New guy thinking about getting an H3

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

OK !

[hummer_metal]

H3 Hummers, like the other Hummers, are made and suited to different taste.

I go off road, and use it as a work truck.

My opinion is if you buy one, you will take it off road.

Also I suggest getting a winch and deck, I pulled out now, maybe 2 dozen cars and trucks using my truck. So getting the winch will allow me a better way to do it.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

From what you're driving right now, the H3 should be a perfect fit. I think the I-5 is more than enough power, and it produces decent economy. I do think I would opt for the 2007 with the slight power increase to the I-5.

I can't really consider there to be any downsides, other than maybe the rear seats don't fold completely flat. I really enjoyed the H3 my ex-wife and I had for a few months that she got rid of when we separated. It's fun to drive, people like to look at it, it's comfy, has a nice sound system, is well-built, will drive over curbs, potholes, etc. without any damage (good for clumsy people), and it's quiet.

My recommendation would be to pick up a used H3 through an autobroker at close to wholesale, which would be KBB's "Trade-in" value.

[Mr Snappy]

If a used H3 is out there, I might take a look, but I generally buy new. Looks like there are about $3500 in rebates right now and I get GM Suppliers discount. I think I like the basic H3 with the Adventure package and the Automatic....free sunroof right now other wise I would delete that. The clothe interior was very nice and to me the leather seems silly in this vehicle.

Sooo....I think I will try to time this when the V8 comes out. Either I will step up and pay if the power is worth it or try to get a sweet deal on an I5 version.

....oh, and it will be RED

I will have to match the other ride in the garage...

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by Mr Snappy

If a used H3 is out there, I might take a look, but I generally buy new. Looks like there are about $3500 in rebates right now and I get GM Suppliers discount. I think I like the basic H3 with the Adventure package and the Automatic....free sunroof right now other wise I would delete that. The clothe interior was very nice and to me the leather seems silly in this vehicle.

Sooo....I think I will try to time this when the V8 comes out. Either I will step up and pay if the power is worth it or try to get a sweet deal on an I5 version.

....oh, and it will be RED

I will have to match the other ride in the garage...

Don't know where you live but here in Miami this morning its 50 degrees (a bit nippy for US) The HEATED LEATHER SEATS on the LUX Pkg are real nice......

[Mr Snappy]

I live in Kansas City and it gets plenty cold (18 degrees tonight for example)
2 of my other vehicles have leather and one (the Durango) has heated leather seats and they are the SHIZ-NIT !

The silly comment is more due to the fact that it will not be worth the expense in my situation. It was a comment more to the leather than the seat warmers. Also, this truck will be in the garage, so less of a concern.