Hummer brand may be discontinued!
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 6:19:19 AM
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3hummers
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That is one of many options GM is looking into to cut their exposure to the truck and SUV market, which is in the tank right now. Given the "Best in Category" status of Hummer and its recent move to the Premium brands division I hope it would be harder for GM to discontinue or sell Hummer. Like the Corvette it may not be a big money maker but what else does GM do better than anyone else?
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 6:22:57 AM
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HummerGuy
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Wouldn't that be something.  I guess the phrase "Like Nothing Else" would take on a whole new meaning. Better keep your Hummers in good mechanical shape.
I wonder if they will even release the HX now.
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 6:25:14 AM
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Daytona Hummer
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What's the resale value going to be now that even GM doesn't want a HUMMER?
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 6:26:35 AM
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HummerGuy
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Who knows, but I would bet most people don't buy a Hummer based on the resale value. At least I didn't. You kinda assume responsibility when you buy something you know will suck gas like a cyclone.
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 6:32:24 AM
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Here is the resale value at the dealer, a late 2006 H3 20K miles, fully loaded leather, chrome, ect $18,000. How do I know you may ask? I was just there last week. Last month Hurd hummer in RI sold 2 Hummers all month.
E-Bay is not much better the average selling price has been around 20K
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 7:09:18 AM
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maynard9089
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I can't speak for elsewhere in the country but in Western New York the H3 population has skyrocketed. The area is heavy with GM and former GM workers which may be some of the reason. With Hummer getting so much good press for a change it may be GMs thought that it is a good time to sell.
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 8:01:37 AM
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Rumor has it that GM will sell HUMMER to the Mercedes Smart Car division. Changes planned for 2011 :
Introducing the HUMMette.
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 8:10:24 AM
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White08H3
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It is all relative. The market has turned so bad with housing and cars that GM has to do something. I don't think they will stop production right away, they might slow down production significantly, but I don't think they will kill it completely. Especially with how many versions they are trying to make with alternative fuels in the Hummer. Imagine if GM becomes the first automaker to make a big SUV that can get big MPG, sales will sky rocket. The problem is: getting there. The U.S. people love their SUVs, and they should...they are fun to drive, they just have to be economical as well.
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 8:34:57 AM
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I was looking on Ebay yesterday, and was surprised at what the h3 alphas were listed for. The values aren't on NADA or KBB yet so I was curious what the market was. Most of the low mile Alphas were in the 34-37k range. Not bad considering the current market conditions.
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 9:38:36 AM
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Doc Olds
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The article says GM is exploring all options for Hummer. It does NOT say Hummer will be canned. There will always be a market for pick up trucks, and the H3T is one sweet truck. Soccer moms will go back to the mini van and all will chill out in good time.
Kinda reminds me of the crunch down on big blocks in the 70s......The Carter Energy crisis that never was. All a bunch of BS.
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RE: Hummer brand may be discontinued! - 6/3/2008 9:41:31 AM
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GreenH3
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Yeah it says, "may" drop its Hummer brand of large sport utility vehicles.
I wouldn't doubt they drop Hummer, its typical for GM to leave its customers hanging in the wind.
< Message edited by GreenH3 -- 6/3/2008 10:04:58 AM >
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