boblynch
Adventurer
I've heard plenty of complaints from actual owners of other GM products about the lack of quality, durability, and resale value of their vehicles. These complaints are supported by years of bad review and survey results. The Hummer brand also has a majority owner group that never venture off road and their collective lifestyles contribute to the brand’s stereo type. Finally GM has grown into a very bloated, outdated, and mismanaged company (as shown by their plummeting market share and multiple restructuring attempts).
The above statements are my opinion based on a surplus of available facts. However, it's also my opinion that generalized bashing of a vehicle, in this case the poor H3, based on these GM stigmas is unfair.
Is it a capable out of the box SUV? Yes, it's proven itself in multiple well respected tests. Does it have specific flaws that could be improved upon for overland use? Yes, it could use far better visibility, a small diesel engine, and better interior storage efficiency. Is it likely to always be plagued by the stereo types of its manufacturer and owner base, sadly also a big yes. However, if a great shop like ARB is spending time and money to bring products to market, maybe the H3's future is improving.
Bob
The above statements are my opinion based on a surplus of available facts. However, it's also my opinion that generalized bashing of a vehicle, in this case the poor H3, based on these GM stigmas is unfair.
Is it a capable out of the box SUV? Yes, it's proven itself in multiple well respected tests. Does it have specific flaws that could be improved upon for overland use? Yes, it could use far better visibility, a small diesel engine, and better interior storage efficiency. Is it likely to always be plagued by the stereo types of its manufacturer and owner base, sadly also a big yes. However, if a great shop like ARB is spending time and money to bring products to market, maybe the H3's future is improving.
Bob
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