Opinions on Hummer H3s.....might pick up one

[All-Or-Nothing]

I been looking at them for a while and the wife wants one. Anyone familiar with these before i start my quest searching the Hummer foums.

[christianmotox]

isn't the hummer dead??, or are you getting a used one?

if you get one i suggest getting the alpha cause that 5 cylinder one is a Turtle.
Or better yet get an FJ Cruiser. I had one for 3 years and not a single visit to the dealer. plus that 4.0 V6 has a lot of power.

[All-Or-Nothing]

Originally Posted by christianmotox

isn't the hummer dead??, or are you getting a used one?

if you get one i suggest getting the alpha cause that 5 cylinder one is a Turtle.
Or better yet get an FJ Cruiser. I had one for 3 years and not a single visit to the dealer. plus that 4.0 V6 has a lot of power.

Yes it will be used and yes the wife was looking at Alphas. Are they known to have a lot of problems. I'm nervous buying into a dead brand.

[racrx451]

I test drove the alpha and it was nice... but the one I drove was lifted, wheels/tires, brush guard.... etc. and $55K!! it was sweet.

[christianmotox]

IMO its always a bad idea to buy a dead brand car, Look at the Daewos...

Im personally not that familiar with the H3 other than the information i got when i was in a FJ cruiser forum, witch it was totally bias as you can imagine.
It wont hurt to lurk around an H3 forum to see what the deal is.

[christianmotox]

Originally Posted by racrx451

I test drove the alpha and it was nice... but the one I drove was lifted, wheels/tires, brush guard.... etc. and $55K!! it was sweet.

Wow, 55k could buy you a lifted, supercharged FJ Cruiser and still have like 15K in the bank. I think that's one of the thinks that went wrong with Hummer, they where always overpriced.

[All-Or-Nothing]

Thanks for the advice. I'll check out some forums. Dead brands and parts issues could turn around and bite me but the wife wants what the wife wants.

[racrx451]

Originally Posted by christianmotox

Wow, 55k could buy you a lifted, supercharged FJ Cruiser and still have like 15K in the bank. I think that's one of the thinks that went wrong with Hummer, they where always overpriced.

it had over $20K in extras on it.. it was sweet!

[a_Username]

My parents have an H2 and we know some people that have an H3. Long story short... H2 > H3.

[All-Or-Nothing]

Originally Posted by a_Username

My parents have an H2 and we know some people that have an H3. Long story short... H2 > H3.

LMAO....Exactly

My wife just likes the BIG truck look without the BIG truck. Plus she wants to downgrade from her Jeep commander because it has the worst MPGs of any vehicle I have ever owned in my entire life. It is just horrible on gas and that is an understatement.

[christianmotox]

LOL. i dont think she will notice a difference with the alpha. (MPG)

remember... its a moving brick

http://www.hummerforums.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=10535

[Lauryn200]

Originally Posted by All-Or-Nothing

LMAO....Exactly

My wife just likes the BIG truck look without the BIG truck. Plus she wants to downgrade from her Jeep commander because it has the worst MPGs of any vehicle I have ever owned in my entire life. It is just horrible on gas and that is an understatement.

LOL...Jeep's not even making the gas sucking-shoe box looking Commander anymore.

Should be able to get a new(ly) 2010 H3 or Alpha at a decent price.
Not too many people are going to be running out to buy a vehicle,that had it's lifeline cut-off.

[All-Or-Nothing]

Originally Posted by christianmotox

LOL. i dont think she will notice a difference with the alpha. (MPG)

remember... its a moving brick

http://www.hummerforums.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=10535

Thanks for the link, just sent it to my wife.

[TahoeCamaro]

Originally Posted by christianmotox

Wow, 55k could buy you a lifted, supercharged FJ Cruiser and still have like 15K in the bank. I think that's one of the thinks that went wrong with Hummer, they where always overpriced.

Annnd why would someone want to buy a Toyota?