I ordered a Black LUX, Off-Road H3 a few weeks ago and will pick it up later this month and it will be placed into the 6 month test fleet for GM-Trucks.com.

Look for alot of pictures, videos, and thoughts on this thing.

 

sounds nice

 

Congrats!

I really enjoyed your real written review of the H2T... I look forward to your H3 review!

 

Thanks! We decided to see if this was the real deal. I couldn't see how we could do that in one week with a GM vehicle. So, we bought one and will turn it over in 6 months (maybe not if we like it?).

We got: Black LUX, Off-Road Package, Morocco Leather, XM Radio, Trailer Package, Chrome Appearance, auto tranny and the sunroof.

MSRP of $37,490, but we didn't pay nearly that much.

 

Sweetness!

Borrow a Ridgeline and see who does better offroad.

 

How does it feel on the road? Not as bad as far as acceleration as everyone fears right? Its not a rocket but thats not its intention.

 

I will let you know as soon as i pick it up. Its at the dealership in Michigan right now, however i won't be there untill the 28th (came in much sooner than we expected).

 

You are gonna hurt dedhed's err... I mean redzed's feelings!

 

A woman I work with bought one of the first ones and she and her husband love it. The first thing her husband did was take it off road on some trails on their property. It held up pretty well he said and they love it.

 

LOL Once the 2007 model get a power upgrade he still won't like it.

They are definatly nice looking SUVs, my friend is thinging of getting one. Interior is sweet (thank you Lutz). They are selling like hot cakes in my area. Once the engine is broken in it should have no problem getting 20mpg

 

Better yet, put it up against a Jeep Cherokee and see which does better. Oh, wait...

For the money, I'd be a lot happier with a nice GM 1/2-ton pickup, or a lightly-equipped 3/4-ton pickup. Similar weight, similar mileage, far more overall capability. Sure, the pickup would give up a bit off-road, but if that's a concern, either buy something pre-dented (a used Cherokee, perhaps?), or buy a new Dodge Power Wagon.

 

The H3 seems like something for the folks that don't care what the truck can do - just so long it says HUMMER on it.

For the $, I'd also pick something else.

 

It's a nice vehicle. Only part people here are hating on is the choice of powertrain. Toss in a 5.3 and everybody would love it. For most, the I-5 is the only single gripe.

 

The 5000 lb weight ain't so hot, either. My '78 K5 Blazer was only a 100 lbs or so more. It'd be nice to have control arms and coil springs out back (since the lift-kit crowd is going to be constrained by the IFS anyways). It'll be interesting to see how long the 12.4x1.1" front discs live, considering the curb weight.

At least GM has Jeep's self-inflicted wounds going in its favor. Toyota's FJ Cruiser, on the other hand, could provide some interesting competition. 245 HP 4.0 L V6, optional six-speed manual, and a projected price of under $30K for a "well-equipped" 4x4 model. I'm usually not first in line to hug Toyota's nuts, but they're going to be a strong player in this market.

 

4700lbs and its quite average in weight.