Will the H3 be a homerun or foul ball?

[devilsfan]

Will it be an enormous hit? No.

But look at the reasons most people trade in their H2s. It's not because they don't love the Hummer, it's because it lacks practicality, isn't easy to drive, is a gas hog, etc. The H3 solves a lot of these issues. The key is to make it as much of a Hummer and as prestigous as the H2, which I don't think they can do. Those folks who traded in their H2s did so for Range Rovers, Lexus, etc - they're not going to settle for a $30,000 pseudo-Trailblazer. I think the majority of the market will come from those who are looking for a daily driver to replace the family minivan and can't afford the H2, and those in the younger set who are looking for an alternative to the Jeep. Other than that, I agree - there's really not much of a market out there.

Stacy

[Hummertech]

A LOT OF GOOD OPINIONS HERE. HERE IS MY OPINION.
GM CANNOT AFFORD TO LET THIS FAIL. THEY HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO STUDY STUFF LIKE THIS FOR A LIVING. THE H3 WILL SELL MORE THAN THE H2. NOT TO H2 OWNERS, BUT TO AN ENTIRELY NEW MARKET OF PEOPLE. I GUESS WE'LL SEE WITHIN 6 MONTHS THOUGH.

[HUMMERcustoms.com/TAZ]

Steve i agree completely with all you said but i have been shot down so far. Get Your parachute ready.

TAZ

[Yetti]

Its kind'a funny that the Jeep folks drove/drive those shoe box Cherokee's for all those years till Liberty came out. now they are jealous of the H2's ability and style. the people of China still have the old Cherokee, and they Dimler folks just gave it a new grill.
As for H3, I think they will do well, and have a great deal of sales here. There are military folks who loved the H1 & H2 who could only hope to afford one. now with the H3 it will be easy for them.

so don't knock it till you try it.

Ps, I'm off to the auto show!

[HeimenHummer]

Hi fellas! My first post. Gulp! I've had my H2 for 8 months now. I love it, no complaints except for the negetive stuff from other people you guys talk about.

I'm sort of wondering if I should have waited for the H3. It looks almost the same. I hate the side flares though. I've never gone off-roading but I hop to someday so that is why mabye the H3 would be better suited for me. But if I get the same negative comments as the H2, then I might as well be in the H2!

[Joseph Muha]

More Hummer sales can only be a good thing. We should welcome all Hummers and encourage them. I hope they become fans like we all are.

[Steve R]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by devilsfan:
The H2 was an unprecedented success - I think 90% of that was because it totally broke the mold. In a market where the trend was to be sleek, stylish and carlike, here comes GM with a large box that drives like a tank that defies anything currently on the market. People wanted it because it was different.

The H3 does not follow in the H2 footsteps in this manner. It will be a good mid-sized SUV to compete with other mid-sized SUVs on the market, but it is in no way a ground-breaker like the H2 was. Stacy <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's my thoughts too. I realize much of it is wishful thinking, but if you talk with dealers they are figuring it'll be an even bigger hit then the H2 and Hummer-mania will rage through the country with a resurgence of renewed Hummer interest.

Man....the H2 was HOT, rappers & movie stars had them and they were in the news, etc. The H3 will be a solid mid-sized SUV but there's no way its gonna rock the SUV market like the H2 did. Which is not to suggest I don't like 'em....I'm just getting tired of hearing certain people say "if you think the H2 was big, wait till the H3 comes out!!!". It will be interesting to see what happens!!!!!

Last thought: the single part that the H1 and H2 shared is the D-ring on the rear-bumper: that's gone from the H3. Makes ya wonder...

[LasVegas]

I've always thought the H3 would be a winner. There's a segment of people that find the H2 just a bit intimidating but would love to drive a "Hummer" that's more mainstream. I've planned to buy my wife one ever since they announced them. And, IMO it's a good looking vehicle. Your pictures convince me more than ever.

[DRTYFN]

After seeing the H3 in person today and listening to everyone talk about it I can definitively say it WILL be a HUGE hit. Especially with the women. It will be a very easy sell on the men in theirs lives too.
Here's some pics I took.
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