Aside from H1 or H2, what would you get?

[Zing]

The thought hasn't even occured to me the past year since I've owned my H2, but the H3 release got me thinking what else I'd excited about getting. I like this Jeep Rescue concept, which I'd definitely get over an H3, and maybe one day try in place of my H2 when it wears out. Respectable features and some cool toys.

JEEP RESCUE FEATURES
Can be configured to run almost totally “open” – with folding front windshield and a retractable backlite, a sliding glass sunroof in front, a fold-forward canvas roof in the rear
All four doors are removable
All-new body-on-frame construction with hydroformed frame rails
80-inch wide chassis with 123-inch wheelbase
Front hydropneumatic suspension combines with the heavy-duty link-coil rear suspension
Suspension with adjustable ride height and an additional 4-inch lift available for fording
37-inch tires feature an MTR tread and run-flat capability
On-board tire pressure control can “tune” tire pressures for maximum traction on all surfaces
Cummins Diesel engine
Seating for five
AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
Exterior perimeter lighting
White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
Remote control winch – front and back

[Zing]

The thought hasn't even occured to me the past year since I've owned my H2, but the H3 release got me thinking what else I'd excited about getting. I like this Jeep Rescue concept, which I'd definitely get over an H3, and maybe one day try in place of my H2 when it wears out. Respectable features and some cool toys.

JEEP RESCUE FEATURES
Can be configured to run almost totally “open” – with folding front windshield and a retractable backlite, a sliding glass sunroof in front, a fold-forward canvas roof in the rear
All four doors are removable
All-new body-on-frame construction with hydroformed frame rails
80-inch wide chassis with 123-inch wheelbase
Front hydropneumatic suspension combines with the heavy-duty link-coil rear suspension
Suspension with adjustable ride height and an additional 4-inch lift available for fording
37-inch tires feature an MTR tread and run-flat capability
On-board tire pressure control can “tune” tire pressures for maximum traction on all surfaces
Cummins Diesel engine
Seating for five
AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
Exterior perimeter lighting
White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
Remote control winch – front and back

[JohnB.GWU.]

If jeep makes a model that looks like that, I WOULD DEFINATELY BUY IT

[Steve R]

I'm intrigued by the Jeep Rescue, but Jeep is known for having a HUGE gap between their "concept" car and reality. I sincerely doubt they'll deliver anything remotely close to what they are calling for.

If they do make it...I will take a serious look at it. I think we all will. I plan to always own a formiddable 4x4.

The greatest disappionment with the H2 is the appalling lack of clearance. The approach/departure angles are great, the 4x4 system is good/great...but we REALLY should have a front-locker in contending to be the primiere offroad vehicle that can "go anywhere". But the clearance under our belly is just lousy.

Check it out: I was on the freeway and saw some Toyota truck, large size. I think it was a Tundra? There's ****loads of clearance between the ground and the belly!!!! And the cab sat at our same height! If they made the nose more snub, cut the back off, put on a full cabin, gave it traction-control & lockers...it'd kick our asses!
(hope cranky Steve doesn't read this)

The H2 did something very simple: it made "HUMMER" affordable and practical. What was either too expensive or not practical for regular family use was suddenly reasonable. That was then. Today the phenom is over, and gas prices are hurting it further.

GM should find a way to shrink the H2 about 10-15%, put a diesel in it, give it some clearance, add a front-locker and keep it fresh with some neat options.

Opps....looks like Jeep figured that out!

[DennisAJC]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by icedoutballa:
lancer evolution eight mitsubishi racing edition dumbass <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey ****-fer-brains, we're not fluent in "Freaka".

Lancers are for ugly chicks.

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by icedoutballa:
aside from then wat car would i get? any car?
then a EVo MR! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Could you repeat that in English?

[Zing]

In black of course, this color has to go.

[devilsfan]

I'd like a mild redesign of the exterior also, make it look more like this:



Stacy

[Yetti]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Well I went a totally different direction although I did not and will not get rid of my H2. I bought a 2000 model Black Prowler with 1632 miles on it Tuesday. It is to be deliverd on Monday. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Those are nice, I have crashed lots of them at work. I even got to drive one of the original mule cars(had wrangler body on it).
by the way the fuel cut off is around 110 mph

[Zing]

The thought hasn't even occured to me the past year since I've owned my H2, but the H3 release got me thinking what else I'd excited about getting. I like this Jeep Rescue concept, which I'd definitely get over an H3, and maybe one day try in place of my H2 when it wears out. Respectable features and some cool toys.

JEEP RESCUE FEATURES
Can be configured to run almost totally “open” – with folding front windshield and a retractable backlite, a sliding glass sunroof in front, a fold-forward canvas roof in the rear
All four doors are removable
All-new body-on-frame construction with hydroformed frame rails
80-inch wide chassis with 123-inch wheelbase
Front hydropneumatic suspension combines with the heavy-duty link-coil rear suspension
Suspension with adjustable ride height and an additional 4-inch lift available for fording
37-inch tires feature an MTR tread and run-flat capability
On-board tire pressure control can “tune” tire pressures for maximum traction on all surfaces
Cummins Diesel engine
Seating for five
AC electric power (10 kW) generation in the field
3-D topographical mapping software and topographical navigation system
Under- chassis, point-of-view cameras for avoiding danger in its path
Passive, infrared (thermal) cameras for search and rescue
Satellite telephone; VHF radio, digital video recorder with satellite transmission capability
Retractable 4-point harnesses for vehicle occupants
Exterior perimeter lighting
White LEV lighting for long distance visual search and reduced power use
Folding seats in rear compartment of vehicle
Remote control winch – front and back

[devilsfan]

I find it especially interesting that one thing was never mentioned - price. Even Jeep afficianadoes are going to have a hard time coughing up $60,000+ for a vehicle when a modified Rubi isn't too far off and and $20,000 cheaper. Has anyone seen what Jeep plans to market the Rescue for?

Stacy

[RIC-H0]

Looks like it may need more undercarriage protection. A few more skid plates would be nice.!

Ric-H2

[ssgharkness020147]

I hear you about that LM 002 Darren. A dealer by my house just got one in stock a week or two ago, I have been meaning to stop by and take a look at the thing, but I'm affraid I'll have a desire for an even more impractical car.

[DRTYFN]

Trust me when I tell you the Lambo LM002 is NOT in the same class as the H2. It was built for the Saudi sheiks that wanted to run fast on the sand. I seem to remember them being capable of 120mph on the sand.
I've driven them and they are uncomfortable & cramped inside. Driving an LM is very similar to driving a semi from the 80's.

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Steve R:
If they made the nose more snub, cut the back off, put on a full cabin, gave it traction-control & lockers...it'd kick our asses!
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

But they didn't, so it doesn't.

As for the Jeep- you'll just have to wait and see the final showroom product. You're so right about Jeep putting up a great concept vehicle and then playing 3 Card Monty with it.

[RasterMaster]

A GARAGE big enough for both!

[KenP]

Can you drive that one? That's the US version, but there is a white Euro version on the same page.
http://www.carclassic.com/html/LAMBOLM002.htm

The US version looks better. Maybe it is the color.

[Zing]

Cameras underneath would be cool, but not sure how long they'd be visible (mud and all)

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Yetti:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Well I went a totally different direction although I did not and will not get rid of my H2. I bought a 2000 model Black Prowler with 1632 miles on it Tuesday. It is to be deliverd on Monday. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Those are nice, I have crashed lots of them at work. I even got to drive one of the original mule cars(had wrangler body on it).
by the way the fuel cut off is around 110 mph <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Under-powered turds. Chrysler had the chance to drop in a V8 and instead put in a couple of hamsters(Richard Gere has ruined the supply of gerbils) on a wheel. That could have been such a great retro hotrod.
Oh well, they've redeemed themselves with the 300C SRT-8. 425hp!!!! I drove the "regular" 300C Hemi and it rocks!! I loved it!!!

[Zing]

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