Number one complaint of Hummer owners....

Rokenn · 05-12-2003, 12:21 PM

Maybe they should require an IQ check before someone is allowed to buy one, lol...

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Newsflash to Owners: Hummer Guzzles Gas

Tue May 6, 2003 06:15 PM ET
By Michael Ellis
DETROIT (Reuters) - Hummer owners, frustrated with the vehicle's excessive fuel consumption, ranked the SUV last in a benchmark poll of vehicle quality, according to a survey released by J.D. Power and Associates on Tuesday.

In the group's annual survey of consumers during the first 90 days of ownership, General Motors Corp.'s highly profitable Hummer brand had 225 complaints per 100 vehicles. By comparison, the top-ranked Lexus, by Toyota Motor Corp., had 76 complaints per 100 vehicles.

Gary Cowger, president of GM North America, said the H2's fuel consumption was the No. 1 complaint among owners, outpacing the No. 2 gripe -- that the SUV's headlights were aimed too high -- by a 2-1 margin. GM has fixed the headlight problem, Cowger said.

At 6,400 pounds (2,903 kg), the Hummer H2 is so heavy it falls outside U.S. regulations on fuel economy. Unlike other passenger cars and trucks, GM does not have to display the gas mileage on the window sales sticker of the H2 at dealerships. Hummer estimates the military-inspired SUV gets 11 to 13 miles per gallon.

J.D. Power conducted its survey of 52,000 U.S. owners and lessees earlier this year when the price of gas spiked higher.

"There's a very close correlation between the price of gasoline at the pump and the incidence of excessive fuel consumption problems," Brian Walters, director of product research with J.D. Power, told Reuters.

Hummer's thirst for gas certainly has not hurt sales. Hummer is the only GM division that has sold vehicles this year without costly sales incentives, such as the zero percent financing offer that has swept the industry.

Micah Foehammer · 05-12-2003, 12:24 PM

Anyone that can afford a Hummer has no business complaining about the cost of operating one. lol

LordKathen · 05-12-2003, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Micah Foehammer:
Anyone that can afford a Hummer has no business complaining about the cost of operating one. lol

That was my first thought also.

harleyquinn · 05-12-2003, 12:46 PM

My thought was , well DUH!!! Big SUV will = low gas milage. I agree with Rokeen, those users that complained need to find some more IQ points

/)eathKiller · 05-12-2003, 01:21 PM

Electric Cars, anyone?

Timber Loftis · 05-12-2003, 01:25 PM

Well, Duuuuuuuuurrrrhhhhhhhh! [img]graemlins/doh.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/homer.gif[/img]

Sir Taliesin · 05-12-2003, 01:25 PM

Bunch of STOOPID people out there aren't there!

05-12-2003, 01:27 PM

Goes to show that Hummer ownership doesnt equate to IQ, sheesh anyone with half a brain knows something that big is gonna suck gas...

As for the elcectric car idea...go for it...soon as you can price it low enough for regular people to own it...and can figure out what to do with the ozone polution (ALL electric motors produce ozone) it will cause AND figure out who is gonna generate all that extra wattage...with what power plants...and what that will do to the environment.....electric...the solution that never was....

Edit: Try Fuel Cells...thats a real possibility.....maybe.

[ 05-12-2003, 01:28 PM: Message edited by: MagiK ]

Sir Taliesin · 05-12-2003, 01:29 PM

FUEL CELLS, BABY!!!

Belle · 05-12-2003, 09:49 PM

Ok, here's my take on hummers, the car of course, (that's what you were thinking of right?) Both me and Azred agree they are just ugly colored boxes on wheels. Most men have them to boost their ego's, "oh look, I have a hummer", oh, ain't I a big, bad boy?" Oh well, to each their own.
Belle

05-12-2003, 12:21 PM	#1
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	Maybe they should require an IQ check before someone is allowed to buy one, lol... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Newsflash to Owners: Hummer Guzzles Gas Tue May 6, 2003 06:15 PM ET By Michael Ellis DETROIT (Reuters) - Hummer owners, frustrated with the vehicle's excessive fuel consumption, ranked the SUV last in a benchmark poll of vehicle quality, according to a survey released by J.D. Power and Associates on Tuesday. In the group's annual survey of consumers during the first 90 days of ownership, General Motors Corp.'s highly profitable Hummer brand had 225 complaints per 100 vehicles. By comparison, the top-ranked Lexus, by Toyota Motor Corp., had 76 complaints per 100 vehicles. Gary Cowger, president of GM North America, said the H2's fuel consumption was the No. 1 complaint among owners, outpacing the No. 2 gripe -- that the SUV's headlights were aimed too high -- by a 2-1 margin. GM has fixed the headlight problem, Cowger said. At 6,400 pounds (2,903 kg), the Hummer H2 is so heavy it falls outside U.S. regulations on fuel economy. Unlike other passenger cars and trucks, GM does not have to display the gas mileage on the window sales sticker of the H2 at dealerships. Hummer estimates the military-inspired SUV gets 11 to 13 miles per gallon. J.D. Power conducted its survey of 52,000 U.S. owners and lessees earlier this year when the price of gas spiked higher. "There's a very close correlation between the price of gasoline at the pump and the incidence of excessive fuel consumption problems," Brian Walters, director of product research with J.D. Power, told Reuters. Hummer's thirst for gas certainly has not hurt sales. Hummer is the only GM division that has sold vehicles this year without costly sales incentives, such as the zero percent financing offer that has swept the industry. __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

05-12-2003, 12:24 PM	#2
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Anyone that can afford a Hummer has no business complaining about the cost of operating one. lol __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

05-12-2003, 12:46 PM	#4
harleyquinn Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: NY Age: 48 Posts: 1,190	My thought was , well DUH!!! Big SUV will = low gas milage. I agree with Rokeen, those users that complained need to find some more IQ points __________________ [img]\"http://www.bethspage.us/sig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

05-12-2003, 01:21 PM	#5
/)eathKiller Dracolisk Join Date: January 5, 2002 Location: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Age: 38 Posts: 6,043	Electric Cars, anyone? __________________ [img]\"http://membres.lycos.fr/th8or/ZeroSigForIronworks.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> o.o;

05-12-2003, 01:25 PM	#6
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Well, Duuuuuuuuurrrrhhhhhhhh! [img]graemlins/doh.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/homer.gif[/img] __________________

05-12-2003, 01:25 PM	#7
Sir Taliesin Silver Dragon Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Age: 61 Posts: 1,641	Bunch of STOOPID people out there aren't there! __________________ Sir Taliesin<br /><br />Hello... Good bye.

05-12-2003, 01:27 PM	#8
MagiK Guest Posts: n/a	Goes to show that Hummer ownership doesnt equate to IQ, sheesh anyone with half a brain knows something that big is gonna suck gas... As for the elcectric car idea...go for it...soon as you can price it low enough for regular people to own it...and can figure out what to do with the ozone polution (ALL electric motors produce ozone) it will cause AND figure out who is gonna generate all that extra wattage...with what power plants...and what that will do to the environment.....electric...the solution that never was.... Edit: Try Fuel Cells...thats a real possibility.....maybe. [ 05-12-2003, 01:28 PM: Message edited by: MagiK ]

05-12-2003, 01:29 PM	#9
Sir Taliesin Silver Dragon Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: Knoxville, TN USA Age: 61 Posts: 1,641	FUEL CELLS, BABY!!! __________________ Sir Taliesin<br /><br />Hello... Good bye.

05-12-2003, 09:49 PM	#10
Belle Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: July 27, 2002 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 49 Posts: 32	Ok, here's my take on hummers, the car of course, (that's what you were thinking of right?) Both me and Azred agree they are just ugly colored boxes on wheels. Most men have them to boost their ego's, "oh look, I have a hummer", oh, ain't I a big, bad boy?" Oh well, to each their own. Belle __________________ Love is, well, Azred and me forever and always!

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