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12-15-2005, 03:08 AM
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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 BigBill:
I kind of had the same experience the first time I went to Kansas City Hummer (in regards to the brochure). I asked for one and got a general push off from the sales lady.
Too bad about the gas issue, although when I went back the second time, I test drove a H3 and there was barely any gas in it!
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If you go back down there ask for Marvin, HoKC on here. Very nice guy, stopped in a met him a several months ago and he showed me the first Slate Blue I saw in persone. If I remember correctly he is the Inventory manager there.
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12-15-2005, 03:43 AM
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I think the answer to this accelleration question is simply a matter of opinion.I traded a 2003 Chevy ZR2 4X4 for my H3 and i can assure you the H3 has much better accelleration than the votec V6 the Chevy had under the hood. Like all the other H3 owners have said previously, this vehicle was'nt designed for speed.If you want speed you should buy a sportscar. I love my H3 and it is by far the best 4x4 i have ever owned and ive had them all. Toyota,Chevrolet,Dodge,and a FORD. I have never had a problem trying to merge into traffic onto the freeway and i drive in Dallas Texas everday. It may not be like driving in Los Angelas or New York City but the traffic is pretty fast paced ! You wont regret buying or driving the H3. Good luck with your decision.
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06-02-2005, 11:57 PM
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Seriously, I was kidding about the NOS. It really doesn't have a place in an SUV. But a SC or TC couldn't hurt. What's wrong with wanting to hit the trails and get some decent acceleration? I was just concerned that 4700lbs seems like quite a lot for a 225HP engine, and would be a total dog. I guess I won't really know until I take one for a spin and find out. Can't be much worse then my Exploder. It's got that Triton V8 and it's a total dog (especially up really hig hills).
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06-03-2005, 11:37 AM
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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 HummerNewbie:
Brewer,
I am surprised your Exploder is such a dog. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
It's a '96 EB with over 150K miles. I married into it, and it's just about to completely fall apart. Perfect timing on the release of the H3 - we've been looking at new cars for the past couple of months, and so far this is the only one we've agreed upon.  |
06-03-2005, 02:38 AM
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drove it today. Very underpowered! Was very scary merging onto traffic. Couldn't pass a metro bus!
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06-02-2005, 01:51 AM
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which is why I would look for one with a stick. a K&N air filter and free flowing mufflers wont hurt either.
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12-15-2005, 01:52 AM
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06-04-2005, 08:57 PM
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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 brewerdude:
I'm seriously thinking about getting an H3 and will go for a test drive this week. Been reading specs, and am concerned about acceleration. How well does that 5-cyl 220HP engine pull a 4700lb vehicle? I'm not so concerned about it on a trail, but getting into traffic might be an issue... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
brewdude I just picked up my H3 and like you i was worried about the 220 hp engine,but after driving it around town and on the highway its no longer an issue.It has plenty of pickup to pass and get on the highway.
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06-04-2005, 09:23 PM
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oh, I will.... as soon as i leave the hummer dealer im going to the jeep dealer across the street and revving the engine till someone comes out to race!
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12-15-2005, 03:16 AM
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accelleration sucks period, but thats not why i bought it
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06-04-2005, 09:15 PM
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I dont think many of us will be drag racing a Hemi in out H3s...
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06-03-2005, 02:04 PM
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Hi All,
Drove the manual and auto. Of course the 5 speed felt a lot more spunky but, personally, I think both are pretty peppy. You won't be the fasest guy off the line, but I had no problems getting up to speed. I went from a ZR2 Blazer with the 4.3 V6 at 190 HP into the H3 and I would say they are pretty close. The Blazer probably had a slight edge, but both were good. Yes I would have loved a bit more HP, but I'm not disappointed with the performance either.
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06-02-2005, 03:21 AM
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Although the H3 might have been better off with a 6 cylinder, I don't see what the point of having a turbo, supercharger or NOS in this car is. Lets leave the high speeds to the sports cars and sport sedans that are capable of handling high speeds. The H3 is supposed to be high performance in a different way (off-roading), not a straight line.
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06-05-2005, 01:20 PM
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He is an idiot, I would have kicked him in the JIMMY.
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06-03-2005, 12:39 AM
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That I5 really isn't all that bad in the H3, but I prefer something a little quicker. It could use a 100HP. Than this truck would be perfect.. or at least closer to perfect for our use. See, most people that don't live in high altitude and don't do mountain driving everyday won't understand the underpowered part. To add a SC or TC would make this vehicle more practical. 
Oh, yeah... THANKS A LOT KEN! More vids. I'm sending your wife those pics now. 
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12-15-2005, 03:26 AM
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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 H2forMe:
drove it today. Very underpowered! Was very scary merging onto traffic. Couldn't pass a metro bus! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You're full of it. No problems with merging here. It picks up fine and dandy.
Seriously, why would you post such BS?
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05-31-2005, 09:15 PM
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I'm seriously thinking about getting an H3 and will go for a test drive this week. Been reading specs, and am concerned about acceleration. How well does that 5-cyl 220HP engine pull a 4700lb vehicle? I'm not so concerned about it on a trail, but getting into traffic might be an issue...
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06-02-2005, 03:04 AM
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brewerdude, buyers complained about the H1's acceleration, the H2's acceleration, and now some are complaining about the H3's acceleration. Hell, I bitch about ALL car's acceleration.
There are companies working on turbos and SC's for the Colorado that will adapt a system for the H3. Of course, most H1 and H2 owners are very happy with the way their trucks perform after having them for a while.
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12-16-2005, 02:03 AM
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what's he look like? i'll make sure he doesn't pass my bus . . . . .
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06-04-2005, 09:05 PM
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i just drove one yesterday, and it reminds me of my gf's crappy nissan altima.. great acceleration from a stop but then once its going and you get on the gas the acceleration is lackluster.. but overall you will be goin slow in style! i think its fine for what its got... but if you ever lined up against a jeep with a hemi, or maybe an xterra with the S/C you will most certainly get spanked ever time. but were not buyin them for their speed were buyin em for capability and overall awesome appearance!
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go get a hemi and go drag racin hummers are for wheelin take your hemi to the mall dog 
