Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bcbasketball11 · 03-03-2008, 11:12 AM

My mom bought this Christmas of '06. My step dad and I told her over and over not to get it but she insisted. . .I hate it. Not because of a brand name, nothing like that. It is not roomy at all, I'm 5' 10" and I have to angle my legs so my knees don't hit the steering column/dash. The interior LOOKS awesome. . .and the stock stereo sounds great. . .BUT I can ride a bicycle with more horsepower. UGH!!!! lol and the worst part is, I have to drive this if I work on my truck. . . .

bcbasketball11 · 03-03-2008, 11:13 AM

I know it's not in the correct forum group, my apologies

slammed1 · 03-03-2008, 01:19 PM

Its an "H" thing I guess. I was surprised when I first seen that an H2 was a new body on a Tahoe or Suburban chassis and when the H3 can out it is on a Canyon/Colorado chassis.

Im 6'2" and wouldnt like to ride in an H3 everyday.

BurnoutNova · 03-03-2008, 01:33 PM

hell driving a 67-72 isnt very comfortable sometimes when your tall... im 6'4" and it sucks driving for more than a half hour or so...

joedoozer · 03-03-2008, 05:42 PM

Well the H2 came out and it is all part of this "hey look at me" attitude that is sweeping the nation. The H3 is just a more normalized version.....less obnoxious than the H2. But it is a newer vehicle, you could be driving a POS. Just get one of those vanity plate frames that says my other car is a porsche.....and put a piece of duct tape over it and write what your truck is

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dave2953 · 03-03-2008, 06:22 PM

I used to have to walk whenever my truck was apart; spent nearly an entire winter walking to work when I did my motor swap. I would have been happy driving a Yugo, let alone one of those.

**Palf70Step** · 03-03-2008, 06:27 PM

At least you don't have to drive a Ford Torino station wagon when your truck is down. I don't like the looks of any of the Hummers, but we sure have a lot in the neighborhood. Oh well, it is their money. I can waste mine on things a lot better looking.

Sport/Truck · 03-03-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by slammed1

Its an "H" thing I guess. I was surprised when I first seen that an H2 was a new body on a Tahoe or Suburban chassis and when the H3 can out it is on a Canyon/Colorado chassis.

Im 6'2" and wouldnt like to ride in an H3 everyday.

I wonder how much all that extra garb weighs? The Colorado/Canyon is designed to carry a load once in a while, the H2 is carrying it all the time!
Thats why its always fun to pull into a gas station. its part of the look at me now syndrome.

s/t

**special-K** · 03-03-2008, 07:03 PM

It`s a downsized vehicle,what do you expect?You can stretch out and squeeze your wallet or squeeze in and stretch your gas money.It`s the same old story.Beat the crap out of walking.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-03-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dave2953

I used to have to walk whenever my truck was apart; spent nearly an entire winter walking to work when I did my motor swap. I would have been happy driving a Yugo, let alone one of those.

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72BlckButy · 03-03-2008, 07:38 PM

I would have rather of drove that than some of the cars I've driven in my life... It has about the same about of room our Trailblazer has, and about the same power.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 03-03-2008, 07:49 PM

She should trade it in for a new H-2; 0-60 in 7.1 secs. 1/4 mile 15.7 (Car+Driver)
It's got the 6.2 Escalade motor.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

**old Rusty C10** · 03-03-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

At least you don't have to drive a Ford Torino station wagon when your truck is down....

HEY at least its a classic!!! id love to have a 71 torino those were kick butt cars!!
I do agree tho that a hummer is not something that id want either tho it does beat hoofin it

bcbasketball11 · 03-03-2008, 09:18 PM

Yes, I agree that it is better than walking. . .and like i said it looks great. . .i just do not understand why you would spend that kind of money on something made of mostly plastic. . .i mean one day it was locked and my brother tried to get in and roke the handle completely off (he is 8 and weighs 52 lbs)

**special-K** · 03-03-2008, 09:33 PM

Isn`t that all new vehicles?I look at new stuff and say,"Where`s The Steel?"

cdowns · 03-03-2008, 10:07 PM

maybe for the same reason she didnt use birth control

bcbasketball11 · 03-03-2008, 10:41 PM

Special-K. . . .i understand. . .haha

and CDOWNS, what is that supposed to mean?

**special-K** · 03-04-2008, 12:08 AM

He has dry humor,that`s all.Tell little brother to go easing on the plastimobile.

bcbasketball11 · 03-04-2008, 01:35 AM

haha, yeah. . .wouldn't want him breaking a wheel, or yankin the whole door off. . . haha

sjarrett71 · 03-04-2008, 07:47 AM

I'm only 5'6", I'll drive it for you and you can drive my Alero

bcbasketball11 · 03-04-2008, 08:11 AM

lol eh.. . .

i think i'm good. . .but this isn't so much a complaint, as it is seriously a legit question, why spend i think 38,000 on that. . .when there are things MUCH nicer for THAT amount of money. . .like maybe a metal vehicle, haha

68C15 · 03-04-2008, 08:21 AM

I take it she has no idea who Dave Ramsey is.
$38,000? what are the monthly payments + higher insurance + higher fuel cost come to? would make for a nice healthy retirement.

her only hope now is for someone to steal it and it catches on fire.

Stepside65 · 03-04-2008, 09:25 AM

Must be a hummer thing. I'm 5'8 and i have more than enough room in my canyon crew cab. Why people will spend that much on a mid size vehicle i will never know.

bcbasketball11 · 03-04-2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

I take it she has no idea who Dave Ramsey is.
$38,000? what are the monthly payments + higher insurance + higher fuel cost come to? would make for a nice healthy retirement.

her only hope now is for someone to steal it and it catches on fire.

I'm not sure, we had a 2000 tahoe, and the payments are like 80 more a month now. . .but the gas is about the same too, it's an inline 5. . .

haha that could be arranged

corn · 03-04-2008, 10:13 AM

beats walking. I have been working on my dd over the last couple weeks & have to walk to & from work. Uphill both ways. Feels like it is anyway...

03-03-2008, 11:12 AM	#1
bcbasketball11 Official Track Changer!! woot! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchard, OK Posts: 170	Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? My mom bought this Christmas of '06. My step dad and I told her over and over not to get it but she insisted. . .I hate it. Not because of a brand name, nothing like that. It is not roomy at all, I'm 5' 10" and I have to angle my legs so my knees don't hit the steering column/dash. The interior LOOKS awesome. . .and the stock stereo sounds great. . .BUT I can ride a bicycle with more horsepower. UGH!!!! lol and the worst part is, I have to drive this if I work on my truck. . . . Attached Images __________________ When something breaks, it needs to be fixed. If it breaks again. . . BUY A CHEVY!!!!

03-03-2008, 11:13 AM	#2
bcbasketball11 Official Track Changer!! woot! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchard, OK Posts: 170	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? I know it's not in the correct forum group, my apologies __________________ When something breaks, it needs to be fixed. If it breaks again. . . BUY A CHEVY!!!!

03-03-2008, 01:19 PM	#3
slammed1 1972 Chevrolet SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: FT Smith AR Posts: 512	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? Its an "H" thing I guess. I was surprised when I first seen that an H2 was a new body on a Tahoe or Suburban chassis and when the H3 can out it is on a Canyon/Colorado chassis. Im 6'2" and wouldnt like to ride in an H3 everyday. __________________ My New thread with pics (not my build thread yet.) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post2573646 1972 Chevrolet 1/2 ton short wide bed,68 frt clip Project. 1980 Camaro Inherited when father passed,68K Miles 2003 Ford Mach1 FUN as Hell!! 2002 Dodge Ram 5-8 slam Rolling BillBoard (Gone not forgot) 2004 Dodge Ram HEMI 10" lifted on 37's and 2wd.

03-03-2008, 01:33 PM	#4
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? hell driving a 67-72 isnt very comfortable sometimes when your tall... im 6'4" and it sucks driving for more than a half hour or so...

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joedoozer is Certifiable Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hinesville, Georgia Posts: 160	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? Well the H2 came out and it is all part of this "hey look at me" attitude that is sweeping the nation. The H3 is just a more normalized version.....less obnoxious than the H2. But it is a newer vehicle, you could be driving a POS. Just get one of those vanity plate frames that says my other car is a porsche.....and put a piece of duct tape over it and write what your truck is .

03-03-2008, 06:22 PM	#6
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? I used to have to walk whenever my truck was apart; spent nearly an entire winter walking to work when I did my motor swap. I would have been happy driving a Yugo, let alone one of those. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

03-03-2008, 06:27 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? At least you don't have to drive a Ford Torino station wagon when your truck is down. I don't like the looks of any of the Hummers, but we sure have a lot in the neighborhood. Oh well, it is their money. I can waste mine on things a lot better looking. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 03-03-2008 at 07:05 PM.

03-03-2008, 07:03 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? It`s a downsized vehicle,what do you expect?You can stretch out and squeeze your wallet or squeeze in and stretch your gas money.It`s the same old story.Beat the crap out of walking. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-03-2008 at 07:03 PM.

03-03-2008, 07:38 PM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? I would have rather of drove that than some of the cars I've driven in my life... It has about the same about of room our Trailblazer has, and about the same power. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-03-2008, 07:49 PM	#12
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? She should trade it in for a new H-2; 0-60 in 7.1 secs. 1/4 mile 15.7 (Car+Driver) It's got the 6.2 Escalade motor. http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

03-03-2008, 09:18 PM	#14
bcbasketball11 Official Track Changer!! woot! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchard, OK Posts: 170	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? Yes, I agree that it is better than walking. . .and like i said it looks great. . .i just do not understand why you would spend that kind of money on something made of mostly plastic. . .i mean one day it was locked and my brother tried to get in and roke the handle completely off (he is 8 and weighs 52 lbs) __________________ When something breaks, it needs to be fixed. If it breaks again. . . BUY A CHEVY!!!!

03-03-2008, 09:33 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? Isn`t that all new vehicles?I look at new stuff and say,"Where`s The Steel?" __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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03-03-2008, 10:41 PM	#17
bcbasketball11 Official Track Changer!! woot! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchard, OK Posts: 170	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? Special-K. . . .i understand. . .haha and CDOWNS, what is that supposed to mean? __________________ When something breaks, it needs to be fixed. If it breaks again. . . BUY A CHEVY!!!!

03-04-2008, 12:08 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? He has dry humor,that`s all.Tell little brother to go easing on the plastimobile. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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03-04-2008, 01:35 AM	#19
bcbasketball11 Official Track Changer!! woot! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchard, OK Posts: 170	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? haha, yeah. . .wouldn't want him breaking a wheel, or yankin the whole door off. . . haha __________________ When something breaks, it needs to be fixed. If it breaks again. . . BUY A CHEVY!!!!

03-04-2008, 07:47 AM	#20
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? I'm only 5'6", I'll drive it for you and you can drive my Alero __________________ -Scott-

03-04-2008, 08:11 AM	#21
bcbasketball11 Official Track Changer!! woot! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Blanchard, OK Posts: 170	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? lol eh.. . . i think i'm good. . .but this isn't so much a complaint, as it is seriously a legit question, why spend i think 38,000 on that. . .when there are things MUCH nicer for THAT amount of money. . .like maybe a metal vehicle, haha __________________ When something breaks, it needs to be fixed. If it breaks again. . . BUY A CHEVY!!!!

03-04-2008, 08:21 AM	#22
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? I take it she has no idea who Dave Ramsey is. $38,000? what are the monthly payments + higher insurance + higher fuel cost come to? would make for a nice healthy retirement. her only hope now is for someone to steal it and it catches on fire.

03-04-2008, 09:25 AM	#23
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? Must be a hummer thing. I'm 5'8 and i have more than enough room in my canyon crew cab. Why people will spend that much on a mid size vehicle i will never know. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

03-04-2008, 10:13 AM	#25
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Legit Question. . . .WHY?!?!?!? beats walking. I have been working on my dd over the last couple weeks & have to walk to & from work. Uphill both ways. Feels like it is anyway...

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