Explain the appeal of the Hummer to me

[Agent Fred]

I guess I just don't get the appeal of the Hummer H2. I'd like to hear the thoughts of you Hummer fans. What is the appeal of this vehicle? It's huge, costs a fortune to drive (fuel), and does not seem to be well suited to daily use. If I lived in an area where such a powerful vehicle was necessary, I would certainly consider a Hummer. But why, if I don't live in the outback?

[I'm not trying to be snarky here. Just curious.]

[HiddenAnomoly]

I dunno about everyone but I just like it's look. And when you wanna go off-roading this is a good vehicle which I like a lot.

[Agent Fred]

And when you wanna go off-roading this is a good vehicle which I like a lot.
Do you do much off-roading?

[HiddenAnomoly]

Yeah, my friends have some jeeps and one has a hummer. We go out a lot, it is really fun.

[tlourdeau]

It may just be me, but I don't see the need to get my car dirty on purpose, lol. Oh well, to each his own! Yeah, I think the Hummer is a nice vehicle if you can afford it. I don't own one personally, but I've ridden in them, and the interiors are pretty sweet.

[Agent Fred]

Yeah, my friends have some jeeps and one has a hummer. We go out a lot, it is really fun.
Does your friend also drive the Hummer around for daily use? I guess that's the part I don't get. It'd be like wearing your snow boots to work on a sunny day. I only wear snow boots when I'm going out in the snow.

[Larry Yeager]

Well I have a HUMMER, I drove it today to work. Everyone here at the office loves it. They all want to go for a ride. When I first started to look at them before I decided to purchase one I really didnt like them. Till the day I took it for a test drive. That day was the last day I looked at them AT the dealer because it was in my driveway! The ride is like no other, I have owned Suburbans and Tahoes, They dont even compare. Everyone in town drives subs,& tahoes. They are so common. I put a set of 22" wheels. Looks great.

[HiddenAnomoly]

Does your friend also drive the Hummer around for daily use? I guess that's the part I don't get. It'd be like wearing your snow boots to work on a sunny day. I only wear snow boots when I'm going out in the snow.

Yeah normally he does, it is really nice to ride in.

[Simplyme]

It's a simple magnetic draw to a powerful piece of machinery that is easy on the eyes and fun as hell :-)

[HiddenAnomoly]

Yeah! That is a good one!

[KyleMyers]

It's not practical, it's excessive, it's massive, it's impressive. That's the appeal of a Hummer, it's not meant to be a practical vehical it's meant to be cool.

[HiddenAnomoly]

It's not even meant to be cool, but much, much more. It is meant to give the driver a feeling of power, to take them off the road and to let all the other off roaders know he will dominate the area.

[Ruahflames]

Lets be honest, Hummer H2 looks pretty, yet huge and its cool to have. If you like something different and i love the power rides, then H2 is the way to go. Great to drive too

[Ricardo]

Does anybody know how the Hummer was introduced? Did the H2 as a civilian vehicle evolve from military or work vehicles?

I think the benefits of a Hummer are put to best "use" in those work situations, but I can also see the appeal as a recreational vehicle.

[HiddenAnomoly]

Technically, the Hummer came from the military Humvee. But yeah it would be ideal if it had more space for storage.

[Simplyme]

Yeah I have heard some complaints of not being able to keep the tailgate down because of the tire on the back. If you hauled a lot that would be a bummer but imagine there is some way to fix that.

[Agent Fred]

It's not even meant to be cool, but much, much more. It is meant to give the driver a feeling of power, to take them off the road and to let all the other off roaders know he will dominate the area.
I would comment on this answer, but this is a family site. Let's just say the word "compensation" and leave it at that ... :D

[Simplyme]

lol I thought that was just the really jacked up trucks with enormous tires that showed people were compensating.

[HiddenAnomoly]

lol I thought that was just the really jacked up trucks with enormous tires that showed people were compensating.

Monster trucks..?

[Agent Fred]

lol I thought that was just the really jacked up trucks with enormous tires that showed people were compensating.
Um ... have you LOOKED in the photos and videos forum? ;)