H3 anyone?
- Thread starter LUISJG
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From what I hear they are very capable and from looking at them on the street they seem to have good clearance and plenty of room for articulation.
I sat in one once and thought the headroom was too tight but that's just me.
I sat in one once and thought the headroom was too tight but that's just me.
Scott Brady
Founder
LUISJG said:
I think it would be just fine for travel in the US. The challenge outside of the US (and even in the US) is the perception. The Hummers are long on flash and image, so they stand out like a sore thumb, and get more than their share of middle fingers too.
For the same price, you can buy a 4Runner, which is twice the vehicle overall from a reliability, efficiency and roadability standpoint. If you want the style, get an FJ.
However, I will say that the H3 is the best Hummer yet IMHO, with average storage, great trail performance and the possibility of getting 15 mpg. They have also scored well on reliability too.
I suppose I am too much of a function over form person to evaluate the thing fairly...
calamaridog
Expedition Leader
Scott said what I was thinking also.
4runner.
Similar size, V6 or V8.
Frankly it is better looking and I would say more reliable too.
If, however, you wanted to buy GM then I would say the H3 is a step in the right direction for sure.
I fail to understand why the I6 is not available in the H3 though.
4runner.
Similar size, V6 or V8.
Frankly it is better looking and I would say more reliable too.
If, however, you wanted to buy GM then I would say the H3 is a step in the right direction for sure.
I fail to understand why the I6 is not available in the H3 though.
i like the looks its awsome.
only thing is that if i buy one i gonna end up with another trail vehicle soon,at over 30k ....
thats one reason i bought my cherokee so i could have a 6k expedition vehicle. but its very tempting though maybe i will just buy it for a family vehicle and keep my cherokee exclusive for trails,,,,,,,.....yeah rite!!! lol.
only thing is that if i buy one i gonna end up with another trail vehicle soon,at over 30k ....
thats one reason i bought my cherokee so i could have a 6k expedition vehicle. but its very tempting though maybe i will just buy it for a family vehicle and keep my cherokee exclusive for trails,,,,,,,.....yeah rite!!! lol.
flywgn
Explorer
I think the H3 looks like a JEEP on steroids, but, nevertheless, we've paid close attention to HUMMER even before the H1 was marketed.
I'm old enough to remember all the flack that Willys took when they began to market the JEEP. Many of the same criticisms I've heard about the Hummer (performance-related criticism) was being said about the early JEEPs.
It will be interesting to see how the H3 does vis-a-vis the 'world' market. Land Rover has certainly had its ups and downs. Toyota has not been immune either to 'ill-thought-out" models. Here, I'm limiting my remarks strictly to 4WD models.
I looked at an H3 a few months ago, but it just didn't fit the usage we demand. Our F250 does the lion's share of the 'expedition' work. The Xterra has yet to see much in the way of serious trips (awaiting the Horizon), and the Toyota down in Baja gets a lot of day-to-day backcountry trips.
As far as the H3 being made into an expedition vehicle, I think that yes it could be. It's just what one wants to do and how much $ one wants to spend.
Allen R
I'm old enough to remember all the flack that Willys took when they began to market the JEEP. Many of the same criticisms I've heard about the Hummer (performance-related criticism) was being said about the early JEEPs.
It will be interesting to see how the H3 does vis-a-vis the 'world' market. Land Rover has certainly had its ups and downs. Toyota has not been immune either to 'ill-thought-out" models. Here, I'm limiting my remarks strictly to 4WD models.
I looked at an H3 a few months ago, but it just didn't fit the usage we demand. Our F250 does the lion's share of the 'expedition' work. The Xterra has yet to see much in the way of serious trips (awaiting the Horizon), and the Toyota down in Baja gets a lot of day-to-day backcountry trips.
As far as the H3 being made into an expedition vehicle, I think that yes it could be. It's just what one wants to do and how much $ one wants to spend.
Allen R
H3?
one of the major auto mags. ranked the H3 top for offroad ability aginst the FJ, I think XTerra, and maybe the Cherroke. They said it lagged behind the rest as an overall pakage but lived up to it's reputation as an offroader.
And I'm not at at all a Hummer guy. If I had an H1 kind of budget, I'd be shopping for "mogs, and I'd rather walk than be caught dead in a H2.
one of the major auto mags. ranked the H3 top for offroad ability aginst the FJ, I think XTerra, and maybe the Cherroke. They said it lagged behind the rest as an overall pakage but lived up to it's reputation as an offroader.
And I'm not at at all a Hummer guy. If I had an H1 kind of budget, I'd be shopping for "mogs, and I'd rather walk than be caught dead in a H2.
Colorado Ron
Explorer
It was suffercating. Windows were way too small and the hood actually bows upward to limit visibility even more. Needs lockers and a large lift to fix the seriously bad break over angle. Heres more of a quick writeup:
http://www.offroad-adventure-travel.com/comparison-H3-Pinz.html
http://www.offroad-adventure-travel.com/comparison-H3-Pinz.html
BCJC
Adventurer
in the june 2006 issue of "OFF-ROAD" magazine, they showcased an H3 from a company called amstar, which supposedly made a "wilderness ready" h3. i believe it included: front eaton e-locker (you can already get a rear one), inner/outer beadlock hutchinson wheels, goodyear mtr's, winch bumper, sliders etc etc etc... remember to take your grain of salt, and don't kill the messenger... this is the link:
www.amstarfun.com
www.amstarfun.com
Scott Brady
Founder
BCJC said:
No killing of messengers here
If we were only looking at trail performance, I think the H3 is near the top of the heap. A mid-size SUV with lockers, 33" tires and a 4:1 T-Case if optioned correctly. That is all very impressive.
As an expedition vehicle, I believe there are better options in the class.
60seriesguy
Adventurer
hinoranger said:
Let me guess, a US 4x4 magazine? They're generally so biased towards US vehicles that their comparo articles become useless....that's my $0.02, take it with a cup of salt
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Scenic WonderRunner
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I prefer to travel...........
The Road Less Salted............:sombrero:
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The Road Less Salted............:sombrero:
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Ron B
Explorer
It's a shame that GM got involved in the hummer thing at all. My 97's msrp was under $57k (when they first came out they were in the low $40's!!), once GM got involved they jacked up the prices and blinged the trucks to the current level of rediculous. Then the H2 came out in the ballpark of the original truck's selling price.
Used h1's are not so expensive. They are in the low to mid 30's for late 90's and mid 40's for a bit newer/nicer.
I love mogs too -- someone here posted a link to a mog trek through Baja a while back.
Ron B
Used h1's are not so expensive. They are in the low to mid 30's for late 90's and mid 40's for a bit newer/nicer.
I love mogs too -- someone here posted a link to a mog trek through Baja a while back.
Ron B