H3 anyone?

[LUISJG]

considering vehicles for 30k I do think the h3 is a good buy though.
i realy dont like the looks of the fj and the new 4 door jeep will always be a jeep so comfort is not good,.

i contacted the dealer and offering me a great deal at 30 k plus 0% apr on a new 2006.

im going to consider it and keep my cherokee for the trails.
black,silver or white

 

[Ron B]

I wish they still made the old style 2 door cherokee. What a great platform to build on.

as far as the h3, I've been with one on John Bull trail (there's a few pictures on a thread under completed adventures -- "anyone in socal up for a drive?"

It had 35's and still needed a bit of attention (good spotting and a bit of rock stacking), but did as well or better than the h2 that was with us.


Ron B

 

[ShearPin]

People and Hummers

I don't know if it's the same with the H3.... In my experience the worst part about traveling with or in a Hummer is peoples reactions. Everyone has an opinion and it's rarely complimentary. I thought you had to have a thick skin holding up traffic in a Series Land Rover - park an H1 anywhere, sit back, and listen to the "hummer cliches". I don't know what it is - they seem to bring out the worst in a lot of people. Other 4x4 drivers are often the worst.

Henry
www.4x4freedom.com

 

[Ron B]

this doesn't happen in my h1, I have only had positive reactions. Usually people smile and say "nice...a real hummer." I think it helps that it's usually covered in mud and obviously used for...dare I say...what it was designed for.

Ron

 

[LUISJG]

i been doing some reaserch and have come up with divided opinions and also
found out about cylinder heads having to be replace ,wich what i think lead gm to upgrade the engine to a 3.7L On the 2007 models.

 

[flyingwil]

Some cool discussions on this thread, however, it seems that too much stereotyping has leaked in, unlike the ExPo I know. The thing that makes this place great is the lack of the bashing of other vehicles, and overall want to just get out there with what you got and how you can improve it for the next time out.

IMO, The H3 is a capable vehicle, but comes with an above average price tag and (as you can see by this thread) numerous opinions. The bottom line is that it is a capable vehicle, but for the price you can get a more capable vehicle that is better equipped.

The AMSTAR option was neat to see, and I love the "NO Bling Bling" tire cover. Each and every vehicle ends up being modified by the owner to suit their wants and needs. You can start with two identical base vehicles, and two individuals, and in the long rung they both will be two completely vehicle to suit the owner's specific overland needs. If you like the H3, go test one out and go from there. Compare it to other vehicles you also consider, then research the aftermarket for what you expect you will want to modify. Total them all up, and go from there. Every vehicle I ever wanted with a 4WD system I have taken off road during the test drive (not recommended shortly after it rains) but if that is the intended purpose for the vehicle test it there.

 

[Scott Brady]

The discussion seems to be pretty healthy.

I think we all agree that the H1 is an awesome machine in the desert (for which it was designed) and open rock areas like Moab. Few other stock vehicles can match it in those environments.

The H3 is also a great trail machine and much more compact and efficient than the other Hummers. My only opinion is that taking it out of country could be problematic from a perception and reliability issue.

The H2... well, I suppose someone who owns one and monitors this board should chime in, and share the strengths of the model and their experience. It just does not click for me.

 

[LUISJG]

i went for another test drive,, but yes the visibility is somewhat limited with the small windows... i like it alot though, thats my only complaint.

ussualy when i run the trails , on hard spots i like to incline and look out the window to see were my front tire is ,, i tried doing this on the test drive but its window is just not big enough.

but i wouldnt mind having one .

i agree also ,,imagining me taking it to mexico with me on the trails,,,
mmm its better to keep a low profile...not to flashy ...it might backfire ..

but again ,,who wouldnt like to have a toyota taco , rubicon ,and h3 a defender ,even a crosslander sitting all together on a big garage in the backyard....:sombrero:

it all comes down to , reliability i think. iknow i feel 100 safe driving a jeep to any part deep in mexico or were ever,, if i break down, i can fix it ,i can find parts ,etc etc.

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Well my wife owns an H2 in red, special edition...we went to Hermosillo Sonora Mexico in December and it did catch alot of attention! In town or the tourist area you see some Hummers around, however I did go to Bahia Kino and everybody was looking at us; my wife felt uneasy may I say. As for the way it drives in the trails, personally I think it is too big and easy to scratch. My wife uses the h2 for every day driving only on the streets.

 

[azskyrider]

There are some great deals.

H3 has a $2,000 rebate so with the off road package you are looking at an edmunds TMV price of just over $27K.

H2's have a $4,000K rebate.

 

[Scott Brady]

27K? Now that changes things slightly. I thought they were much more than that (high 30's)

Get a white one and fit some steel wheels and it would likely blend in a bit more. Maybe I can get one for some testing.

 

[azskyrider]

we went to Hermosillo Sonora Mexico in December and it did catch alot of attention! In town or the tourist area you see some Hummers around, however I did go to Bahia Kino and everybody was looking at us; my wife felt uneasy may I say.

I have seen a couple of H2's and H1 in Hermosillo and in San Carlos. Those vehicles have to be imported from DF and the price is higher than the states.

Here are some comparisons

MB C320 ~ $65K.

In 1992 my aunt's corvette was going for $65K. She sold it for $67K. Also had to be brought up from DF. You could buy it from the USA at that time for $27K.

Dodge viper are around $100K
'05 X3 ~$50K
'05 325 ~$48K
'06 H3 is about ~$48K.

Depends on what options come with the vehicle.


So your H2 price wise is around $70K Base MSRP. Add the options and you are almost $80K. So you will get more attention from alot of people. I wouldn't be worried as there are alot of people in Sonora with high priced vehicles in the state driving all over the place. I have never felt worried in any place in the state of Sonora.

But, it is good to always be on gaurd no matter where you go that you are not familiar with.


Cheers,

 

[Ron B]

$80k for an H2 is pretty rediculous. The msrp for an '07 is $55k. I guess spinners and gold plated roof-rack could bump it up that high?

RB

 

[LUISJG]

h3 in san antonio standard transmission no fancy options is at
28.500

 

[BCJC]

i was killing time in a chapters yesterday and cruising the mag section, and i believe it was in the lateset "off road ", it had their review of the best 2006
4x4's. they had sections like "mid-size pickup", "full size suv" etc. at the end they had a best overall pick, and their choice was the h3. sorry, i'm not sure about the mag, but it's on the shelves now.