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12-17-2005, 02:21 PM
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I've had several Grand Cherokee's and they were very nice on the street and good off road. The H3 is much better (w/ diff locker) off road and probably not as good on the street. I'd buy based on my needs not the the brand of vehicle.
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12-19-2005, 12:44 AM
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I had 2 Jeep GC 4X4. Nice car. But Jeep had same model from 1993 until 2005. It was a small SUV, wandered on the highwy, and the seats were not comfortable. The H3 with 265 tires, large seats and a comfortable ride is great. Jeep had to get a bigger vehicle on the road. The Commander name was retired years ago and was an ugly vehicle then. I think they should have built a larger Grand Cherokee.
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12-20-2005, 11:41 PM
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Bring a tow strap to tow the commander.
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12-16-2005, 05:58 PM
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I considering getting one of these next year can you guys fill me in on the pro's and cons, has anybody here driven both if so can I have opinions,
also how do they compare to the H2(might look at a used one also), the deal is Ill' be looking for one of the three next year help me out guys
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12-16-2005, 10:19 PM
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I couldn't make up my mind between the two of them either. In my opinion, I got more car for a better price in the H3 and I have no regrets in the one I chose. But thats just me!!! Plus, the Jeep dealer did a great job of pissing me off and I don't get mad easily.
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12-16-2005, 08:03 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 RMST:
Definitely buy the Jeep. Then kill yourself. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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12-17-2005, 03:16 AM
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Ok, I supposed that I will regret feeding the trolls, but...
http://web1.servforce.com/~cj8/
Need I say more? (Yes, at some point when more H3's are out there, I'm sure some one will get an H3 in such a predicament...Hope that it won't be me!) 
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12-16-2005, 08:17 PM
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12-16-2005, 06:20 PM
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My advice: Go back to school and learn how to use punctuation.
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12-17-2005, 11:32 AM
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12-19-2005, 01:10 PM
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I think the commander looks like an old Isuzu Trooper.
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12-16-2005, 07:43 PM
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12-16-2005, 07:43 PM
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It all depends on what you want to do, I both a 2005 Grand and a H3. The only complaint I have with the Grand is the lack of ground clearance.As far a power and towing, the two don't compare. So make sure you are prepared when you test drive both. Anyway build quality and reliability are about the same ,but in the following years I expect to have fewer problems with the H3. Offroad the Grand could go any where the H3 could go and for that matter H2 as long as you add a lift,rockrails and larger tires. Plans in the next 2 months is to add the superlift suspension kit and 33" tires. Anyway I love both due to me being a long time Jeep and Gm owner. |
12-20-2005, 11:16 PM
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Jeep Commander review was on Speed the other night. It was very entertaining. The commentator kept talking about the JC being at home offroad and it's Trail Rated abilities. So they took off down some GRAVEL roads. WOW, he was very impressed. Even pointing out how the JC is at home "off road".  This continued for some time.
Then another guy joins in and they hit "some of the hardest trails Jackson Hole" has to offer. More GRAVEL roads. I'm not kidding here. One "trail" even had a 6" gully running through the middle of it. The stupid JC kept scraping. But, hey, the JC is at home "offroad".
Then things got real interesting. It started to rain. OH NO! So they hit some more hard "trails" and you guessed it: more GRAVEL.
But WAIT: They had one more trick up their sleeve. While it was raining they took off up a GRAVEL road covered with WOOD CHIPS. Yep, WOOD CHIPS! The commentator even mentioned how other 4x4's would leave you stranded in such conditions. Oh my...
Well, I'll tell you all one thing, If you ever see a JC on the trail, just ask him to follow you. And keep your eyes and camera trained on him as you swing off the GRAVEL and WOOD CHIP road.
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12-16-2005, 06:30 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 timgco:
My advice: Go back to school and learn how to use punctuation. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
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12-17-2005, 12:01 AM
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I saw the first Jeep the other day and couldn't believe that POS. That thing is so damn stupid, it'd get stuck on a small curb. The only trail it's rated for is the Yellow Brick Road.
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12-16-2005, 07:53 PM
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Style: H3 gets raves, Commander looks like a Kleenex box
Power: H3 has its detractors on power. A bit anemic merging on the interstate, but its a bulletproof engine. Jeep has old Chrysler wheezers (IMO, the hemi on that chassis is an very bad accident waiting to happen! I'm surprised DC's lawyers let 'em do it.)
4x4: For serious offroading, the less-complicated H3 system was my choice over the computerized multimode Jeep system. H3's rear locker has much better crawling ratio if that matters to you.
Comfort: H3 is a fantastically comfortable road rig. Dunno about the Jeep; probably better around town. Jeep has 3rd Row seats but only for dwarves or double amputees.
And I'd much rather deal with a Hummer dealer than a DC/Jeep store at purchase and for service.
H2: The thrill is gone. By next summer, they'll be giving 'em away.
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12-27-2005, 11:57 PM
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Well, I don't know what it takes to be "veteran" cause I have had my H3 for about 3 weeks only 
But I am an enthusiast.  (When the heck did Jason make me an honorary "veteran"?)
"BTW it's over it not under it" 
Missed the reference there.
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12-20-2005, 10:22 PM
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The Commander will most likely leave you stranded as Jeep has a poor record for staying out of the shop, then you get to fight with DC about warrenty issues that they try to get out of.
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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 Murder after Midnight:
I considering getting one of these next year can you guys fill me in on the pro's and cons, has anybody here driven both if so can I have opinions,
also how do they compare to the H2(might look at a used one also), the deal is Ill' be looking for one of the three next year help me out guys </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
My advice to YOU would be buy a Jeep, any Jeep,and join a Jeep forum and take Mac with you.
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In all honesty which rig is best the H3 or Jeep Commander
