So today the guy at the auto parts place (I was picking up some Moble-1 and a filter) tells me that he likes the Military Hummer better. Weird...I don't even remember asking! But I just said - "yea, they kick ass!" Because they do! Then I make my way to DD to get an nice ice coffee when the kid in there (first thing he said to me) says "I like the Military style better." So I answer "Oh no **** - is that what you drive?" He shut it. It is hard to live in the shadows of the H1...I hope that maybe some others like the H2 as much as I love mine!

If I hear another person ask me what I get for gas mileage I am going to pop! Everywhere I go I get asked at least twice. Then some random woman comes over and asks what I pay for insurance?! I feel like it is my duty to inform the public of my life with an H2.

"Those tires are going to cost you money!" WOW thanks for that tidbit -No ****!

"How much does it cost to fill it up?" Now I just lie and say, "$150 each time!"

This one is starting to be more common, "why?" Hey why not **** bag - Sorry I didn't call you before I decided to buy this...maybe I will give your ass a shout-out next time.

"Why do you need something that big?"
To carry all my guns, silly?!

“How does it handle?”
What do you mean, I ask.
“How does it handle on the corners?!”
“Like a Lotus Esprit…it is weird, not many people know that the Hummer was actually built for high –speed corners…not off road

So today the guy at the auto parts place (I was picking up some Moble-1 and a filter) tells me that he likes the Military Hummer better. Weird...I don't even remember asking! But I just said - "yea, they kick ass!" Because they do! Then I make my way to DD to get an nice ice coffee when the kid in there (first thing he said to me) says "I like the Military style better." So I answer "Oh no **** - is that what you drive?" He shut it. It is hard to live in the shadows of the H1...I hope that maybe some others like the H2 as much as I love mine!

If I hear another person ask me what I get for gas mileage I am going to pop! Everywhere I go I get asked at least twice. Then some random woman comes over and asks what I pay for insurance?! I feel like it is my duty to inform the public of my life with an H2.

"Those tires are going to cost you money!" WOW thanks for that tidbit -No ****!

"How much does it cost to fill it up?" Now I just lie and say, "$150 each time!"

This one is starting to be more common, "why?" Hey why not **** bag - Sorry I didn't call you before I decided to buy this...maybe I will give your ass a shout-out next time.

"Why do you need something that big?"
To carry all my guns, silly?!

“How does it handle?”
What do you mean, I ask.
“How does it handle on the corners?!”
“Like a Lotus Esprit…it is weird, not many people know that the Hummer was actually built for high –speed corners…not off road

At least people are talking to you

Good outlook...never really looked at it from that angle!

So many things possible to say to make their brains lock up. One of my current favorites is "What should I drive that's going to make you happy? While you're at it- what should I wear, eat, do for a living? Please, tell me what's going to make you ****ing happy." And then just stand there and stare(raise one eye brow if you can) at them like you're actually waiting for their answer. If they give you the old "You don't have to be an *******" crap just tell them they don't either. I've got so many other VERY naughty ones, but because of legal restrictions I can't divulge them to you because you might get your ass kicked by whomever you might use them on.

LMAO @ DRTYFN!

I am going to try that next time! No lie, I will do it...and I will probably get a chance to by tomorrow afternoon!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
So today the guy at the auto parts place (I was picking up some Moble-1 and a filter) tells me that he likes the Military Hummer better. Weird...I don't even remember asking! But I just said - "yea, they kick ass!" Because they do! Then I make my way to DD to get an nice ice coffee when the kid in there (first thing he said to me) says "I like the Military style better." So I answer "Oh no **** - is that what you drive?" He shut it. It is hard to live in the shadows of the H1...I hope that maybe some others like the H2 as much as I love mine!

If I hear another person ask me what I get for gas mileage I am going to pop! Everywhere I go I get asked at least twice. Then some random woman comes over and asks what I pay for insurance?! I feel like it is my duty to inform the public of my life with an H2.

"Those tires are going to cost you money!" WOW thanks for that tidbit -No ****!

"How much does it cost to fill it up?" Now I just lie and say, "$150 each time!"

This one is starting to be more common, "why?" Hey why not **** bag - Sorry I didn't call you before I decided to buy this...maybe I will give your ass a shout-out next time.

"Why do you need something that big?"
To carry all my guns, silly?!

“How does it handle?”
What do you mean, I ask.
“How does it handle on the corners?!”
“Like a Lotus Esprit…it is weird, not many people know that the Hummer was actually built for high –speed corners…not off road </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Since you seem to have issues relating to, well everyone you ever meet, LOL, You probably should have bought a Tahoe, or maybe even a Viper, something less polarizing than an H2. People are always asking me questions about my H2 as well, just don't let their ignorant questions get the best of you. Some of them are curious but many of them are simply jealous & are trying to elicit an angry response. This way they can tell both of their friends, "I'd buy myself a Hummer but the owners are all a bunch of arrogant dweebs." Don't give the uninformed masses any ammunition, just let it go, LOL. Good luck.

I've always answered in a positive manner. About the mileage, 14mpg... Really.

Cost, about 40k.

Cost to fill up, $60. But I have a 50 gallon tank and can travel 700 miles before stopping. (that totally messes them up)

Honestly, most want to see inside the truck. Some I let some look, some I don't.

VTSTOMPER,

So when people like this barge in and start licking the gear shifter what's a guy to do?

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by kacyk:
VTSTOMPER,

So when people like this barge in and start licking the gear shifter what's a guy to do? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Lick back.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
LMAO @ DRTYFN!

I am going to try that next time! No lie, I will do it...and I will probably get a chance to by tomorrow afternoon! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

DRTY is for real!

I remember talking on the cell with him when I heard a girl screaming at him,
"Why would you buy that!"

He exclaimed, "What should I drive to make you happy???"

***Inaudiable****

The he continued, "What would make me happy is if you fixed that gap between your teeth honey."

I was LMAO! He has no shame.

ARH1956 - I hardly ever have any issues with anyone I meet. I am the type of person that gets along with just about anyone. However I think your right...I am letting them get the best of me. Plus yesterday I was in one hell of a poor mood. Maybe I should have pointed out the "nice comments" I have been given as well, and maybe I should look harder at those than the negitive ones. I am just starting to think that the H2 is the most hated truck/SUV on the road. I am not even kidding...does it bug me, no not really, but WTF - why does it have to be the poster child of hated automobiles. I would have bought it all over again however. I love the Truck and plan on keeping it for a hell of a long time. Plus there is really nothing else like it!


KenP - I am doing my best to be like that...but it just seems like each time I am a brake pad loosing more of my surface...soon only to be iron on steel..and I will get hot!


Kacyk - now your talking my friend! Sign me up!

I really think that it primarily has to do with jealousy. The examples you mentioned were not people who could afford one so they have to make comments about it. Do you get comments from people driving other $40K+ vehicles, probably not. I know I don't see that around here. The others that will make comments are the tree huggers and they just don't have a clue. They are so brain washed that even if the H2 got 30mpg they would bash it just because it is big and in their opinion their opinion it must be bad for all of us. Actually, it isn't their opinion, it is the opinion of the people that told them what to think like the good lemmings they are

HummerNewbie - I think you hit the nail on the head. Where I am from there is a split down the middle of income.

Some upper, small amount of middle, and a large lower.

I KNOW, I get bothered all the time about the Caravan. "How do those sliding doors work?" "Sweet ride! but I like the Aerostar better." Jeez! So annoying.

That's weird, I never make a comment to someone I don't know unless it's postive. Maybe (hopefully) they are just questions because it is so unique. People ask me questions about a new cell phone, purse, shirt, accessory etc..I am donning. Sometimes, they don't outright say that they love it- but I know it's because they like it or want to copy the coolness.

My first thought when I met Ken and he had it out with him that night was- when are you going to give me a ride?- (he was my friends older brother so I wasn't being slutty) And I'm kind of an earthy spirtual type, but never jealous because of monetary posessions. I did get a little jealous of the H2 when I realized people were looking at the H2 and not me though.

Bad and outright ugly comments are no doubt jealousy or environmental (because of the H2's symbolism).

People are strange, treat each individual encounter as you see fit. If you are sick and tired of answering technical questions on a particular day- just make like you speak a different language or something.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">just make like you speak a different language or something. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

ROTFL! Now that would be a site. I ought to bring a video camera along for that!

The mileage questions are the only ones that get old because virtually EVERYONE asks them. And, each time, it seems they've heard it gets lower and lower. The next person will probably say, "I heard those get 1 1/2 mpg!"

But, it's not a big deal. Most people are suprised to know that it gets close to every other full size SUV.

I rarely, if ever get mad, but the other day I came very close.

I was pulling my boat back from the lake and had to stop in a little town to get gas. It was an Indian convenience store that sold a bunch of cigarettes. They have tons of those around here. So, I fill up and go in to pay, since they didn't have pay at the pump. I had to wait in line to pay and there was a steady stream of cigarette buyers at the other counter. So, I get to the front and tell her I had pump number whatever. As she's running the card, she turns around and says, "$58, Bertha!" like they'd been in there discussing how much it cost to fill up that beast.

For some reason, the expression she had and the mocking tone really clicked something. MY first thought was to say, "Yeah, that's about your weekly cigarette budget, isn't it?"

My second thought was, "Are you mad because the truck cost more than your house?"

But, I didn't say anything, cooled off quickly, and went on about my business. Now, I laugh about it and I'm glad I didn't say anything.

I would have jumped the counter - taken the CC machine and spiked it on the ground - then started dancing the jig on it. Ok, not really.

But it is funny how we are the topic of many others lives.

Right now I am waiting for a troll to appear on this thread...it is only a matter of time.

On another language bit....my husband does that anytime he takes my truck out. If someone starts mouthing off, he says "I'm sorry, I don't speak english" and turns away. Usually throws them for a loop.

I personally have not had a single negative comment on my truck. Like Ken, most people want to see the inside. And for some weird reason, "most" are 40 yr old guys driving minivans. Scary.

The second most popular comment I get is "if I could afford one of those, I'd get the yellow too!"

Stacy

Gas mileage...For fun I say, "about 23.8mpg. I drive a KIA Rio 4 days a week and the HUMMER 1 day a week to work...overall average, 23.8.

Also, nearly everyone here in NE says that's not really that bad, when I tell them actuals...avg. about 11-12 in town, 12-13 on the highway, 8-9 off-roading....BTW...what do you get on a 60% incline...I bet it's either 0 or even a negative if your brakes don't work! :-)

Just get used to the comments and create some fun answers for your own entertainment!

Ric

I also get the negative comments from the male mini-van drivers. I just laugh it off and ask " Are you you pissed off because your wife makes you drive a mini-van? That usually shuts them up. The worst I think was this mini-cooper who tried cutting off and then play the break check game. When I asked want his problem was He what a ****ing waste of gas and sheet metal. I responded by handing him my cell phone and saying Dude its your sister and she wants her little bitch-mobile back!

I once had a couple of tree huggers come in to the dealership and when I asked if they needed help or if I could answer questions they snapped out "We just wanted to see this waste of a vehicle up close" I was on the clock so i had to be professional. "It is a great SUV for people who want something diffrent and off road proven" The dude was ready to verbally throw it down with waste of gas, size and all when I said "look this is my job and if your not intrested in a Hummer let me show you a GMC, or Pontiac" The female tree hugger made a noise and said were not intresed in a new vehicle. So I said thank you very much but I need to go help real customers. When they ere walking out i smiled and waved. I wanted to kcik the jerk in the nuts for wasteing my time. There are stupid people everywhere.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by devilsfan:
On another language bit....my husband does that anytime he takes my truck out. If someone starts mouthing off, he says "I'm sorry, I don't speak english" and turns away. Usually throws them for a loop.

I personally have not had a single negative comment on my truck. Like Ken, most people want to see the inside. And for some weird reason, "most" are 40 yr old guys driving minivans. Scary.

The second most popular comment I get is "if I could afford one of those, I'd get the yellow too!"

Stacy </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Estoy apesadumbrado, yo no hablo inglés!

lol... that's funny!

K

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
I KNOW, I get bothered all the time about the Caravan. "How do those sliding doors work?" "Sweet ride! but I like the Aerostar better." Jeez! So annoying.
</div></BLOCKQUOTE>Hey, I get the same questions everytime I took the Town&Country out!!... (not!) LOl!!

Try owning the uglyist car on the planet
2001 Aztek

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by usetosellhummer:
...the uglyist car on the planet
2001 Aztek </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sorry, but I have to agree with you on that one

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by VTSTOMPER:
This one is starting to be more common, "why?" Hey why not **** bag - Sorry I didn't call you before I decided to buy this...maybe I will give your ass a shout-out next time.

"Why do you need something that big?"
To carry all my guns, silly?!

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>

And my all time favorite answer -- "because I can!"

I got asked today, while filling up, how much a new H2 costs! I wanted so bad to say, honey, if you don't know, then you don't need to be asking! But, NO... I was nice this time!

With regard to cost, my favorite answer is still "about $8 a pound."

Mostly have had positive questions/comments, but there is the occasional nitwit without a clue. You can usually see them coming a mile away almost ready to burst at the seams to make someone's day more difficult.

One ditzy broad asked, "what would you buy a vehicle that big for?" I went on to describe how "I just saw a an accident involving ('whatever vehicle the interrogator was driving') and both occupants were CRUSHED by a VW running a red light upon side impact. I don't think they lived."

Regarding the fuel questions, it's usually from someone driving a duallie, so the recommended response is "better mpg than that duallie over there...oh, that's yours?"

Sometimes the positive comments are funny as well. One Jeep guy I spoke with while filling up said he'd trade his wife for an H2! Guess his home life is lacking!

You could always wear an NRA hat to limit some of the questions!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by usetosellhummer:
Try owning the uglyist car on the planet
2001 Aztek </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

But it does have nice A/C vents!

RasterMaster that has to be some of the best stuff I have read in a long time! It got me laughing!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Longhorn:
With regard to cost, my favorite answer is still "about $8 a pound." </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Do you mind if I borrow that line?

Whenever I get the milege question I answear "bad to worse". It usually gets some laughs. When I feel like seeing if the person asking the question is really paying attention I respond with: about 13 gallons per mile. You'd be amazed how many people go "oh thats not really that bad."

ssgharkness020147 do you have a bigger avatar image?


I agree - I say what it will really get for MPG and most people say the two of the following:

Bull****
or
Wow..not as bad as I thought!

Speaking of having to be professional...just 10 minutes ago, I experienced a "Hummer comment" that has me SO phucking ready to go ballistic on this bitch here at work. Some guy was walking around showing people a comic strip that had something to do with getting rid of your material possessions. The guy with the joke was teasing this hag because she didn't get the joke, so she replies "Go show it to Pete, see if he gets it, he's in to material things." I asked her what that was supposed to mean, and she said "Well, you drive a Hummer." I let her walk off, keeping my mouth shut, but I don't know how long I can last before giving her a real nasty piece of my mind.

She's always making comments that make it obvious that she's jealous that others have more than she does (plus, she's in her mid-forties and can't find a man), so maybe I shouldn't say anything to make her realize her faults...let her live out her miserable lonely existence being just that, miserable.

-Pete

Yeah - but it just feels better when you gun them down with words!

I would bite my lip though too if it was some woman that worked with me.

If it was someone in my department, I would have already said something, but she works for my #1 (internal) customer.

Pete, I'd have ripped her a new one!

SoonerBoarder, I'd have popped a gasket and done a rain dance.

People act like these things are 40 ft long and weigh 10000 pounds. I'm quick to tell everyone that it's actually smaller and easier to get around in the H2 than it was in my previous truck, an extended cab dually. It gets better mileage, too! Not quite as much power, but I can deal with that.


I really should have said something like, "what do you mean by that? Are you saying something bad about my vehicle? That is really hurtful and not very nice of you. I can't believe a professional such as yourself would make a comment about a customer's vehicle like that."
and walk out.

If someone's wanting an argument and you give them the guilt trip, it may stay with them for a while and they won't do it again.

Just put in some overtime, rub some tuna on her phone and lay a turd on her desk.