by "Jonee" (Jonee)
Published 03/20/2017 at 00:40
by "Jonee" (Jonee)
Published 03/20/2017 at 00:40
Tags: Umm
STARS: 4
They apparently named this car after the answer someone gave to the designer when he asked, “how do you like it?” Cool graphics, though. It was the Portuguese Hummer, hence the name, hilariously. Peugeot diesel powered. The Pope rode in one once.
"Svend" (svend)
03/20/2017 at 00:43, STARS: 0
They aren’t bad. Very basic but rugged and practical for farm use.
"Frenchlicker" (frenchlicker)
03/20/2017 at 00:59, STARS: 0
The only problem I see is the drastic hood slope.
"Bman76 (hates WS6 hoods, is on his phone and has 4 burners now)" (bman76-4)
03/20/2017 at 01:15, STARS: 2
It’s like a mail truck crossed with a Brinks truck... not too bad.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
03/20/2017 at 04:16, STARS: 1
Just as I was thinking “we had these” I saw the licenseplate on the first one. DUTCH!!!!
Even our army was thinking about getting these. It’s actually a French design!
"Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
03/20/2017 at 05:57, STARS: 0
Our local authority used to have a fleet of these years ago. Didn’t stay in service long as I recall.
"Wacko" (wacko--)
03/20/2017 at 11:23, STARS: 0
things that make you go UMM
"Jonee" (Jonee)
03/20/2017 at 23:16, STARS: 1
Haha. You guys got every car, apparently. I didn’t realize how widespread they were. I thought just the Portuguese used them. It is French, yeah. I guess it is a pretty clever design. Must be simple to manufacture and repair. That’s why it looks a little like the Karenjy.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
03/21/2017 at 07:57, STARS: 1
To be honest: I don’t think I’ve ever seen one on the road. I would remember that, I think. And with a French background that’s not surprising actually ;-)
"Jonee" (Jonee)
03/22/2017 at 00:21, STARS: 2
Apparently they were pretty durable. Those Peugeot diesels were built to survive a war. That would be a fun thing to import and take to some 4X4 gathering. It would be a real head-scratcher for most people here.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
03/22/2017 at 10:03, STARS: 1
And it’s a separate chassis so it’s possible quite a few survived. Without a body. Finding one proves to be hard though. No Cournil for sale, just one Alter on Mobile.de . That’s the same livery but looks way better!
"Jonee" (Jonee)
03/24/2017 at 01:05, STARS: 1
Yeah, I’m not sure how many total they built, but the Portuguese Army had them, so maybe those survived. That one looks fantastic. That price seems reasonable considering the shape it’s in. You’d spend a hell of a lot more on a Toyota.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
03/24/2017 at 06:38, STARS: 1
I think we need to go to France for one of those... Even a Heuliez!!!!
"Jonee" (Jonee)
03/27/2017 at 19:02, STARS: 1
Looks like they’re easy to find. And definitely cheap. Except for the Heuliez which is the coolest one. 120 km/h max speed. It’s a rocket.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
03/28/2017 at 13:27, STARS: 1
Not sure if keeping it running is cheap, there’s often a reason for those prices...
"Jonee" (Jonee)
03/29/2017 at 22:09, STARS: 1
True. But, I thought those motors ran forever?
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
03/30/2017 at 04:55, STARS: 1
There’s more to a car than just the engine! And it’s a cheap car due to it’s uncommon looks/image, hence people economize on maintenance, etc., etc.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
03/31/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 1
Well, that’s exactly the kind of shit I’m used to. Cars that were too weird to maintain properly. When I’m in the market for a 4X4, it’s going to be an UMM. Or a Fiat Panda.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
04/01/2017 at 07:56, STARS: 1
Or a BJ212...
Or a UAZ-469, there’s a lot to chose from actually.
"Jonee" (Jonee)
04/02/2017 at 21:20, STARS: 1
Good points. Also, Mega Track. Suzuki LJ. This thing.
"Jobjoris" (Jobjoris)
04/03/2017 at 02:27, STARS: 1
Haha, I saw a Suzuki X90 finished in matte grey with extremely fat tires yesterday and I immediately had to think about this “discussion”. All arguments are invalid though if you keep this in mind:
"Jonee" (Jonee)
04/04/2017 at 22:28, STARS: 1
X-90's are so great. Completely ridiculous cars. I wanted to click on the video. What the hell is that thing? That does kind of close the book on the subject. Those wheels and tires are complete madness. Is it a six-door, too?