Missing Utility?

[jetson]

Before I continue, I have to say that I normally frequent DiscoWeb (because I don't own an H2), but the site is either too busy during peak times, or the servers are just too slow.

This H2 site is always fast and responsive!

Anyway,

I've been wheeling with a buddy who owns a 1969 LR Series (one of the older, more utilitarian vehicles designed to be off pavement). It occurred to me that my Disco, and maybe the H2 as well, are just not as capable simply because much of the "utility" has been left off and replaced with more on-pavement features. This is not to say of course that the vehicles are not capable, but I started to really want something more "old-school", and less modern - the 69 LR just does things, and it seems more natural off-road than my luxury ride. Of course, you can modify any vehicle, but that's not the point.

I was thinking about how I've always wanted an H1 - but got excited with the H2 and the affordability of a Hummer - but isn't the issue pretty much the same? I mean, when you go wheeling in your H2, with people who have the original Hummer, do you somehow feel inferior? If not just because you don't really have the "real thing", if you know what I mean.

Regardless, I'll stick with the Disco for now - because I can't afford anything new. I just found myself getting slightly jealous wheeling with the old-school LR.

Thoughts? (I'll check back in the morning - I'm obviously tired after babbling so much)

Kenny