Anyone have a Hummer?
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xtremelow
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Don't have one and never would there are many other options that would offer better off-road ability, cost less, get better fuel economy, and have a better aftermarket base if you want to upgrade anything.
The H3 is known to be unreliable, only rated as a 5/10 this score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study
If you just want an SUV that still looks cool, consider the Toyota FJ Cruiser. It offers off-road abilities but also boasts better fuel economy (16/20 mpg) and costs nearly $10,000 less than the Hummer. Another great off-road SUV is the Jeep Wrangler, which performs just as well as the Hummer, saves you another $2,000 off its price, comes with the same rugged styling and has a marginally better fuel economy.
As much as I hate Jeeps I would say going with a new 4dr Jeep Wrangler. The aftermarket is crazy and for some unknown reason these things hold their value like no other vehicle.
This is a list of some of the issues the H3 Hummer is known for yeah some may seem little, but add things up and any issue becomes a pain in the ass.
Airbags: The airbag warning light may no go off due to a faulty seat belt tension sensor in the right front seat belt retractor assembly.
Check-engine light: The engine may run at lower power and the check engine light may illuminate if the engine was started with a weak battery.
Coolant leak: Coolant leaks from the reservoir when vehicle driven at increased angles such as off-road requiring replacement with revised component.
Electrical problem: When using a portable music player (e.g. iPod) there may be noise in the car's speakers whenever the vehicle's power adapter is used and a ground loop isolator (from Radio Shack) is required between the device and the power outlet to prevent the noise.
Electrical problem: The trailer wiring harness can contact the muffler and melt rendering the circuits inoperative.
Electrical problem: The DVD monitors in the front seat headrests may quit working because the video feed cable comes loose requiring installation of cable clamps.
None: There was a campaign to replace the jack with a more durable on for some early model year vehicles.
Tail/brake lights: The taillight housing may come loose requiring a redesigned retainer.
Water pump: There was a campaign to replace the rear window washer pump.
The H3 is known to be unreliable, only rated as a 5/10 this score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study
If you just want an SUV that still looks cool, consider the Toyota FJ Cruiser. It offers off-road abilities but also boasts better fuel economy (16/20 mpg) and costs nearly $10,000 less than the Hummer. Another great off-road SUV is the Jeep Wrangler, which performs just as well as the Hummer, saves you another $2,000 off its price, comes with the same rugged styling and has a marginally better fuel economy.
As much as I hate Jeeps I would say going with a new 4dr Jeep Wrangler. The aftermarket is crazy and for some unknown reason these things hold their value like no other vehicle.
This is a list of some of the issues the H3 Hummer is known for yeah some may seem little, but add things up and any issue becomes a pain in the ass.
Airbags: The airbag warning light may no go off due to a faulty seat belt tension sensor in the right front seat belt retractor assembly.
Check-engine light: The engine may run at lower power and the check engine light may illuminate if the engine was started with a weak battery.
Coolant leak: Coolant leaks from the reservoir when vehicle driven at increased angles such as off-road requiring replacement with revised component.
Electrical problem: When using a portable music player (e.g. iPod) there may be noise in the car's speakers whenever the vehicle's power adapter is used and a ground loop isolator (from Radio Shack) is required between the device and the power outlet to prevent the noise.
Electrical problem: The trailer wiring harness can contact the muffler and melt rendering the circuits inoperative.
Electrical problem: The DVD monitors in the front seat headrests may quit working because the video feed cable comes loose requiring installation of cable clamps.
None: There was a campaign to replace the jack with a more durable on for some early model year vehicles.
Tail/brake lights: The taillight housing may come loose requiring a redesigned retainer.
Water pump: There was a campaign to replace the rear window washer pump.
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H2 an H3s are made for soccer moms, and guys that think it makes them tougher cause they have a "Hummer". H1 Alpha is the only Hummer I would buy.
H1= mans hummer. Couple in my home town. I move over and give them extra room on the road when I see them.
Usually I do not knock someone's opinion or choice, but I see no reason why anyone would purchase an H3. I believe my 1998 Isuzu Rodeo to be more off-road worthy than an H3
Usually I do not knock someone's opinion or choice, but I see no reason why anyone would purchase an H3. I believe my 1998 Isuzu Rodeo to be more off-road worthy than an H3
thrstrmech
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my old shop H1....the only and only real HMMV...everything else is a wannabe
the doors weigh in at 600 lbs. I'd like to see the current pieces of crap wanna be hold that up!
the doors weigh in at 600 lbs. I'd like to see the current pieces of crap wanna be hold that up!
lmao as far as base 4x4 model jeep then hummer then fj they all have good power all offer lockers fj has the lowest clearance the hummer will take 33s stock h3 is the ugliest imo but you can opt a v8.the only bad part about the newer jeeps is no 4.0
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H1? H1 and the HMMWV are not the same. Similar, maybe but not the same.
HMMWV's are not that awesome. There are much better products available. IMO
konarider94
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i could go for a hummer right now
upthemaiden
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hahaha, that was great.
I used to think the fj cruisers just looked silly, but after I got my toyota and started seeing the fjs around more online I started to appreciate them a little more. Definitely have no desire to drive one around town, but if driving something that way way too big just for the fun of it was my game, that's what I'd buy. If I had any intention of actually doing offroading I'd probably just go with a jeep wrangler.
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If your interested in a off road vehicle the jeep is great iwould stay away from the newer ones and go with a tj simply for the inline 6 4.0 it provides almost perfect torque for rock crawlin and climing steep hills and very reliable. However if you want a mall crawler the tj has poor road manors and are pretty bad in the snow do to there small wheel base . Both fj and h3 are prolly a better fit for mall crawler. Resale is great on jeeps they have a following its like a cult . I baught a 94 for $2500 sold it 2 years later with 15000 miles higher on it for$3000 and it sold in one day i kick my self cause i know i could have got more for it now. And i should have kept it, it was super reliable and fun to drive easy to fix if it ever needed to be. Id highly recomend a jeep and will most likely buy again.
