Looking at a New Alpha or a JK

[RazM]

Originally Posted by h3R4kids

Definitely get the H3 if not going offroad, if you were a serious offroader then that would of made your decsision much much much easier >JK*
Buy them both, then you have the best of both worlds. . Apples & Oranges comparison.

Forget the JK, buy a compass for serious offroading. It's trail-rated just like the JK, and you've got more room inside

[h3R4kids]

Originally Posted by RazM

Forget the JK, buy a compass for serious offroading. It's trail-rated just like the JK, and you've got more room inside

I agree, the Compass would be a great comparison to an H3,...he shouldn't be looking at the JK, it sounds like it's totally out of his league. Actually the new Liberty & H3 probably be the perfect comparison... That sucks, nothing out there to compare with the JK,,,but you can take a saws-all & cut your roof , windshield, & doors off.

Hey idiot you don't have more room inside than a JK Unlimited..I think you were in one of those special class's in school..

[Badace]

I did feel like I sould be in High School or College in the JK. I guess maybe I could see it being a better fit if I was a rock runner, or maybe dealing with a mid life and had no wallet for the Vette.

[DennisAJC]

If we're talking stock, get the H2 if it's within your means. It'll go more places than the H3 or H3 Alpha without much work and risk of breakage. It's matched pretty close to the Rubicon in ability.

If you don't have kids and don't need the space, get the Rubicon. I've wheeled with stock Rubis and they're awesome off road. I've seen the Rubicon perform obstacles with me that I know no H3 could handle.

A 4 door JK with a lift and 35" - 37" M/T tires is probably an equivalent to a stock H2 with 35" - 37" M/Ts.

For moderate wheeling and daily driver (Pavement) use, the FJ and H3 or H3 Alpha would be a great choice. I know this statement has been the center of many heated debates, but the H3 was built mainly for affordability as an entry model for the masses.


Now for somebody to counter with a statement that the H2 is just too big, we'll that statement normally comes from an inexperienced driver. Anyone can wheel smaller rigs. But it does takes a certain skill to maneuver a rig the size of an H2. I've wheeled in and wheel with most rigs (Mostly lifted mods) on the trails today. The H2 can do more, carry more, offer more, endure more and is more comfortable than any other. It's just plain fact.


I'm a very competitive person like some here. I got the H2 PRIMARILY for it's ability off road. Not only do I want to wheel in nothing but the best but also the option to have comfort, luxury and the ability to drive it home without a trailer. That's is why I'm not behind the wheel of another rig.

If there was something better, I would. But there's none, so I won't.

1. H2
2. Lifted 4 door JK with 35" or 37"
3. Rubicon
4. FJ
5. Or H3/H3 Alpha

*The H3 Alpha mostly addresses the lack of power and aluminum front diff. An improvement that should have been standard/option in the beginning.

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by RazM

BLAH BLAH BLAH.

The Canadian dollah is creating alot of unemployment in my part of Canada and I'm just a bitter sap enraged at the truth.

This is a valid and civilized thread. Let's not smut it up like you normally do Raz.

Don't worry, B.C. will support your welfare checks in your neck of the woods.

Like I said, If the H3 was everything you scream about, I wouldn't hesitate to trade in the H2 DUH!!!!. But it's definitely not even close so I won't.

There's no intent to hurt your feelings but you seem to be enraged by every fact that doesn't fit your fantasy.

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by RazM

Forget the JK, buy a compass for serious offroading. It's trail-rated just like the JK, and you've got more room inside

Sounds like you're just posting for no good reason hoping someone will be impressed by your dry wit.

[3Hummer]

okay i see this stuff about trail rated, what exatly do they do to to consider their rigs "trail rated?"

[stagger_lee]

Originally Posted by 3Hummer

okay i see this stuff about trail rated, what exatly do they do to to consider their rigs "trail rated?"

It means they did a significant amount of testing off the highway in light to moderate conditions.