Comments on: HUMMER Golf Cart Takes Customization to New Level

By: twinmill28

twinmill28 — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:20:14 +0000

Whoooo there Hellbound! What do you mean chrome mirrors, grill and leather seats are not really suited for the off road crowd?? I’ll wheel my 3 with ANY rig ANY day, with the heated leather seats on when it’s cold.
My 4-lo and lockers have moved me along on all of my off-road trips because my truck cruises the most difficult trails, not the mall. I haven’t had any issues with my chrome mirrors or grill holding me up on a trail; not sure why chrome on a trail should be an issue???
I’ve seen and wheeled with more pretty Jeeps than I care to count.
It’s ignorance and stereotypes that cast bad shadow’s on the HUMMER image. If you want to be more informed on the HUMMER lifestyle, I recommend checking out the Club HUMMER Off Road forum (www.clubhummeroffroad.com) and seeing what real HUMMER drivers do with their rides. I also invite you to join any of the next CHO HUMMER trail rides, either east or west coast. Bring your Jeep, we do not discriminate just because you don’t have chrome or leather.

By: HA_VT

HA_VT — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:57:10 +0000

Touchee Hellbound. Good points.

I look forward to the Hx as much as anyone!

By: Hellbound

Hellbound — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:49:18 +0000

HA_VT,

No reason to get all defensive. Im no fan of the commander either however actually Jeep sales are the only thing booming for Chrysler. The Wrangler is a cash cow.

Maybe you did not read my post entirely.. I said I LIKE the Hummer. However, commercials or not Hummer has not done much to push its off road image. Chrome mirrors, chrome grille and leather seats are really not suited for the off road crowd.

The HX is great because it gets it right. Its bare bones with removable doors and a rubber floor.

There is a reason celebs are not putting 22 inch spinners on Wranglers, because it is not a LUXURY vehicle. Its a bare bones off roader. I think if Hummer heads in that direction, now that they are free of GM they could really make the brand great.

By: Panama Red

Panama Red — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:12:40 +0000

The Commander, lol.

It looks like a Rover wanna be.

By: BoulderH3

BoulderH3 — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:02:33 +0000

We build costom carts.That cart is way overpriced.Should be called badass overpriced carts.Same cart half the price.

By: HA_VT

HA_VT — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:29:54 +0000

Hellbound,
Hummer has focused on the offroad heritage. Have you ever seen a Hummer ad that showed a Hummer driving in a mall lot with 24″s on it??

Blingers from pro sports teams gave Hummer the bling look, but that was sooo 2004.

As for what got Hummer in the position it is in now: Well that is all on external pressures. Consumers want more economical rides, and so Hummer (and Jeep sales too I believe) have floundered. Don’t come here and spew bad info saying Hummer sales are sinking because the Hummer brand focused on bling. That is like me saying Jeep completely attempted to copy the H2 with the Commander and the H3 with the Unlimited. We all know THAT isn’t the case…

By: BigK

BigK — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:35:05 +0000

Yeah, I’d think I’d use that money and buy a real hummer and just drive it on the Golf Course.

Just sayin’.

By: Hellbound

Hellbound — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:59:19 +0000

Not bashing Hummer at all. I like them actually. I am a Jeep Wrangler owner but am keeping my eye on the Hummer HX development because it looks so cool. What I am saying is, Hummer had/has A LOT of potential as a brand. The bling-bling/rapper/g-money image is what got Hummer to the position its in now. If they had focused more on the military/off road heritage the brand would be much better off and a strong competitor to Jeep.

By: admin

admin — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:17:04 +0000

Don't agree that HUMMER is a laughing stock. I do believe it is about making it your own, and while I prefer this look, there are those that prefer a different style. To each their own.

By: Hellbound

Hellbound — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:52:33 +0000

Nice bling rims. This is what gives Hummer a bad name and has made it the laughing stock it is today.