I'm looking to buy new H2.....Pros & Cons from current owners?

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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Christa:
Do any of you have any thoughts on the 3rd row seat and exterior mounted spare vs it being inside? I feel now it would be better to have the spare mounted outside, but is it a hassle to get to the cargo area with it mounted back there? ...What kind of gas mileage do you actually get in this beast anyways? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Although I cannot help with the other questions, I can answer these!

I have the rear tire mount, and like the added room inside. As to the 3rd row seat -- mine is collecting dust in the garage! The only thing I can recommend if you go with the outside tire mount is to keep a pair of gloves handy in the truck... they are helpful in removing that &*^@ pin! (my only complaint... )

I feel fortunate to get 10.5 MPG in town, and about 12 when I have been on the HWY almost exclusively.