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"sm70- why not Duesenberg?" (sm70-whynotduesenberg)
08/14/2015 at 17:37 • Filed to: None

One of the fun aspects about going back to school, especially at one of your “Hollywood High” type schools, is that you never know what new cars will turn up as a new group of sophomores start getting their wheels. So far the one that has me the most amused is this student-owned yellow H2. I have no idea who owns it, other than it’ someone on the...wait for it...football team, but judging buy the dealer plates and in-transits, someone’s parent actually bought this for their child. It’s not even close to being the most expensive car at the school (they’re only around $25k or less), but it’s certainly the most, erm, noticeable. I actually kind of don’t get it. 10 years ago, this would make you the coolest kid in school. Now, in 2015, I think even most high schoolers will thing it’s a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! y. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!

DISCUSSION (28)

TheOnelectronic > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/14/2015 at 17:46

The H2 is possibly one of the worst/best cars for a new driver.

It feels like it’s about 1.5 lanes wide when you’re driving it. You’re constantly worried you’re going to side-swipe literally all of the traffic around you.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > TheOnelectronic
08/14/2015 at 17:47

Could be worse, right Doug?

Jordaneer, The Mountaineer Man > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/14/2015 at 17:56

Best car for a teenager is a subaru wrx non-turbo, decent mph, fun to drive and still practical

That’s why I drive a 2000 mercury mountaineer.

Your boy, BJR > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/14/2015 at 18:03

That kid’s parents are fucking awesome.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Your boy, BJR
08/14/2015 at 18:10

Figured you’d like it.

Under_Score > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/14/2015 at 18:52

Sophomores are already driving? Unless the age to get a license in NE is 15 or 15.5.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Under_Score
08/14/2015 at 18:56

It’s 16, and most sophomores are 15 turning 16.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/14/2015 at 19:51

hahah it’s funny how car landscapes change around the country.

At my school, in Redmond, WA, my GLI makes me pretty popular with the car people.

The most popular car people at my school have muscle cars for the most part. funny thing is, they’re mostly V6 muscle cars, with a majority being auto as well...

There is one complete fucktard of a douchebag who had an evo, totaled it, and now drives an E92 M3 with mexipoking wheels, and a glittery illest banner. I feel bad for that bimmer....

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/14/2015 at 19:51

lol Rolland and only Rolland could love the H2

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
08/14/2015 at 20:17

True

Under_Score > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/14/2015 at 21:23

Even though some of them aren’t even a month younger than me, it’s weird to think that they’re gonna start driving very soon.

Van Man, rocks the Man Van > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/14/2015 at 23:15

I have a late birthday, which means I'm the youngest in my grade and won't be getting my license until about a month into my senior year (have to be 17 in my state).

j250ex > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/15/2015 at 01:41

I'm surprised as anyone that people still drive those. Better yet shocked that they're becoming collectors items practically. I met a gentlemen a while ago who had one of these tucked into his garage. Said he was saving it until it rose in value some more. Shit you not.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Your boy, BJR
08/15/2015 at 10:47

As a parent, I think that kid’s parents are idiots.

Your boy, BJR > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
08/15/2015 at 11:08

As a parent, you're wrong, and your kids will probably end up with something lame.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Your boy, BJR
08/15/2015 at 11:12

They’ll end up with something less stupid... that they bought with their own money so they learn the value of a buck.

Your boy, BJR > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
08/15/2015 at 11:13

Well maybe they'll buy an H2 with their own money because H2s are awesome.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Your boy, BJR
08/15/2015 at 11:15

H2s are stupid and suck ass...

LOL

Your boy, BJR > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
08/15/2015 at 11:21

They are stupid. That’s what makes them awesome. They’re the Commando (movie) of cars.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Your boy, BJR
08/15/2015 at 11:40

The H2 is more Tropic Thunder than Commando...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt094238…

And being stupid doesn’t make them awesome. It just makes it stupid. Awesome is is a vehicle that is reliable, durable and is actually good to drive. And terrible fuel economy (given I’m in Canada and pay a lot more for fuel) is a factor as well.

Your boy, BJR > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
08/15/2015 at 11:43

So you bumped it up to academy award nominee status?

I'm okay with this.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Your boy, BJR
08/15/2015 at 11:46

Yes... it’s an acknowledgement that many people like stupid things and comedy. The H2 is comedy on wheels. And by extension, the joke is also on the buyers/owners of the H2.

Your boy, BJR > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
08/15/2015 at 11:49

Exactly! That’s what I love about it. It’s hilarious. I also think it is the perfect automotive representative of post-9/11/pre-recession America.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Your boy, BJR
08/15/2015 at 11:54

It’s the perfect automotive representative of what causes oil dependence that provided the funds for 9-11 attack in the first place.

Only an idiot would love that.

Your boy, BJR > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly
08/15/2015 at 11:57

Meh, I think, in time, its absurdity will be looked at fondly, sort of like a ‘59 Cadillac for the new millennium.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Your boy, BJR
08/15/2015 at 13:23

YOU’RE A PARENT?!?!

Your boy, BJR > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
08/15/2015 at 13:44

Yes. Here is my 3yo daughter.

Kinja'd!!!

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Your boy, BJR
08/15/2015 at 13:45

Awwww