h3 power

[nick96ss]

hello all i test drove a h3 today love the truck but was abit dissapointed with the pick up(power)of the truck ....does anyone else feel the same way ....i have an 02 wrangler 5 speed and i think it blows the h3 away....i was ready to buy this truck today now i really don't know ......would love any input

Originally posted by nick96ss:
hello all i test drove a h3 today love the truck but was abit dissapointed with the pick up(power)of the truck ....does anyone else feel the same way ....i have an 02 wrangler 5 speed and i think it blows the h3 away....i was ready to buy this truck today now i really don't know ......would love any input

Yea, I've driven Wranglers, you are basically comparing one slow 4x4 to another slow 4x4 on the road. Might want to compare the H3 w/5 speed for direct comparison.

I'm sure there are many here that can tell you more about wheelin comparisions.


S.

[nick96ss]

well thats the deal i'm not buying a stick shift i'll be getting a automatic ...i'm just concerned about everyday driving if this lack of power will get annoying after awhile

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

I bought 2 H-3's recently. I drive fast in my Camry V-6, go faster in my Mustang but for head turning on the road and driving in comfort and more then enought power the H-3 works for me and most of the people on this forum. Now for off road use ur Willy Wonka Wrangler had better have $15000 worth of accessories to stay with a H-3 in the sand or mud or rocks.

Just my openion though...

RYD

[Humden]

Power doesn't bother me at all and I'm coming from a WRX which was quick. When I'm driving it I'm not worried about speed. It's not like I can't merge with highway traffic.

[H3HUMVEE]

Originally posted by nick96ss:
hello all i test drove a h3 today love the truck but was abit dissapointed with the pick up(power)of the truck ....does anyone else feel the same way ....i have an 02 wrangler 5 speed and i think it blows the h3 away....i was ready to buy this truck today now i really don't know ......would love any input

Try doing a search .. this topic has come up many times already.

[RazM]

Just a little note, the power does seem to get better as everything breaks in and you get some mileage on the vehicle.

[nick96ss]

[quote]Originally posted by rubher yellow ducky:
I bought 2 H-3's recently. I drive fast in my Camry V-6, go faster in my Mustang but for head turning on the road and driving in comfort and more then enought power the H-3 works for me and most of the people on this forum. Now for off road use ur Willy Wonka Wrangler had better have $15000 worth of accessories to stay with a H-3 in the sand or mud or rocks.

Just my openion though...

i didn't post in this forum to get flamed on my (willy wonka wrangler)...i thought this was a place to get info and i also thought there were adults here......sorry if i bothered you with my petty question

[CampMaster]

Originally posted by nick96ss:
...i didn't post in this forum to get flamed on my ...sorry if i bothered you with my petty question

Sorry you recieved that kind of response.

The paved response of the H3 has me on the fence too. I question its offroad capability. There isn't an off-roading chapter/club with any H3s in my area so I can see first hanf the H3 going thru the trails.

I can't get the dealer to let me take it out on the trails.

Hate to rent one and have it breakdown offroad.

[timgco]

H3 off-road is great! Crawl Ratio is very great. It needs meatier tires IMO. You get into steep hills and thise truck really shines! There is no lack of power off road IMO.

On road, it could use another 60hp, but it's not bad at all. As a daily driver, it's great for parking too.

[ssgharkness020147]

The H3 is underpowerd? You guys need to take an H1 with a 6.5 turbo out. That is SLOW. 0-60 in 18 seconds slow. I've been in the H3 and its not the fastest thing I've been in, but its not un-reasonably slow either. You do have plenty of power to pass and merge.

[FormerJeeper]

OK, so maybe I can help?

I traded in a Jeep TJ Unlimited 04 for my H3.

This is the first non Jeep I've owned in 8 years.

I've built 5 Jeeps for offroading including XJs, TJs and WJs.

While not as fast as my V8 WJ that I tweaked, the H3 is comparable to a Grand Cherokee more than a Wrangler.

If you get the Adventure package you get a 4:1, 4:56 gears, 33s and a locker from the factory PLUS the luxury refinements of a Grand Cherokke (even better IMHO).

You've got to decide really?

I didn't notice any significant power differences between the LJ Unlimited with 3.73 gears and 30" tires and the H3 with 33s.

It's no sports car, but it climbs very steep grades much better than the Jeep, effortlessly crusing at 70mph over hills that the Jeep would have to be downshifted into.

I guess you got to decide what's best but personnaly, I think the H3 is better than anything that Jeep has come up with in the last 10 years.
(The Commander is a fawking joke BTW)

-c

[nmikes]

If acceleration annoys you now it might annoy you even more in a year or two. As for H3 chapters, most jeep clubs won't mind you bringing an H3 on a weekend jaunt, just expect a little ribbing, its prowess offroad will surprise them and likely keep the sarcasm to a minimum. If you are into offroading you can't help but respect anyone that will take a brand new completely stock vehicle off road. I don't know of any 3 that has left anyone stranded (they will get stuck though.) I've only heard once on this forum where someone knew of another guy that blew a tie rod. All in all, I couldn't be happier with mine, while it won't likely blow the doors off anyone at a stop light, aside from some nitnoy things, the major things like the engine, suspension, and transmission work well for what they were designed for. You have to prioritize what you means most to you. You can get a hell of a lot of truck for the same price. Its just lame hearing folks bash on the H3 for not doing things, it was never designed for in the first place, very well. Just don't be one of those.

[DennisAJC]

That`s refreshing.

Originally posted by ssgharkness020147:
The H3 is underpowerd? You guys need to take an H1 with a 6.5 turbo out. That is SLOW. 0-60 in 18 seconds slow. I've been in the H3 and its not the fastest thing I've been in, but its not un-reasonably slow either. You do have plenty of power to pass and merge.

And the H2 is no road rocket either. All true offroaders are relatively slow compared to the best of the crossover / unibody softroader SUV's.


S.

[oneworld]

6 months and 7000 miles. I drive 85 easy on the highway in and out of the city NYC, easy to 95mph, its no sports car but it realy is not a noticable lack of power it gets up and goes pretty easy it just doesnt do it like a porche cayan or jeep cherokee hemi. never have a hard time getting in and out of traffic, or on the highway, and I love the drivabliy, it bogies

Originally posted by nick96ss:
well thats the deal i'm not buying a stick shift i'll be getting a automatic ...i'm just concerned about everyday driving if this lack of power will get annoying after awhile

Nick, I see you are considering the auto which is what I have. Yes the better response of your Jeep (verus the H3) because of the lighter weight and stick will be noticable in daily driving. I think you will find you will need to use a heavier foot with the H3 to stay in the powerband, fortunately it's modern DOHC design responds well to this.

Consider renting an H3 for day from AVIS to see how it works in your everyday type of driving. And tach it out a few times to see how it runs near redline too.

S.

[evomind]

i have run into situations off road where i wished i had a bit more power.
sand dunes....need a longer approach to build momentum speed.
deep water...
steep inclines...
could use a bit more power mudding.
overall its awesome offroading. i think deep down even the most loyal here would agree it could use a little more power.

[nick96ss]

i think without any dought i will get one this week... i guess i'll have to wait for the super charger....
oneworld what part of ny are u from?

[Chip]

I had a Rubicon before I traded it in on a H-3. I think the Rubicon is a little faster. As a functional vehicle for everyday use, the H-3 makes me a lot happier. It holds more stuff, the stereo is better, the wind doesn't blow it around on the highway, it holds a lot more gas (no more Jerry cans) and it handles a lot better. It's a lot safer on icy highways, the Rubicon doesn't even have ABS and it's short wheelbase is invitation to spin out. The Rubicon was a great off road vehicle and would probably be better on the level 5 trails, but it's a toy. The H-3 is not.