So Conflicted

"J. Walter Weatherman" (J-WalterWeatherman)
08/08/2013 at 13:17 • Filed to: None

Part of me says that all hummers are insufferably douchy. Another part of me says that, as long as the drivetrain on this is still intact, and that the seller is serious about being willing to negotiate on the price, it would be an insane amount of fun out here in the Southern Arizona deserts...

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DISCUSSION (19)

HammerheadFistpunch > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 13:20

Holy crap! I want it! Those wheels and tires are worth 2 grand.

Dusty Ventures > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 13:22

I'd hoon it

Montalvo > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 13:25

I could definitely see some cash being made by the person who buys it. Hummers get a bad rap even though they do break down quite often. They aren't meant to be like another SUV its there for the people who really want something different. If someone handed me the keys to one of these I wouldn't turn it down fun times are certainly to be had here.

Decay buys too many beaters > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 13:26

As with nearly all specialized cars, they are only douchy if not driven as intended. If you use a hummer to drive your kids to school and pick up groceries... Douche

If you use it as an endlessly capable offroader... Awesome!

I say go for it!

dinobot666 > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 13:26

Eh, not worth your troubles if you're looking for a turn key desert funmobile. For his asking price, you could get a nice Wrangler that's probably already been built up for desert wheeling.

IFTNFS > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 13:27

I don't consider the H1 models douchey. H2 and H3 models are obviously only for posers, since they're a "tough" looking body on a regular GM chassis, but the H1 is very capable and unique. If you have the means, and you'd have fun with it, go for it.

Rainbow > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 13:32

People tend to forget that the H2 is a luxury SUV, not a capable offroader. And the H3 is just... it's just the H3. But this guy, the H1... my god do I want one.

J. Walter Weatherman > Decay buys too many beaters
08/08/2013 at 13:35

Agreed. I am not actually considering it - I am perfectly happy with my 80-Series Land Cruiser for offroad duty... but I would have definitely been tempted by this ad if it were posted when I was shopping for the Land Cruiser!

joeschmo > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 13:39

That is a very good buy. Everything can be replaced easily with a little help from your maintenance buddy that just got back from Afghanistan.

desertdog5051 > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 13:45

Think Jeep. Short wheelbase, short overhangs front and rear, narrow track. Perfect for the mountains and canyons.

J. Walter Weatherman > IFTNFS
08/08/2013 at 13:45

I actually think that H3s are fairly decent as a competitor to the Xterra and FJ Cruiser. Hummer as a whole though just has such a bad rep mostly because of the abomination that is the H2, but also in part due to the douchcanoes that use the H1 as a grocery-getter.

J. Walter Weatherman > desertdog5051
08/08/2013 at 13:47

Yeah, I know. But the child in me still can't help but look at an H1 and get giddy over thoughts of plowing through the desert...

Stef Schrader > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 13:51

This looks like the perfect candidate for some Mad Max-like desert shenanigans.

J. Walter Weatherman > Stef Schrader
08/08/2013 at 13:54

Exactly. I would feel very little need to fix things - just reattach the sideview mirror, pound out the door frame just enough to get the doors to latch, and then go romp!

Gamecat235 > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 14:10

What this guy said.

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Jonathan Hays > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 14:12

Kinja'd!!!

I'll just come out and say it: I like the H2 (I know, I should be ashamed). I know it has a bad rap, and everyone would think I were a douche, but for whatever reason I like the looks of it. I don't really know anything about its capabilities off road, but it seems like GM did some work to make it a capable machine.

J. Walter Weatherman > Gamecat235
08/08/2013 at 14:13

I don't know, it didn't take long for him to contradict himself . The guy seems a little unstable if you ask me...

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boddagettaflyer is staying put > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 14:35

Obligatory Henry Rollins Video:

Changesonmyminda2323 > J. Walter Weatherman
08/08/2013 at 18:18

Please buy it. Remove the top, and do this all day!

Kinja'd!!!