Jeep versus H3

[big jake]

I am torned between these two vehicles. It would appear that the Jeep has better ground clearance and water fording per Hummers and Jeeps website. The top comes off on the Jeep but the Hummer was quiter on the highway. The power is really lacking in the H3 although the Jeep is not much better. My wife thinks the H3 in kindy of cheesy (wanna be H2 owners). I am kinda leaning that way too. After all thier is only one Jeep. I promise if I see a H3 on the trail I will wave and be happy to pull you out as long as you sign a waiver when the Jeep pulls your bumper off.

[DRTYFN]

The Jeep thing...

[DRTYFN]

A Heep will be pulling an H3 out??? Not likely.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

The Jeep thing...

NOW THIS HAS TO BE A "FIRST"

scums & me on the same team (idea) about something...

RYD




THIS POST HAS BEEN EDITED BY A MONITOR (UNKNOWN)

[The Green Lantern]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

NOW THIS HAS TO BE A "FIRST"

I & me on the same team (idea) about something...

RYD

It would be nice if they can't see who edited the post...

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by The Green Lantern

It would be nice if they can't see who edited the post...

That was great for healing wounds, HUH?

RYD

[stagger_lee]

Lets get back to talking shop, fegs...H3 - capable or not? Obviously not in the same category as Rubicon or FJ, but close? Will I be able to keep up with my brother in his FJ? ?...unless we need to ford 28 in of water. haha

[jdrew]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

Lets get back to talking shop, fegs...H3 - capable or not? Obviously not in the same category as Rubicon or FJ, but close? Will I be able to keep up with my brother in his FJ? ?...unless we need to ford 28 in of water. haha

You are right, they are not in the same category as a Rubicon or FJ, one step above, period. Take stock to stock... they know it, we know it. Put 35's on an H3? Forgetaboutit.

Keep up with your brother in his FJ? Without sounding biased, yes. And them some. He will have problems keeping up with you... Get the rear diff locker..

[stagger_lee]

Originally Posted by jdrew

You are right, they are not in the same category as a Rubicon or FJ, one step above, period. Take stock to stock... they know it, we know it. Put 35's on an H3? Forgetaboutit.

Keep up with your brother in his FJ? Without sounding biased, yes. And them some. He will have problems keeping up with you... Get the rear diff locker..

Even with a front and rear Dana 44 and front and rear lockers? ...sometimes size isn't going to get you there...devils advocate.

Yeah I am looking for answers here, because I want one (H3), so thats good to hear. We'll see what we can break first. We use our rigs to the max, so we'll be the judge. I definately love the 35" in tires on a stocker. I assume by being able to put 35's on there they made sure the axles were stout enough to handle that size and weight...??

[The Green Lantern]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

fegs...H3 - capable or not? Obviously not in the same category as Rubicon or FJ, but close? Will I be able to keep up with my brother in his FJ? ?...unless we need to ford 28 in of water. haha

Ok now, wait a minute. The Rubicon I understand, but the FJ? ....please!
245 hp, V6 .....big deal!!! What are the departure and approach angles? You have to modify that thing to be wheelable! The skid plate is Plus, who wants to be seen in it! The FJ probably the gheyest of the ghey!

[stagger_lee]

Originally Posted by The Green Lantern

Ok now, wait a minute. The Rubicon I understand, but the FJ? ....please!
245 hp, V6 .....big deal!!! What are the departure and approach angles? You have to modify that thing to be wheelable! The skid plate is Plus, who wants to be seen in it! The FJ probably the gheyest of the ghey!

Have you ridden in one? I wouldn't say a thing until your hanging on the side of a cliff, very capable. Not pretty, but capable.

[The ArchiTexan]

Originally Posted by big jake

I am torned between these two vehicles. It would appear that the Jeep has better ground clearance and water fording per Hummers and Jeeps website. The top comes off on the Jeep but the Hummer was quiter on the highway. The power is really lacking in the H3 although the Jeep is not much better. My wife thinks the H3 in kindy of cheesy (wanna be H2 owners). I am kinda leaning that way too. After all thier is only one Jeep. I promise if I see a H3 on the trail I will wave and be happy to pull you out as long as you sign a waiver when the Jeep pulls your bumper off.

Get the FJ, according to their site - FJC Forum, it's the greatest offroad vehicle in the planet.

[big jake]

Only kidding, just wanted to have some fun. I did look at the H3 but finally ordered the Jeep. I also looked at FJ Cruisers. Honestly I could live with any of them.

[The ArchiTexan]

Originally Posted by big jake

Only kidding, just wanted to have some fun. I did look at the H3 but finally ordered the Jeep. I also looked at FJ Cruisers. Honestly I could live with any of them.

Congrats on your new German Jeep........errr Compass?

[usetosellhummer]

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[jdrew]

Originally Posted by usetosellhummer

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Nice vid!.. First time I have seen that one!

[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.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by big jake

Only kidding, just wanted to have some fun. I did look at the H3 but finally ordered the Jeep. I also looked at FJ Cruisers. Honestly I could live with any of them.

You're not going to be pulling your Flagstaff with a Heep.


I thought you were only in D1 status.

If JKs are so capable why do you feel the need to put bigger tires on it?

[The ArchiTexan]

Originally Posted by big jake

After all thier is only one Jeep.

That's right....the Willy's!!!!!!


Not the German Chrysler Jeep....

[jdrew]

Originally Posted by big jake

My wife thinks the H3 in kindy of cheesy (wanna be H2 owners). I am kinda leaning that way too.

Heh.. you think? Considering most of us on here can afford the H2 as well as the H1. Ever thought that just maybe some people like the H3? I mean, you like jeeps, so it can't be that far fetched of a thought process...

I suppose that H2 owners are just wanna be H1 owners as well, correct?

See you on the trail... (Remember, tires are supposed to be under you, not on top.)

Excellent first post. -5 points

Go pick on someone your own size...