Date:         Mon, 12 Aug 1996 21:34:04 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Gcarlen@aol.com
Subject:      Re: Hummer (syncro)

In a message dated 96-08-12 17:26:51 EDT,
fairwind@northernnet.com (Dan Houg) writes:

>  maybe THIS is a replacement for those of us with Syncro lust and $40K 
>  burning a hole in our banker's pockets.  get a high-top ambulance 
>  model, gut the interior and put some Westy stuff in there.  who here 
>  has ridden in one that can quench my burning desire for one?  they 
>  are really just a piece of crap, right?    :)
>  
>  Westummer?  Humfalia?    Hmmmmm.........

I have a hummer assigned to me in the National Guard.  Its great off road,
but on the highway or improved roads its not very confortable.  I hear the
civilian versions are much nicer.

My military hummer (HMMWV - High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle) can
go about anywhere.  I've forded in water to the top of the hood and climbed
hills at about 30 degrees.  Maintenance is about the same as my VW.  (More
than the average car)  Fuel consumption is higher than I would like in a
civilian car.  Nope, no tradin my Westy for other toys.  (Now adding to the
collection is a different story)  Besides, could you see me painting a peace
sign on the side of a hummer.  Just doesn't seem to go as well.

-Gregg
85 Westy, 76 Goldwing, 51 Plymouth, 75 Mercedes, 69 Alcort...need more toys!