I was at the mall the other day and when I came back to my H2, there was a note attached to my windshield with the following remark: "Ask yourself...what am I doing to save the environment?" At first I was a little upset because there was a large suburban parked right next to me and it didn't have a love note attached to it. I thought to myself, I bet this guy was riding a bicycle and then I turned over the note and found that it was written on an Exxon receipt. Ok just because I am getting 10 mpg doesn't mean I am killing the world and all it's available resources. Heck I drill oil and gas wells for a living! Don't people have better things to do than to drive around and put notes on peoples windshields? How pathetic!

My tahoe only gets like 14 mpg, how many of those obnoxiously huge 4 door pickups with big beds that people buy get any better than an H2?

I wouldn't worry, my big block Camaro gets way less than 10mpg!

I've been wondering if anyone else was getting undeserved windshield messages? Kknewitz, am glad you posted as I didn't want to be the first to say how sad and hurt I am when returning to the H2 to find an unsolicited and undeserved message.

Also, being a woman, didn't want you guys to think me overly sensitive.

So, how does everyone deal with these things? Do you throw them away and forget about it or does it ruin your day? Here in small town westcoast Canada, the comments aren't usually about war or environmental stuff, they're more about being austentacious or parking in a spot someone deems only correct for a Ford Escort... when yes, a Denali or Yukon is usually parked a few spots down... and of course, no note on it.

The other day, I caught a guy running across the road through traffic so he could happily put his two-cents worth note under my wiper... "Penile-Dysfunction?" I couldn't get back to the truck fast enough... unfortunately, as he probably would've felt like a moron knowing a woman owns it. Has anyone ever caught anyone leaving a note? Would be interested to know how you dealt with that!

I've also sat outside at a Starbucks, only to hear people comment on how 'incorrect' and 'horrible' it is not aware of who owns it. I'm not the kind of person who would feel good about following a nasty comment with a nasty comeback - in fact, the opposite - need a repitoire of good ones to shoot back...

Interestingly, when I'm out, am doubly aware of being a 'good citizen' - not taking up two parking spots, letting others butt in, giving the right of way. I'm so not the power-hungry, monster driver. Perhaps people don't realize how much you have to respect smaller vehicles, bikes and pedestrians when you drive something that takes up the entire lane.

People need to know that us H2 owners are very cool, very concious and civilized humans!

Thanks for letting me vent...

FlyGirl

PS: What kind of people carry around post-its anyway?

I haven't gotten any notes yet. fly girl, I think the penile dysfunction thing is funny... I would love to see the look on his face as you got in your hummer and he realized his assumptions were way outside of reality. I think that would be enough to shut him up.

The deal is that if you followed them home you would see all kinds of hypocrisy.

I think the best way is if you here people talking about it just say how cool you think it is. It seems there are ppl who really think they are cool or for some reason think they are the cause of most problems in the world today. The best part is that ppl are passionate about it either way so if the tree huggers are dissing it there are just as many (if not more) ppl that think it is way cool. Just act like it is way cool and ask them if they own a hybrid vehicle and have their homes solar powered. All those judging and presumptive ppl aren't using candle light to read by or willing to give up their own personal comforts to save the environment.

And for the penile extension guys just look at them and say I'm sorry you are feeling threatened, I hear there is viagra for that problem.

:)

Well, I have yet to receive a note, but if I did I would likely smile. :) Think about it -- this person was enraged enough to find a pen and paper and go through the trouble of letting their emotions out -- all over a CAR! It makes me feel sorry for them that they can't channel all that energy to a good use. And why the H2? Well, it's very difficult for people with less than 3 brain cells to distinguish between an SUV gas hog and an environmentally-conscious save-the-world-and-look-like-everyone-else minivan. The H2 is DEFINITELY distinguishable. Hence, that's why we get picked on all the time.

That's why I love my H2. And why I dream of the day I can actually catch a note-writer getting back into his Geo Metro and I can play monster truck and crush something. :D

Stacy

Good attitude and excellent plan of attack, Stacy! Those hybrids will never know what squished em!

You've never had one note? Not a post-it even? That's so amazing, cause your yellow beast must cause alot of commotion.

Wish you lived closer so we could terrorize a neighborhood...

:angel

France

I think people fear me and my school bus. And I like it that way. Would YOU mess with a chick in stilettos driving a Hummer? I think not. ;)

Stacy

I just bought my '04 H2 on Sat. I had the dealership to install the locked gas cap cover to avoid potential problems. Notes on my H2 wont bother me, but someone doing damage to my H2 will. I have had my new ride for 3 days now, and have recieved no waves like I get on my HD Road King, but have recieved 2 middle fingers.

Here in MD there's numerous H2's rolling around. I have yet to receive any notes, but I do get nasty nasty looks from people who drive Jeeps. No just the Wranglers, but the Cherokees as well.

Most of these guys have there Jeeps lifted extremely high for offroading. I was walking through a Home Depot the other day and heard an idiot bragging how his Jeep could out "4-Wheel" an H2 any day.

I check out and sure enough, there's a Jeep Wrangler jacked up 6 feet (exaggeration) parked in front of me. I wonder how the 2 vehicles would do stock:stock as far as off roading. Either way, what a loser.

To top it off, some punk ass kid passed my wife and put his thumb & finger up in a shape of an "L" on his forehead (Loser) at my wife. He was turning right in front of her and she visibly laughed at him and he then gave her a nasty look - must have made him feel like the dumbass he is!!

--Also just venting!!

Ride safe!!

--Matt

Matt,

I think the small Jeeps (esp Wranglers and Rubicons) could beat us anyday on offroading, just because of the sheer size limitations of the H2. The stock tires on the H2 are pretty good for most situations so climbing isn't much of a problem; rocks and trees making a narrow passageway is probably the biggest obstacle.

As for the freak with the 6" lift....we'd be a couple miles down the road from him in our stock H2s as he's left trying to upright his overturned piece of crap from the first obstacle.

Stacy

Yes I have received a note.

It said "Learn to park your big piece of shit"

I was parked in one of those small mall parking spaces and was not exactly centered.

Should I reconsider in getting a H2?:confused1

My H2 turns 1 year old next week, and while most (75%?) of the comments have been favorable -- and yes, the other H2 owners around here in Chicago all wave -- there have been that 25% that flip me off.

When it first happened, I couldn't figure out what was going on. Then, after the 3rd or 4th, I had to know. So, when the Saab driver filpped me off, I pulled up next to him at the next stop light and asked what was the problem?

He stated that it was because of me, we were at war in Iraq. I chuckled at him and stated that I was happy for him that he didn't live in Iraq, or in another country that, if he spoke against the government he would be held accountable for those words. And, that living in such a country, allowed me the ability to choose what vehicle I drove. I then pointed out to him that by me purchasing my truck, I kept two people working in the united states, and that while his Saab may be a Cadillac product, HE kept two people working in Sweden.

The light then changed, and I drove away.

Above, someone stated that a note wouldn't bother him, but destruction would. I couldn't agree more, and as for a stiletto wearing woman, driving an H2, I hope to meet you! :)

This morning I got into my H2 and noticed lipstick lip prints on the driver side window and mirror. Alas, me thinks I have an unknown admirer. My girl friend, fast asleep upstairs, I think, guiltily, of any recent flirtation...nope, nothing going on.
Until I arrive at the local bagel shop, I am basking in the uncertainty of the meaning of the lip prints...who did this? Does she really like me? or, is it the H2? Is she good looking? I was feeling pretty good...until I got out of my car and saw a sticker affixed to the tail gate. "This as an expensive toxic yuppie toy...smash me"

Well, since I'm 54, and she thinks I'm a young upwardly mobile professional, she can't be all bad.;)

Originally posted by devilsfan
I think people fear me and my school bus. And I like it that way. Would YOU mess with a chick in stilettos driving a Hummer? I think not. ;)

Stacy

Yes I would.;)

Originally posted by BADRAP
Well my Dmax is a big bed 4 door truck and I get 22mpg. Diesel (Turbo) that is.

Out of curiousity, if you didn't like your H2 and sold it, why do you still hang around H2 sites? You'd probably still be in H2Source under the name BADRAP if you hadn't been kicked out. What names do you use over there?:rolleyes:

drtyfn, I don't hang out over there anymore. I got off that site a long time ago. I still sell H2 parts and stuff but not doing anything else. Thanks

Well my Dmax is a big bed 4 door truck and I get 22mpg. Diesel (Turbo) that is.
Well my Dmax is a big bed 4 door truck and I get 14mpg. Of course my truck is not a poser and is used to pull trailers and haul equipment. It is 4WD and has 4.10 gearing as opposed to your 3.73.

So, if the H2 had 3.73s it would be getting upwards of 20mpg, but it is made to go off-road, something you wouldn't understand.

drtyfn, I don't hang out over there anymore. I got off that site a long time ago. I still sell H2 parts and stuff but not doing anything else. Thanks

Please, tell everyone why exactly you don't hang out over there anymore. No, let me. It's because you got banned!!! :seeya

The notes and the fingers are not all coincidental. www.fuh2.com
check it out. A bunch of losers who have nothing better to do than to talk about how many cars they flipped off and who took pics of themselves doing it.
Most all of them only talk about hurting the environment. Well, I ask them. When was the last time they flipped off a viper they saw driving down the road. I guess because the owner pays a gas hog tax its ok, or if these people are TRUELY worried about the envirnment, when was the last time the had a protest at the Nascar races or the sanctioned NHRA races. Both of which expell tons of pollutents. They have to face facts. There are way too many "real" problems for people to get upset about people WITH money spending it how THEY see fit. Many of the "angry" people are so, because business owners like myself bought an H2 because of the tax break. They even say so in the fuh2 forums. Which leads me to believe that they don't like it because GW Bush had something to do with it.
These are the same tree huggers that wouldn't let the state of California clean up all the dead brush because of the animals that live in the brush...YEA that worked well didn't it! Last I rememberd I saw millions of acres burnt up, animals and humans killed because of all the dead brush. TREE HUGGERS NEED TO GET A LIFE, or A JOB, leave everyone else alone, worry about yourself, let nature take its course (like it has for the last several billion years) Keep your fu#@*(g hands off other people's property before you get shot, get in your hybrid, go to starbucks and shut the f*$# up!
In the forums, they say, that h2 people are stupid, azzholes, and several other nasty names. Well, I hope its thier child that comes into the burn ward that my buddy works at that treats, burned children. Oh yea he drives an H2 so I guess he's an azzhole.

Not concerned about the hurried notes that are left, although i never had one. Just as long as they don't try that while i'm sitting there. That alone tells me their not really Krazy after all, just stupid as hell. I submit that some of these weirdo's might just be searching for something, maybe trying to find themselves? Well, i think some of them might just find a little more than they bargined for. Some folks aint playing out here, dealing with capitalistic lives down under with struggles and then, here comes this pinko commie idiot not playing with even half a full deck? Next thing ya know you're in court explaining how you did not brand FUH2 on his ass with a note attached, nor leave Hummer tracks up his back. However, at long distance they can take pic's and finger till all their damn didgits fall off. As long as they don't damage my property nor endanger my family, but if they wanna get stupid simply because, these idiot's don't agree with what kind of car we can afford to drive? Then i can happily be more ingrown, homegrown and terroristic than they or their familys could ever imagine. Thats right, no fool no fun. Just stay outta my life and i'll leave whatevers left of yours to you.

No dirty notes but got flipped off once - who cares. What did crank me off was when I got the driver's side door keyed at the KC airport. Insurance covered it but there was a little car parked next to me when I pulled in to go to work and then it was gone when I got back. Don't know but not fun.

Don't dwell on it though. This evening I just got back from banging around in the boonies looking for a hunting spot that I couldn't quite remember -

Think of the issues if they knew I was a hummer owner AND a hunter/gatherer!! :jester

I was at the mall the other day and when I came back to my H2, there was a note attached to my windshield with the following remark: "Ask yourself...what am I doing to save the environment?" At first I was a little upset because there was a large suburban parked right next to me and it didn't have a love note attached to it. I thought to myself, I bet this guy was riding a bicycle and then I turned over the note and found that it was written on an Exxon receipt. Ok just because I am getting 10 mpg doesn't mean I am killing the world and all it's available resources. Heck I drill oil and gas wells for a living! Don't people have better things to do than to drive around and put notes on peoples windshields? How pathetic!


Caught one of those tree huggers putting a bumper sticker on the back of my bumper that read "I'm a Gasshole".

Well please finnish the story,please!!!!!!!!! :banghead

I don't know how many of you go to the Hummer Hater's website for entertainment, but this is one of the better posts, it gives you a real idea of young people's attitudes about work.

Let's not forget all the people that covet our beasts. I get at least one positive remark weekly. Also, on a daily basis I get the "Man I want one of those" stares.

Fuck the rest.

I live in Calgary, Alberta Canada. I own a wine coloured H2 adventure series. I really don't need to tell you how I felt when I first purchased it! :thumbs Since owning this vehicle I have had nothing but compliments and accolades from children to seniors. You know the old addage, you don't notice any other H2's until you actually own one and start driving it, same was for pregnant moms, man... they came out of the wood work when my wife was pregnant! Now, it's like some sort of secret brotherhood thing going on...every Hummer I see, no matter if it's a H1, H2 or H2SUT they all either flash thier lights or wave!! This is awsome! My wife drove it just a few day's ago and passed a black H2 going the opposite way. The other driver waved and low and behold so did my wife and both son's (sitting in the back, Aged 8 & 7. HUGE H2 LOVERS!!), gotta say, "it felt good" :cool One thing I do is park my vehicle far away from other's and take up two stalls, I know, I know! some of you are thinking why? I did park normally for the fist month, but after three really bad parking lot experiences I swore that this would never happen again. I parked at a very busy mall and ran in to get a few things, when I came back I noticed that another car had parked rediculously close to my drivers side and there was no way I was going to be able to open that door and get in. I went to the passenger side and low and behold!! there was parked another vehicle ass end fist so that his passenger side was blocking my entry into the other side of my H2. (Man was I pissed!!!). I had to open the trunk and climb into my H2 that way. No, I did not leave any notes on their windshields I just left, but to this day I take up two stalls no matter what!! Worst part about it I felt very humiliated climbing into it like I did. Plus, repairing or replacing the doors on the H2 is pretty costly! Like the ad say's: LIKE NOTHING ELSE!!

I don't know how many of you go to the Hummer Hater's website for entertainment, but this is one of the better posts, it gives you a real idea of young people's attitudes about work.

Yea, they don't have any!! Sure they want to get paid, but no one wants to work!!

One thing I do is park my vehicle far away from other's and take up two stalls, I know, I know! some of you are thinking why? I did park normally for the fist month, but after three really bad parking lot experiences I swore that this would never happen again. I parked at a very busy mall and ran in to get a few things, when I came back I noticed that another car had parked rediculously close to my drivers side and there was no way I was going to be able to open that door and get in. I went to the passenger side and low and behold!! there was parked another vehicle ass end fist so that his passenger side was blocking my entry into the other side of my H2. (Man was I pissed!!!). I had to open the trunk and climb into my H2 that way. No, I did not leave any notes on their windshields I just left, but to this day I take up two stalls no matter what!! Worst part about it I felt very humiliated climbing into it like I did.

Dude....you have a HUMMER. Don't take up 2 spots, you're asking for trouble. Park next to a median, grassy bank, snow pile or large curb next time and just move 2 wheels on up. You'll never get blocked in again! :)

Stacy

Ya know it all boils down to jealousy in the end. My previous off road vehicle (which was a Grand Cherokee) got 11mpg and there are many many others that fall way short of 20mpg and you never see them getting notes on thier windshields.

So in the end remember, they picked you because they couldnt stop starring at your Hummer and felt compelled to leave you a note =)

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I find it kind of funny, Most of the talk about the enviroment. I spend hundreds of hours a year doing service projects with the Boy scouts and our local Hummer club. I challanged one note person to match the number of hours I put in at the national lakeshore. It shut them right up.
I love my truck and would buy another one.

That's easy just put a sticker like " If you don't like my HUMMER , KISS MY ASS ! ". On mine I have " GOT HUMMER ? ".......:yesnod