Comments on: 2008 Hummer H3 review

By: BOB REDFORD

BOB REDFORD — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:56:05 +0000

its smaller than a F100….but has more leg room than any other 4wd in the rear except the Kluger or an F250 which is about another 70k….

By: Bryan

Bryan — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:34:18 +0000

Why do they have such a small towing capacity? I have a 2005 x trail and it is supposed to be able to tow 2500kg (although I think it would struggle). 1300kg isn’t even a medium sized boat or caravan…

Otherwise, a nice looking vehicle with [apparently] impressive off-road performance.

By: Javed

Javed — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:31:13 +0000

what about the new FJ, compared to this? i am confused, looking at a 2009 hummer adventure manual h3 with 13000k on the clock only, and 2011 Fj cruiser, both same price

By: Hummer Freek

Hummer Freek — Thu, 05 May 2011 11:31:18 +0000

Can any1 tell me is 2008 H3 comes with a durable automatic transmission?

By: Aleksandra

Aleksandra — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:09:33 +0000

I love Hummer H3 and all American cars. They have never faill me and I feel safe driving them. Presently, I am the owner of the, yet again an American car Dodge Nitro SXT 2007 and I def adore it to drive. Next year I plan to sell my Dodge and buy Hummer H3-can’t wait! OK, I am a girl…I guess I am a w..ker too? Hey Jim, I like Amerikans and I don’t judge all nation just because they have some particular unpopular individuals ( @ the movies, sports, politics…). I live in Australia and originally from Europe and I learned not to judge anyone, and therefore enjoyed a very happy life. Yeeppyyy for Hummer H3!!!!! Who don’t like it-keep it for yourself.
Aleksandra

By: Jase Saddler

Jase Saddler — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:24:29 +0000

I was an owner of the 2008 Standard Hummer and well when i say i was an owner it because i sold the car as the performance was no where near upto scratch… I have a 1.3 tonne boat inclusive of trailor and the way that the Hummer towed boat made me feel like gear box was going to fall out… With all respect to Holden i personally think that the Hummer H3 2008 series was an epic faliure… Yes the car looked good and turned heads although for a car its size i seem to think that Holden should have thought more about how an engine with only 5 cylinders is going to perform in a car like the Hummer… Im not a car crictic myself, however from past experience this vehcile did not perform to my expectations… I now drive a 2000 model Toyota Hilux 4 cylinder turbo diesel and it obviously looks nothing special in comparasant to the Hummer although the performance is so much better. Even though my Hilux is turbo, the Hummer is still an exta cylinder bigger… My final verdict is that the Hummer is the perfect car for the very wealthy person as it seems to have engine issues and a taxi would be a better alternitive……

Thank you

Jase Saddler

By: selwyn gibbons

selwyn gibbons — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:20:15 +0000

does the H3 come in a tray back version.

By: Rorzalot

Rorzalot — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:52:37 +0000

It’s easy to be a skeptic not so easy to be an owner. I’ve owned an H3 adventure for 18 months now and are very impressed buy it. Before we bought it I did a lot of research including seeing a couple of freinds who own the “real thing” .No doubt the H1 is an incredible piece of engineering for the purpose it was designed, but totaly impractical for an every day car. Interestingly the owners of the H1 dismissed the H2 as being an overgrown suburban , which is factually what it is.True the H3 is based on a Nissan platforn but that’s where it ends.
As for build quality I worked in a car assembly plant for a few years where we built Landrovers thru to Hondas so have an idear how a car should go together,this was a big consideration as I have always found US build quality a bit tacky.
Maybe the fact it was built in South Africa might have something to do with it,anyway the finish is as good as I’ve seen for a 4×4 not an SUV.As far as bang for your buck show me another capable 4×4 with it’s features standard for $65000 on road.Yes it dosn’t alot of the gimmics others have ,it has exactly what you need.
Most of the off road I have done so far has been on the sand at Stockton beach Newcastle in standard dress it would probably chalange most other 4x4s it’s size,through experementation the best tyre presure seems around 12 psi thats the only change to go from road to off road. Leave the 4×4 locks etc alone let the traction control do it’s thing you WILL be amazed.
I’m planning more serious off road in the near future and have total faith in the H3,my partner uses it as an everyday drive , sure it’s not going to “save the planet” but it’s no worse than any other 4×4 or large V8 and loves E10.
The main faults I’ve found ,get some reverse sensors,probably fit a set of Rancho adjustable shockabsorbers,better tyres (athough this is from previous reviews).
We’ve done a few long haul road trips including towing a jag on a tandem trailer for 1000kms (max towable load for a auto)and found it to be very comfortable and well manered.
So if you want one car that you can take to the flashest hotel/resturant in SYD or the most remote place in Australia try the H3.

By: ho fo show

ho fo show — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:53:08 +0000

James, proud American….

word.

i feel ya dawg. i too sense that negativeness around Aussies… not only in non aussie cars but even in overseas movies…The usual rant…Americans always make movies that save the whole world…and im like….Well make an Aussie movie then that out does everything americans do! Mind you, they still spend their mulah to watch american movies and whinge about it…tsk anyways back to the car…
I dont own a Hummer, but lives next to an owner…and as soon as my neighbor drove it in his drive way he was kind enough to let me ogle at his new toy. My opion, it looks really tough and “badass”. It really gives a statement…kinda like “im here, no autographs pls”…cool car to have. I want one too..lol

the only thing that puts me off is the fuel consumption. yes im a cheap bast@rd when it comes to petrol but i love the looks of this hummer… one more thing its good to own one of these badass vehicle as long as you dont go any where near ignorant/haters/hypocrites who vandalizes cars like these… Is it possible? i guess not which is one of the reasons why it deters me to grab one.

EJ (Asian living in Australia)

By: lovescars

lovescars — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:08:10 +0000

UGLY….OVER PRICED….and very CHEAP build and finished!
Come on…bring the real Hummer to Australia.

Who ever bought this and they think is a nice car….you may aswell buy a JEEP Wrangler.