If they made a Hummer with the Yaris's MPG would you buy it?

[tuckevalastin]

Well GM won't be releasing any type of HUMMER since they have sold the brand... but no matter what type of HUMMER they did theoretically release you aren't going to find much support for it on a Yaris forum. Kinda like asking a HUMMER forum if they would trade their HUMMER for a AWD Yaris.

[captainm27]

Originally Posted by tuckevalastin

Well GM won't be releasing any type of HUMMER since they have sold the brand... but no matter what type of HUMMER they did theoretically release you aren't going to find much support for it on a Yaris forum. Kinda like asking a HUMMER forum if they would trade their HUMMER for a AWD Yaris.

LOL! You are so correct!

[tomato]

To whoever said they wanted a Jeep Cherokee. I don't know what the newer models are like, but I drove one back in the mid 80's for a couple of years. It was useful at the time, perfect to go out on rough terrain and it was fun to drive at the beach and stuff. But the piece of sh...t spent almost as much time at the mechanic than on the road. Once, the tranny slipped and the jeep lurched forward on its own (I'm not kidding) when the car was stationary and I almost went through the post-office wall with it. Not making it up. I stopped driving it after that, but I'll never forget that moment.

[Altitude]

Originally Posted by tomato

To whoever said they wanted a Jeep Cherokee. I don't know what the newer models are like, but I drove one back in the mid 80's for a couple of years. It was useful at the time, perfect to go out on rough terrain and it was fun to drive at the beach and stuff. But the piece of sh...t spent almost as much time at the mechanic than on the road. Once, the tranny slipped and the jeep lurched forward on its own (I'm not kidding) when the car was stationary and I almost went through the post-office wall with it. Not making it up. I stopped driving it after that, but I'll never forget that moment.

I've had my Wrangler for 10 years and the only thing I've done to it is replace the clutch. The engine is virtually bulletproof. The only downside is the lack of power in the upper gears, but that's to be expected to some degree. The fact that it's the exact opposite of aerodynamic doesn't help much around here either (too much wind resistance). Other than that it's been a real work horse that's a lot of fun to take up into the mountains.

[tomato]

Originally Posted by Altitude

I've had my Wrangler for 10 years and the only thing I've done to it is replace the clutch. The engine is virtually bulletproof. The only downside is the lack of power in the upper gears, but that's to be expected to some degree. The fact that it's the exact opposite of aerodynamic doesn't help much around here either (too much wind resistance). Other than that it's been a real work horse that's a lot of fun to take up into the mountains.

I believe you.

But if you type up "Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls" you'll see a recall for almost every year. Back in the early 80's, that model was really not the best. Fun to drive off road, for sure, but the constant repairs, damn. Maybe we had a lemon, I don't know, or maybe it was a bad year. Like I said, I can't speak for the current models, and of course, I wasn't trying to put your car down

By the way, the Wrangler is a different model, no? I was talking about the Cherokee. They had a few recalls on those.

[DevilGirl]

Originally Posted by tomato

I believe you.

But if you type up "Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls" you'll see a recall for almost every year. Back in the early 80's, that model was really not the best. Fun to drive off road, for sure, but the constant repairs, damn. Maybe we had a lemon, I don't know, or maybe it was a bad year. Like I said, I can't speak for the current models, and of course, I wasn't trying to put your car down

By the way, the Wrangler is a different model, no? I was talking about the Cherokee. They had a few recalls on those.

There were multiple models. Wrangler is completely different from the Chereokee. The Grand Chereokee is different from the Chereokee. The regular Chereokee had issues. But the Grands usually held up better. The one I drove was a 1995. Early 2000s they changed their whole lineup so that now you have the Wrangler (including the new 4-door version), Liberty, Patriot, Compass, Grand Cherekee, and the Commander (in roughly their size orientation, smallest to largest). Yeah, I know, looks like I know a lot about the Jeeps, which I do. Always have been a fan. Hell, I learned to drive stick on a 87 Wrangler. I've driven a Wrangler, Cherekee (which was replaced by the Liberty), Grand Chereokee, and took a Patriot for a test drive at one point.

I haven't found there to be too many issues with them overall. Sure there have been recalls on them, happens with a lot of car companies. But it's usually for minor stupid stuff.

But anywho, that's my take on the Jeeps. I'm a fan of them, I just don't like their price tag right now nor their lack of fuel efficiency.

[tomato]

Originally Posted by DevilGirl

There were multiple models. Wrangler is completely different from the Chereokee. .

Yeah, I just googled it. I know exactly what you're talking about now. Definitely a different model. The Wrangler is a cool car, always wanted to drive one, to be honest.

still no on the Hummer, though

[yaris prime]

I try not to buy anything Chinese unless it comes with a fortune cookie

[1NZYaris1]

Originally Posted by yaris prime

I try not to buy anything Chinese unless it comes with a fortune cookie

You Do realize that the Chinese , are bank rolling the US
most of what anyone buy's is made in China

[tomato]

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

You Do realize that the Chinese , are bank rolling the US
most of what anyone buy's is made in China

I think he was joking.

[yaris prime]

Originally Posted by 1NZYaris1

You Do realize that the Chinese , are bank rolling the US
most of what anyone buy's is made in China

Sad but true.

[Yaris Hilton]

I've owned and loved a big old 1972 Chevy Blazer and 1983 Dodge Ramcharger, but I've never admired or wanted a Hummer.

[DandiDani]

nope...too big and expensive.

[ern-diz]

even if the price/mpg was the same, i wouldn't buy one cause it's not my style of vehicle and parking would be a bitch...i'm worried about people door dinging me now and i've usually got more than 3 feet from cars next to me with the yaris but, there is something to be said about the various applications that a hummer lends itself to...can't pull a boat with a yaris, can't go off roading with a yaris, etc...

[CtrlAltDefeat]

That would be a no from me, too. It's ugly, too damn big, reeks of "I'm a man and and I drive manly things, but don't look at my tiny penis", and is absolutely pointless if you don't live in the rugged wilderness...

[Lewis]

I would buy a Hummer with the mileage of a Prius only if it could time travel while curing cancer, end global warming and reconcile the Arabs and Jews.

Otherwise it's a Yaris for me!

[devinlamothe]

I would, just because the roads around here are SO bad you basically need one of these to prevent any damage to your vehicle.

[47_MasoN_47]

Hummers are too big for my taste. The first vehicle I had when I was 16 was a full-size minivan and I freaking hated parking that thing (especially in reverse). I don't imagine that the visibility out the rear of the hummers is very good and I know that they are too wide and long for me to enjoy driving. My Ranger was a bit longer than I would have liked, but I love the Yaris!