2008 Hummer H3 review
December 19, 2007 by Alborz Fallah
2008 Hummer H3 review
Yes it’s big, yes it’s yellow, but damn it looks good!
CarAdvice rating: 
Models tested: H3, H3 Luxury
Recommended Retail Price: $51,990-$59,990
Options Fitted: None
- by Alborz Fallah & Karl Peskett
This review is broken up into four parts:
- Hummer H3 Review City
- Hummer H3 Review Off-road
- Hummer H3 Gallery (City)
- Hummer H3 Gallery (Off-road)
Hummer H3 Review (City)
The H3 is comparable to a supercar in many ways, it turns just as many heads (if not more), car enthusiasts all have their own views on it and more importantly, environmentalists absolutely hate it, which is a good reason to love the Hummer.
My first week was spent in a yellow standard-trim Hummer H3 with the second week finishing in a gunmetal grey Luxury variant. Karl had his way in the H3 Luxury in Perth and spent his time off-road. Before I begin, let me go over the treatment of the Hummer by some Brisbanites.
There is no denying that all 4WD/SUVs attract a certain amount of attention from those more worried about saving the planet than personal hygiene. The Hummer though, takes this to an extreme level.
From the few who see the Hummer as the vehicle used by the US army to invade sovereign states to those that think every single minute a Hummer is allowed out, a fluffy penguin dies in the north pole, the ignorance of some citizens is astounding.
Driving around a different car every week makes you realise just how sensitive some people are to certain cars, but you get used to it… or so I thought.
The abuse I copped in the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 (think pinky finger) to the “you need to think about a smaller car” comment from an elderly citizen when I was in the Volvo XC90, do not even come close to colourful abuse endured in the Hummer.
To cut a long story short, the Hummer got egged. Yes, some idiots egged the Hummer, but best of all, they had the audacity to stuff a few save the planet flyers in the spare tyre.
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Drove one of these babies last night. Was quite suprised at how easy it was to drive. This a a large car i would be quite happy to live with day to day.
Wow! The vitriol and hatred some people can conjure up over a car…unbelievable. I used to be pretty disparaging about sports car drivers – needing the extension for their tiny pinkies. These days I’m more about each to their own.
I wonder also whether any of the most vocal critics here actually READ the above review (or just looked at the pictures). It was a fantastic balanced review, the best one so far, pointing out good points and bad, and certainly dispelled most of the myths about size and fuel consumption (comparatively anyway).
Of course it will have its shortcomings! What car doesn’t? There simply isn’t a car in existence that is all things to all people. It comes down to needs and preferences.
Comparing fit out and features to luxury euro cars like BMW and volvo, VW, Disco 3 is ridiculus. These cars cost $20-50K more.
And anybody who thinks they can buy a brand new Land Cruiser 200, Nissan Patrol, or Mitsu Pajero for under $70K clearly hasn’t been down to the dealer to talk real turkey. Prado and Pathfinders are comparable but still more exy. Even the base models, once you add on stamp duty, dealer delivery, registration etc, the price heads north. Go up and model or start adding some fruit and phew, it really starts to hurt the hip pocket.
I ordered an auto base model H3 in October (Feb delivery), with roof racks, side-steps and towbar. So from a low advertised price of $51K I ended up shelling out $64 K driveaway. And I’ll probably go straight down to West Side Audio to install a decent touch screen Ipod compatible, DVD playing stereo system with Reversing camera/sensors (an extra $2K).
Poser, W**ker, Morally bankrupt, Egotistical, environmental philistine, celebrity pretender?? I don’t regards myself as any of those things (maybe the w**ker – I am married after all). I’ve driven very modestly over the years and it’s time for a treat. I just wanted a car with a bit of bold character if I was to spend $60K. I don’t reckon that’s too much to ask of life.
I don’t really give a rats about what some armchair wowsers on a blog write about me, but certainly it is a concern in hindsight that there are so many petty minded ignorant people that would be prepared to egg or scratch the Hummer in the carpark because of such entrenched stupid mindsets.
Time will tell I suppose. Certainly February can’t come soon enough.
Steph
64k for a 54k car I smell wood duck. or is that turkey?
Stef. you forget that Japan 4WD’s are proof they are better quality especially for Australian roads, maybe over time the hummer may keep up with pajeros, landcruisers, etc, most mindsets commenting in this forum have common sense and wouldn’t venture down American Hummer ego way of thinking.. if you can afford to pay $60,000 drive away surely you can spend an extra $10,000 for a kitted out pagero with way more user friendly ergonomics and technology included..
If I was looking for a serious Off Roader; and Not a Toorak Tractor..
I’d go for either a Bowler [as seen on Top Gear] or a Bush Ranger. Both are based on a Range Rover with an enhanced V8 and independent suspension and both have very little overhang; which means less chance of getting stuck in a narrow ravine or gully with all 4 wheels in mid air
Top review Karl!
Slummer Hummer fits Holden’s brand image just like throw away Daewoos. While rebadge king GMHoldenDaewoo has low resale, unsafe, unreliable and cheap, this Hummer H3 is big, thirsty, poorly built, inefficient, and American……… 1 star rating
This cars is simply fantastic.
Head turner at 55k, unbelievable .
You would have to pay me to own that !
..for the all the future maintenance, break-downs and part replacements post warranty time – I can just imagine the quality.
I wont say what the “yanks can do” with whis one, but its got something to do with blocking the sun out …
BMW X5 cannot be compared to the Hummer.
The Hummer is a reasonably decent off-road vehicle. The X5 is not.
However, the Hummer is easily beaten by the less showy 4WDs like Discovery, Landcruiser, or Patrol.
But let’s not consider the “softroaders” like the X5, CRV, or RAV4!
Im with you John!
JOHN…spot on
I really don’t have a problem with it as long as it stays out of the city (same goes for anything else that is big, slow, can’t corner and has door handles the same height as my car’s roof). Really though if you want a boxy 4WD with a bit of bling that is more than decent off road, then surely a Mercedes AMG G55 would be the way to go?
493hp @ 6,100 rpm
516 lb-ft @ 2,800 – 4,500 rpm
Great review, pity about some of the comments – says more about the writers than the vehicle…. I’ve put over 50,000Km on my 2006 H3 (an aussie living in the Mid East), and I’d have to say it’s one of the best all round 4wds I’ve ever driven. The build quality, reliability etc is = to the Tojo’s / mazda’s /Pajeros etc I’ve owned / driven, and the handling is far superior (on and off road). Yep – the lack of power is a pain in the butt, but hey – you have to learn to drive it smart. I do approx 60% highway / town (at a comfortable >120 km/hr) no problems and the rest in Dunes / wadis. In short I hated it at first sight (cast off from my wife) but love it now. Never missed a beat, never got me stuck and like Karl says, learn to trust it offroad and it won’t see you wrong.
Now – i won’t bore you with the disasterous experiences I’ve had with Discos / RR – suffice to say that cheap as they are here, and as much as I love them – I’ll never own another one due to reliability. The misses replaced the H3 with the 2007 5.7 Jeep Commander – nice engine pity about everything else….
Interesting Nic……I guess with more reports on the reliability side like yours we may show a little more respect for it! Its just a pity it lacks in looks! Its the whole American thing that puts many off I think!They need to grow up!
hi all happy new year wher can u get a hummer h3 2008 for $51k please help. putt123@hotmail.com
Nic,
Now that’s what I call great constructive comments! Certainly amongst some of the negative drivel floating around here. Along with the review it makes stopping here worthwhile.
Really encouraging for me as a purchaser who wants to go on and off road. Thanks.
Re the lack of power, I’ve driven heaps of Tojos (Diesel and Petrol) on mine sites and they don’t exactly set the road on fire either. But I’ve heard the new 200 Series V8 diesel is sensational – 680 Nm at 2000rpm. Perhaps when I’ve grown up I’ll get one of them eh…they say it’s a real missile.
David,
Given the demand, you’ll probably have to wait till July for your 2008 H3. They just haven’t got the inventory in country yet. So there’s not much room for negotiating as a result.
Go to the HummerAustralia.com.au site to find a dealer. There’s is only one here in Perth, but probably a couple in the bigger capitals.
Like I said above, the $51K is a real furphy. Once you add dealer delivery, stamp duty and registration you’ll be heading towards $60K. Add any extras and you might need another 4 or 5K. Good luck.
Thanks Gents – one advantage of this part of the world is cheap cars and cheap petrol. you can own anything (mostly) that you can dream about. I toyed with (and drove) the X5 (rejected for absurd cost of service), Merc M55 (nice but too many potholes here), G Wagen (too expensive, but ultimately brilliant), and the plethora of other yank tanks. The Hummer was chosen by the misses on looks alone (I know that’s not a good ad), and I was very skeptical. Having said that at AUD49,000 on road (fully optioned – the only option you get here) – it was acceptable, plus I get good service from the Dealer. We have insane 5000km service intervals here (hence importance of Dealer relationships), but given the conditions, it may be warranted (as a money making venture)
I’m now hanging out for the H3 Alpha – I think that will put to rest the power problems…. For those concerned about the lack of power in a H3 – there’s a good range of aftermarket performance bits – but the hit in fuel consumption may hurt!
For those calling H3 drivers ‘posers’etc – I have to say that for me, the grin factor as an owner driver is far better than your average Tojo – 18months on and I’m still grinning like a kid at xmas!
thanks you stef as long as the 4×4 is worth it monny comes and gows..
I have stated it on all the other blogs sites about the Hummer – I cant see what all the negative fuss is about. Ive had mine since October and love it. I havent found it underpowered at all, and while its never going to drag a sedan off the at the lights, it is perfectly adequate for normal city driving and as Nic stated, cruises on the highway at 120 comfortably.
I have had mine off road quite a few times and it has proven itself extremely competent. Just this week I was out with a new turbo Nissan Patrol and an older Landcruiser and both floundered on ascents the Hummer cruised up first time.
As for all the pinkos and greenies out there complaining about the environment and the fuel costs – when they start to carry on about gas guzzling 6.0 litre commodore utes and things like the AMG merc or the Aston in the same way the have been going on about the Hummer, I’ll think about getting a smart car.
The biggest disappointment about the vehicle so far has been the incompetence of Hummer Australia (not the dealers) their customer service and general attitude has been appallling and they know that demand has outstripped supply for the next year so they treat you like dirt.
For those of you waiting – hang in there – its worth it!!
I will be ordering mine ASAP. My local dealer has let me drive around in his a couple of times now and i love it!I definately like the looks of the H3 but thats not the only reason im buying one.Im on the beach in my 06 SR5 hilux most weekendsand and im not one of these guys thats affraid to take an expensive car offroad.My H3 will be out there ripping up the dunes.(I’ll probably be towing out vitara’s and pajero’s and the like)Its super smooth to drive and it handles the corners great.The interior is a great mix of the original hummer feel and plenty of modern accesories.The sound system is great,the seats are unbelievably comfortable and being elictric adjust and heated is also handy.Im resonably tall so vision is not a problem.The H3 steers perfectly and with ease. As for power,everyone keeps saying how underpowered it is and on paper it may be but to drive it feels no different in power to my 4L V6 hilux and for such a large car I am very impressed by that.There are a heap of aftermarket bits you can get to increase power if you need it but these things are fine how they are.I will be ordering the adventure model as I do a lot of dune driving and the electronic locking rear diff may come in handy.I watched a guy in his H3 pull out several other 4×4s that just couldnt move through the sand like the H3(maybe the H3s width was better for sand driving)I think all you critics should stop commenting on something you havnt even experienced yet.The people bagging the H3 probably havnt even driven one yet.I say if you havnt driven one,dont be bagging it.In my family we have had a Landrover discovery,Jeep Cheroke,Mitsubishi Pajero,Toyota 4Runner,Nissan Patrol,Landcruiser Sahara and Hilux SR5.The only ones that even come close to the hummers quality and ability are the Landcruiser Sahara and the Hilux SR5.
Stef,
clearly you havent looked at the price list for anything other than the hummer and the 200 series. most of the others can be had for far less than 70K!!!
Dealers in NSW were recently advertising pathfinders for under 50K drive away.
somehow i think your just trying to justify a very emotional decision with a poorly constructed argument.
My mum over in Doha is apparantly going to get a H3. In red for some reason, lol, but a H3 none the less. Need big beefy SUVs over there apparantly because the roads aren’t a relatively save place like they are in Aus.
Good review, eggers should have their bottoms peeled with cheese graters and then add salt.
My partner and I ordered our H3 Adventure model a few weeks ago, picking it up on the 16th of this month. There are some good deals around – our final price ended up being $65,400 drive away for a manual Adventure with chrome tubular side steps, chrome cross bars, storm shield seat covers (we plan on getting it dirty), rubber cargo mat, tow pack and sunroof.
We took one on a 6 hour test drive and yes, although it lacks a bit in the power department, we were incredibly impressed with its handling ability. As we live in out South Aus outback, we’ll be plowing through a lot of sand, so the Adventure model immediately appealed to us.
As for the fuel consumption, my partner currently drives a VY SS ute that drinks far more than the Hummer did!
Hi Guys,
Yoohoo! Less than a fortnight to go! My H3 is on Aussie soil so the dealer tells me.
Thanks Big Pete, Danny, Lee_Bee and Adam for some more positive comments. We might even be gaining some ground on the whinging wowsers.
To Dlr1: Who said there weren’t cars available under 70K? Not me, I said Patherfinders were comparably priced to the Hummer together with Prados. And I do clearly remember all the Saturday mornings at the dealers talking prices. The brochures quote them in black and white.
Indeed, entry level ST petrol Pathies were advertised here in Perth for around $50K drive away. I test drove the ST-L Diesel(drive away book price $59K). A really excellent car that suited my needs. Logically I should’ve bought one. But after exhaustively deliberating, weighing and discussing excellently constructed arguments both logical and emotional from many sources,as you so noted, I ended up going H3 emotional on the advice of a good mate. It was the “grin factor” as Nic put it. Plus the better 4wd performance, which we need to get across the dunes to our favorite windsurfing spots.
But you’re right, no justifications required, poorly constructed or otherwise, I’m sticking with the emotions, like happiness, at my H3 purchase. Yeah!
I think the H3 is a great vehicle in all aspects and multiple reviews have found this to be true, therefor I am looking at trading my 06 triton in and purchasing a H3.
I think the people that are hanging crap on it, are the people that simply cannot and never will be able to afford one.
Anyone bashing the H3 should drive one. I drove one and bought it the same day. It really is like nothing else.
I drive a 2008 h3 wonderful cars, usualy think that people that have so much hate towardas them are wayy to old school and should just sit at home with tea and cookies lol bye bye oldies haha
From the US, Hi. I have an Adventure H3. I like it a lot. It seems to me many do not like the “cheap plastic” or the trashy warning lables. Here, cars are made with plastic to help keep the weight of the vehicle lighter. Thus, lighter weight better gas mileage. The US has many regulations about vehicle weight and gas milage. The plastic look has been greatly impoved over the years. We have learned to accept it. As for the warnig label, people in the US like to take others to court over the dumbest things. So, we need warning labels to clear legalities. You will not regret buying an H3. Good Day
Sorry to disagree, but I saw the H3 at the Melbourne Motor Show and I was absolutely disgusted by the standard of the interior. After just 4 days of the public prodding and poking the plastics, a huge number of fitting has either worn out or completely broken. The seat adjustment levers were snapped, the handbrake felt as loose as a herring in a gumboot, and the dashboard fascia was a scratched as my front door step. It simply looked horrible. In complete contrast, the Holden (did someone say Daewoo?) Captive looked fresh and classy after the same treatment. I don’t care how many looks it pulls, if it’s built like just about every other Car from the US, I don’t want one. It WILL fall apart, no doubt about that.
Went and looked at one of these for the wife yesterday. The build quality was atrocious, boot was too small, couldn’t see any advantage in owning one. Didn’t drive it, but I hear the performance isn’t anything to rave about.
Stuart – exactly how was the build quality atrocious? Mine is fine – panel gaps better than on my old VZ, trim all fit properly etc. No paint blemishes as on my old ford and a previous Toyota. One of my company cars (another Ford) had damage to the leather – none evident on my car.
As for boot space – how big do you need? I can fit two mountain bikes in mine with the rear seats down and I looked at a Patrol the other day and its boot with seats up is about the same. A mate has Jeep comander and its about the same size. Suggest you look at a panel van or wagon!!
Didnt drive it – then dont comment on performance – its fine. More fuel efficient than a Territory and easier to handle in traffic and off road than any of the other 4WDs Ive owned in the past.
No point owning one you say – sounds like you made your mind up in advance and listened to all the pinko negative nay sayers – well good for you – go buy a boring patrol or toyota like you deserve – better still how about a Smart!
I own a H3 – I love it….
The only nay sayers simply don’t own one.
I waited 10 months for min eto arrive & whilst frustrated by Hummer Australia’s attrocious customer service…. the car is an absolute winner….
I love driving it, I love the looks, I love the build quaility, I love the kids giving the thumbs up on the sid eof the road & the fule consupmtion is not too different to my previous cars – Commodores & Hondas…
This car is great fun to drive & own.
I am happy to do my bit for the environment too – but people need to do their research before criticising on a name. This Hummer is a great car….
Get one…
Theres nuthin wrong with patrols or cruisers big pete.
I think i would rater a patrol or cruiser in the bush because i wouln’t want to scratch a h3.
I don’t think the legroom in the rear of the hummer is very good either, too small.
they look good but i don’t think they are very practicle for off road.
Benny,
Ive take mine off road quite a lot – it has out performed the latest Patrol and went places that the Toyota troopy (true and older model) got stuck in. Ive also driven up stuff past bogged nimrods in their lifted hi-luxes much to their dismay. I took it to a proffesional 4WD course and the instructors were initially sceptical but by the end of the 3 days very, very imprseed. Check out some of the stuff they do with them on You-tube then say they arent very practicle.
I think the Hummer is great as I own one. And to all the greenies out there …. have you looked at the other cars that sponge fuel . If you really are so concerned, kindly shut your TV, Fridge, Plasma TV, walk to work, hand wash your own clothes, dont smoke cigarettes, dont use plastic, sell your car …. the list goes on !!!
Do you know 90% of your products at home are made from by prducts of Petroleum ?? and if you are so anti American, stop watching American movies, tv serials … etc etc.
Dont be hypocrites.
But I guess it is pointless trying to explain.
Ignorance …. grow up.
i’m thinking of trading my 2003 range rover on a new hummer:)
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I own a 7.6 litre, V8 Corvette. It turns heads and bodies. The Hummer does the same. A BMW does this and a Merzedes does that. Fantastic! If you don’t like it, OK. If you love it, buy it. Remember, nothing is for ever Don’t be misearable and negative. Contribute to knowledge, but only if you have acquired it first hand. You don’t have to lie or exagerate. Help us with basic facts and unemotive opinions.
i got a idea guys! if ya dont wanna spend so much for this hummer, get a suzuki jimny! and pimp it up with some chrome parts and some 20″ chromies!!! :D that way, it will turn more heads than this hummer!
Plastic piece of junk. Its not even American, its made in South Africa. I dont know what all those hippies are complaining about, it doesn’t even have 6 cylinders. Leaf sprung rear end and a tiny, shotty plastic cabin. If GM are going to make a car look the part then they should alteast back its capabilities up, lets see a V8 or decent diesel under the hood and coils at the back for better off road capabilities.
I just bought the hummer H3 yesterday with all the chrome trim. It is black and it is stunning. I drove one for a few hours and fell in love with it. I have owned just about every kind of 4WD and while I liked the Jeep Overlander the best, I can’t wait to get out of my current Lexus 350RX to get into the hummer. I thought this review was terrific. Thank you.
If I get a hummer, I’m going to modify it to be hydrogen boosted just to ruin the stereotype.
I have an H3 Luxury model – black with all the chrome trimmings and Alloy Wheels.
I love it.
It is my every day car and people have egged it before. BUT I have to say that other than the angry Lesbians that hurl abuse at the car regularly (I live in Newtown, Sydney), most people seem to love it. If I am in a cafe or something and the car is parked on the street and I can see it, I enjoy watching people walk past, make comments, some even take pictures. Usually it is appreciation.
I take it off road quite often, although I am beginning to get the paintwork scratched (but what can ya do?!?). It performs amazingly. At first I was a little afraid because hardcore 4WD groupies think it as a “fake”.
But I was driving through the Barrington Tops National Park over the weekend through some really really rough terrain. It had rained and the track was very muddy in a lot of places. I passed several bogged vehicles (Landcruiser, Patrol) yet mine did not even hint at becoming bogged. It just drove along fine. It climed the steep rocky tracks with no worries at all (the 4WD low gears are amazing).
I did however get a flat tyre (something sharp in one of the mud pits) and changing it in the mud and the rain was a total pain in the ass and i was swearing a lot, but it only took 20 minutes to chahge so that is pretty good I guess.
The worst part of the experience is paying $60 to have it cleaned the next day because boy was it dirty.
Hummer gets my thumbs up, and everyone I know, even the haters, after they have actually been in it, fall in total love.
It amazes me people that have never driven one or experienced what they can do will post negative comments. How can you comment on something that you clearly know nothing about???
But I guess it makes people driving 1980’s corollas feel important behind the keyboard. I think most peoplke posting negative and insulting comments could probably never dream of affording to own one of these amazing vehicles.
I have booked my test drive, and will be buying one when if it does what I want it to do. Then the only problem will be prising the keys out of my wifes hands. It will be a nice addition to our garage, and will be bought as a daily driver, and it will be parked along our FPV BF GT Falcon, and will be replacing our XR8….tree huggers eat your heart out, I will be doing my best to burn as much fuel as I can as I have driven V8’s for over 20 years now, life it too short to be driving corollas, toyotas etc etc.
I had the pleasure to drive a H3 for 3 days. Lots of things going for it. Economy 62 liters for 485 km traveled. Not too bad and only slightly more than than a v6 calais. Quiet cabin at 100kmh. Great stereo. Turns on a dime. Steers and handles like a modern car. And it gets lots of stares even after being on the market for 18 months. A few down points are, no cruise control, and not as big as it should be on the inside. Myself and my 2 daughters sat in the back seat and we were jammed in. Its really only a 4 seater which really shocked me being such a large looking truck! Also any speed over 90kmh and the power dies in the ass. Not real good for overtaking. However taking off at the lights is a different story with ample power on hand. I believe a v8 is on the way, this being a straight 5, 3.7L yes 5 cyl. Overall the H3 does the job and most opinions of those who have not driven are totally wrong.
Hello from America and I can see a diverse group here commenting on our cars. Always good to be looked at from an arrogant lense, damn yanks are just so arrogant aren’t they..
Last time I talked about the Australians that I work with here at GM, it was in a good light, and actually I think pretty highly of these people involved in design and development in the automotive sector over there at Holden.
And forgive me, what I thought for some time that the majority of Australians considered us friends. I guesss we all have to realize things sooner or later, maybe I’m a bit slow but really didn’t think people in different countries had such a hostile view of us other than the middle east…
Comments like, Yanks need to grow up, arrogant, they make crap really amazes me to read this. Now that I see how some of you feel about us I’ll be more well adjusted.
Regarding product coming out of Australia, the G8 and the Monaro in days past is a good example of a fine auto and has always received accolades from me and my friends. They haven’t sold too well, but pack a serious punch and the fit and finish has greatly improved since we first have seen them on the market..
Oh well, as an American, we see people burning our flag all the time, were used to the attitude. We just say, pass us a beer and get a load of this.. I guess it’s good to not let it get to you…
My grandfather once told me that after WWII, he realized that the world really didn’t want us around anymore and he would tell me someday the honeymoon will be over…
Word to the wise, most Americans can’t stand Hollywood and the general attitude that permeates from California. There are 49 other states other than that one and most of us enjoy the outdoors, like to drink beer of all kinds (including your beer and wine)… We have families and children and in general are pretty humble. I say I apoligize for those blokes that said they were American and were embarrasing ASSes, yes I’ve been around them too, but really that isn’t representative of most of us…
As an American, I wish all the best to you and yours in Australia and will continue to thank you for buying our exports. We have some room to grow, but let me just leave with this this last question:
When was the last time you heard a Japanese or German admit they weren’t the best, maybe a little self deprecating and show a little respect for people from other countries? Been around many and you would be hard pressed to get this level of honesty from them..
Good Day!
James
A proud American
Now my comment about my friendly Australians leaving positive comments about our Hummer, thank you for the positive feedback.
I can see the overall attitude about Americans to be pretty good the more I read online, it’s always those few bad apples, but they have the right to voice there opinions too…
We here in the states have been working very hard at building the best quality we can into things that bare the American name, Yes we have a lot of room to grow, but I think we can get there.
Also I will say that I can’t say enough good things about my colleagues in your country as they have all been exemplary to work with.
Kind Regards,
Jim
Hi There,
WoW, I have just spent a good hour reading the reviews and comments on the H3 Hummer. Most of the negative reviews were not about the vehicle itself, but about its origins. The other observation is that the majority of those with the negative comments have not actually driven or even seen one in person. Today, I test drove the luxury model and was really pleased with the way it handled. Looking at the Hummer in photos does not do it justice, you need to see it in person, feel it, drive it, to truly understand what the fuss is all about. So, for those making negative comments some advice: 1. focus on the vehicle not its origins; 2. go and test drive one, it’s free.
The only concern I have is that it doesn’t tow very well. One of the reasons I’m looking for a 4×4 is to tow a 21ft boat. How would the Hummer handle such a task? Has anyone used it for this purpose?
Cheers,
Iceman.
I wanna buy a hummer h3, plan on taking it on the sand alot on North stradbroke and fraser island queensland, can anyone who takes theres on the sand tell me how it would go please, worried a bit about the weight and power of the H3. cheers
Curious – all I can say is that when the US military invaded the middle east after 9/11 – theh had their usual gun-ho attitude yet there was one incident where the Australian Britush and Canadian SAS troops were called out on a rescue mission.
It turned out they had to rescue a US Squadron in a fleet of Hummers which had become bogged in the sand or stuck on the top of a dune.
Hopefully this gives you an Idea as to the Hummers “Go Anywhere” Capabilities