From Land Rover to H2?

[YellowFever]

I owned a Land Rover Discovery for about 4 years. I loved the thing. Took it off road a lot. Got rid of it about 3 years ago and got a BMW. The lease is almost up on it and I miss going off road and camping out. I have been looking at the H2, maybe an 05. Anyone out there go from a Rover to an H2? I love the style of the H2 but my biggest worry is who makes it. Not very fond of American made cars when it comes to quality and reliability. (Not to say my Rover was all that reliable.)

I guess my questions are:

How is the quality? Reliability? How is it off road? Anything else you can tell me would be great.

Are there any recommended sites to do some research? I am curious about it's 4X set up. Lockers? Front, rear center? Anything I can read would be cool.

Any local clubs to Orange County, CA?

Thank you

[frenzy1]

I went from Range Rover to Dodge Ram and then to Hummer H2. I have to say that the Hummer is the best truck I ever drove. Runs great (on and off road), looks great and so far no problems. Go for it !!!

Frenzy
Belgium

[3Hummer]

As for the american part, what i say to my friends i wont drive an american car, unless its a Mclaren F1 or a Hummer. Its just not the same. However go with the h3 Alpha!!!!!!!! but then again im an H3'er so of course im gonna say that. As for research on teh vehicle just look around google it a bit, but i can tell you for a fact this site will help you out way more than you think. The vehicle performs great, on road and off road after all it is a Hummer. As for a certain year of buying the H2 there really all the same execpt for now for 2008 they changed the exterior a little and they changed the interior, also the engine now is 6.2 litres instead of 6.0 litres, and its a 6 speed tranny instead of a 4 speed

[timgco]

The Rover was much smaller than an H@. Off Roading will be way different for you. The H3 may be more your size in comparison to the DISCO. If you are looking for a full size rig, I have been very happy with the H2.....6 times over. :shhh:

[Desert Dan]

You had a Rover and you are worried about quality/reliability issues with a Hummer?

[frenzy1]

You had a Rover and you are worried about quality/reliability issues with a Hummer?


:iagree: :jump:

[H2R]

I am worried so much that I have 2 h2's :fdance:

[dkhummerh2]

me too! If you could afford the repair bills to drive a Discovery for that long, then the H2 fuel bill will be no problem. I haven't had a problem with my h2, besides a few dumb ass things that I broke because I was off road.
dk

[Agriv8r]

You had a Rover and you are worried about quality/reliability issues with a Hummer?


:clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

[BigBlueH2]

I can tell you this much I went out to buy a range rover and ended up with an H2 after the Range died on the test drive. I have had small issues with the H2 sunroof stopped working, light died on top and clunking sound in the back but nothing serious. But my only concern is getting where Im going confidently. And the Range couldnt do that in the first 5 minutes in the car.

[brad_p]

H2's are all time 4 wheel drive and have hi and low locks, Also have a locking rear diff and TC2. Im not sure on the h3 end because i dont own one but i think you can get all that in a H3.

[410225]

I used to own 1995 Range Rover Classic LWB. IMHO, Classic Range Rovers are the best Rovers ever built. It is hand built, parts of body panels are aluminum, and it is utiliterian. As far as reliability goes, I have not had issues with my Rover for2 years of owning. It was reliablel vehicle. Overall maintenance cost is what really hit me. It is very expensive to maintain Rover, not like H2. Parts are specialized and none of the Amoco or SA mechanic can work on in case of breakdown.

H2. It is a offroad beast just like the H1 heritage, but also classy head turner at night out to fine dining.

[NewHummerGuy]

The Rover was much smaller than an H@. Off Roading will be way different for you. The H3 may be more your size in comparison to the DISCO. If you are looking for a full size rig, I have been very happy with the H2.....6 times over. :shhh:

you have had 6 of these damn things and you still dont know what they are called:fdance: :fdance:

[HumminNBoatin']

Maintaining an h2 is like maintaining a GMC 2500 Truck. Very Easy to work on and parts are relatively inexpensive and can be founds at any autoparts store.
What do you want to know about the 4x4 system?
It does have a locker in the rear diff
It uses Traction Control or TC2 "used when paddeling throught mud and sand terrain"
And BTM "Brake Torque Modulation" Basically if you are stuck push your left foot on the brake and give it gas as you gently let up on the brake. The Hummer will send power the the wheels with the most resistance.

[md_sailor]

I owned a 97 Defender 90 for 5 years and the argument could be made for it being one of the most if not THE MOST capable off road vehicle built for on and off road. It was a tough little truck and never left me sitting. If I broke something, typically it was my fault and any one who knew which end of a wrench goes on the nut could fix it. Then again 40 years of production will tend to perfect a platform. That being said I LOVE my H2 and the 2 vehicles could not be more different. Driving the Defender was, well.... raw... It was noisy, bouncy, really cold or really hot depending on the season ( I did not have a Hard Top)! On the other hand...... My H2 goes anywhere I want to go (As long as the trail is WIDE enough) In luxurious Style and by that I mean that it is as capable as its driver and will take you where ever you want to go along with 4 other people all their gear in a Climate Controlled cabin featuring Sat Nav, Satellite Radio and Heated leather seats.... Do I miss my Defender? Yea a Little...would I give up my H2?..... all i have to say is, they will have to pry my dead fingers from its leather wrapped steering wheel..... :fdance: :jump:

[mikejr]

I owned a 97 Defender 90 for 5 years and the argument could be made for it being one of the most if not THE MOST capable off road vehicle built for on and off road. It was a tough little truck and never left me sitting. If I broke something, typically it was my fault and any one who knew which end of a wrench goes on the nut could fix it. Then again 40 years of production will tend to perfect a platform. That being said I LOVE my H2 and the 2 vehicles could not be more different. Driving the Defender was, well.... raw... It was noisy, bouncy, really cold or really hot depending on the season ( I did not have a Hard Top)! On the other hand...... My H2 goes anywhere I want to go (As long as the trail is WIDE enough) In luxurious Style and by that I mean that it is as capable as its driver and will take you where ever you want to go along with 4 other people all their gear in a Climate Controlled cabin featuring Sat Nav, Satellite Radio and Heated leather seats.... Do I miss my Defender? Yea a Little...would I give up my H2?..... all i have to say is, they will have to pry my dead fingers from its leather wrapped steering wheel..... :fdance: :jump:

Never owned a Rover and never intend to.....I love the H2 too much. Can I hear a booyah for the H2!

[icecreamed]

All i have to say is GET RID OF YOUR DISCOVERY NOW!!

I owned a 2003 Land Rover Discovery.
I loved it when it was brand new.
I thought i had the best ride in town.
But it kept having minor problems.
Having the 4 year, 50,000 mile warranty was great.
But as soon as the warranty was up, I started getting MAJOR engine problems.
I spent at least $5,000 in repairs so I got rid of it.
The worst thing about the Discovery was it was too heavy for its brakes.
I treated that thing like a baby and went off-roading less than 10 times.

Now I have a '06 limited edition H2 (fusion orange).
So far so good.
Only 17,000 miles.
BUT I'VE NEVER GOTTEN SO MUCH ATTENTION.
HEADS TURNING EVERYWHERE I GO.
THE BEST SUV I've ever had.
I haven't taken it off-roading yet.
It's too pretty...hahaha!
Having too much fun on the streets.
You can go up the side-walk with no effort at all.
That thing is like a TANK!

And even though the H2 is larger than the discovery,
the turning radius is so much better.
I can make u-turns where the discovery couldn't.
And it can stop on a dime.
Much more pick-up than the heavy discovery.
And I think you get about the same gas mileage, surprisingly.

So... GET YOUR H2 soon!

I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO LAND ROVER EVER.
BAD EXPERIENCE FOR ME.

[icecreamed]

By the way... i need help in fixing my navi.

Does anyone know how to remove the stereo/ac center panel?

I have a pioneer AVIC-Z1.
My installer installed it last year.

But he left out some stuff.
I can't go into night mode and my TV tuner came off-line.
I also want to install a back up cam to the navi even though I have the rear-view mirror cam.

Please help.... anyone?

[OrangeCrush]

but then again im an H3'er so of course im gonna say that.

Then why ya on our side of the board?? :D

[dochummer]

I have an LR3...which is nothing like a disco II/I... The H2 is great for hauling the family...especially on long road trips.... The LR3 is great for short runs to Seattle, but can't haul near as much as the H2....

[3Hummer]

See i was worried about the problems with the h2 that i got an H3, okay dont stary bashing on that comment it was a joke! Anyway so whats the status??? Are you going to get the h2???

[md_sailor]

I owned a 97 Defender 90 for 5 years and the argument could be made for it being one of the most if not THE MOST capable off road vehicle built for on and off road. It was a tough little truck and never left me sitting. If I broke something, typically it was my fault and any one who knew which end of a wrench goes on the nut could fix it. Then again 40 years of production will tend to perfect a platform. That being said I LOVE my H2 and the 2 vehicles could not be more different. Driving the Defender was, well.... raw... It was noisy, bouncy, really cold or really hot depending on the season ( I did not have a Hard Top)! On the other hand...... My H2 goes anywhere I want to go (As long as the trail is WIDE enough) In luxurious Style and by that I mean that it is as capable as its driver and will take you where ever you want to go along with 4 other people all their gear in a Climate Controlled cabin featuring Sat Nav, Satellite Radio and Heated leather seats.... Do I miss my Defender? Yea a Little...would I give up my H2?..... all i have to say is, they will have to pry my dead fingers from its leather wrapped steering wheel..... :fdance: :jump:

PS... I have several friends that had Disco's during the period I owned my Defender and they maintained love/hate relationships with their vehicles...Only one of them has kept their Disco, It's paid for and he thinks its cheaper to fix it if (when) it breaks than to buy somthing new. Once you drive an H2 you will never look back. The Truck is so much better than what you imagine. When the Diesel rolls out next year, I'm buying a shiny new one!

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

You had a Rover and you are worried about quality/reliability issues with a Hummer?

LOL :fdance:

[YellowFever]

Thanks a lot for all the info. Although my fav of fav SUV's is the Defender 110, I will probably go for the H2 for cost reasons at this time. And my dad will be proud. 37 years old and I may be getting my first American made car! Coming from a dad who has only owned Chevy's this will be a big deal to him!

Did someone say they are going to offer a H2 Diesel? Maybe I should wait!

Thanks again for all the information. When I get one I will be sure to let you guys know.

[md_sailor]

Diesel is SUPPOSED to be coming for '09 model year. Do not Wait.....Do not hold Breath.....Go buy NOW! :jump:

[BMWGSRIDER]

I owned 2 Disco's. I did the Emu lift and axle upgrades. It was a very capable off road vehicle. I exploded 1 t-case in a 99 model and a trans in a 2000.
I had a bumper sticker that read-"Caution: This vehicle drops the best made British parts.":giggling:

[dkhummerh2]

that's funny. What's a new Discovery run these days?
dk

[DIRTYVEGAS]

Had an 04'. No problems. Got a LR3- love it and will buy the 2009-10 H2 with the new diesel!!!:perfect10s:
Rover is very smooth on the highway and hummer was like a tugboat. Both have an incredible 4x4 system