Hummer, My Love
The Hummer H1 is by far the most attractive and, strange as it may sound, the ideal exotic car that I can ever desire to own. Since this model was discontinued in 2006, I have no option obviously but to find a used one on the marketplace (not that I could have afforded one that rolled off the showroom floor selling for around $130,000).
I can’t decide if I want a H1 Wagon or an H1 open top. I know both are impractical and fuel efficiency is basically non-existent, but if I can manage to find one with a diesel engine I suppose it won’t be so bad—I mean, 10 miles per gallon is nothing, it’s not like it’s a gas guzzler. OK, I admit, I could be exaggerating here.
And they are so damn durable. You can go practically drive on any surface you want with them, with the exception of 90-degree inclines, of course. The open top is great obviously because you can take the cloth top off as the name implies–great for the summer months. Imagine cruising down the Pacific Highway in one of those. It would be an amazing, unforgettable drive without a doubt, with the ocean winds blowing though my girlfriends long, silky hair, the sunshine beating on my shoulders, the unpredictable thrill of the moment. I’m swooning as I write these words.
I can always find a Hummer for sale I suppose. There’s plenty of ads showcasing some of the best pre-owned ones available at a huge savings compared with brand-new models. But they’re a bit too boxy for my taste. Maybe a more compact H3 would be a better option, I don’t know. Mammoth or mid-size—it’s a tough choice, a real predicament. I’m leaning towards mammoth, though.
I’ve done some research, and I’ve discovered that a used H1 open top with ample options can fetch around $59,000. That’s not so bad. Now all I have to do is find the money to pay for one. Then there are the maintenance costs to consider to keep the thing purring.
I wonder how much I can get for my two-year old Prius?
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