Time to evaluate my purchase !

[Mr Snappy]

Originally Posted by gr8hntr

looks like 2 different driveways to me

Very nice detective work !
Yes, it is, the Vette picture is from my old house and the H3 pic is in front of our new house. Also, in the Vette pic you can see my Jeep Cherokee that I traded in on the H3.

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by Mr Snappy

LOL....so let me get this straight, you say because I did not go over every inch of the vehicle and notcied the crap paint, it is not really a problem?

Not saying its not a problem, just that you should have noticed it before buying, so quit crying about it.

As far as XM being an option, yeah, that is a genius point. Only problem was that every truck on the lot with the Luxo package had XM, so I really did not have a choice if I wanted the other features...

Sure you did. Tell them to take it out. Or you could have ordered one the way you wanted it.

I have the Monsoon radio, and if that is the best stock radio you have ever heard, I feel deeply sorry for your ears. The Infiniti system in my Dodge blows its doors off as well as the stock system in my 2003 Corvette. I would rank this radio with the stock unit in a cobalt or ford ranger.

Had a Dodge with the Infinity system before the H3. The Monsoon is definitely better.

I just don't get these whiny posts. People having real problems with their rigs like cylinder head issues, busted diffs, etc., I can sympathize with. But complaining about stuff that was clearly evident before buying the truck.....

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by Sewie

I just don't get these whiny posts. People having real problems with their rigs like cylinder head issues, busted diffs, etc., I can sympathize with. But complaining about stuff that was clearly evident before buying the truck.....

they dont use their trucks like we use ours

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Originally Posted by Sewie

I just don't get these whiny posts. People having real problems with their rigs like cylinder head issues, busted diffs, etc., I can sympathize with. But complaining about stuff that was clearly evident before buying the truck.....

x2 ... you only have yourself to blame if you're not happy with your impulse buy.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

I recently posted 2 survey threads on H3 problems. One showed about 47 problems with 400 views. The other showed 26 problems out of 245 views. Sure, they're informal surveys, but that's a pretty low problem rate for a 1st and 2nd year vehicle. Not bad at all.

Plus, of all the problems listed, most have been covered by warranty (including some paint problems), parts redesign (like the A-pillar, marker & off-road lights, roof rails, steering column, tie rods, and cylinder heads) or improvements in quality control at the factory. I've only heard of a very few who had to resort to lemon laws or GM buy-back.

And then there's GM's response to customer complaints and usability issues. So far, we've seen 2006 1/2, 07 and 07 1/2 changes like the shifter cubby hole, window switch location, PCM/BCM upgrades, child-locks and the 3.7L power increase (with no loss in fuel mileage).

And then there's warranty coverage. H3 product support is very high, even for part failure off-road. Most 4x4 makers call actual off-road use "abuse" and won't cover any breakage under warranty. Not Hummer. Lots of members have reported warranty coverage offroad. And the rate of breakage has dropped as parts are tested, refined or redesigned.

[trailerpup]

For the record... I wasn't complaining. I really like my H3. And, I have had lot of different vehicles. I could write a list of things that were "bad" on my 2006 Tacoma a mile long. I would take the H3 over it any day!

[lance-n]

Hey Mr. Snappy,
Why didn't you just buy a new corvette and make your gripes on the corvette blogs?

[Mr Snappy]

You guys amaze me....so since you can't defend all of the problems I have pointed out, it's now me and my "impulse buy" LOL.

Whatever...

Looks like this is the wrong place to have an honest discussion about our vehicles. And for the record, I never said I didn't like the truck, and I have no plans to get rid of it. You guys keep waving the HUMMER flag and ignoring the issues, you will find that you own a collectors item in very short order.

BTW, since you fan boys refuse to get the point, let me show you a little graphic.



or this one...

[Mr Snappy]

Also, not that I care what you all think about me, but I do like the truck. I knew about the graphics above, but decided to buy anyways. I just am perplexed at the problems and wants GM to fix them.

[lance-n]

looks to me like those charts show the hummer in the upper edge of all vehicles. i am amazed that the land rover dependability rating is so high on that chart.
when i was shopping for a new truck, i was considering the range rover, but was scared away by friends who seemed to always have them in the shop.
i seems like that study is for all vehicles in each brand. the toureg for instance has become known as an undependable vehicle and their sales have plummeted in the US.
BTW-this is a place for honest discussion about our vehicles. browse the old posts and replies. you will see that there are many people bringing their issues up here and requesting advice and help-and receiving it.
the difference is that people generally don't enter the forum and start off as a whiner and complainer right off the bat!
i have had a few issues with my truck and there is no local dealer here to go to, well actually there is one now, but they have no service bay!
i have received help from people here, but whining is just not permitted.
if you want to start over, i am sure that people will welcome you, if not, some of us will simply place you on "IGNORE"

[lance-n]

duh!!!!
i just noticed i read the chart backwards!!!!!
what an idiot!!!

[NewHummerGuy]

"I knew about the graphics above, but decided to buy anyways. I just am perplexed at the problems and wants GM to fix them."

Just curious, since you knew of the problems why are you perplexed?

[usetosellhummer]

Dump it, hell buy an H1 if you want fit, finish , and paint.
You must not have done your research man or your not a Hummer kind of dude. (truck owner)

[stagger_lee]

Originally Posted by NEOCON1

they dont use their trucks like we use ours

I think that is the reason. My paint is not the best, I dont care so much about instrument and button placement, I have an Ipod adapter (dont listen to the radio) and the sound system is good enough...I can drive up the side of a wall though!! anything beyond driving up the side of a cliff or off it for that matter is luxury to me. My AC works great, and seats are super comfortable. Thats about all I care about. Im a simple person though.

I look at it this way. You pay for performance (ie: Jeep Rubicon, Subaru STI) or great physical attributes and features(Passat)...and then you break $40K+ and you start getting both (Range Rovers, Porsche Cayenne).

[Viet Nam Vette]

Originally Posted by Sewie

Paint - should have noticed it when the truck was sitting on the dealer's lot before buying.

Seat-Heater button - should have noticed it when getting in/out of the truck on the dealer's lot before buying.

Mileage - should have noticed it on the sticker in the window when the truck was on the dealer's lot. And anyone with half a brain knows those numbers are optimistic at best.

XM - its an option, nobody forced you to get it.

Radio - should have listened to it when the truck was sitting on the dealer's lot before buying. You also didn't mention which radio you have. The Monsoon is by far the best stock radio I've heard.


Everything you're complaining about you should have noticed before buying, so bew-friggity-hew.

Paint
Ok.. I checked every inch of my paint when they rolled it out for me to inspect. That's what the inspection was for ..before I signed on the dotted line. If there would have been anything wrong with it ..they would have repaired it. Not all HUMMERS have perfect paint..I'll give you that. But ...when you lay your cash down you should check out what your paying for.

The only time that doesn't apply...is when you boot your first wife out the door. You have to try it first.

Milage
What do you expect... It's a Fargen Brick go-en down the high way. "It's Like Nothing Else"

Seat Heater Button
I did the same thing when I bought mine. But it took me 1 min to realize the heat was on when my ass got hot.

Radio and the "XM"
I have the monsoon rig.. and XM. The Monsoon rig kicks butt and sound great. XM is better then that fargen "FM" crap with commercials every 2 songs, then 10 min of BS Commericals. Ok.. Brand "B" Sat radio might be better but to me...who gives a crap.
Sure...there are better sound systems. But the Monsoon is a hell of a lot better then the standard radio.

Conclusion..???

Farg It...The H3 is a fun rig and I'm enjoying the crap out of mine.

[Agriv8r]

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Originally Posted by Mr Snappy

You guys amaze me....so since you can't defend all of the problems I have pointed out, it's now me and my "impulse buy" LOL.

Whatever...

Looks like this is the wrong place to have an honest discussion about our vehicles ...

If you really want to talk about quality, you're going to have to do better than "XM sucks".


Except for the paint issue, all the "problems" you pointed out were personal preferences, not huge, disastrous, company-killing, quality issues.

Many people like the Monsoon system and XM radio. If they wanted to play MP3s, they got the Monsoon single disc or bought an ipod adapter. Many don't mind the seat heater location. Most people know the EPA ratings are wrong (that's why they're changing this year) and accept the gas mileage.

Seems like GM was spot-on for most people, so your "quality problems" are everyone else's quality bonus. Next time be more patient and pay for only the options you want.

If these issues really piss you off, do something about it. The paint's under warranty, so take it to the dealer body shop. Escalate to Hummer if they drag their feet. Write to GM about the seat heater (worked for the window switches). Pull the seat heater fuse in the summer or learn not to bump the switches. Buy a head unit and amp you actually like. Install a Sirius module. Try the fuel economy tips in other posts.

[lance-n]

i don't think we will ever hear from this guy again...

[fourfourto]

Originally Posted by Mr Snappy

Also, not that I care what you all think about me, but I do like the truck. I knew about the graphics above, but decided to buy anyways. I just am perplexed at the problems and wants GM to fix them.

Mr snappy looks perplexed

It doent mean he has to leave hes snappy

Originally Posted by fourfourto

Mr snappy looks perplexed

It doent mean he has to leave hes snappy

That's right. Snap to it! He's okay, he's got a Hummer.