is the H3 a real Hummer?

[H3H]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PARAGON:
1. Yes, yes it is.

2. It says so right there on it.

H3H - AMG is a Mercedes company. I believe you are referring to AM General the company that that GM licenses the Hummer name from. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

That's what I meant by AMG, not the in-house tuning company for MB (Mercedes-Benz).

[HummerNewbie]

I have got to pay more attention. I just noticed your Hummer grill and headlights in your sig H3OH. Very nice

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[Sharkster]

@bender: Well, I still have all the cars mentioned above... but I simply found out that there is not ONE car, which fits ALL needs. In rainy or bad weather situations, I love to ride a big 4WD truck. Don't know why... but I like the feeling of a comfy and somewhat "protected" ride.

In autumn or spring or on long trips I prefer a fast sportscar... and in summer I miss a cabriolet... so my current config simply serves it all. What I don't need is a standard sedan, because it tries to be everything... and is NOTHING REALLY at the same time.

Before I got my H3, I had a Mercedes M-Class (ML 320) which was a bit quicker, but not as comfy, not as "protective" and not as good looking as the H3 is.

Anyway... I guess I'll go with my 3 car configuration for a long, long time... Simply because it makes me feel like I enter a new world, each time I get into another car.

[ckhagman]

Hell even an H1 has been said to not be a real hummer depending on the year. An H1 is only a true Hummer when it is a '92 so I have heard given its mechanical 6.2 engine and little to no electronics.

The best defense is offense. If some tells you that it is not a real Hummer ask them to proce it to you. You do not have to prove anything. They say it has the same engine. Tell them the differences (I think there are some). They say that it has the same frame. Hell a if you make a brail version of the picture of the colorado and H3 frame you could tell how much different it is.

[CLAYDOG]

HMMWV- purpose built military off road vehicle- 10-15% off the shelf GM components (engine/trans/electrical) top of class off road performance.

H1 – Modified military exotic off road vehicle- 15-18% off the shelf GM components.
(engine/trans/electrical/AC) top of class off road performance.

H2- purpose built large luxury off road sport utility vehicle- 20-25% off the shelf GM components. (engine/trans/electrical/AC/some suspension) top of class off road performance.

H3- purpose built mid-size luxury off road sport utility vehicle-20-25% off the shelf GM components. (engine/trans/electrical/AC/ some suspension) top of class off road performance.

[partsguy]

What makes a real Hummer...?
I always hear, The new crap that Aerosmith is
all sony telling them what to do and the old stuff was the real band.
I like the new stuff as much as if not more then the old.
H2,H3 just new stuff.
Toxic twins for today!
(The only way I can explain how I feel about the subject)
I'm not a groupie

[HummerNewbie]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H3OH:
"Nah, it's not a real Hummer. I got a REAL one from your girlfriend last night." </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Great response but I am thinking I would be in big trouble if my wife heard me say I got one from my girlfriend

[richk]

Looks like the parts in our H3 are going to start showing up in alot more new GM vehicles. I was looked at pics of some new vehicles coming up and I am seeing alot of our interior parts. Our knobs look like they are going to be standard equip.

[bender]

i love my new H3. that said, i have to admit that i know little about the hummer and its history. i traded in my BMW M3 for this beast and i am getting bashed by a lot of people on the other forums i go to. its been called a trouble prone american vehicle all the way to a fake hummer.

so, i ask you this...

1. is the H3 really a hummer and why? i mean, its a GM.

2. how does one argue the point that the H3 is a real hummer?

yes, i am a little to old for boy-ish online fights, but as an avid car/truck enthusiast it would be nice to have some good solid arguments when a heated discussion/debate occurs.

thanks!!!

[Steve R]

The fact is...the Humvee/H1 has some really neat & unique features that make the vehicle design distinct: Gear-driven hubs for crazy-huge clearance down the center & CTIS, which allows the tire pressure to be changed while driving. Along with the width, stance & clearance, these features really define the H1.

Does a vehicle lacking these features mean it can't bear the same name or give rise to the lineage of being a Hummer??? No, they are just different...but with differences come other advantages, improvements and qualities.

For a long time Porsches were mid-engine, air-cooled cars. When the 924 or 928 came out, did the Porsche community go nuts and condemn these models??? No, they are just different.

As Alec pointed out, the H2's and H3's are doing nasty-ass trails and kickin' butt offroad all over the place. Will they ever compare or keep up with a super-built, custom rock-crawler?? No....but then again, that rock-crawler sure as heck won't run you up the freeway at 85 mph in luxurious comfort, with Air conditioning and all the amenities of a Range Rover while carrying 6 adults.

All things considered, these Hummers are AWESOME...and dare I suggest so are the people who own/drive them.

As for those who question the authenticity of our vehicles....they should take a tip from momma, who often said "If you can't say something nice, then shut your F*#king pie hole". I think momma had a different way of putting it, but you get the point.

[PARAGON]

1. Yes, yes it is.

2. It says so right there on it.

H3H - AMG is a Mercedes company. I believe you are referring to AM General the company that that GM licenses the Hummer name from.