A personality transformation takes place. It can be tamed by high level degrees, dark suites and neckties, but it won't go away. Chest hairs sprout. Teen-era testosterone levels regenerate. The intellectual centers begin to shrivel up.
Obstacles become adventure.
The GM diesel V8 and the MT tire noise conjures up a hellish racket appropriate to moving out a battalion bent on destruction, but out of tune with a commute. There is plenty of insualtion and sound deading material to carry on a normal conversation. Some owners spend more time under it doing service, than in it. It may be less aggravating and cheaper just to buy a new hummer when the tires need to be replaced. That depends on how much money your WIFE wants for herself, after you decide you would like to get one.