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I am seriously considering buying a H3 but every single article/review I have read says the same thing...."Great off road truck but the 5cy engine does't have enough power for this large an SUV." Any feedback welcome! I Really Really want one but not if it wouldn't pull a greasy string out of a cat's rear end.  |
11-18-2005, 02:06 AM
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Take a look at the 1/4 mile times of other trucks and you will see that the H3 is not that far off base HP wise. What else can touch it off road????
I don't have one yet but by golly I want one.
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11-17-2005, 09:17 PM
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I could go somewhere with that...P-word comes to mind, but these guys would never let me live it down!! 
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11-17-2005, 11:55 PM
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I am in NJ and drive 40 miles each way to work on NJ Turnpike daily......never have any issues, I didn't buy the hummer for the speed.....If I wanted that I would have gotten a BMW or another Audi.......
The H3 I feel has enough power to get the job done, gets into traffic just fine.....just do not plan on a drag race unless it is against the UPS man. :-)
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11-17-2005, 09:03 PM
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I am in Augusta Ga. Originally from S.C.
Has anyone tried any aftermarket options to boost power? K&N air filter...etc....
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11-17-2005, 08:13 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 williams155:
I am seriously considering buying a H3 but every single article/review I have read says the same thing...."Great off road truck but the 5cy engine does't have enough power for this large an SUV." Any feedback welcome! I Really Really want one but not if it wouldn't pull a greasy string out of a cat's rear end. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
As long as you realize it's a truck and not a sports car, it's got more than enough power. If you're towing a boat or something simliar it may struggle but for driving around town and/or off-roading, the current engine is more than adequate. If you really want to give it a good test, rent one for a couple days. |
11-17-2005, 08:19 PM
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First...great anaolgy. LMAO.
If you were to do a search, you will see plenty of discussion regarding the "powerless" H3 engine. I could venture to say that's the number 1 complaint with everyone that owns the H3.
Now if your planning on pulling a huge boat or something, maybe rethink the H3. But if your not doing a lot of hauling with it I think you'll be pleasantly sursprised. I have no problem get in and out of traffic, leaving people at the stop light, getting tickets and this weekend I'll get to see how it handles off road. Hope this helps you out a little.  |
11-17-2005, 10:37 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 f5fstop:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DWPC:
The H3 has plenty adequate power for most drivers. The only time I feel power deprived is going up long grades on the interstate. In traffic, its response is similar to most sedans.
It keeps up in traffic quite nice, merges onto the insterstates quite nice, on flat and hilly roads. I have not taken it up the high passes on I-70 in CO...yet...however, everytime I tried that in my Wrangler, I had to keep it in 3rd gear and floored all the way.
How come no one (i.e, reviewers) bitches about the Jeep Wrangler's lack of power yet the H3 is a vastly better all-around 4x4. Unlike a Jeep, you can drive an H3 in perfect comfort all day at 80, and around town it drives beautifully. Precise and tight. I wouldn't want to take any of the commonly mentioned competition on a 500 mile trip, but the H3 is fantastically comfortable (and quiet) on a long haul. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I agree, coming from a Wrangler, the H3 does not feel slow. None of the reviewers seem to mention that the Grand Cherokee with the 3.7L is not much faster, and does not have the abilities of the H3.
If you want speed, I have a Corvette with a well-built, Supercharged engine, that will give you all the speed you need. (Just have to get the engine back in the damn thing.) </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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11-17-2005, 09:10 PM
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Hense the tiger avatar. Well...go COCKS!!
Let me know if you decide on the H3. I'll hook you up with my salesman. |
11-17-2005, 09:19 PM
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I won't push any further then,,,,thanks for your info though!  |
11-17-2005, 08:30 PM
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oh yeah...where is GA are you? Always nice to see another southern! |
11-17-2005, 08:23 PM
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The engine is a bit puny, although not quite as bad with the manual. The lack of power is my only complaint with the H3. I was never planning to race anyone, but I would like more passing power, especially since I live in a hilly area. Overall, I love the H3, and if you can live with the lack of highway oomph, go for it.
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11-18-2005, 06:21 AM
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The power is good enough for me too. In fact, I enjoy driving my rig so much that I now drive much slower so I don't get to my destination too quickly. I love to crawl on the asphalt while listening to my XM radio.
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11-17-2005, 09:04 PM
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Where in SC? I'm in Columbia (well Chapin actually). Get your H3 by Saturday and you can come with a couple of us up to some Raleigh trials!
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11-17-2005, 09:07 PM
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Anderson SC...not far from Clemson University.
Don't think I will have one that quick but thanks for the invite. The Columbia Hummer dealer is actually the closest one to me.
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11-17-2005, 11:54 PM
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Ive pulled a 3600lb boat and it pulls better than my Z-71
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11-17-2005, 10:36 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 DWPC:
The H3 has plenty adequate power for most drivers. The only time I feel power deprived is going up long grades on the interstate. In traffic, its response is similar to most sedans.
How come no one (i.e, reviewers) bitches about the Jeep Wrangler's lack of power yet the H3 is a vastly better all-around 4x4. Unlike a Jeep, you can drive an H3 in perfect comfort all day at 80, and around town it drives beautifully. Precise and tight. I wouldn't want to take any of the commonly mentioned competition on a 500 mile trip, but the H3 is fantastically comfortable (and quiet) on a long haul. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I agree, coming from a Wrangler, the H3 does not feel slow. None of the reviewers seem to mention that the Grand Cherokee with the 3.7L is not much faster, and does not have the abilities of the H3.
If you want speed, I have a Corvette with a well-built, Supercharged engine, that will give you all the speed you need. (Just have to get the engine back in the damn thing.)
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11-18-2005, 02:02 AM
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my 90 silverado with a 350 puts out 210 horsepower , theres plenty of power our h3's put out 220 , because the trucks are geared this way , what everyone is mistaking for low power is actualy what gives us a great crawl ratio and 20 mpg on the hiway
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11-17-2005, 08:31 PM
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I agree with the above, it's not a sportscar. I do feel the the I5 has plenty of power for the vehicle. I would say go drive one and make up your own mind.
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I am seriously considering buying a H3 but every single article/review I have read says the same thing...."Great off road truck but the 5cy engine does't have enough power for this large an SUV." Any feedback welcome! I Really Really want one but not if it wouldn't pull a greasy string out of a cat's rear end. |
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