to go to a Holden Dealer to buy one, but I'm sure I would get over it..lol The Oz bound one have the desiel 6 don't they or can you get the LS1?

TZENU · 09-11-2006, 02:12 PM

So John what are your future plans for it???

Big wheels, lowered, kandy apple red and a supercharger or two?? :evil3:

Good choice i like em

BJ · 09-11-2006, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CDAA

BJ, that's very cool mate, what a toy. the only thing I don't like is having to go to a Holden Dealer to buy one, but I'm sure I would get over it..lol The Oz bound one have the diesel 6 don't they or can you get the LS1?

I know it hurt having to walk into one, but hey I'm over it now. It will be the 7liter diesel twin turbo jobby for me, the version we ordered is the black on black?? is there any other colour i ask. They wont be doing a V8 not yet anyway. All i no is that it has a ship load of leg and head room and they go like the clappers. They are doing a buyers night out at some test track now that should be some fun. Bj

Chrispy · 09-11-2006, 02:27 PM

Its a H3.
I had a look at the motor show and was very disappointed.
Please don't try and confuse them with the H1 (enormous) and H2 (very Large).
They are tinny (relative to the H1) and powered by a 5 cylinder petrol engine.
The things are nothing more than an a mean looking large 4WD.
economy will be OK, towing will be adequite.
I dont think the one in the photo is a H3.

Chrispy

BJ · 09-11-2006, 02:40 PM

Now this is were it get hard, i no they will be bringing in the H3 but i have ordered a H1 spec version. It has cost me more a ship load more but that's what we or i should say I wanted. They will do it at a cost. Thats why the 12 month wait for it.

Iphido · 09-11-2006, 03:34 PM

H1 is quite a handy gadget for some.

If I was after something a bit more than a troopy for my private army I would look at the H1.

TheSneakiness · 09-11-2006, 03:36 PM

So it's the H3 model with H1 running gear???

Chrispy · 09-11-2006, 04:11 PM

Ok
I am confused...
The little Hummer (H3) with the 180kW 5cyl, thats made in South Africa (RHD) and sold through Holden Dealerships (engineered for Australian ADR's) is not the one you will be getting.

Yours will be a H1, which is built in the states, LHD, big mutha, imported / converted / warrenteed by who?

I'm not trying to be a pain, I'd just like to know what the go is.

Chrispy

**DJM83** · 09-11-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

Probably go down as one of the most useless vehicles ever offered for sale.

Second that but all the best with it

S3SR · 09-11-2006, 04:17 PM

that shape is prob the best hummer/humvee ever...the newer ones are crap

good choice id love one of those or a defender..humvee draws more attention

dandaman · 09-11-2006, 04:17 PM

wicked tank,

all you need is a 50 cal on the roof and then you can go hunting

b2tf · 09-11-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrispy

Ok
I am confused...
The little Hummer (H3) with the 180kW 5cyl, thats made in South Africa (RHD) and sold through Holden Dealerships (engineered for Australian ADR's) is not the one you will be getting.

Yours will be a H1, which is built in the states, LHD, big mutha, imported / converted / warrenteed by who?

I'm not trying to be a pain, I'd just like to know what the go is.

Chrispy

Yeah I'm a bit lost too. To get the H1 you wouldnt be going through a Holden dealer, as the only ones they are getting (AFAIK) are the H3's with the 5cyl engines.

I'm lost

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nugget378 · 09-11-2006, 04:40 PM

Big truck there BJ, and nice I must say,if I had the money Id be trading the hilux up for one of them myself.
Good luck with it mate..

BlewThunder · 09-11-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BJ

Yes Neek i am serious and Pedro that's why i like it. Big ugly and loud. plus it will tow up to 2/12 tonne no worries. As for economy it's not a lot.

admit it, its not the towing capacity that is the reason for you getting it, heaps cheaper cars out there with same or greater towing cap. you just want a gigantic mofo car that has CTIS, has a legitimate reason for not going off road, and to intimidate the hell out of other road users...

out:

YES I AM JEALOUS :dr_Evil:

Dave_au · 09-11-2006, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrispy

Ok
I am confused...
The little Hummer (H3) with the 180kW 5cyl, thats made in South Africa (RHD) and sold through Holden Dealerships (engineered for Australian ADR's) is not the one you will be getting.

Yours will be a H1, which is built in the states, LHD, big mutha, imported / converted / warrenteed by who?

I'm not trying to be a pain, I'd just like to know what the go is.

Yeah I second that - the pic is an H1 but Holden are importing the smaller, rounder H3 from South Africa.

**Falcon Coupe** · 09-11-2006, 05:12 PM

I'm guessing it's the only thing he will comfortably fit in, being 5ft 19"