General Motors Hummers

[GonnePhishin]

Does anyone own or have any experience with the H3 or H2 Hummers?
Any information or impressions would be appreciated concerning: Reliability, maintenance, pros/cons, etc.

[chainsaw]

I don't have any first hand experience,but I have heard they drink a lot of gasoline.

[MrMurphy]

H3=Rebodied Suburban with worse handling.

[2ndovc]

Pulled one out of the mud with my Jeep.

I thought they were kinda cool until I tried to get in one. I'm 6'2 /260# and was really uncomfortable.
But, everybody is different.

jb

[JReed]

Heavy slow gas hogs that don't handle worth beans. The H3 is small inside for taller folks and the interior is cheap feeling for the amount of money you spend.

[Hobie]

I kinda liked the H1s but the others, well.... AND they've been discontinued and the division killed off. I think I'd rather have an old Toyota Land Cruiser.

[harry]

I kinda liked the H1s but the others, well.... AND they've been discontinued and the division killed off. I think I'd rather have an old Toyota Land Cruiser.

+1

[GonnePhishin]

I guess anything that weighs around 5000 lbs(or more) would need frequent refueling, but am surprised at the negative comments so far. I was under the impression that they were pretty good as far as reliability, but impressions can be wrong since I don't know anyone who owns one.
I was kind of thinking about buying a used one since 2005-2006's are now going for $20k or less.

[jeepnik]

As Hobbie said, the H1's are a great vehicle. But, for any type of off roading in tight terrain, they are sorta wide. The 2's and 3's don't have near the capability, and as stated, cost way too much. The Jeep Unlimited is a much better vehicle. As much as I don't like the look, the 4 door versions are pretty family friendly.

[Griff]

H2 based on Blazer chassis, H3 based on Tahoe chassis. Refined junk. And I've pretty much liked all Chevy offerings. I can even find something nice to say about the Vega. Visibility is one of their biggest failings in the safety department. You'd be far ahead to stick with their chassis' parent vehicle; or go to their namesake, even they share none of it's ruggedness or durability.

The H1,

I see the H1s back from Iraq and Afghanistan, all bent & twisted... then refurbished and sent back. They're actually pretty amazing. Yes, they're wide for jeep trails... but for anywhere your p/u can go, so can they... and they're just so cool with a 50cal outta that turret!

[Otto]

Yuppie posermobile.

I used to live in Atlanta, and would stop at the local (real) Hummer dealer and drool. I wanted one so badly.

Then I joined the national guard and drove one. Not a good choice for pov. But, they have been doing things in Iraq for 8 years, for which they were not originally intended, and doing it well.

H2 based on Blazer chassis, H3 based on Tahoe chassis. Refined junk. And I've pretty much liked all Chevy offerings. I can even find something nice to say about the Vega. Visibility is one of their biggest failings in the safety department. You'd be far ahead to stick with their chassis' parent vehicle; or go to their namesake, even they share none of it's ruggedness or durability.

The H1,

I see the H1s back from Iraq and Afghanistan, all bent & twisted... then refurbished and sent back. They're actually pretty amazing. Yes, they're wide for jeep trails... but for anywhere your p/u can go, so can they... and they're just so cool with a 50cal outta that turret!

What he said.

[hfcable]

I guess anything that weighs around 5000 lbs(or more) would need frequent refueling, but am surprised at the negative comments so far. I was under the impression that they were pretty good as far as reliability, but impressions can be wrong since I don't know anyone who owns one.
I was kind of thinking about buying a used one since 2005-2006's are now going for $20k or less.

have heard generally unfavorable reports on reliability and everything else on H2 and H3
if you really want a hummer, get the H1 alpha, 2006, the diesel.. it has almost a cult following as the ultimate hummer before they ended.

[tomtex]

Does anyone own or have any experience with the H3 or H2 Hummers?
Any information or impressions would be appreciated concerning: Reliability, maintenance, pros/cons, etc.

As a second choice go to www.jeep.com, look at wranglers

[L_Kilkenny]

Lots of better choices, The original H1s, Surburbans, I like the new 4 door jeeps, etc etc. Like already stated the H2s and H3s are just revemped versions of other models and the mods they did make actually hurt the vehicle. The H2s inflated body is just rediculous with poor ground visibility and that isn't just my opinion. They're a stutus symbol and if thats what you want buy one. If you want an off road truck, buy an off road truck.

LK

[RIHMFIRE]

GM hummers are a waste of money...

Real military hummers....are worth it....

[Rusty]

Many years ago G. Gordon Liddy did a test report on the Hummer for Car and Driver Magazine. His report said it was heavy, handled poorly and was underpowered.

[Chas.]

GM hummers are a waste of money...

Real military hummers....are worth it....

Real hummers cost from $65,000 to $140,000 depending on how equipped. May be worth it for the military, but not for going to the grocery store, unless stylin' and profilin' is your thing.

[Les Staley]

If I may interject...... my wife and I love our H3.. great little snow car..never been stuck.. tried to do a cookie with it on icey roads, couldn't do it.. She feel safe in it.. long ways between towns here in Wyoming.. If mama's happy, everybody's happy.... Les

[Rube Burrows]

My dream ride for as long as I can remember has been a H1.....but not the fancy street version. I want a military hummer. Found some places that sell the referbs here and there but never pulled the trigger on one since it would be quite an expensive play toy.

[Sixgun]

I ain't buying nothin' that a lot of them were not made and the kinks worked out It would be like buying a '59 Edsel (back in the day) and trying to find a door for it 3 years down the road.

I do know that my son tells me (very experienced 4 wheeler in Co.) that a good 'ole Jeep Wrangler will drive circles around any 1,2, or 3 Hummer offroad.---------Sixgun

[Hagler]

Gentlemen,

Here is a chart, straight from AM General, the originator of the High-Mobility Vehicle, showing the differences between the military HMMWVV & the civilian "H1":

http://www.amgeneral.com/vehicles/hummer/compare.php

If you wish to look at the history of AM General, then you can try follow their ownership changes, here:

http://www.amgeneral.com/corporate/history.php

While I believe that AM General made tons of money from GM marketing "Hummers", I think that this strategy caused too many people to think that GM actually owns ALL HumVee & Hummer products.

...and, let us not forget that the HumVee was designed during AM General's ownership by AMC. The HumVee was designed to replace the highly-successful Jeep (itself a product of AMC/ Jeep), for military purposes. The general resemblence of the HumVee to the Jeep is very much deliberate. In 1987, Chrysler bought AMC & Jeep, just to get the Jeep. If you recall, a few years ago, Chrysler tried to sue GM/ Hummer, because the Hummers looked too much like Chrysler's Jeeps.

I realize that I have not given UncleBuck a proper answer, but I feel that some knowledge of Jeep & HumVee history is needed.

Shawn

[Otto]

Gentlemen,

Here is a chart, straight from AM General, the originator of the High-Mobility Vehicle, showing the differences between the military HMMWVV & the civilian "H1":

http://www.amgeneral.com/vehicles/hummer/compare.php

Shawn

Not every HMMWV has the fording kit. In fact, I have never seen an Army HMMVW with one, nor have I seen a navy/Marine unit without. Not to say they don't exist. Also, I have never seen a HMMWV with a locking steering wheel.

I think the larger point, though, is that the HMMWV and Hummer are the same base vehicle, while the H2 and H3 are completely unrelated except in name.

[GonnePhishin]

Hagler, thanks for the nice information on the hummers.
Thanks to all that responded. I'm going to be moving out west this summer and am looking for a nice USED (can't afford new) new SUV type vehicle that is reliable and dependable especially in very cold weather.
Heck, I like the way the H2and H3 look but it isn't going to be a "toy" (my toy days ended when I sold my Z/28 a number of years back) and appreciate the handling comments, so I guess I'll look at Jeeps or some Toyotees. Its too bad that Ford doesn't make the 'ole Broncos anymore.

[piller]

The military HMMWV had a planetary drive which allowed me to almost sit up underneath it. They were a little underpowered, but a good mechanic could fix that. I had a lot of fun driving them.

[marlinman93]

Why pay the extra money to get your Burb dressed up in another body? I'll stick with a real Suburban and keep the extra money for guns!