The Time Has Finally Come!!!

[Matt19]

well, well where do I begin.

I suppose to be studing for my test tomorrow but I am so excited! Anyway, my dad finally got me my H3. Its a 2007 Black Adventure with Chrome appearence package. I parked it right outside my apartment, but my dad got me paranoid about some jealouse kids keying my new ride. I dont think i have any enemies, but now I cant stop looking out my window!
I love driving my hummer, i feel like i own the road, I tend to go 25-30mph in a 35, or 35mph in a 40-45 .

Moonroof is awesome!, and I dont think the gas mileage is bad at all, my '02 eclipse seems to burn more gas!( PREMIUM GAS).
I love Betsy, when we drive by, i just notice all heads turning, all i can do is smile, sit back and say "thats right baby".
Err the pedals are really close though, that is one of my 2 compaints, my dad drove it and complained too, he also says it feels like a truck, and I told him "thanks"! He likes trucks tho. (sometimes i take off my right shoe to drive)

Onstar is the coolest thing in the world, i cant wait to make a phone call, my dad put his credit card on it, so i can order alot of minutes!

Backing up is a bitch already. Now i always try to back into a space, becuae backing out it basically saying " i hope no one is behind me, i dont wanna kill somebody"
The first time i backed up I swear, i looked both ways and behind me, and out came swurving a small bmw coup thingy. I can bearly see it infront of me much less behind. My mom says I should get that camera thing so i can see behind me. My dad says I should use my mirrors to see behind me, but they dont help to see what is directly behind. How do you guys do it????? any tips is appreciated!

It has great pickup if it wants to, but I dont use betsy to race, i just cruise with her.

Im waiting for the day that I park next to another H3!, its going to be a glorious day!
I'll post pictures Soon! Im just so stoked right now!

Oh yes I almost forgot. once i left the dealership a "low tire" light came on, so i went back and gave it to them. It keeps coming back on every now and then? They said they put air in it...He also claims that there is hyrdrogen in the tire. it that true? so many questions, so much time!

[bparker]

Grats man.

[RMST]

Is this for real?

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

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The Time Has Finally Come!!!
well, well where do I begin.

I suppose to be studing for my test tomorrow but I am so excited! Anyway, my dad finally got me my H3. Its a 2007 Black Adventure with Chrome appearence package. I parked it right outside my apartment, but my dad got me paranoid about some jealouse kids keying my new ride. I dont think i have any enemies, but now I cant stop looking out my window!
I love driving my hummer, i feel like i own the road, I tend to go 25-30mph in a 35, or 35mph in a 40-45

CONGRADS !!!

Depending on who is paying for the gas, SOMEONE will save a lot of money by keeping it under 60 on the highway

RYD.

Matt,

Congrats, thanks to your generous father. I'm using a Hitchcam that the dealer installed to see behind the H3, so far no mishaps.

S.

[Frazzell]

steve, how much for the hitch cam?

Originally Posted by Frazzell

steve, how much for the hitch cam?

Dealer here installed for $1100 total.

S.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

re: behind you...

If DAD is paying buy the HitchCam!

If you have to pay buy the 2 little convex mirrors and the fresnal lens for the rear door window, maybe $30 total (do a search, lots of previous posts about that)

RYD

[westhillsat]

Congrats!!!

h2co-pilot can give you some tips on backing up

[DURAMAX TIM]

Originally Posted by Matt19

How do you guys do it????? any tips is appreciated!

If I can't SEE it, it ain't behind me

Back a 7 axle dump truck some time.

[marin8703]

my dad paid for mine , so i got a $3000 nav(including all extras) which happened to have a back up camera. hehe

also you will get used to the blind spots and using the mirrors very effectively as time passes. It took me couple of weeks. Just be careful in the begining and then it'll be like second nature.

Pulling up next to another hummer is kinda cool, and the drivers are cool people, love to chat. I especially like hummer convoys on the highway. Once in a while when drivin down i line up with some more random hummers and people think its a fu**ing invasion or sumethin. hehe.

i was kinda paranoid about where i park it, but around here it seems that many more people love it than hate it. Ive only gotten a couple of weird looks and tons of nice looks. You need to get yourself a girl (if you dont already have one) that makes the ladies stare even more when you stop at a light or something like that, than they would if your alone.

Are you gona off road it? How old are you?

Congrats and enjoy the truck!

[dеiтайожни]

I use the, if someone is in my way, they'll move method when backing out. Occasionally, I also use the listen technique which is basically... if you hear any crunching or screaming you know to slow it down a bit. Visibility is over-rated, and those frensel lenses that RYD keeps trying to push will make you look like an old fart driving a school bus!

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by dеiтайожни

I use the, if someone is in my way, they'll move method when backing out. Occasionally, I also use the listen technique which is basically... if you hear any crunching or screaming you know to slow it down a bit. Visibility is over-rated, and those frensel lenses that RYD keeps trying to push will make you look like an old fart driving a school bus!

I and ALL OLD FARTS have been insulted...

I DEMAND satisfaction - - -

MEET me outside the AARP HQ tomorrow at noon and bring a second


POPS

[Huck BB62]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

I and ALL OLD FARTS have been insulted...

I DEMAND satisfaction - - -

MEET me outside the AARP HQ tomorrow at noon and bring a second


POPS

Smack 'im with your walker!!!!!!

[dеiтайожни]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

I and ALL OLD FARTS have been insulted...

I DEMAND satisfaction - - -

MEET me outside the AARP HQ tomorrow at noon and bring a second


POPS

Hey! I don't want any problems RYD. Those AARP people are hardcore. How about you meet me at Parkers Drive-In, lets settle this in a race, in reverse...down dead mans curve! Your frensel lens vs my hawk like vision and intuition.

[Matt19]

Originally Posted by marin8703

Are you gona off road it? How old are you?

Im 19 going on 20. I sure do wanna offroad it. But my dad says i have to get more comfortable with it first. Im not going against anything he says, im still glowing like a school girl.
I think in this short time ive gotten use to my new ride. It rides really smooth, going 50 feels really slow. My friends totally love it, and i cant help but to smile. I couldnt even sleep last night, i was so excited. I get so many compliments.
Since I live off campus, my friends like when i drive them somewhere crowded, and I get so many "Nice Car" from girls. Its funny because I was hesitant about getting a hummer, my dad says "you should quit trying to fit in" thats why he bought it. But now Im happy i got it. I wouldnt get these kind of compliments with any other car, im sure of it. .

When I was on the highway towards Athens from South Caroline another hummer caught up to me, I didnt know if i suppose to tail him, or was he just welcoming me to the family. What a nice family it is. Its such a perfect size, and i couldnt be any happier. Ive thanked my dad everyday since i got it and hes happy im happy..

The Hummer just makes everyone who gets to ride in it so happy.
Thanks for all the Congrats guys!

ps.
sometimes it beeps but it doesnt tell me anything. Does it beep if a passenger isnt wearing a seatbelt? I should read the manuel.

pps. Oops i do think the dealer said its Nitrogen in the tires not hydrogen. Becuase he said it helps with it not going flat as often, or in cold/warm weather expanding/despanding.

[DRTYFN]

Post pictures or I call BS.

[Matt19]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Post pictures or I call BS.

wow, i didnt know u guys would not beleive me. thats disheartning.. i'll post pictures when i get back from class tomorrow...err..later today.

is it because im 19? it is it because i mixed up nitrogren with hydrogen? either way...ouch

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by Matt19

I'll post pictures Soon!

Yes, do. We'd really like to see them.