Actually, I did not feel that tainted after having read the article

I agreed with his premise (my take) that the H3 would be for someone looking for a capable off-road vehicle who may not be an expert (I'm willing to give the teenagers -MAC-ZT-Steve R- personae that much

). With just 1200 mi on mine, I do disagree with him on the on road feel. I think it rides well. As far as visibility, again, it is not for the driving novice or drivers who lack confidence (as had been written by other critics) on the road. Off-road, I plan on using a spotter or two any ways for the tougher trails. If my life actually allows for significant trips to CO and UT with my G-wagon-driving buddy, then in a 3-4 years after I milk mine for all it can do, I'll probably switch to an H3 with the Adventure Pkg (and maybe V6 or 8 by then?) or a G-wagon (but never an H2).
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H3Bas'r: Ready-Lift Levelled Superior Blue (debadged), Sun roof, Tinted, Mud mats, Wakizashi, front Husky flaps, Manik rocker bars, UCS, Tom Tom GPS for Treo, SuperSwampers Radial TSL, Rear Eaton Locker, PCMforless'd... but, alas, not waterproofed