Humming along
After walking my dog at the park earlier this week, I was somewhat dumbfounded that on my 10-mile drive home, we passed at least five Hummers. It's not like I've never seen any around town, but five within just a few minutes? Are there really this many most monster SUVs on the road in Greensboro? Was everyone out that day because the weather was nice? Whatever the reason, I just kept seeing them.
I have to admit that I don't understand the appeal of driving the same vehicle -- albeit a shiny black one with leather seats and a 30 CD changer -- that the military uses to cross rivers and carry troops through battle zones.
Maybe it's fun to ride up that high? Maybe you feel safer? Could it just be the cool factor of owning something called a Hummer instead of a Camry or a Neon.
Whatever made y'all buy one, I have to imagine that, these days, that cool factor fades a little bit every time you fill up the tank.
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Jennifer - I'd wager that you saw five Hummer H2's on your drive home. Heck, I see at least 50 every day as I go whizzing past that Hummer dealership on business I-40.
Also, the Hummer H2 is essentially a glorified Chevrolet Tahoe that is owned by those who rarely set a tire off-road and, instead, choose to raid the urban concrete jungle instead.
The Hummer H1 is the real deal.
Posted on April 9, 2008 12:31 PM