Jeep versus H3

[big jake]

I am torned between these two vehicles. It would appear that the Jeep has better ground clearance and water fording per Hummers and Jeeps website. The top comes off on the Jeep but the Hummer was quiter on the highway. The power is really lacking in the H3 although the Jeep is not much better. My wife thinks the H3 in kindy of cheesy (wanna be H2 owners). I am kinda leaning that way too. After all thier is only one Jeep. I promise if I see a H3 on the trail I will wave and be happy to pull you out as long as you sign a waiver when the Jeep pulls your bumper off.

[DRTYFN]

The Jeep thing...

[The ArchiTexan]

Originally Posted by big jake

I am torned between these two vehicles. It would appear that the Jeep has better ground clearance and water fording per Hummers and Jeeps website. The top comes off on the Jeep but the Hummer was quiter on the highway. The power is really lacking in the H3 although the Jeep is not much better. My wife thinks the H3 in kindy of cheesy (wanna be H2 owners). I am kinda leaning that way too. After all thier is only one Jeep. I promise if I see a H3 on the trail I will wave and be happy to pull you out as long as you sign a waiver when the Jeep pulls your bumper off.

Get the FJ, according to their site - FJC Forum, it's the greatest offroad vehicle in the planet.

[DRTYFN]

A Heep will be pulling an H3 out??? Not likely.

[big jake]

Only kidding, just wanted to have some fun. I did look at the H3 but finally ordered the Jeep. I also looked at FJ Cruisers. Honestly I could live with any of them.

[The ArchiTexan]

Originally Posted by big jake

After all thier is only one Jeep.

That's right....the Willy's!!!!!!


Not the German Chrysler Jeep....

[The ArchiTexan]

Originally Posted by big jake

Only kidding, just wanted to have some fun. I did look at the H3 but finally ordered the Jeep. I also looked at FJ Cruisers. Honestly I could live with any of them.

Congrats on your new German Jeep........errr Compass?

[jdrew]

Originally Posted by big jake

My wife thinks the H3 in kindy of cheesy (wanna be H2 owners). I am kinda leaning that way too.

Heh.. you think? Considering most of us on here can afford the H2 as well as the H1. Ever thought that just maybe some people like the H3? I mean, you like jeeps, so it can't be that far fetched of a thought process...

I suppose that H2 owners are just wanna be H1 owners as well, correct?

See you on the trail... (Remember, tires are supposed to be under you, not on top.)

Excellent first post. -5 points

Go pick on someone your own size...

[usetosellhummer]

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[jdrew]

Originally Posted by usetosellhummer

Need help getting up a rock give us a call
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Nice vid!.. First time I have seen that one!

[stagger_lee]

Not fan of the H2 at all. Not functional in my opinion, for the more serious off-roader. I have owned scouts, I own a 71 FJ 40, and have wheeled the crap out of my brothers 06 FJ loaded with manual trans and lockers. The Jeep Rubicon is probably up there as well in the top 3 best factory capable vehicles. I dont think that the H2 was supposed to be a capable off roader from the factory, I think the H3 was more headed in that direction. Smaller, lighter, better clearence, bigger tires, etc. But honestly how many people are out there running Moab and The Rubicon daily, a handful, maybe. To the wifeys and the occasional mountain explorer or skiier/snowboarder its more about status then capability, and most 4x4s will get the job done. Try running the Little/Old Sluice or Soup Bowl (Rubicon Trail) in a stock H2, not happening. I like H3s and will be buying one, test drove last night, and it will be my first GM vehicle, so just letting everyone know before I get bashed, that I love em, and Im buying one.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

Not fan of the H2 at all. Not functional in my opinion, for the more serious off-roader. I have owned scouts, I own a 71 FJ 40, and have wheeled the crap out of my brothers 06 FJ loaded with manual trans and lockers. The Jeep Rubicon is probably up there as well in the top 3 best factory capable vehicles. I dont think that the H2 was supposed to be a capable off roader from the factory, I think the H3 was more headed in that direction. Smaller, lighter, better clearence, bigger tires, etc. But honestly how many people are out there running Moab and The Rubicon daily, a handful, maybe. To the wifeys and the occasional mountain explorer or skiier/snowboarder its more about status then capability, and most 4x4s will get the job done. Try running the Little/Old Sluice or Soup Bowl (Rubicon Trail) in a stock H2, not happening. I like H3s and will be buying one, test drove last night, and it will be my first GM vehicle, so just letting everyone know before I get bashed, that I love em, and Im buying one.

Scouts were pieces of crap. You say "serious off-roader" and Scout in the same post.... get real. And Yep, I've wheeled Scouts, back in High School and for the one we wheeled, we had a whole spare back at the farm so we would have parts to scavenge from when it would break.

We

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

Not fan of the H2 at all. Not functional in my opinion, for the more serious off-roader. I have owned scouts, I own a 71 FJ 40, and have wheeled the crap out of my brothers 06 FJ loaded with manual trans and lockers. The Jeep Rubicon is probably up there as well in the top 3 best factory capable vehicles. I dont think that the H2 was supposed to be a capable off roader from the factory, I think the H3 was more headed in that direction. Smaller, lighter, better clearence, bigger tires, etc. But honestly how many people are out there running Moab and The Rubicon daily, a handful, maybe. To the wifeys and the occasional mountain explorer or skiier/snowboarder its more about status then capability, and most 4x4s will get the job done. Try running the Little/Old Sluice or Soup Bowl (Rubicon Trail) in a stock H2, not happening. I like H3s and will be buying one, test drove last night, and it will be my first GM vehicle, so just letting everyone know before I get bashed, that I love em, and Im buying one.

Well then we can count on you to join us on our next Rubicon trip?

Not even a stock h3 could do soupbowl, Little Sluice.

Old sluice could be done, but not without some guaranteed body damage. And we are not talking a couple of scratches either.

I have wheeled in both and they are both capable. The H2 is FAR more comfortable while wheeling. I drove a friends last weekend and he almost didn't get it back...

Can't wait to catch up with you on the trail.....

Hey Sewie, looks like we've got another hardcore guy to wheel with!

[The Green Lantern]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

Not fan of the H2 at all. Not functional in my opinion, for the more serious off-roader. I have owned scouts, I own a 71 FJ 40, and have wheeled the crap out of my brothers 06 FJ loaded with manual trans and lockers. The Jeep Rubicon is probably up there as well in the top 3 best factory capable vehicles. I dont think that the H2 was supposed to be a capable off roader from the factory, I think the H3 was more headed in that direction. Smaller, lighter, better clearence, bigger tires, etc. But honestly how many people are out there running Moab and The Rubicon daily, a handful, maybe. To the wifeys and the occasional mountain explorer or skiier/snowboarder its more about status then capability, and most 4x4s will get the job done. Try running the Little/Old Sluice or Soup Bowl (Rubicon Trail) in a stock H2, not happening. I like H3s and will be buying one, test drove last night, and it will be my first GM vehicle, so just letting everyone know before I get bashed, that I love em, and Im buying one.

To be honest with y'all, I'm not really a big fan of the H2 either. I like them, but I woudn't drive one. One of the reasons I bought a H is the "color"...

....sorry fellows, I found this review about the H1 and H2....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGM97caMqyc

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

The Jeep thing...

NOW THIS HAS TO BE A "FIRST"

scums & me on the same team (idea) about something...

RYD




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[Sewie]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

Hey Sewie, looks like we've got another hardcore webwheeler that won't show up to our runs.

fissed

[jdrew]

nevermind.. lol

[The Green Lantern]

Originally Posted by jdrew

nevermind.. lol

Lol, that was the other guy!

[The Green Lantern]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

NOW THIS HAS TO BE A "FIRST"

I & me on the same team (idea) about something...

RYD

It would be nice if they can't see who edited the post...

[Demo]

I thought H2's were for years. Then I bought my H3, after owning 3 Jeeps (all lifted and locked) and a Land Rover Discovery (lifted and locked) I found that they all suffered in some way from the modifications and always needed a little more work to get it "right". When looking to replace my Land Rover (due to the horrible MPG and sluuuuugishness of the engine with the massive 31'' tires ) I looked at every comparable SUV out there. Jeep did not yet have the four door wrangler and the FJ's back seat (I have a family and dogs) is about as functional as a Ford Escort's .
The only vehicle that could do it all without any major modification was the H3. Oh yeah, . It doesn't feel like a tent (did I mention that I have DVD players in the head rests) more like an armored vehicle.


The new Jeep unlimited Rubicon is a great looking vehicle with lots of potential, but I feel very confident that I made the right choice with my H3 .
Oh yeah try putting 35's on a stock wrangler .

I will admit that I am prepping the wife for the purchase of the fabled V8 H3, but if it doesn't happen my little I-5 is just fine. It works much better than my Land Rover and gets better MPG than it and my previous Jeeps.

Oh yeah, there was a point?now I want an H2 for long trips cause I have too much junk and the H2's I have seen on this forum are not , they kick ass !
I now see the light, stick around long enough and you will too.