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US Army Will Start Selling Surplus Humvees to the Public Starting Tomorrow
CarBuzz ^ | 16 Dec 2014 | Jay Traugott

Posted on 12/16/2014 10:05:00 PM PST by Spktyr

Yes, this is happening.

Because the US Army needs a few extra bucks. That’s why. Very soon you will be able to buy a surplus Army-issue Humvee at prices starting around $10,000. Yep, this is the real deal. According to Yahoo News and the Army Times, the US Department of Defense will auction off as many as 4,000 military-spec Humvees, instead of sending them to scrap yards. The first batch of 25 Humvees is heading to the auction block tomorrow.

Obviously these retired vehicles aren’t in perfect condition, most having been built between 1987 and 1994. They have anywhere from 1,361 to 38,334 miles of military service, carrying everything from troops to equipment. Before any of these Humvees is auctioned, they will be inspected for any significant defects and stripped of any "military characteristics."

That means no body armor or mounted 50 caliber machine guns. Sorry, militia guys. The new owners will be responsible for arranging transportation within three days of the sale, and no titles will be offered. Buyers must also sign documents that explain how they plan to use their new toy. Interested? Go to govplanet.com and place a bid. Hat tip to mdibon.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; News/Current Events; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: clinton; detroit; dod; hmmwv; humvee; michigan
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To: MaxMax

That’s okay, like their Jeep predecessors they were designed for that. :D


21 posted on 12/17/2014 12:34:47 AM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr

Ok, Prized mutt then :)


22 posted on 12/17/2014 12:41:28 AM PST by MaxMax (Pay Attention and you'll be pissed off too! FIRE BOEHNER, NOW!)
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To: mikefive

“Would rather have an old M151 jeep, but for some reason they quit selling those in the early 80’s IIRC.”

Agree. They were fairly peppy as I recall. I’m thinking the reason they were stopped from being sold on the civilian market was due to roll-overs caused by the rear wheels folding under in a hard turn (The rear had independent suspension).


23 posted on 12/17/2014 3:20:57 AM PST by snoringbear (E.oGovernment is the Pimp,)
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To: Spktyr

These would look lovely driving into D.C. single file at the next rally on the Mall.


24 posted on 12/17/2014 3:27:17 AM PST by Rodamala
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To: Spktyr

Nothing sez “I have more money than sense” like a Hummer. d;^)


25 posted on 12/17/2014 3:33:01 AM PST by CopperTop
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To: HANG THE EXPENSE

“You just know what a maintenance pig these things are. No thanks.”

Not to mention it is impossible to get new spare parts. The best option would be to buy two of the exact same configuration and use one as a hanger queen.

Tech manuals are probably pretty difficult for civilians to get also.


26 posted on 12/17/2014 4:15:37 AM PST by XRdsRev (New Jersey - Crossroads of the American Revolution)
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To: Spktyr
We used to say in Germany, buying a used Porsche is like marrying a hooker. Fun to ride but mostly worn out.

Anyone who thinks these will be any different are crazy.

27 posted on 12/17/2014 5:04:42 AM PST by Feckless (I was trained by the US << This Tagline Censored by FR >> ain't that irOnic?)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; bigheadfred; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...

This is his Clunkers for Cash program, and one I could probably get behind — if I had $30,000 to fuel it for the next three years.


28 posted on 12/17/2014 6:35:48 AM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/ _____________________ Celebrate the Polls, Ignore the Trolls)
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To: Spktyr

Monica Lewinsky has been put in charge of this program, since she has previous experience as a government employee familiar with Hummers.


29 posted on 12/17/2014 6:47:02 AM PST by GreenHornet
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To: Spktyr

A 20 something year old vehicle, driven by 18-20 year olds in third world countries... what could go wrong?


30 posted on 12/17/2014 6:49:44 AM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: XRdsRev

http://www.hmmwvinscale.com/technicalmanuals.htm


31 posted on 12/17/2014 6:54:47 AM PST by mad_as_he$$
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To: Spktyr
"...Buyers must also sign documents that explain how they plan to use their new toy....

No thanks, intrusive governemnt.

None of your business.

32 posted on 12/17/2014 7:15:53 AM PST by T-Bone Texan (The time is now to form up into leaderless cells of 5 men or less.)
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To: XRdsRev

Not so much. The engine and transmission are out of an 80s-90s GM heavy pickup truck. So are the engine controls and such. A lot of the rest of the vehicle was parts-bin or over the counter stuff.

Tech manuals for HMMWVs have circulated forever. People like using salvaged HMMWV portal axles in their offroad toys.


33 posted on 12/17/2014 8:29:18 AM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr

I want that bumper sticker on my Jeep that says ... “If I wanted a Hummer, I’d call your Sister”

TT


34 posted on 12/17/2014 9:02:55 AM PST by TexasTransplant (Idiocracy used to just be a Movie... Live every day as your last...one day you will be right)
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