Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Detroit "Surplus Edition" Hummer

When the economy was strong and "green" technologies were foreign to most of us, SUV manufacturers were making "Limited Edition" vehicles.  These were mainly for consumers like the drivers of Eddie Bauer Limited Edition Ford Explorers, who apparently wanted the label on their car to match the tag on their shirt.  After looking at their catalog each year, it's still unclear as to why you would want to burn so much fossil fuel to take yourself to a creek side cabin in such nice clothes while standing next to a canoe whose label matched your shirt and SUV.  

In light of the recent economic downturn and focus on hybrid or electric vehicles, I now wonder how the SUV makers will unload their large inventory.  I am thinking about placing my order for a Detroit "Surplus Edition" Hummer with bonus fuel tank.  This abundant model features Big Three Bailout-proof leather seats, voice-activated heated mirrors ("Creditors In Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear"), and 3 additional cup holders (now occupying space where spare change once was, bringing the total to 26 cup holders). Oh, and how could I forget the heated roof rack for my Eddie Bauer Canoe?

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