"That which should NOT have been done" is proving tough to un-do.
GM never should have gotten involved - the first thing they did with the brand was try to drop the REAL hummer (which they mandated referred to as the "H1") from the lineup... sure they were expensive - they were on the same assembly line with HMMWVs for about 1/2 the process, then split off to get interiors, diff engine/trans, electricals, paint, etc. for the civilian versions. When GM acquired the Hummer brand, Hummer (civilian sales/marketing division of Am General) was producing and selling between 1000 and 2000 units per year. There are just so many people that can afford a $120K truck. GM bossing them around and trying to sell them like Cadillacs is not the answer.
GM just wanted the associated rugged branding, but didn't care about the actual vehicle - they should have just bought Land Rover (or cut to the chase and buy Jeep) instead.
The H3 is actually a capable off-roader... the H2 is way too heavy for its Tahoe drivetrain off-road.
Problem is that when they do get a mechanic's lien, or outright ownership, it's not worth what they put into it. Hopefully they can recoup their legal fees... harsh lesson to learn.
When a place near a military installation is placed on a commander's NoGo list, it can have very serious implications - a majority of their business can come from service members or their families... D.A. Civilians are subject to NoGo lists, as well.
Fort Huachuca isn't exactly a small potatoes post, either... home of Army Aviation.
The others were fine. That's the rub - we've had excellent service from our Jeeps in the past and we get this wart. IMHO, Jeep lost its way a bit trying too hard to appeal to too broad of a market. Too much hard plastic inside, too slab sided outside... blah.
Aside from my 198x (can't remember the MY) Commanche, all Jeeps were purchased new, in or before their MY.
198x Jeep Commanche - cool truck, traded for my 1993 Wrangler 1993 Wrangler - solid little 4x4, traded for my 1997 Wrangler 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (wife's car) - reliable, comfortable, sold it when we got her the 2005 Grand Cherokee 1997 Wrangler - excellent Jeep, no hassles 2003 Wrangler Rubicon - awesome 4x4 - no problems at all - sold it a couple years ago. Solid performer.
My wife's 2005 does it too... this vehicle is a piece of junk... it's the 6th jeep we've had and plain terrible.
The fabric stains when it gets water on it... we had rain the other day and now the seats look like the back seat in Pulp Fiction (think the "brain detail" scene)... lots of fit & finish problems, wonky HVAC system, trim panels coming detached - just a piece of junk.
Well, they could sell an econobox for $5000 and make a tidy per-unit profit... if it meets safety standards and isn't a reliability/maintenance nightmare like the Yugo was you may have a good commuter car market.
I, personally, would rather buy a new trashbox commutermobile for $6500 than something that has had a lot of the usability driven out of it already for the comparable price. Warranty coverage is a bonus.
I love how politicians think removing their Armani sportcoat, $300 silk tie, and platinum cuff links to roll up their sleeves will make them "salt of the earth" and better to commune with the pains and sufferings of the people... then memos like this get out and you see how they really regard Working America.
"I am looking for a 12- or 13-inch ultraportable that can also play modern games at a reasonable level, for less than $1,000. I know the brainiacs out there can help me out. Love the site, thanks!"
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GM never should have gotten involved - the first thing they did with the brand was try to drop the REAL hummer (which they mandated referred to as the "H1") from the lineup... sure they were expensive - they were on the same assembly line with HMMWVs for about 1/2 the process, then split off to get interiors, diff engine/trans, electricals, paint, etc. for the civilian versions. When GM acquired the Hummer brand, Hummer (civilian sales/marketing division of Am General) was producing and selling between 1000 and 2000 units per year. There are just so many people that can afford a $120K truck. GM bossing them around and trying to sell them like Cadillacs is not the answer.
GM just wanted the associated rugged branding, but didn't care about the actual vehicle - they should have just bought Land Rover (or cut to the chase and buy Jeep) instead.
The H3 is actually a capable off-roader... the H2 is way too heavy for its Tahoe drivetrain off-road.