R.I.P. Hummer H1 - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

mikemover · #31 05-13-2006, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim B.

Maybe some military H1's will turn up for sale after the war in Iraq is over....

That would be awesome to have!

....as long as it wasn't irradiated or exposed to chemical weapons!

Mike

#32 05-13-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

used military hmmv's are pretty pricey even without an engine in them.. i was lookin online once to find a bargin.. 21k from one that had seen action in desert storm.. without an engine

Here you go,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hummer-H1-1986-1986-MILITARY-HUMVEE-M998_W0QQitemZ4639757923QQcategoryZ5360QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have no idea why anyone would want a Humvee for anything other than a strict off road truck, they are bone jarring tanks to drive.

mikemover · #33 05-13-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MedMech

...they are bone jarring tanks to drive.

So is a hard-tail Harley.... But comfort is SO not the point.

Mike

Frank X. Morris · #34 05-13-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by justinwrock

I like the H1. Not because of its looks, but because of the innovations. I like how its high ground clearance, and the overall build of it makes it the perfect trail rig. I have seen one on some trails an hour from my house. He had only gone 50 miles, and had 3/4 a tank of fuel left, but it refused to get stuck!!! He was going over serious stuff too!

It it was about $30,000, and got good fuel economy, I would buy one. But its just not practical in its current form.

Howdy Justin,
Better get your tape measure out. The Hummers low point is only 8" off the ground. When they say it has 18" that is the high spot right in the middle. Those A arms tapper down real quick. Go measure a Mog, now that is 16"+. Innovation?¿ I hope you aren't referring to the portal axles. My 61 Mog has portal axles.

engatwork · #35 05-13-2006, 08:04 PM

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Wonder if this signifies the end of an era for the super-sized street SUV?

I'm thinking it is LeBenz - thank goodness too

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