Original Owners ?

[fourfourto]

This thread doing well on H2
Just wondered how many of us original owners are left prowling the board.:grouphug:

Bought august 2005 99.000 miles,Looks brand new (after detail)
Never sell it,I will see 250,000 miles on it (might take a decade or 2):D

Replaced:

battery 2X
crossmember
right motor mount
leaf spring (my wife snaped the sucker)
Tires 90K
front brakes 60K
Put in K&N filter when new never replaced (clean every 30K)
All fluids 75K
Thermostat 75K
fan belt 75K(wasent bad just replaced and kept for spare)
20 Mobile 1 oil changes w/fuel injector cleaner
3 sets rain X wiper blades
1 magnetic oil drain plug 99K
Plugs soon at 100K


Thats it !

[westhillsat]

Just happened by to look at some of my old pictures. Have'nt been around forever. Only have about 56,000 on our second one that we took to Moab.

[H3SOCAL]

Still have mine, bought in sept 2005, now with 87k on it. Love my H3 , hope to have it a long time, what do I need to pay attention to around 90-100k miles?

Good to hear they hold up with high mileage.

[HummerJim]

Got to visit with my 2006 H3 this weekend bought new in May of 2005 and now in the capable hands of my son in Telluride, CO with 130,000 miles on it and going strong. I said this two years ago, and I'll say it again, Hummers are everywhere in Telluride and you can't drive down main street without seeing at least one H1, and a handful of H2s and H3s.

[blindzebra]

Yup, I still roll around every week or so. I hate how nobody posts anymore, but I guess that's the way of the dinosaurs. I plan on driving my Alpha into the grave. I really don't plan on selling even if I can get my hands on a H1 2door. I plan on keeping old Bess until she just gives up.

1st Hum: 2006 H3 I5 manual, Adventure, rock rails, ucp, OR lights:::RIP from the idiot that T-boned me around a blind corner going twice the speed limit.

2nd Hum: 2008 H3 Alpha, auto, Adventure, rock rails, UCP, markers, Boulder acces HD bumperw/ 9000lb winch, Sroof, back up cam, K&N,

I love my hum. I like going easily where many others struggle, and I love having all the steel around me in a world full of friggen idiots that would fail their go cart license test.

[blindzebra]

I do have to say that I would entertain the idea of a Unimog at sometime even though I still would sell the HUM

[f5fstop]

Strange, this site is still going.

I still have an 08, about 46K miles, but it will most likely be history by Dec of this year (or sooner).

[HummerJim]

F5fstop, great to hear from one of the old guard and that you're still in your '08. I remember the pictures of your white one when it was new. My son has my H3 out in Denver and it's going strong and I don't plan on ever selling my H2. Yes, the H3 side of the forum has gotten much quieter. With over 4700 posts you were a serious help to a lot of us when we got our H3s new. Best of everything to you!

[f5fstop]

Jim,
It has been a long time since I visited this site. Been on a few others; however, this is only third of fourth post on a Hummer forum in quite a few months (posted a few on X...last week).

Still in the Hummer family, but have the itch to get a new vehicle and since there are no such things as "new" Hummers anymore; guess I'll head back to Jeep.

Take care....

[wpage]

Still loving the 2006 H3 over 50K and no real issues other than the dead battery. The battery problem for me stopped when I no longer left the keys in the ignition and put in a rv size battery.
Its a great machine the H3 and planning to ride it till the wheels fall off!!

[The Green Lantern]

Hello,

I still have my 2006 Shadow Green, bought it in August 2005, about 87,000 miles now. I plan to keep it for a long long time. :D

[f5fstop]

Hello,

I still have my 2006 Shadow Green, bought it in August 2005, about 87,000 miles now. I plan to keep it for a long long time. :D


Dude:jump: :jump: :jump:

[The Green Lantern]

Dude:jump: :jump: :jump:

So, what did I do wrong now??? :giggling:

[The Riddler]

Hey there!!!!


:twak: :jump:

[H3PAC]

Wow! You guys are still around. Still have my 2006 with 77K on it. Just spent 2K on new tires (originals still have tread!), brakes and rotors. And the damn a/c blower resistor melted its connector. Vaporized a deer at 60 mph and got some fur on my front right tow hook but other than that no major problems. Hope you guys are all doing well.

[f5fstop]

So, what did I do wrong now??? :giggling:

Nutin but you sound guilty so what did you do?:twak: :jump:

[HumbleAg]

Just popped in to check the forum out and found this thread.

Good to see some of the originals on here. I'm not sure if I qualify as old guard, I joined in August 2005 when I bought my first H3.

Now on number 5. Never had any problems, I just tend to trade too often.

Latest is a 2010 base model, 19k when I bought it and 36k now. Unless a pristine jewell comes along with low miles (and a V8), I'll hang on to this one....I think I've said that before.

:excited:

[3Hummer]

still check the website every now and then! been a member here since before i got my first hummer. Got the first H3 in December of 2006 it was a brand new 2007 base slate gray model, i traded it in, in July 2010 it had 67,000 miles on it at the time. for a brand new 2010 H3 Alpha in Canyon Metallic it currently has 35,000 miles on it and i have no intention on getting rid of it anytime soon! i love hummers too much and theres nothing out there that intrigues me as much as a hummer, id go for an h1 if i had the chance though!

[Gunner_45]

Never posted a lot....but still around.

Been a member since November '06, first forum I ever joined.

Going on my 3rd truck.

Current ride is a 2010 Adventure.

[HummBebe]

Here!!!

[greekbkfst]

Still have mine which was purchased fall of 2005 and it has 105k miles. I still really, really like it and would wish some GM marketing folks would still consider a GMC H-series for H3/H4. There is nothing between a big Tahoe and the new-minivan(traverse) these days.

[crotch_rocket_pilot]

I'm an original owner. I own a black 2006 with the luxury package and fully loaded. I bought it in September 2005 and it has 107,000 miles. It's been trouble free for the most part. I hate the faded black plastic which is my only complaint. I use back to black and other similar products however and it seems to work well.

Overall no major complaints. I honestly want a Jeep Grand Cherokee but will try to hold out for the 2014 model. Until then it's me and the ole' H3. She's given me a lot of memories!

[Raydog]

Recently got rid of mine at the end of Sept. Had it since Oct. 05 right after we got back from our honeymoon. It had 82k miles, but just seemed to be one issue after another in the past year or so.

Figured with the prices where they were, having just about every seal/gasket go in the past year or 2, and the fact that I needed to replace the tires...it was a good time to sell. Though I would say that I had the factory offroad tires, and 82k miles on them (would def. have bought the same tires if I was keeping it).

Was really sad to clean it out for the last time, but knew it was for the best.

Never forget the times I went through and over feet of snow.

Wish you all luck!

[f5fstop]

And I'm selling mine....:dancingbanana:

[HummerJim]

And I'm selling mine....:dancingbanana:
Holy sh"" fstop! I hate to see all the veterans leaving the fold! Sorry to see one of the most knowledgeable if not the most, H3 veteran leave. Thanks for all the insights and explanations during the H3's early years. I'm still pis**d at GM for what they did to the Hummer brand. Happy trails! :violin:

[TheShadow]

Haven't been here in awhile but saw this thread on top, still running my June '05 Boulder Gray 05/2005 build at about 189,000 KM so far. Overall has been a rock solid vehicle with a few things: recently replaced the thermostat, before that, on second set of tires, been through a couple of sets of brakes (always thought they were a bit undersized for the job since day one) and the only major issue was the infamous cracked cylinder head that through an engine code about 10 minutes after the warranty expired - service dept cut a deal on that though...

Oh, and on fourth windshield :eek:

[H3ster]

Still have my 06 Lux purchased in Oct 05. I have 76000 miles on it no major issues still running strong. I have replaced the battery, thermostat, tires, front drive shaft (probably some abuse I gave it)

[fourfourto]

I can believe I'm the first post in 2013 in the H3 section :confused:

update:
A/C Delco plugs 100k
Rebuilt eclipse nav/dvd/radio head unit 100K
Installed ceramic pads zinc coated/drilled/slotted/double cross cut rotors all around (stops like you threw out a anchor)100K
Delco radiator/fluid change 101k
Windshield replaced finally cracked at bottom uncountable chips 101k
Dam 3rd brake light 102k
4X4 control panel (dam bulb)102k
DS front speaker,PS rear speaker 102k
#1 O2 sensor 103K

At 104K everything works ,drives like new :)

[Dave92270]

Bought my H3 in 2007 new, have 19.5k miles on so far :)

[The Green Lantern]

Nutin but you sound guilty so what did you do?:twak: :jump:

Hmmmm.....I can't think of any... :giggling:

[HummBebe]

I don't even know where to start
:jump:

[BforBRAD]

Hi everyone, never posted a lot, but I still have my H3 40,000 miles. Bought the end of October 2005. Changed the brake pads last year and the original battery just crapped out this week : (

[f5fstop]

Hmmmm.....I can't think of any... :giggling:

Give me time; I'll think of something;)

[The Green Lantern]

Give me time; I'll think of something;)

I can't wait! :clapping:

[Luv2Camp]

Although I bout my 2006 when it was about 2 years old, I still feel like the original owner because it was part of their GM executive vehicle fleet... SOOOO... since it did not leave "gm" until I bought it, I am kind of the first owner! LOL.....

[f5fstop]

If GM kept a vehicle for two years in the fleet, it was not part of the executive fleet that was driven by executives; it was part of service engineering and was held for test purposes. Heck, I might have managed the techs who tore it apart.:jump:

[Waxing]

Just signed BC I'm stumped about mirrors says last time I signed in was 2008. Got my 2006 yellow adv in Aug 2005 now 80,000 miles I literally still smile when I get in my Hummer. Only problems first six months Amp went. Now the sprockets on my driver seat motor slipping bad with in ten minutes seat would bottom out. Other than that I'd say it was money well spent

[blindzebra]

Still rocken the alpha 08. Only 71k on it still.

[zx1100]

Still have ours since '07. 112K miles and still going strong. Replaced radiator last year and both front hubs will be replaced this weekend. Other than that it's been great! Oh, also replaced misc control unit lights that burned out.

[hmer]

Ai got ready of mine (victory red ) got it august 22 of 05.. just over a month ago i got a Pewter H2 and miss the 3 so im thinking of getting my wife a H3 by the end of the summer ;-) ....:jump:

[HummerJim]

I've been having Hummer withdrawal since I sold the H2 last summer and the H3 last spring. On the prowl for a nice low mileage H3 Alpha now - downsizing :) These Hummers get in your blood. I won't even go into how badly the AWD Lexus got stuck in the snow this winter - I know it's mainly a matter of tires but.......

[3Hummer]

HummerJim, if you find one pass on the info! I have 2010 Alpha with 63,000 miles on it, got it new in July 2010 but I drive it every day so I drive a lot. I saw an H3 for sale the other week, a 2010 with only 210 miles on it, but it wasn't an Alpha. After having a non Alpha for almost 4 years and then an Alpha now for almost 4 years I couldn't go back. There is just no comparison.

[HummerMann]

My wife traded her green '06 H3, bought new, for a white '08 in January of '08 also bought new. Except for the cylinder head issue covered under warranty on the '06 and a window lift conking out, no big issues. She liked the Shadow Green Metallic so much, I had her '08 painted that color for her while she was visiting her sister. Maaco did a nice job for$1100 and I've been happy with the quality of work and how it's held up. I'm loving my H2 and my son has an H3 he bought used in '09, so we're a three Hummer family.

[f5fstop]

I'll just say, I am NO Longer a Hummer owner!

[HummerJim]

I'll just say, I am NO Longer a Hummer owner!
Another one bites the dust! Thanks for all your great and informative input in this forum during the early years of the H3!!!:beerchug: Happy Trails

[HummerHippy]

Another one (me bites the dust). Traded 06 H3 for an 09 H3T.
Just traded H3T in for 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. She had 95K on her.
I will miss the 3s. But I do like the bigger truck bed, heated seats and mirrors. :)

[Wazzu1336]

I bought an 08 H3 Base back in 09 with 18.5k miles on it and ended up selling it due to school expenses when it had 65k miles with no issues. I've had some serious withdrawals and looking at getting a new one. The ones that are in my budget typically have around 80-110k miles. Are there any things I should look out for when buying one with that many miles? I see a lot of 3.5L with upwards of 150k miles. I loved the 3.7L but is there that much of a difference between the 3.5L and the 3.7L? I'm open to either engine but want to know what kind of expenses I could be looking at getting into with those higher miles, anything I should look for?

[f5fstop]

Just remember the 3.5 was first year H3 so there could be a lot of other bugs besides the engine. You would hope in 150K miles all those bugs would have been fixed...but who knows.

There was a noticeable difference between the two engines. I had a 3.5 and then got rid of that and purchased a 2008 with the 3.7; big difference on the highways and especially in the mountains of CO and UT.

I had a 2008 H3 with 55K miles up for sale, for quite a long time, for 15500 and no takers. Ended up trading it in for a big more than I was asking.

[Wazzu1336]

Thank you, are there any major specific bugs that you know of to look at prior to purchasing possibly for the 3.5L's or any thing else with the '06 H3's?

I did really like the 3.7L in the one I had. If I could find a good one in my price range I will definitely consider that over a 3.5L. What kind of differences have you noticed?

I'm hoping to find an '07 or 08' with around 75k miles if I can for around the 12-14k range, if I can.

[Toolbox]

H3x bought August 2006...no problems...I'll keep it forever.

[The Green Lantern]

I still have mine,:excited: but stored in the storage unit. I haven't driven it since September 2014. :mad:

[f5fstop]

I still have mine,:excited: but stored in the storage unit. I haven't driven it since September 2014. :mad:


What's up? Need to park the bike and ride the Hummer more,.:jump:

[The Green Lantern]

What's up? Need to park the bike and ride the Hummer more,.:jump:

Engine light problem, and need a smog test. I just don't have a lot of time and money to fix it. Maybe next year. :-(

[badss98]

Still owner of our 2007 h2 ,she has 34000 now and just purchased 07 h3 with 45k last summer. Gotta love these things,I must have hummeritis:dancingbanana:

[BigBill]

I'm still around! My 2007 H3 has 107k miles on it and still looks fairly new, albeit with a few scratches on it!

Did everyone see the latest GM recall regarding the blower motor resistor? It's about time GM and the NTHSA came to the realization these parts short out and melt the connector! I've replaced this part twice now for the same issue.

Bill

[fourfourto]

135K water pump bearing went 5k ago I replaced belt , flushed rad and replaced tentioner pully to be safe it was orig.

Heater core just went ,crimped off lines and replacing in 2 weeks at my brothers shop. Big PITA Job, rather swing in a engine :giggling:
other then that still driving like new even pulling camper :D

[3Hummer]

Still here Commented a while back on this thread, still have my 2010 H3 Alpha which i've owned since new, the radio controls are starting to not always work so that may need some replacing soon. other than that still running strong with 77k miles on it. Also have a "03 H1 HMCS I got last year got it with 36k miles, now has just over 40k miles. Love it, that one I've had some maintenance things with! Got a crack in the left windshield - replaced it, AC blower motor broke - replaced it. front valves for the CTIS system constantly leaked - replaced them. lastly had a small coolant leak which was fixed and the starter would not always worked - had that starter replaced. has been good other than that, hopefully not to many more other things come up!

[Dave92270]

Still have mine; 2007 with less then 25k miles on, original owner & happy. Looks and drives great, just a few problems really...all caused by intended use - due to offroading stress....

[fourfourto]

Cant believe 1st post of 2017 in H3 section ?

H3's getting to 150k,
Time to change trans fluid again (every 37K)
trans case , rears , PS fluid , rad fluid (every 75K)

Decided to change all 4 original shocks with skyjacker nitro 8000.
truck still rides good figured it's about time :giggling: years ago the dealer said to replace every 50K :twak:

H3 still runs and drives and tracks like new
going to the moon 234k

[3Hummer]

Unfortunately my lifter and timing belt and radiator all broke at the same time. So a nice hefty expensive repair! Should have my truck back Tuesday, the repair is expensive and the miles I'm at would almost make sense to get a new truck...but a new Hummer ain't an option so fixing it is!

[3Hummer]

Unfortunately my lifter and timing belt and radiator all broke at the same time. So a nice hefty expensive repair! Should have my truck back Tuesday, the repair is expensive and the miles I'm at would almost make sense to get a new truck...but a new Hummer ain't an option so fixing it is!

[HummerJim]

I know how you feel! My son has my H3 in Colorado and after 227,000 miles he did an engine rebuild, a transmission overhaul, and new shocks and tires. He figures the 6100 dollar investment was better than buying a new 4 X 4.

[fourfourto]

Unfortunately my lifter and timing belt and radiator all broke at the same time. So a nice hefty expensive repair! Should have my truck back Tuesday, the repair is expensive and the miles I'm at would almost make sense to get a new truck...but a new Hummer ain't an option so fixing it is!


H3 don't have belt its a chain,was it fan belt ( I change it every 65k easy)did the chain go ? I thought it would last, if heads coming off good to replace at same time. at what miles

[fourfourto]

158k still going and towing running smooth:perfect10s:

[The Green Lantern]

I still have my 2006 Green H3.

(photo: 2018)

[wpage]

Still have my 2006 Blue H3 100,000 miles still going strong....

Except those damn 02 sensors!

[HummBebe]

Still have my 06 H3!!

[TxFireman]

My wife still has her 06 adventure package. Bought it new in 07, just before the 07s came out. I don't know how many miles we have on it now. I think it's in the neighborhood of 180k. She still loves it and won't get rid of it. But she has agreed to sell it when the Grenadier comes out in 2023. That seems ro be the only one that's sparked an interest. I've cussed it a few times, but over all, it's been pretty good to us. I seldom get into the forums, but happened in and saw rhisnpoat so I thought I'd share. Take care, all.

[f5fstop]

Is this site dead?

[The Green Lantern]

Not yet.

[Dave92270]

Old thread… but.. I still have my original 2007 H3, purchased new back then. I have only some 35k miles on, driving rarely. We moved together to Europe from CA 12 years ago. Had to do brakes, rotors and pads last December, plus new original GM battery (shipped from the US, none other available locally fits) otherwise all OK. Never any problem except some steering damage due my rougher off-roading. All repaired though, and taking it slower now on bumpy dirt roads and meadows since...

Will keep this wonderful vehicle forever!

[signals34]

original owner....ordered and picked up oct. 2005, thinkk it took 6 weeks to get..have 130,000 miles,,,..love the manual, main reason i bought one...besides the normal wear items, replaced radiator,thermostat,shocks,exhaust manifold...the main issue i have is the soft valves in #5 cyl , one went...just went about a year ago. still running good on 4 and a half cyl...great truck....might get the head replaced, we'll see....