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I took CNN off of my XM preset's along time ago.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by XM DUDE:
I took CNN off of my XM preset's along time ago. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Never made it to my presets

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by wannabeH3:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dani:
H3Lady- YAY! another person from Monroe! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

my last name is Monroe!!! bow dooowwwnnnn!!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LOL

I pretty much agree with the article.
-My gas mileage in the city is 16 mpg (that it true city start-and-stop driving, I expect it may improve slightly if I ease up a little).
-The visibility is poor.
-I disagree with the ride comment. The ride is better than other comparable vehicles.
-I totally agree that it looks sharp!
-It is a dog going up a steep incline. A six-year old pulling a wagon full of cinder blocks actually beat me up a hill. But absolutely NO ONE in their right mind buys an (off-road) SUV for on-road acceleration and handling. In the real world, it doesn't matter if the 0-60 time is 6.0 seconds or 10.0 seconds.
-The comment on the StabiliTrak is right on the money, ask Mercedes about that.
-I agree that they did a nice job on the interior.
-I disagree on the comment about "nasty hard plastic". For what I am using the vehicle for, I prefer the plastic over other materials.
-It is easier to maneuver than an H2 (I only know this from test driving an H2).
-Visibility is poor, I will add some convex mirrors and I am seriously thinking about adding a rear mounted camera.
-Good point on the recovery hooks.
-I disagree that it is not a nice mid-sized SUV. It may not be the most docile or refined, but it is without question, the most fun mid-sized SUV.

The bottom line is that it is not perfect.. but I still like my H3 better than just about anything else out there.

I've been lurking here for a while seriously considering an H3, and after reading this review and the right wing hate mongering in the above posts I've come to the conclusion an H3 is not for me.

Hummer's aren't for everyone.

But I sure as hell know that mine was made for me. Mine is sitting outside screaming my name right now... Nope wait... that's my wife in the bedroom!

Gotta go... newly married... hope you'lll understand...

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by grimley:
I've been lurking here for a while seriously considering an H3, and after reading this review and the right wing hate mongering in the above posts I've come to the conclusion an H3 is not for me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No one should ever base the purchase of a vehicle on a website that contains an extremely small percentage of actual owners. No one should base the purchase of a vehicle on comments made in regard to a news agency that is hated by many, liberals, moderates and conservatives (ratings have pretty much proved this out over the past three years).
A person should base their purchase of a vehicle on the vehicle itself, your lifestyle, and whether or not you can afford it. If you are basing your purchase on the fact that it appears some people hate CNN, you didn't want the vehicle anyway, and were looking for an excuse to not purchase one.
Good luck in whatever you decide to purchase.

This thread would probably not even be here if we were in agreement with Peter...so it would be hard to think what he said is spot on.

The whole right-wing hate...come on. If you buy a Hummer it is not like you need to jump off a donkey and hop onto an elephant. Freedom of choice, that is what this country is all about. Base decisions on your feelings and findings...not others.

I didn’t think it was that bad. For the most part he is right. This car is defiantly not for everybody. For the money you can purchase a far more generously equipped SUV.

85% of SUV drivers are using them as DD’s (myself included). Lets face it for the average soccer mom a Pathfinder is probably a better fit. And I prefer it that way.

Having said that I come from the Wrangler school of philosophy. That philosophy states, “The more impractical it is the more I want it”.

Unfortunately that philosophy has been superceded by an even higher power and that power is “She”. And "She" hates my Wrangler.

I think what has everybody hot under the collar is the underpowered statement.

Is it underpowered compared to a Hemi Durango or a Hemi Cherokee? Absolutly. Lets face it, there are only a handful of SUV’s and Pick-ups out there that are slower. Am I buying it for 1/4 mile racing? Of course not. If they built it with an optional 265-V6 or a 300HP-V8 would i have purchased that option. Hell yeah

Truck Trend did an on/off road comparison of the H3, Dodge Power Wagon. Jeep Grand Cherokee, LR3, Land Cruiser and the Touareg.

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">“Our driver further noted that I-5 seems barely up to our highway-speed (with crosswinds) needs.” </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The H3 did come in 2nd out of the 6 edged out by the Land Rover LR3 ($53,245)

Here are the editor’s final notes

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Second Place
Hummer H3

Hummers H3 is a humdinger. It’s incredibly capable, tackling nearly everything we put in its way and seemed to beg for more difficult terrain. The H3 misses the absolute 4x4 mark by a hair: It needs more power. Saddled with an incredible set of gears it works wonders in low range, but in 4 high or on the highway, the H3 feels like a baby hummer, were sure the turbo diesel or a V-8 option, the H3 would be a spectacular performer. Out other gripe is in the visibility department. The view out is about as poor as looking out the port of a rose parade float, and we would’ve had serious problems if we didn’t have a spotter for trail runs, or cresting hills.”
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For me it’s always been about that rugged non-conformist look. Big tires, sucks being behind me, curbs mean nothing, medians even less, yeah there is a good chance I'm going to drive over you lawn and crush your azalea bush, sucking down gas cause I support the economy, screw you attitude.

Thanks Surferjo! Nice feedback!

I have to admit, I've made a few u-turns over medians...... Just for fun

And every time I see road construction, I get giddy

Wise words f5stop. In comparison to the other SUVs, the H3 is definitely not a stellar pavement pounder. It is not a glorified car, and it should not be expected to perform like one.

The H3 is quite a bit quicker and it feels like it has more power than my 4.0L WJ. I think it is fine on the power department. It may lag a little in higher elevations or long uphill climbs, but I think the general populace would be unable to handle an H3 with a V8.

Honestly, it is just the reviewers opinion, and it should matter very little. If you are happy with your rig, who cares what the others think. Consumer reports has rated all my cars as unreliable, except one. I owned a 91 Honda in college, and it was the most unreliable piece of crap I ever owned.

Perhaps these power hungry reviewers will prompt GM to go diesel or add a supercharger.

Re: CNN Money Article - H3's "lazy fat guy"

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Originally Posted by HummBebe

Are you really going to pay attention to the CommunistNewNetwork?

UM no.

Re: CNN Money Article - H3's "lazy fat guy"

One mans Opinion....My one man Opinion...Farg Him..!! Buy what you want...Drive where you want...For every Plus..there's a Minus...For every Minus ..There's a Plus.

As long as you enjoy what you bought and your happy... Screw CNN:D

Re: CNN Money Article - H3's "lazy fat guy"

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Originally Posted by grimley

I've been lurking here for a while seriously considering an H3, and after reading this review and the right wing hate mongering in the above posts I've come to the conclusion an H3 is not for me.

Ah, don't let it get ya down. If you love the vehicle, feel free to get one. I did.

Oh yea, ... Yea! Let's all turn on Fox News! The "fair and balanced network".
(Tomato, To-mah-toe) :D

Re: CNN Money Article - H3's "lazy fat guy"

Seriously though... what do you expect from folks who do not personally drive outside of the Atlanta area? Remember, these are people who declare a state of emergency over two inches of snow!!

But then again, I'd be more than happy to give Robin Meade and some of her female company a "test ride"!