I got lucky today. Hall is having an HH tomorrow celebrating the opening of the new building. I was told they'd have an H3 so I took a chance and drove by. It was there and Chris was kind enough to let me take some pics and crawl around.

I like it. So did the three people walking up the sidewalk who stopped and asked questions.

I got lucky today. Hall is having an HH tomorrow celebrating the opening of the new building. I was told they'd have an H3 so I took a chance and drove by. It was there and Chris was kind enough to let me take some pics and crawl around.

I like it. So did the three people walking up the sidewalk who stopped and asked questions.

This truck has been to 27 dealerships and only has 200 miles on it. How do they keep the miles down? GM doesn't give the dealership a key to the Stant gas cap!

I'm not a fan of red, but this looks very nice. With all the talk about the clearance, I admit I was pleased with what I saw. It had more than I expected. The truck also looked "nimble" in it's stance.

I also like how the tailgate has a hydraulic opener. Once it starts to open you don't have to assist it.

Too bad there isn't one on the hood. That baby was heavy. No fiberglass up there.

I was also impressed with the ample leg room up front. I'm 6'4" and about 245lbs and had no trouble with the seats or headroom. Unfortunately, this truck had cloth seats and no power.

Here's a pic of the center stack. I like the way it looks and it appears very functional.

I wasn't impressed with the location of the HomeLink.

Last pic. I hope this helps. If anyone has any specifics pics they would like pics of, let me know. I will be seeing this truck again tomorrow.

BTW, this truck did have the tire pressure monitor.

Is that the proprod for the hood? If so, the production ones will have gas struts for the hood. No proprod. Makes a big difference.

I think it must be a preproduction model, the underhood area looks to be in two colors.

I hadn't noticed before but what are the two circles at the bottom of the center stack. Looks like 12V power outlets to the right and maybe rear wiper control to the left. Doesn't have a rear wiper though does it?

I believe that you are right about the 12v power. I believe that there is one in the back, also. As far as the color, They aren't clearcoating only the parts that show. Under the hood isn't one of them. Also, I think it was the lighting.

That is a proprod. Thank goodness the production model will have struts. The hood has some heft to it.

Those are 12v outlets at the bottom of the center stack.

This truck did not have a rear wiper.

The color difference is the lighting. They appeared the same in person.

Didn't think they came with rear wipers. Since it isn't a rear wiper control, what is that at the bottom left of the center stack? And what is between that and the 12v outlets? I believe every photo I have seen the shifter is in the way.

That definately seems like an odd place to put the homelink....

Thanks Ken. Each time I see new pics of the H3 I like it more. Curious about the power though with the inline 5.

what are those two things on either side of the hood right in front of the windshield... they look like covered vents ya know? what is that?

That's a rear wiper control on the left. If you look at the interior of the rear door, there is a "bump" rising in the plastic panel where the rear wiper will be.

Thanks Paragon. In the photo from the right rear it does look like you can make out a possible wiper blade sticking out from behind the spare. Does anyone know what that is between the rear wiper control and the 12v outlets?

I love all the chrome, especially the gas cap!
I think many people (ignorant) will not be able to tell the difference between this and the H2. Especially from head on.

I agree, The tall stance of the Hummer will keep it apart from the other mid-sizers

Very very nice. Can't wait to see them on the road and on the trails.
BUT... no steering wheel controls??? How ghetto!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Thanks Paragon. In the photo from the right rear it does look like you can make out a possible wiper blade sticking out from behind the spare. Does anyone know what that is between the rear wiper control and the 12v outlets? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I'll find out tomorrow night if no one answers before then.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Very very nice. Can't wait to see them on the road and on the trails.
BUT... no steering wheel controls??? How ghetto!

</div></BLOCKQUOTE>You're right. I'll try to remember to ask if the production model will have them.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Thanks Paragon. In the photo from the right rear it does look like you can make out a possible wiper blade sticking out from behind the spare. Does anyone know what that is between the rear wiper control and the 12v outlets? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I'll find out tomorrow night if no one answers before then. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks for checking into it.

The 2 buttons are for the dealer optional grill lights and the optional roof lights. I believe that they all have rear wipers.

This is some photo enhancement. I am sure Ken could email me the full sized image and I could extrapolate even a better representation, but no pixels were added, just some enhancingto better show the wiper arm. So this should show some proof of the wiper arm.

GRAT PICS! If at all possible, can you take some pics of the roof. Mainly the roof tracks thatrun front to back and tahn on either side of the sunroof and where the marker lights ma/ may not go.

Thanks,
Tim.

I just got back from Hall Hummer to this red H3 and I felt like that little kid on the Chevy SSR commercial. All I could say was "Holy S--t!" It is very nice guys.

what color is the interior and is it leather?

Builder,

Thanks for clearing it up for us. Kind of odd positioning for the buttons isn't it?

For those who have seen it in person, how is it to get in and out of. I wasn't going to get the side step but damn it looks good in chrome on the red one. Not a concern for me but the wife is only 4'11" and thinking she would certainly prefer having them. I wasn't planning on getting them because I plan on going wheeling with it whenever possible.

Although I realize it cannot be compared "apples to apples" to any other SUV on the market, but what -- regarding size -- would you compare the H3 to?

I know, I COULD go look up the sizes of all the other SUV's on the market with the H3 stats, but I am WAY too lazy for that! And, why go to the trouble when I can get someone to tell me that has seen it first-hand?

HummerNewbie: Definitely get the side step. It's a high step in without one and I'm 5'11".
LoLo: I would compare it in size to the Toyota Sequoia but slightly taller or maybe a Trailblazer and a lot taller.

It was the Adventure package. The interior looked to be same as the photo on the website in the section (H3 Highlights on the Inside) No leather. My kids loved it. I had to pull them away. It does have rear wiper. The back seat was very roomy. Big enough for two car seats. Can't wait to get mine next week. I think the 4-Runner would be a close comparison but the H3 looks bigger.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by timgco:
GRAT PICS! If at all possible, can you take some pics of the roof. Mainly the roof tracks thatrun front to back and tahn on either side of the sunroof and where the marker lights ma/ may not go.

Thanks,
Tim. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Yes, I will get pics of the roof. This truck had marker lights.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
This is some photo enhancement. I am sure Ken could email me the full sized image and I could extrapolate even a better representation, but no pixels were added, just some enhancingto better show the wiper arm. So this should show some proof of the wiper arm. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Paragon, I said this truck didn't have a rear wiper. I was wrong as you pointed out. I guess that tells you how closely I was looking at the rear window. I was too busy thinking about the paint color.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by loadedh3:
I just got back from Hall Hummer to this red H3 and I felt like that little kid on the Chevy SSR commercial. All I could say was "Holy S--t!" It is very nice guys. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Are you coming by tomorrow night for the HH grand opening? Let me know if you want to. I'm sure Chris, Chuck, Ryan and the guys would love for you to stop by and check it out. You know how salesmen are. I'll tell them a friend is going to meet me there that's interested in the H3. (Nevermind they read this and know I'm full of $h!t, but it's all good) Hope to meet you.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tony d:
what color is the interior and is it leather? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Tony, that interior is black and not leather. It's not really cloth either. I'll take better pics tomorrow for you.<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Originally posted by newbie:
For those who have seen it in person, how is it to get in and out of. I wasn't going to get the side step but damn it looks good in chrome on the red one. Not a concern for me but the wife is only 4'11" and thinking she would certainly prefer having them. I wasn't planning on getting them because I plan on going wheeling with it whenever possible. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I had no issues getting in, but that doesn't help you. I'll have my 5'4" co-pilot climb in tomorrow night without using the steps and let you know.