Okay, I know it's not "appropriate" to say that four letter word (Jeep) but I had a chance to drive a new Commander today. A family from our church just bought it and I must say, that damn Hemi screams! I read the specs today and it state 0-60 in 7.9 seconds but it felt faster. No lack of power here boyz.

The Jeep had factory Nav, DVD, 3 sunroofs, leather, backup sensors, 7 seats, and a pretty advanced 4WD system. He paid under $43K. I have to admit I was a bit envious. Come on, it has a Hemi!

Okay, I know it's not "appropriate" to say that four letter word (Jeep) but I had a chance to drive a new Commander today. A family from our church just bought it and I must say, that damn Hemi screams! I read the specs today and it state 0-60 in 7.9 seconds but it felt faster. No lack of power here boyz.

The Jeep had factory Nav, DVD, 3 sunroofs, leather, backup sensors, 7 seats, and a pretty advanced 4WD system. He paid under $43K. I have to admit I was a bit envious. Come on, it has a Hemi!

I haven't seen one yet. are they about the size of an H3? I heard that they're not much bigger than a cherokee..

yeah our engines suck

I would guess the average H3 is about $35,000 so the Commander is $8,000 more.

For that amount it better have a bigger engine.

But even with the better performance it's still no HUMMER and you can't put a price on the "Coolness Factor" of the H3. HUMMERS turn heads wherever they go and Jeeps rarely get a second glance.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> But even with the better performance it's still no HUMMER and you can't put a price on the "Coolness Factor" of the H3. HUMMERS turn heads wherever they go and Jeeps rarely get a second glance </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

You got that right. I have a Jeep dealership near me and I have to say... The Commander rate a 10 in the boring factor looks wise.

late 90's Jeep Cherokee - bloated.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by dochummer:
I haven't seen one yet. are they about the size of an H3? I heard that they're not much bigger than a cherokee.. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Doc, it seemed to be about the size of a Ford Explorer. However, the interior volume seemed much larger as the roof rises from the second row on.

I agree with the rest of you that it might not register on the "teutonic arrogance" scale but I think the H2 and H1 have the honors there.

I'll get over it, it's just engine envy!

Having seen pics of both the H3 and the Commander going over the Rubicon, thre's no question that the H3 is the more capable.

The Commander I saw DID make it to Wentworth Springs but it had ripped the crap out of it.

The H3s made it through no problem.

-C

we looked at them too all i had to ask my wife was, would you jump a curb in that thing, off to the hummer store we went

Did anyone see tv commercial of commander driving out of the ocean towards the beach.They must have backed it in first.It looks like more than 2 feet of water?



H3 gray aventure ,sunroof, steps ,roof rack ,smokers package ,window vents, sunroof visor, hard spare tire cover, h3 valve caps ,mudflaps and K&N filter 2,900+ miles

Commander with lift.

Rockcrawler Link

A lifted WK or XK will clear 33” to 34” tall rubber, depending on wheel width and offset.

Needs 4" of lift to fit the same size tires as a stock H3.

It looks like the result of smashing an LR3 together with a Cherokee! And I second the boring looks statement. Nice options, but really not a HUMMER! IMO

Is that thing supposed to be a brush guard? Or something to stretch out your pretty legs.

After 2 small Grand Cherokee 4X4 I was waiting for a larger vehicle.. But the 2005 GC wasn't it. Just saw the Commander.. Old name, no style, 245 tires. I love my H3!!!!!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fourfourto:
Did anyone see tv commercial of commander driving out of the ocean towards the beach.They must have backed it in first.It looks like more than 2 feet of water?



H3 gray aventure ,sunroof, steps ,roof rack ,smokers package ,window vents, sunroof visor, hard spare tire cover, h3 valve caps ,mudflaps and K&N filter 2,900+ miles </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The ad actually gives the impression it can go under water (kids looking at sharks, swimming overhead). Just waiting for someone to sink one and sue for false advertising.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fourfourto:
Did anyone see tv commercial of commander driving out of the ocean towards the beach.They must have backed it in first.It looks like more than 2 feet of water?



H3 gray aventure ,sunroof, steps ,roof rack ,smokers package ,window vents, sunroof visor, hard spare tire cover, h3 valve caps ,mudflaps and K&N filter 2,900+ miles </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The ad actually gives the impression it can go under water (kids looking at sharks, swimming overhead). Just waiting for someone to sink one and sue for false advertising. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

LMAO No Doubt!

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
Just waiting for someone to sink one and sue for false advertising. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Actually, there's a disclaimer at the end of the ad that says its a fictional representation. That means D-C either thinks potential Commander buyers aren't bright enough to figure that out by themselves, or has taken legal paranoia to new heights (or depths?).

Have a H3 commercial pulling out a sunk commander.