Jeep versus H3

[usetosellhummer]

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[jdrew]

Originally Posted by usetosellhummer

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[stagger_lee]

Not fan of the H2 at all. Not functional in my opinion, for the more serious off-roader. I have owned scouts, I own a 71 FJ 40, and have wheeled the crap out of my brothers 06 FJ loaded with manual trans and lockers. The Jeep Rubicon is probably up there as well in the top 3 best factory capable vehicles. I dont think that the H2 was supposed to be a capable off roader from the factory, I think the H3 was more headed in that direction. Smaller, lighter, better clearence, bigger tires, etc. But honestly how many people are out there running Moab and The Rubicon daily, a handful, maybe. To the wifeys and the occasional mountain explorer or skiier/snowboarder its more about status then capability, and most 4x4s will get the job done. Try running the Little/Old Sluice or Soup Bowl (Rubicon Trail) in a stock H2, not happening. I like H3s and will be buying one, test drove last night, and it will be my first GM vehicle, so just letting everyone know before I get bashed, that I love em, and Im buying one.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

Not fan of the H2 at all. Not functional in my opinion, for the more serious off-roader. I have owned scouts, I own a 71 FJ 40, and have wheeled the crap out of my brothers 06 FJ loaded with manual trans and lockers. The Jeep Rubicon is probably up there as well in the top 3 best factory capable vehicles. I dont think that the H2 was supposed to be a capable off roader from the factory, I think the H3 was more headed in that direction. Smaller, lighter, better clearence, bigger tires, etc. But honestly how many people are out there running Moab and The Rubicon daily, a handful, maybe. To the wifeys and the occasional mountain explorer or skiier/snowboarder its more about status then capability, and most 4x4s will get the job done. Try running the Little/Old Sluice or Soup Bowl (Rubicon Trail) in a stock H2, not happening. I like H3s and will be buying one, test drove last night, and it will be my first GM vehicle, so just letting everyone know before I get bashed, that I love em, and Im buying one.

Scouts were pieces of crap. You say "serious off-roader" and Scout in the same post.... get real. And Yep, I've wheeled Scouts, back in High School and for the one we wheeled, we had a whole spare back at the farm so we would have parts to scavenge from when it would break.

We

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

Not fan of the H2 at all. Not functional in my opinion, for the more serious off-roader. I have owned scouts, I own a 71 FJ 40, and have wheeled the crap out of my brothers 06 FJ loaded with manual trans and lockers. The Jeep Rubicon is probably up there as well in the top 3 best factory capable vehicles. I dont think that the H2 was supposed to be a capable off roader from the factory, I think the H3 was more headed in that direction. Smaller, lighter, better clearence, bigger tires, etc. But honestly how many people are out there running Moab and The Rubicon daily, a handful, maybe. To the wifeys and the occasional mountain explorer or skiier/snowboarder its more about status then capability, and most 4x4s will get the job done. Try running the Little/Old Sluice or Soup Bowl (Rubicon Trail) in a stock H2, not happening. I like H3s and will be buying one, test drove last night, and it will be my first GM vehicle, so just letting everyone know before I get bashed, that I love em, and Im buying one.

Well then we can count on you to join us on our next Rubicon trip?

Not even a stock h3 could do soupbowl, Little Sluice.

Old sluice could be done, but not without some guaranteed body damage. And we are not talking a couple of scratches either.

I have wheeled in both and they are both capable. The H2 is FAR more comfortable while wheeling. I drove a friends last weekend and he almost didn't get it back...

Can't wait to catch up with you on the trail.....

Hey Sewie, looks like we've got another hardcore guy to wheel with!

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

Hey Sewie, looks like we've got another hardcore webwheeler that won't show up to our runs.

fissed

[The Green Lantern]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

Not fan of the H2 at all. Not functional in my opinion, for the more serious off-roader. I have owned scouts, I own a 71 FJ 40, and have wheeled the crap out of my brothers 06 FJ loaded with manual trans and lockers. The Jeep Rubicon is probably up there as well in the top 3 best factory capable vehicles. I dont think that the H2 was supposed to be a capable off roader from the factory, I think the H3 was more headed in that direction. Smaller, lighter, better clearence, bigger tires, etc. But honestly how many people are out there running Moab and The Rubicon daily, a handful, maybe. To the wifeys and the occasional mountain explorer or skiier/snowboarder its more about status then capability, and most 4x4s will get the job done. Try running the Little/Old Sluice or Soup Bowl (Rubicon Trail) in a stock H2, not happening. I like H3s and will be buying one, test drove last night, and it will be my first GM vehicle, so just letting everyone know before I get bashed, that I love em, and Im buying one.

To be honest with y'all, I'm not really a big fan of the H2 either. I like them, but I woudn't drive one. One of the reasons I bought a H is the "color"...

....sorry fellows, I found this review about the H1 and H2....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGM97caMqyc

[marin8703]

Originally Posted by The Green Lantern

To be honest with y'all, I'm not really a big fan of the H2 either. I like them, but I woudn't drive one. One of the reasons I bought a H is the "color"...

....sorry fellows, I found this review about the H1 and H2....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGM97caMqyc

haha, lol. that was a good laugh. althou i love the h1. i especially liked the 1 mpg on the h2 but is that possible, or was that dude just busting balls. anyway i love my hummer and all the others too. i like jeeps too, but for some reason i am a little turned off by FJs.
i also wonder what the jeepers and fjers will be saing when the V8 comes out. so far all they trash is the power, when we get that are they gona die out or hows it gona happen?

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by The Green Lantern

To be honest with y'all, I'm not really a big fan of the H2 either. I like them, but I woudn't drive one. One of the reasons I bought a H is the "color"...

....sorry fellows, I found this review about the H1 and H2....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGM97caMqyc

I saw that a while back. I lost all respect for Top Gear after that feature. Very

[Desert Dan]

Stagger Lee
It is more about the driver than the rig.

The LWB Rubicon with out do anything out of the showroom but maybe a Dodge Power Wagon or H1 or a tractor.

The H3 will keep up with the FJ just fine. The H3 is a better overall daily driver rig than the JK. quieter better ride etc.

If the JK was out at the time I was looking at the H3 I might have gone with a LWB Rubicon but so far I am very pleased with the H3.

Get and and have some fun

[stagger_lee]

Originally Posted by Desert Dan

Stagger Lee
It is more about the driver than the rig.

The LWB Rubicon with out do anything out of the showroom but maybe a Dodge Power Wagon or H1 or a tractor.

The H3 will keep up with the FJ just fine. The H3 is a better overall daily driver rig than the JK. quieter better ride etc.

If the JK was out at the time I was looking at the H3 I might have gone with a LWB Rubicon but so far I am very pleased with the H3.

Get and and have some fun

Definately agree about the driver being the key factor. I will be using my H3 as a my daily. But at the same time I love to push my vehicles to the max. My Fj40 is more like operating a tractor then anything, so daily driver? not so much. My family has grown up 4 wheelin, so naturally we worry about the little things (big things) ie: spline count, ratios, cv joint strength and what not. Not typical worries for most. Thanks though. I test drove it last night, and I love it (H3).

[lennyrebel]

Originally Posted by The Green Lantern

To be honest with y'all, I'm not really a big fan of the H2 either. I like them, but I woudn't drive one. One of the reasons I bought a H is the "color"...

....sorry fellows, I found this review about the H1 and H2....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGM97caMqyc

God, I love this video, it has all the reasons I drive an H2. Ithink of myself as a 16 year old boy in it. I want to stand up and salute, when I see any HUMMER H1 H2 Or H3 . Regards The Rebel

[RuggedH2]

Here's a question Stagger Lee, how come the only "NEW" Jeeps I see on the trails (that I 'm on with an 06 H3) are only attempting the easy sh1t, and a little mud?

The jeeps that are really getting after it, are all older and modified with lifts and aftermarket upgrades all over them. There are some bad-ass Jeeps, but MOST of them are older and modified way beyond the factory setup.

I see some Rubi's out there, but they seem to be the only ones getting serious. The factory Jeeps are missing in the backcountry here.

[GotSandH3]

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Originally Posted by Someone else

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGM97caMqyc

That is a great video. I mean, he's absolutely right about most of the points (minus the whole Tahoe bit). Just so entertaining to watch though. Too bad he didn't take it to the LR school and have some real fun...

[The ArchiTexan]

Originally Posted by GotSandH3

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fixed!!

[jdrew]

nevermind.. lol

[The Green Lantern]

Originally Posted by jdrew

nevermind.. lol

Lol, that was the other guy!

[Demo]

I thought H2's were for years. Then I bought my H3, after owning 3 Jeeps (all lifted and locked) and a Land Rover Discovery (lifted and locked) I found that they all suffered in some way from the modifications and always needed a little more work to get it "right". When looking to replace my Land Rover (due to the horrible MPG and sluuuuugishness of the engine with the massive 31'' tires ) I looked at every comparable SUV out there. Jeep did not yet have the four door wrangler and the FJ's back seat (I have a family and dogs) is about as functional as a Ford Escort's .
The only vehicle that could do it all without any major modification was the H3. Oh yeah, . It doesn't feel like a tent (did I mention that I have DVD players in the head rests) more like an armored vehicle.


The new Jeep unlimited Rubicon is a great looking vehicle with lots of potential, but I feel very confident that I made the right choice with my H3 .
Oh yeah try putting 35's on a stock wrangler .

I will admit that I am prepping the wife for the purchase of the fabled V8 H3, but if it doesn't happen my little I-5 is just fine. It works much better than my Land Rover and gets better MPG than it and my previous Jeeps.

Oh yeah, there was a point?now I want an H2 for long trips cause I have too much junk and the H2's I have seen on this forum are not , they kick ass !
I now see the light, stick around long enough and you will too.

[jdrew]

Originally Posted by DemoDaddy79

I now see the light, stick around long enough and you will too.

Harumph!!

Originally Posted by The Green Lantern

Lol, that was the other guy!

Too much cough syrup this morning.. lol