[rescue] My new toy in Laurel MD!

Tue Nov 12 20:10:36 CST 2002

On Tue, Nov 12, 2002 at 07:37:52PM -0500, Al Potter wrote:
> mrbill at mrbill.net said:
> > I've seen a couple of H1s around here.. I dont think I like them; I
> > prefer the "normal" HMMV.
> 
> I've never fooled with the civilian ones.  Got LOTS of miles in the military 
> version, including throwing a rod at about 85MPH coming home from 
> Grafenwoehr on the A3.

The H2, inctonrast the H1 or whatever you want to call them, are
actually built on the Silverado platform.  They have "styling" and
some tuning by Hummer but are otherwise GM vehicles, from what I
understand.

> Although in general they were very reliable, I still hated them.  Just 
> uncomfortable, and too damn big compared to a jeep.

The H2 is supposed to be much improved in terms of ride comfort and
fit and finish.  But give me something a little more nimble any day.

Cordially
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