JK vs. H3

[K9sH3]

ok I need spell check. lol

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

All kidding aside...

If you want a GREAT ROAD VEHICLE that can do off roading in stock form get the H-3 (i'm talking totally stock here)

BUT

If you want a GREAT OFF ROAD VEHICLE that can do regular driving, altho noisy and not as smoothe as the H-3, or as polished then get the RUBI (i'm talking totally stockhere also)

RYD

[Wisha Haddan H3]

I'm guessing you don't absolutely need the removable half or full doors, removable top, electronic sway bar disconnect, sfa with front locker and full internal roll cage, or you wouldn't be asking. You'd have to go with the JK. And tho Jeep has a longer history, both brands are legends.

It sounds like both are priced right and will do what you want, so it should come down to which one fits and feels better. Test drive them both again and run them through their paces. Take them offroad if you can. Think about passing, acceleration, comfort and control placement. If you're seriously thinking about upgrading a JK-X, consider warranty issues, cost and downtime while you install and adjust them.

I have nothing bad to say about the JK ... it seems awesome. But I sure do love my 5-spd H3 adventure w/ sunroof & monsoon. Fits me ergonomically, does great on-road and is amazing offroad. Huge sunroof and sweet Monsoon mp3 sound system. Plus, the radio and hvac controls are easy to use with my gloves on and eyes on the road. Onstar is cool, with the built-in phone, vehicle diagnostics, theft locator, driving directions, and emergency services. It's safe too ... 5-star crash rating and front to rear side curtain airbags.

Good luck making up your mind ... they're both great trucks. If you can wait a year, the H3 is supposed to get a bigger engine, prob a V8.

[J6Niner]

Having had 2 Wrangler Sports (can't speak to 4 door version), I think the H3 is far superior. IMO these 2 trucks are COMPLETELY different. Maybe comperable offroad capabilities, but all other areas are no where close. Wrangler brings rougher ride and unfinished interior - and a new set of worries. I constantly worried about leaving the top down/doors off and what some idiot kid would do to the jeep. I also worried about leaving anything in the jeep bc it was so easy to break into. I don't offroad much, except for the sand on the coast of NC and can honestly say the H3 performed better than the Jeeps... Just an honest opinion, either way you shouldn't go wrong. Good Luck!

[ajburton13]

Yeah the 4 door JK's ride is much improved over older Jeeps, I had a Cherokee and drove a TJ for awhile. I think I will end up with the H3, especially with the deal I am getting GMS pricing and 0%. J6Niner, where are you in NC, I'm from Wilmington and live in Charleston now.

[J6Niner]

I hear ya on the improved ride. I had a 94 and an 02 and I am sure they have been improved upon since then. I keep seeing the 4 door at a local dealership and keep meaning to stop by and take it for a spin... Had the 4 door jeep been available when I bought the h3, I would have been making the same decision you are... You considering a hard top/soft top jeep?

I am in the RDU area at the moment. Wilmington is great, we head down there quite a bit. Never been to Charleston, hear it is awesome though. Was in Hilton Head a few weeks back - pretty sweet place also.

[R6realtor]

There both cool trucks but I really love my HUMMERS GO WITH THE HUMMER

[ajburton13]

I'm getting dual tops if I go with the JK, I'm closer to the H3 though. Ha for some reason everyone I ask is like oh, definitely get the Jeep, people really don't like Hummers. It's kinda weird.

[buy_a_legend]

Originally Posted by ajburton13

I'm getting dual tops if I go with the JK, I'm closer to the H3 though. Ha for some reason everyone I ask is like oh, definitely get the Jeep, people really don't like Hummers. It's kinda weird.

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Wins Four Wheeler?s 2007 Four Wheeler of the Year Award LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Four Wheeler, the nation?s oldest and most prestigious four-wheel drive publication and part of PRIMEDIA?s Enthusiast Automotive Group, announced that the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has been named the winner of its coveted Four Wheeler of the Year award for 2007.

?In a highly competitive test group, the Wrangler stood apart from the field,? Four Wheeler editor Douglas McColloch said. ?Its legendary off-pavement abilities were never in doubt, and the levels of on-road performance and comfort the new model offers are superior in every way over previous versions of this vehicle. In all, the new Wrangler marks a quantum leap forward, in both quality and utility, for this fabled brand.?

This year?s competitors included seven new sport-utility vehicles: The two-door Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, the four-door Jeep Unlimited Rubicon, the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, The Toyota FJ Cruiser, the Hummer H3, and the Kia Sorento. To qualify for competition, a vehicle must have four-wheel drive capability, equipped with a two-speed transfer case, and must be either entirely new or sport substantial mechanical revisions from a previous model year.

?The amazing level of refinement that has gone into the Wrangler has made it a comfortable daily driver and highway machine without affecting its off-pavement prowess,? Four Wheeler technical editor Sean P. Holman added. ?The new Wrangler is even better than its predecessor on the trail, and when you include highway composure, luxury appointments such as onboard navigation and power windows and door locks, and do it on a vehicle that still has the open-air character that Wranglers are known for, you have a winning combination.?

About Four Wheeler of the Year?s test procedures

Held annually since 1974, the Four Wheeler of the Year test is a week-long competition: A 1,000-mile test drive incorporating city streets and highways, rocky trails, desert dunes and washboard, gravel roads, and steep hill climbs, at elevations ranging from sea level to in excess of 7,000 feet. Vehicles are tested for quarter-mile acceleration and braking distances, and scored on empirical data such as rear-wheel horsepower, minimum ground clearance and observed fuel mileage. Other test criteria include on- and off-pavement performance, interior refinements and safety features, and exterior fit and finish. Complete test results and evaluations of all the vehicles will be available in the February 2007 issue of Four Wheeler, on sale December 26, 2006.

[J6Niner]

Kia Sorento and Chevy Tahoe/Suburban...and should I say it - Toyo FJ Cruiser...

Sounds like a great off-road vehicle test!!! All things considered, right?

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by J6Niner

Kia Sorento and Chevy Tahoe/Suburban...and should I say it - Toyo FJ Cruiser...

Sounds like a great off-road vehicle test!!! All things considered, right?

A reality slap in the face?

[buy_a_legend]

With all due respect, none off these vehicles tested(Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, The Toyota FJ Cruiser, the Hummer H3, and the Kia Sorento)), has the credentials of a Rubi, not even close .....that was so unfair
They should of put the icing on the cake and just kicked everybody's but with the 4 door unlimited "X' or "Sahara", and that wouldn't of been a problem at all either.
Sorry, they probably have that set up for next year Jeep win........I'll check back with ya next year.

[BlueTJCO]

Originally Posted by buy_a_legend

26 yr old, WoW! your Daddy ought to smack for being on the PC withoiut him knowing it. Now go to the corner on a time out little boy ,, you don't have a enough time in life to make any comment, any decision, or anything..period. Only speak when a your elders allows you to. God boy, your still ****#$% Yellow.

[J6Niner]

Ok. Do you honestly think the Heep based Magazine (Four Wheeler) would pick the Hummer from this group? Their loyal customers and readers (95% Heep Owners) who copy their articles and post on websites they have no affiliation with would no longer pay for the magazine or visit the site. Come back down to reality, boss. ONLY way to really understand which vehicle is better offroad is to quit "magazine off-roading" and hit the trails...

I am a former Jeep owner (twice) and would never rule out owning another one. The purpose of this thread is to help someone decide between a Wrangler and H3. Reason I weighed in is because I have had both. Remind us again why you chimed in, or better yet why you even have an account on this site.

Do you have a Jeep website we can visit to bash Jeeps? Just curious.

[Wisha Haddan H3]

Originally Posted by buy_a_legend

With all due respect, none off these vehicles tested(Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, The Toyota FJ Cruiser, the Hummer H3, and the Kia Sorento)), has the credentials of a Rubi, not even close .....that was so unfair
They should of put the icing on the cake and just kicked everybody's but with the 4 door unlimited "X' or "Sahara", and that wouldn't of been a problem at all either.
Sorry, they probably have that set up for next year Jeep win........I'll check back with ya next year.

Doesn't say much that the only compact 4x4 in the group beat all the midsize and fullsize rigs in the offroad tests. It's only the smallest, lightest, most agile rig in the bunch.

I like the JK a lot and don't care if the Ultd beats the H3, but let's compare apples to apples. Compare the 2007 midsize JK Ultd, FJ, H3 and Sorento (with best offroad options each) and you'll have a meaningful test.

Can't wait to see the full report, vehicle specs as tested and individual scores.

[Desert Dan]

Try the link
http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/a...3&galleryId=44

[Huck BB62]

Looks like it took Jeep a few years to figure out what people wanted eh? It looks like they benchmarked off of our wildly popular H3 if you ask me. Nothing wrong with that, but hardly original.

I'd like to see what people think after living with the new Jeep for awhile. How's the mileage? How's the noise level? How is the handling on the road? Then, after THOSE things are evaluated, to me at least, is it's offroadability. Any one of us could bolt together a trail rig that would make any Jeep or H3 look silly, but the rest of it?

I think the new Jeep is great, let's just wait and see how they do in the real world.

[NEOCON1]

most my heeper buddies are already laughin at em

[BLACKLOCK]

I was also comparing the H3 with the JK. I have previously owned a TJ. I am lookin at going bigger. I have read nothing but good things on the JK unlimited. On the jeep forums some current jeep owners like them some hate them and cant accept change just like some H1 owners cant accept the H3. The rubicon seems better for offroading stock but on the street the H3 would be better ride quality and have leather. The Jk is avialable with all the same options other than leather but also has a removeable top and doors.

Here in ST. louis, the H3 is known as the SUV for the soccer mom whos husband cant afford an H2. The jeep is known as offroading fun vehicle with poor gas mileage and rough ride. For me I am leaning toward the Jk, as I would rather have a fun vehicle with removeable top and doors and not have to worry if they kid spills something in the interior, just pull the carpet, and hose it out. If dont plan on going off road much and want luxury and you have low self esteem and need attention get the H3!

[geeroy10]

Originally Posted by BLACKLOCK

If dont plan on going off road much and want luxury and you have low self esteem and need attention get the H3!