Manual Trans, anyone have it yet?

[trading13]

K I know it was on restraint and some were already shipped and now its supposedly not on restraint (I think). So does anyone actually have a manual yet? And if so what do you think of how well it handles, any regrets about not getting an automatic? Any problems?

I currently drive a 6spd Maxima and know its going to be a completely different feel but I still haven't found a manual H3 to test drive. So any opinions appreciated.

Also anyone know the timeline if I order in the next week, how long til it arrives???

I'm ordering black lux w/ebony leather, manual (I hope), off road pkg., crossbows, marker lights and brush guard, I'm not sure on the steps I like the blk tube more than the flat I think. I'm thinking most of it the dealer actually installs, right?

[Hummer H3 SUV]

I also like the manual trans, but didn't want to deal with clutch replacement and cost down the road.

[HummerNewbie]

I love that shot and Hurf was kind enough to let me use it on the site. In case you have not seen it Hurf, here it is.

http://www.hummercluborlando.com

[Hummertech]

We've had several H3 manuals come in and be sold already, and just got 2 more manuals in yesterday.

[HURF]

I have wheeled a manual and an auto.



more where that came from,,,

http://elcova.com/groupee/forums/a/t...1/m/1531042221

I would not buy an Auto H3,,,,,but thats just me. I am use to wheeling with a manual trans. As you stated it gives you more control of the power band,,and for Me,,,(again I am use to wheeling with a better HP/Weight Ratio) It helps the with the I5.

Now an Auto with our 5.3 310hp alum block.
I would buy one of those

HURF

[Hummer H3 SUV]

When I ordered my H3 the dealer checked his order list and found one close to what I wanted and was already scheduled for production on 6/27/05 due date at the dealer is 8/01/05. Boulder grey, LX package, auto trans, chrome package and xm radio.

[J.L]

9 manuals available at Wright in Pittsburgh.
http://www.wrightcars.com

[GrimReaper]

HNewbie,
As a matter of intrest...
The Orlando traffic nightmare is a direct result of years worth of highway funds being diverted to South Florida. For many years Orlando suffered from not having strong representation in the State Legislature, whereas South Florida dominated it. All of the highway funding was thus sent to South Florida, and Orlando was left to stew in its traffic jams. Now, Orlando has sprawled so much that there is no place avialable to build new highways, and the citiy says that they can't afford them - yet they still work to entice people to migrate into the area. Its a real mess. Daytona is much smaller, and we have very little here in the way of industry, manufacturing, etc., and so we don't have a million people a day all trying to go to work on one four lane road.

[Mr Hank]

I own a base H3. Went to the dealer and drove it off the lot for $29,500 there were plenty in stock. Yes it is a manual tranny. I like it alot. Shifting and handling are not an issue.

[jp's-h3]

I took delivery of my auto monday 8/8/05.
I love it, very fun to drive. I have not taken it off road yet, but I will soon.

red,adventure pkg., ebony int, tow pkg., 5-spd manual.

HUMMERS ROCK!

[HummerNewbie]

And the search goes on

Good luck. You know they always say, third times a charm

[GrimReaper]

Cool pics Hurf. That water looks like it is abit deeper than the 24 inches claimed by GM!

[H3Witch]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by GrimReaper:
I too would be interested in finding out how long it takes to get a manual transmission order delivered. I spoke to a dealer this week (Tampa) about ordering a manual transmission H3. He did admit that manual transmissions were off of constraint, but he tried to discourage me from ordering one by telling me that it would be at least two months before they started showing up at the lots. This is the same BS that I got from another dealer a couple of weeks prior. He indicated that they were swamped with business due to the new H3 and the 05 H2 invoice pricing (and that is why he had not returned my call from the prior week.) Seems like these guys are really busy selling the stuff that is on the lots, and so they simply aren't interested in doing a special order. Oh well, I'll be calling dealer number 3 today! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I ordered a Boulder Grey w/ Lux pkg. from the Tampa dealer with no problems...they ARE now taking 8 weeks (2 months) for orders to arrive, whether it is for an auto or manual. They are really busy with the new H3 introduction and to be honest have little to sell right off the lot except for base models - most will have to be ordered.

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HURF:
Looks good,,We had ALOT of fun that day


HURF </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks. If you get anymore shots you want posted, let me know and I will. Sure did look like a lot of fun.

[GrimReaper]

I too would be interested in finding out how long it takes to get a manual transmission order delivered. I spoke to a dealer this week (Tampa) about ordering a manual transmission H3. He did admit that manual transmissions were off of constraint, but he tried to discourage me from ordering one by telling me that it would be at least two months before they started showing up at the lots. This is the same BS that I got from another dealer a couple of weeks prior. He indicated that they were swamped with business due to the new H3 and the 05 H2 invoice pricing (and that is why he had not returned my call from the prior week.) Seems like these guys are really busy selling the stuff that is on the lots, and so they simply aren't interested in doing a special order. Oh well, I'll be calling dealer number 3 today!

[Matt5462]

I also prefer driving stick, to have control of the power in a "low power" suv is very important. I ended up buying a auto, I read somewhere that less than 10% of new cars are sold as stick. Saying that I rather beable to sell this Suv later to the other 90% of customers. This is a great siv but it will not be my last.

[HummerNewbie]

Grim,

Is it really that much worse in Orlando than Daytona? I really think the problem with Orlando is the planning. We have one damn highway going through town so there are really no options to getting around. I grew up in KC and there are highways going everywhere so the traffic is more spread out and you can get where you want fairly easily and quickly. Got to love living in Florida

[GrimReaper]

Newbie,
I probably WOULD consider owning an automatic if I lived in Orlando. The driving there is much different than it is here in Daytona, though Daytona is getting worse all of the time.

[richk]

I agree with your reasoning for getting a Manual. When I bought a Jeep Wrangler 2 years ago I got the manual for the same reasons. However after driving it for over a year I really just got plain tired of shifting. Not to mention that it was a pain when I was trying to talk on my cell phone

[trading13]

K I know it was on restraint and some were already shipped and now its supposedly not on restraint (I think). So does anyone actually have a manual yet? And if so what do you think of how well it handles, any regrets about not getting an automatic? Any problems?

I currently drive a 6spd Maxima and know its going to be a completely different feel but I still haven't found a manual H3 to test drive. So any opinions appreciated.

Also anyone know the timeline if I order in the next week, how long til it arrives???

I'm ordering black lux w/ebony leather, manual (I hope), off road pkg., crossbows, marker lights and brush guard, I'm not sure on the steps I like the blk tube more than the flat I think. I'm thinking most of it the dealer actually installs, right?