I called Hummer's 800 number today to see if they could give me an eta for my H3. Sorry, I just can't wait.

The customer service rep was beyond friendly and asked for my 6 digit Vehicle Order Number. She put me on hold and came back after a few minutes and told me that my H3 is scheduled to go in to production on May 9th. She said that I'll get a letter that will inform me of a delivery date and that I'll also be provided with information which allows me to track my H3's progress on line.

Interesting.

I called Hummer's 800 number today to see if they could give me an eta for my H3. Sorry, I just can't wait.

The customer service rep was beyond friendly and asked for my 6 digit Vehicle Order Number. She put me on hold and came back after a few minutes and told me that my H3 is scheduled to go in to production on May 9th. She said that I'll get a letter that will inform me of a delivery date and that I'll also be provided with information which allows me to track my H3's progress on line.

Interesting.

Hey Killian, I ordered mine about three weeks ago, but i do not think that I got a number from the dealer, so how long ago did you order yours. I am currious as to the wait

I ordered mine about 6 weeks ago and my dealer told me it would be sometime in July. The wait is killing me. May have to go get a 03' H2 to get me by.

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Hey Killian, I ordered mine about three weeks ago, but i do not think that I got a number from the dealer, so how long ago did you order yours. I am currious as to the wait </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I ordered on 03-15-05 at 11.15am (and 33 seconds)

So that was what, maybe 5 weeks ago?

The dealer gave me a print out of my order and in the upper left corner was the order number.

Received an email yesterday evening saying that in Sherman Oaks they are scheduled to have one at the dealership around May 18th. I also called to see when to expect mine and customer service was very helpfull and said that mine would be in production the week of May 9-13th and I could call back at that time to hear about the progress, in line, of my H3.

Let us know how the online thing works. I'd like to see how well this keeps track on the line.

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Ok, so call me a stalker, but I called Hummer today (May 9th) to see if my H3 had gone in to production yet. The guy that was there put me on hold and after a few minutes came back and said that my H3 had already been produced and was just awaiting shipment and no, they didn't have a shipment date. I found that strange since this was supposed to be the day that my H3 went into production, but alright, so maybe they got to it sooner.
But what I found even stranger is that the guy from Hummer said that he got this information by calling my dealership and speaking to the general manager who said that he tracked it on line.

I'm somehow not convinced that I was given accurate information.

The stuff they get on thier computer is not updated as if it is comming from the plant. The dealer looks at the same data base and it is not always correct. Sounds like you all are real close. Who will be the first H3 owner on the site?????

So after much pacing around my office I gave Hummer another call and asked for clarification. I spoke to a nice gentleman who said that my H3 was in fact finished on May 6th. (let's hope no one was hungover from Cinco De Mayo.) They're just waiting to ship now. Ok, I feel better.
But I still sound like Veruca Salt from Willy Wonka:
I want my H3 NOW!

Hmm...
Can I take factory delivery?

Hi, I also recived word that my H3 was completed and going through a quality check before shipment, but no shipping date available? H3 Builder any idea of this is standard stuff or was mine pulled for a rigerous quality check? Can they Fed-Ex it overnight shipping ha ha

Is it possible to pick the unit up at the factory or near-by?

Announcer guy voice:

"FedEx. When you absolutely, positively have to have your H3 over night."

I don't know if they are waiting for an OK from GM that these are ready for shipping or what. I'll try to find out more tomorrow. In the mean time, they are multipling in the parking lots around the plant. Might have a pic tomorrow. By the way, one of your H3's is taking up my parking spot. In less Hummer has something special going on, You have to pick it up from a dealer.

Builder....I am sure there are a number of people who would be willing to pick it up and take it to their dealers......

Here's a few wanting a good home.

Drool, drool, drool.

hang on to that one, front row, third from the right.

I'll be right there.

If you don't like one of those, there's probably one over in this lot!

OK, and why can't we help by picking up our own trucks?

That red one with the chrome package is mine. Looks like they have enough to ship to all the dealers wonder whats the holdup.

So, are these flicks before or after the final quality control checks prior to shipment to the dealers?

My educated best guess on the hold up:

If we presume that GM is doing this intentionally, then it is most likely that they want to get a minimum amount of stock on hand to distribute it equitably among the dealers on the roll out date and not just have it dribble in.

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My educated best guess on the hold up:

If we presume that GM is doing this intentionally, then it is most likely that they want to get a minimum amount of stock on hand to distribute it equitably among the dealers on the roll out date and not just have it dribble in. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's part of the answer, but primarily the early builds that are now part of the product evaluation program fleet need to accumulate a certain number of miles to sort out any bugs that may pop up before GM will release the trucks to the dealers. So far I’ve only heard good things about them from the PEP drivers I know that are driving them.

I understand they are releasing them today for shipment to dealers. Was waiting for the official go ahead from GM and or Hummer to ship.

Next time use a wide lens to give us the full
effect Takes twenty minutes just to pan right.

So, if they ship today, when should they arrive at dealers?

H3 builder....The pride you put into this car reminds me of the movie Gung Ho. You don't look like Micheal Keaton do you. I hope the H3 comes out better than that car at the end of that movie.

Any overtime yet builder?

Some overtime. Alot comming soon. Go ahead every one and buy 2.

Unfortunately, there was a glitch and they are still on hold. Hopefully they will be released soon. But we want to make sure everyone has a excellent H3, with no problems.

Glitch, what glitch. You mean they are not shipping yet?

Did someone forget to put the T Case in them?

Look on the good side....they found a problem before they were shipped and the vehicles clearly are at the place best suited to fix any problems. Send these to the rental agencies.....

When will the glitch be fixed?When will they start to be shipped?

By the way, how are you shipping them?(train, big rig, etc.)

Still no change, still on hold. Shouldn't be too long. They will be shipped by truck, train, and boat in some cases.

Can you tell us what problem was found? If not now, can you tell us after it is fixed?

funpilot, that info about the "glitch"
is probably Top Secret info,
both before and after the fix...

I'll be Germany for the rest of this month
so I don't mind the H3 delay at all!

Not many SUVs in Germany, but lots of
very fast and solid cars on the AutoBahn.
It would cost more to rent a VW Touareg
than this Mercedes SLK, for example:



(Which would you prefer - VW Touareg or Hummer H3?)


Guess how much gasoline costs in Germany right now --

EUR 1.20 for 1 litre
= EUR 4.54 for 1 gallon
= $5.85 per gallon!

Not sure, but I know it's minor. Just don't want little nagging things to be wrong. The last thing everyone would want is to have your truck at the dealer for something minor. I know, my truck, when new, I had to leave it at the dealer for 2 days for a oxygen sensor that wasn't calibrated right. So hold tight and it won't be long before youall will get them.

As a person who ordered early, I applaud GM's attempt to deliver the best truck they can. As a pilot, I know it is always best to find the problem on the ground (in this case, at the plant), so please tell everyone there that we prefer to get it right than get it early. Having said that, I will now swallow another handful of valium to keep me calm .....