I am seriously considering buying a H3 but every single article/review I have read says the same thing...."Great off road truck but the 5cy engine does't have enough power for this large an SUV." Any feedback welcome! I Really Really want one but not if it wouldn't pull a greasy string out of a cat's rear end.

I am seriously considering buying a H3 but every single article/review I have read says the same thing...."Great off road truck but the 5cy engine does't have enough power for this large an SUV." Any feedback welcome! I Really Really want one but not if it wouldn't pull a greasy string out of a cat's rear end.

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I am seriously considering buying a H3 but every single article/review I have read says the same thing...."Great off road truck but the 5cy engine does't have enough power for this large an SUV." Any feedback welcome! I Really Really want one but not if it wouldn't pull a greasy string out of a cat's rear end. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

As long as you realize it's a truck and not a sports car, it's got more than enough power. If you're towing a boat or something simliar it may struggle but for driving around town and/or off-roading, the current engine is more than adequate. If you really want to give it a good test, rent one for a couple days.

The most I would be hauling is a motorcycle. I realize it is a truck but I have driven some SUV's that didn't have enough power to get out of their own way.... The closest Hummer dealer is 1 hour away. I need to just make a point to get up there one weekend and drive one.
Thanks for your input!

First...great anaolgy. LMAO.

If you were to do a search, you will see plenty of discussion regarding the "powerless" H3 engine. I could venture to say that's the number 1 complaint with everyone that owns the H3.
Now if your planning on pulling a huge boat or something, maybe rethink the H3. But if your not doing a lot of hauling with it I think you'll be pleasantly sursprised. I have no problem get in and out of traffic, leaving people at the stop light, getting tickets and this weekend I'll get to see how it handles off road. Hope this helps you out a little.

The engine is a bit puny, although not quite as bad with the manual. The lack of power is my only complaint with the H3. I was never planning to race anyone, but I would like more passing power, especially since I live in a hilly area. Overall, I love the H3, and if you can live with the lack of highway oomph, go for it.

oh yeah...where is GA are you? Always nice to see another southern!

I agree with the above, it's not a sportscar. I do feel the the I5 has plenty of power for the vehicle. I would say go drive one and make up your own mind.

I am in Augusta Ga. Originally from S.C.
Has anyone tried any aftermarket options to boost power? K&N air filter...etc....

Beautiful Black ride!! I am leaning toward a white one,

Where in SC? I'm in Columbia (well Chapin actually). Get your H3 by Saturday and you can come with a couple of us up to some Raleigh trials!

Anderson SC...not far from Clemson University.
Don't think I will have one that quick but thanks for the invite. The Columbia Hummer dealer is actually the closest one to me.

Hense the tiger avatar. Well...go COCKS!!

Let me know if you decide on the H3. I'll hook you up with my salesman.

Thanks...I just might take you up on that.
Got to go eat dinner....we are having roast chicken.

I could go somewhere with that...P-word comes to mind, but these guys would never let me live it down!!

Actually I'm outta here too. I've got NUTCRACKER practice! No really..I do. Night ya'll!

I won't push any further then,,,,thanks for your info though!

The H3 has plenty adequate power for most drivers. The only time I feel power deprived is going up long grades on the interstate. In traffic, its response is similar to most sedans.

How come no one (i.e, reviewers) bitches about the Jeep Wrangler's lack of power yet the H3 is a vastly better all-around 4x4. Unlike a Jeep, you can drive an H3 in perfect comfort all day at 80, and around town it drives beautifully. Precise and tight. I wouldn't want to take any of the commonly mentioned competition on a 500 mile trip, but the H3 is fantastically comfortable (and quiet) on a long haul.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DWPC:
The H3 has plenty adequate power for most drivers. The only time I feel power deprived is going up long grades on the interstate. In traffic, its response is similar to most sedans.

How come no one (i.e, reviewers) bitches about the Jeep Wrangler's lack of power yet the H3 is a vastly better all-around 4x4. Unlike a Jeep, you can drive an H3 in perfect comfort all day at 80, and around town it drives beautifully. Precise and tight. I wouldn't want to take any of the commonly mentioned competition on a 500 mile trip, but the H3 is fantastically comfortable (and quiet) on a long haul. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree, coming from a Wrangler, the H3 does not feel slow. None of the reviewers seem to mention that the Grand Cherokee with the 3.7L is not much faster, and does not have the abilities of the H3.

If you want speed, I have a Corvette with a well-built, Supercharged engine, that will give you all the speed you need. (Just have to get the engine back in the damn thing.)

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DWPC:
The H3 has plenty adequate power for most drivers. The only time I feel power deprived is going up long grades on the interstate. In traffic, its response is similar to most sedans.

It keeps up in traffic quite nice, merges onto the insterstates quite nice, on flat and hilly roads. I have not taken it up the high passes on I-70 in CO...yet...however, everytime I tried that in my Wrangler, I had to keep it in 3rd gear and floored all the way.

How come no one (i.e, reviewers) bitches about the Jeep Wrangler's lack of power yet the H3 is a vastly better all-around 4x4. Unlike a Jeep, you can drive an H3 in perfect comfort all day at 80, and around town it drives beautifully. Precise and tight. I wouldn't want to take any of the commonly mentioned competition on a 500 mile trip, but the H3 is fantastically comfortable (and quiet) on a long haul. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree, coming from a Wrangler, the H3 does not feel slow. None of the reviewers seem to mention that the Grand Cherokee with the 3.7L is not much faster, and does not have the abilities of the H3.

If you want speed, I have a Corvette with a well-built, Supercharged engine, that will give you all the speed you need. (Just have to get the engine back in the damn thing.) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I pull my wrangler to a dry lake about 50 miles each way, you can hardly tell it is back there. As for power it has plenty for me. I drive a 4x4 Expedition every day for work and it has more power, but I would still rather drive the Hummer.