What is irony? [Military Read Me]

[mountainbiker]

The HUMMER brand came into existence why?

HUMMER has its roots with the military but irony is how HUMMER supports the individual military member stationed overseas. The following is a quote from a HUMMER Customer Relationship Specialist:

Thank You for contacting HUMMER and your interest in the 2006 HUMMER H3. We appreciate the time you have taken to write us. The exporting of the HUMMER and any of its products from the United States is prohibited and United States and Canadian dealerships will not sell them to a consumer with the intent to export. If a H3 is purchased from an unauthorized source or shipped out of the United States, the General Motors factory warranty will be null and void and all service work normally covered under that warranty will be the sole responsibility of the purchaser. We apologize for the inconvenience.

WAY TO GO HUMMER -- THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE TROOPS.

[blindzebra]

i think you"re misreading the intent of the policy

[blindzebra]

and no we don't think. It's a fact of history.

???

[Tex_h2]

Why don't you just buy a hummer from where ever you are. Isn't there a hummer dealership just about "everywhere" in the world. example: Austria to United Arab Emirate!

[mountainbiker]

Originally Posted by Tex_h2

Why don't you just buy a hummer from where ever you are. Isn't there a hummer dealership just about "everywhere" in the world. example: Austria to United Arab Emirate!

1. I recently lost the engine in my vehiclel therefore, due to its age and the remainder of my tour, I am entitled a shipment of a replacement POV from my home of record during my upcoming September home leave. This means free shipping back to my duty station.

2. While HUMMER may have dealers in other countries, the cost difference is substantial. It is 80% higher at my location. Other locations are slightly less but then I have the logisitics of getting it to me. This shipping would not be covered under my orders.

Many service members purchase their new vehicles through our Army and Air Force Exchange New Car Sales. However, they have dropped carrying any GM products due to their lack of support to the service members. ENCS now only sell Chrylser, Ford, and a few others.

[mountainbiker]

Originally Posted by blindzebra

i think you"re misreading the intent of the policy

Could you please enlighten us on what you think HUMMER's intent is?


Here are how some of the dealerships interrupt it:

Anderson HUMMER (MD):

it has to be titled in to a US address

Sewell HUMMER (TX):

It is a HUMMER policy to not let a vehicle leave the US unless it has been titled in the United States.

Sutliff HUMMER (PA):

According to our dealer agreement with HUMMER any new vehicle we sell must originally be titled and registered to a United States address.

[dеiтайожни]

I wouldn't let a few silly rules or laws stop me from owning a Hummer...would you?

[mountainbiker]

Originally Posted by dеiтайожни

I wouldn't let a few silly rules or laws stop me from owning a Hummer...would you?

LOL- Fortunately or unfortunately, I must obey the laws of my fine country.

While you nice U.S. taxpayers have been so kind to pay me to travel the world and meet others of other nations--you don't pay me enough to cover the warranty costs of a vehicle from a company that does seem really keen on customer service. My dream for ever has been to tailgate those here in my host country, let them feel the warm of my bumper, and for the rest read the F*ck Terrorism decal on the back.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

[DWPC]

The letter simply relates to the restrictions that almost all manufacturers have about unauthorized foreign sales. Imagine if you were the guy who paid or invested a bundle for the rights to sell Hummers in that country and learned that GM let US Hummer dealers export cars into your territory. There's also the US/non-US emissions & safety issues.

When I was in the military, we could order American vehicles through specific American dealers affiliated with the Exchange system. It may have been for US delivery only. I forget, it was a while back. Have you checked?

[mountainbiker]

Originally Posted by DWPC

The letter simply relates to the restrictions that almost all manufacturers have about unauthorized foreign sales. Imagine if you were the guy who paid or invested a bundle for the rights to sell Hummers in that country and learned that GM let US Hummer dealers export cars into your territory. There's also the US/non-US emissions & safety issues.

When I was in the military, we could order American vehicles through specific American dealers affiliated with the Exchange system. It may have been for US delivery only. I forget, it was a while back. Have you checked?

The Exchange is the store front. The men inside are a company called the Overseas Military Sales Group (OMSG). For the last 65 years, they work with manufacturers to get the best deal for service members. (This typically means fleet pricing.) Up until last year AAFES sold all GM products including HUMMER. GM has chosen to pull out.

I have two vehicles currently here as my wife too is on her own orders. We have thousands and thousands of cars here covering every car maker under the sun. Those same car makers have facilities here. There are no issues. In fact, I was just talking with a guy who shipped one of those Toyta Prius cars from Maryland. He takes it to the local Toyota dealer for his maintainence.

BTW all cars here must undergo an annual vehicle inspection, which includes emissions, in order to continue its registration.

[DWPC]

Originally Posted by mountainbiker

GM has chosen to pull out.

You didn't say that in the OP. Now I understand your beef.