I BOUGHT A $3,000 H3... The SUV That BANKRUPTED Hummer

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Жыл бұрын

I was on the hunt for the baby Hummer to go offroading when I came across this 2007 Hummer H3 that was listed for $5,000. I messaged the seller asking if it was and he immediately responded with $3,000 firm. With all the other H3's out there listed for $7,000 or more I jumped right on this deal and somehow it drove home with no issues! Now we get to wrench on the little Hummer and it seems like it's going to be a lot of fun.
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@richardstitzer2241 Жыл бұрын

My wife had a 2007 H3 alpha and she drove it from 2009 to 2022. Never had any mechanical problems. It had 25 thousand miles when She got it and sold it with 158 thousand miles. It cost $23,000 in 2009 and sold for $6,000 in 2022. She absolutely loved her H3. Often men would tell, “Love your truck, mam!” She and my son were caught a heavy snow storm in northern Kentucky and her hummer and the National guard vehicles were the only ones moving.

@lucagoodrum8294 Жыл бұрын

6 grand for an alpha??!

@russwalker33 7 ай бұрын

That's amazing. Especially since the alpha wasn't produced in 2007.

@davidpetrescu3882 6 ай бұрын

@@russwalker33😂😂😂

@deweydogstudios1568 2 ай бұрын

I have a 2008 h3 alpha it is the same thing no problems and nothing stops it

@shitartv8775 2 ай бұрын

@@deweydogstudios1568 same

@kevinjohnson7839 Жыл бұрын

Make sure that the main wiring harness recall has been done on it. Otherwise it’ll rub through, short out and cause a fire.

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

I’ll check! A recall would be awesome, free parts!

@digitalrailroader Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo and if you go to the local GM dealer and ask for the dealer history report, it will tell you EVERYTHING that was ever done to that H3 at any GM dealer in the country.

@JUSTFUN-lv8fr Жыл бұрын

This helps a lot cause I already bought one! I will check mine!

@budo1968 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo There is no "main wiring harness" recall for the Hummer H3. There are two recalls for the H3: 1) is for a resistor under the glove box that is part of the AC blower motor control. This has overheated and caught fire in the past. Mine actually burnt out and I had it replaced before they even recalled them. 2) replace the fake plastic louver on the hood as it has a tendency to blow off in high winds (such as driving fast on the freeway. Call your local GM dealer. They'll get your VIN number and they will be able to tell you of the recall work has been done on your Hummer.

@stewartrondon2106 6 ай бұрын

I found this out the hard way…. I have an 2007 h3 that was bought brand new but mostly house in Florida and almost never driven. Then the truck was brought over to Texas to be a daily driver. Worked fine up until we had our famous 2021 ice storm which ended up flash freezing my already brittle harness cause the vehicle to short out. I then spent the next 3 months trying to find out the problem was through various auto shops telling me it was the throttle body needing replacement to spent nearly $3000 on replace and see fixes until I finally took it to a GM dealer ship, waited 2 weeks for them just to look at it and then to told me that for sure it was a shorted out engine wire harness. I thought great let’s change it out. Come to find out the GM has discontinued that specific wire harness a while ago. So I was out of looking until I found some other GM parts dealers and I thought I finally found the piece that I was looking for only for it to be the European version of the wire harness meant for right hand drive H3’s. I was devastated and ready to send the truck to scrap yard even though it only had 88k miles. Until finally thru some back door brokering and extensive internet part searching I got a replacement harness that fit that was not OEM but I had not choice at this point. I couldn’t find any at a junk yard either. So long story short. I change out the harness and bam truck works like brand new again. Check your wire harness lol.

@noonehere1793 Жыл бұрын

I blame it on that one short guy who casually said “make it smaller” when talking to the designers….😁….helper dog is great by the way👍

@jeffrrey6791 Жыл бұрын

Well I'm only 5"9" and let's say a 2020 silverado is just wayy to big for me. A 98 chevy c1500 is litterly my size my hight and I don't feel like driving a mini semi.

@lovellmills7959 Жыл бұрын

@@jeffrrey6791 Sounds like the Colorado would be perfect for you

@1mlb704 Жыл бұрын

My dad's 2010 Canyon has that same 3.7 I5. It currently has 252k miles on it, it's never had any real issues. Solid engine, sounds cool too

@zackatron925 Жыл бұрын

Yes I love those I5. They’re hands down better than any 4cyl they make and it sounds way cooler than the new V6 in the Colorado

@16driver16 Жыл бұрын

Same platform entirely

@pmscalisi Жыл бұрын

Figures GM would quit making the engine because it’s reliable. It’s not the first time they’ve done it.

@1mlb704 Жыл бұрын

@@pmscalisi I have a 2018 Colorado with the 3.6 V6. It has 68k miles and so far its been good. But we'll see how it's doing in a few more years

@16driver16 Жыл бұрын

@pmscalisi the first 3.5l 5cyls had head problems the 3.7l were pretty good but the timing chain is a beast of a job so make sure you change the oil regularly

@mindthependulum6245 Жыл бұрын

When these things were relatively new, I had to change out cv axles in one. Autozone wanted $480 per axle then. I asked instead for the same year axle from a Colorado and it was $80 and they were the same. Those were funny times.

@tabletmusic 22 күн бұрын

Have a 2006 Luxury H3. Have owned it since 2009. Almost 186k on it. Nothing major, routine maintenance items. Goes like a beast in snow and just feels like a safe vehicle to drive. Good luck with yours!

@HiggsBJ Жыл бұрын

This thing needs a 6.2 . Went off roading in one of these in the early 2000s. It was actually pretty good off road.

@jeffreystoddard7201 Жыл бұрын

Honestly I'm still surprised you don't show up to buy these vehicles with new hood struts already in hand...

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

I need to, it would make check them out much easier! 😂

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

Actually he buys the hood struts in advance and then finds the vehicle they fit.

@mikemartin2423 Жыл бұрын

Or a pair of vise grips for the ol holder upper trick

@davidquinn9676 Жыл бұрын

@@mikemartin2423 not needed, hood struts are the easiest diy there is. Consider them a wear item.

@2013hwcamaro Жыл бұрын

It wouldn't be a watchJRgo car purchase without blown hood or hatch struts.

@ksteak27 Жыл бұрын

My 2008 H3 was the first (and only) new car I've ever bought. A Christmas gift for my wife. We had a great time with it... did some visual mods to make it look cool and it was a good car. Eventually traded it for a Yukon Denali because we kept having babies. Maybe because Wifey like the Hummer so mu.... oh. I see what I just did there.

@jacobyo99 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I like these. Especially with the 5.3. They look really good and they’re decent off road.

@breakupgoogle Жыл бұрын

I was gonna say it has an LS right? Single turbo and lets goo

@16driver16 Жыл бұрын

@adamlebednik1110 you haven't seen under the hood on an LS H3 ALPHA lol there's no room at all

@Bleachanna Жыл бұрын

These things drive like a bath tub full of cat shit

@andrewborden1009 Жыл бұрын

The H3 doesn’t have an LS. . It’s an LH8 which is similar to the LS but with various improvements like a 6 bolt main and aluminum heads, etc. it was ONLY offered in the H3 and Colorado Z71 V8.

@joshingforfun 7 ай бұрын

I've had my H3 for ten years, I love it!

@donwilbanks2226 Жыл бұрын

My wife daily drives a 2006 H3 with the adventure package. It's been fairly trouble free. I'll be watching this series close. Our only issue right now is the windshield wipers died. New clockspring/wiper switch, fuses, relays, diode, tried a new motor. Nothing. It's a PITA on rainy days.

@MrTimdtoolman1 Жыл бұрын

I am loving this new project, I am looking forward to seeing you get her back in good condition again.

@thenakedwino8181 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 base H3 3.7 with 260k on it all original. Sent the ECM away to get reprogrammed. Surprising what the 3.7 can do. Also installed a reprogrammed transmission module. Well worth the $245 I spent getting both the ECM and TCM reprogrammed. Drives like a different truck now. No problem keeping up with traffic. I can run with the big dogs now.

@johncleland2332 Жыл бұрын

Where did you send them for reprogramming?

@MotorMenaceFPV 7 ай бұрын

I’m still driving my 2006 H3 3.5. It has 314,548 miles on it today. No codes, no issues very dependable ride still. Only ever had to replace CV joint, rear drive shaft CV, exhaust manifold, blender door actuator, and tires. No matter what anyone says I know these things were built to last if properly maintained.

@tripel7470 Жыл бұрын

JR: nah, 'i think I won't buy this car', owner: 'the hood struts failed... ', JR: 'SOLD!'

@RoadNoise29100 Жыл бұрын

Love it! Great video, man!

@dmann1209 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a solid project. It is going to be exciting to see your vision for this vehicle. It has its place, i often read the five cylinder was problematic. Great content vehicle.

@robertsmith987 Жыл бұрын

John Ross that pup 🐶 was just looking for a couple of pats and was very helpful

@Get_yotted Жыл бұрын

6:57 I was waiting for him to pet the doggo, but I was let down

@DunnMotors Жыл бұрын

I've been looking to pick one of these up cheap myself. I'm looking forward to this series as well. Good buy man!

@rocketsdachampions Жыл бұрын

Bro love the new pickup. I can't believe you just keep on surprising us with new car after the next. Keep up the great content man.

@LaPurr Жыл бұрын

Not the same bolt pattern on the transmission, the 4.2, 3.7, and the 4cyl version, have different bell housings, and they also used a different torque converter. For the cooling fan, tune it out, and get a cooling fan clutch from a 2008-2009 Trailblazer/Envoy. They went back to the old, reliable, fan clutch.

@Bleachanna Жыл бұрын

The clutch fans aren't reliable on trailblazers.

@LaPurr Жыл бұрын

@Bleachanna they are in 2008/09. They have a standard thermal fan clutch, where the other years have a thermal- electro-viscous.

@urntwrthyZ Жыл бұрын

The H3 did not bankrupt Hummer. The H3 was designed by GM and produced from 2005-2010, it was NEVER built by Hummer (A M General) as were the H1 and H2. In fact, the H3 was built at the same GM plant in Louisiana as the Canyon and Colorado. GM itself was going bankrupt in 2009 and, as you noted, tried to sell off Hummer to the Chinese for $150 million as part of GM's bankruptcy plans, but the sale fell through. GM then simply decided to discontinue the nameplate much as it did with Oldsmobile in 2004 and both Pontiac and Saturn in 2009. Divesting itself of Hummer, Pontiac and Saturn was necessary for GM to secure the loans it needed from Congress to stay in business. To say that the H3 bankrupted Hummer or GM is factually inaccurate.

@charlesharalson487 Жыл бұрын

Facts though you failed to mention key points that I would like to bring up. During the recession and bailouts is when the Hummer was discontinued. Many misconstrued it as Hummer going bankrupt but it was actually because the administration at the time was big on “economical impacts” and what’s the first thing people “think is real” with the Hummer? The costs to produce and sell these vehicles were high too, but not anymore than a Wrangler and they compared equally in MPG. In short, the company discontinued because they didn’t “need” it and was the stipulation they needed to meet in order to receive their bailout.

@6lastresort Жыл бұрын

How come the Chinese keep buying our companies?

@Dallen9 7 ай бұрын

The H3 Bankrupted Hummer is by that logic is 100% accurate. The H3 was the worst selling of the three Hs and when times got hard they shuttered the doors. Bankrupt GM? Nah that would be GMs gross mismanagement on the grander aspect of their umbrella, but to say it didn't Bankrupt Hummer is wearing rose tented glasses. The H3 was a horrible misstep in branding of a product. And Hummer being a product of the American Market American's have never liked a newer thing having the bigger number but worst states when compared to prior versions. people tolerated the H2 only cause it was still the same size as the H1s and when the H3 dropped all faith in the brand died. The orders from dealers was small cause no one who wanted a hummer wanted an H3, when they killed Pontiac, Saturn and Hummer it was cause Pontiac was to costly, Saturn was trash, and Hummer was failing. So yes The H3 Bankrupt Hummer in a Chapter 7 level of capacity, that's 100% Factually Accurate, you could even say it Bankrupt GM cause they did have the paperwork ready to file for Chapter 11 if the bailout didn't go through and they still were going to close the three brands for the same reason. only thing is Buick may have joined them if they had fully filed for Chapter 11 and didn't get bailed out.

@royjackson761 6 ай бұрын

Yes sir you tell um and that's the truth too

@AZAMAT-dok 2 ай бұрын

Отличный, сбалансированный и надёжный автомобиль ставший жертвой алчных идиотов.

@joshmacintyre9982 Жыл бұрын

My wife had one, it had the same problem. It was leaking. But we loved that thing! She ran over 3 javelina”s and nothing was damage!

@RyanDimal Жыл бұрын

i've been wanting an h3 for awhile, excited to see you work on this.

@rprestage74 Жыл бұрын

... now I want one. Looking forward to the series

@ogfail1867 Жыл бұрын

I rode in one of the originals in the Army, and I rode in one similar to yours. Frankly I was shocked how cramped the interior felt. I'm 5'10" and my knees were jammed into the dash. Seemed to lack power as well. Good Luck with yours.

@AlecGD Жыл бұрын

This brought back memories. I learned to drive in my dad’s H3 and took my drivers test in one. He has owned 2 of them and the last one was traded in for a Jeep wrangler after AC Delco paid for a transmission because their new radiator was faulty causing coolant to mix into the transmission lines.

@mus_xr4653 Жыл бұрын

One of the best SUVs of all time

@BSGSV Жыл бұрын

I like these new videos where you are back to basics diving into oddball cars.

@dawsonhhr Жыл бұрын

Those Hummer H3’s can last basically forever if you are religious on maintenance. I used to have a 2006 H3 (3.5L I5) that I sold with 305,000 miles on it and still was running like the day it just rolled off the assembly line with only a couple minor problems. I know people love their V8’s, but be fair. The I5’s are great engines and can haul a** if you want it too. I regularly got 19-20MPG out of it which is pretty good considering it’s a Full-Time 4x4 vehicle, and terrible aerodynamics. Easily the best vehicle I’ve ever owned.

@santi_in_a_bmw Жыл бұрын

Yess I've had my 2006 hummer h3 since they were first made and 17 years of ownership runs like a dream, hope to keep it forever

@cskiles318 8 ай бұрын

I have a hummer got it with 3 miles on it. I love it. Have in my playlist. Do happy to see some ppl still like them. I feel you got a great deal. Hope to find the video after you fixed it up 👍

@Edwinwest72 Жыл бұрын

I had a 2007 H3 for my wife. She loved the H3 and she drove it from new with 10 miles on it until 127,000 and two transmissions. We drove it everywhere with my family long trips great times. Never let us down. The transmission when it starts to go it goes fast and the first shop did a crap rebuild but the second place got it done right. Still miss the thing.

@kennehhh Жыл бұрын

You miss going through 2 transmissions in 127,000 miles? That's crazy man

@zackatron925 Жыл бұрын

@@kennehhh my Chrysler with the zf9 speed has lasted longer than that 💀💀💀💀

@Bleachanna Жыл бұрын

"never let us down" 2 transmissions later

@PrecisionReviewHub28 6 ай бұрын

😊@@kennehhh

@ThielVision 4 ай бұрын

I'm thinking about buying one and have been watching videos for info on them... This was very helpful in my decision. Thank you God bless.

@renrut1613 Жыл бұрын

You just seem to keep “Humming” along with your builds JR. Can’t wait to see this one.

@jduncan569 Жыл бұрын

I had an 08 with the rare 5-speed manual. I still find myself missing it every now and then but you are 100% correct on the limited visibility.

@Bigdoink95 Жыл бұрын

Def following this build fs

@mr_jake.y8348 Жыл бұрын

I know you can get that ride looking good. Love you Chanel keep up the good work.

@Stackali Жыл бұрын

The escalade was every rappers favorite. And a close second was the h2

@BridgeGuitar 8 ай бұрын

Giving serious thought to buying one. Thanks for this video!

@terraxg1217 Жыл бұрын

I have one of these The Alpha edition with the 5.3 v8 and it's been a solid winter driver, things to watch out the bad sunroof drains which causes the interior to be wet and causes the yaw sensor under the driver seat to go bad constantly its not too hard to clear the drain and make the hole in the firewall bigger.

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

I don’t have the sunroof, I wish I did! 🫤

@mclarenjohnf1 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo You know you moved the seat base forwards sometimes they then flip up to make room for the back to lay flat.

@cppctek Жыл бұрын

What a deal! Honestly I’d buy it for that. Looks like someone lived on a dusty dirt road lol. Def wanna see it after a full detail

@prrichgaby Жыл бұрын

You would think GM would've put the i6 from the Trailblazer from the start!

@MrMattDat Жыл бұрын

It will be fun to see what you do with this one. Now, who's got an open lift you can use for a couple of weeks?

@chadriddle3517 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely great buy on that h3 it will hold its value in the future! I would daily it for sure , also stepson has Colorado with 3.7 an like 240k runs like a sewing machine ! It’s a keeper

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

He'll be flipping it after he fixes the problems.

@codya8684 Жыл бұрын

Had a 2wd ext cab 5.3 colorado, it was a pretty fun truck, plan on picking up another one eventually

@tortugam1045 9 ай бұрын

I live in rural Nebraska on a gravel/dirt road. I've had a 07 and now a 10 H3 and they have never let me down through the Nebraska Summers and snow covered winters! This is mainly my work vehicle, but I drive it multi-state and feel very comfortable off-roading in the vast fields here. Of course, you do have to keep up with the maintenance but for the money, you can't beat it. I just had mine detailed and it looks brand new! With all of the dust in the back of yours, you probably should replace the rear exhaust vent located behind the spare tire. The louvers were rotted out of mine and allowed dust in. Also keeping the door seals clean and conditioned with rubber conditioner keeps the inside quiet and dust free. I think you got a great but! Good luck with the project.

@pelleranob2712 Жыл бұрын

I have one and love it. It’s practical. Got it used so invested a lot into it but now Im happy with it.

@nothingtoseaheardammit Жыл бұрын

Hummer H3 was a totally underrated rig. Back in October I watched a bunch of them drive all over the trails I was doing in my H1.

@ragnarocking Жыл бұрын

I had similar plans. I look forward to what you do with it.

@muttbone01 Жыл бұрын

Can't have an automotive review without the shop dog! Cute spaniel.

@tommygtr3571 Жыл бұрын

I love these. Can't wait to see the result.

@mdbrenna Жыл бұрын

I had one and loved it 100k miles set of tires and brakes and oil changes. Was perfect.

@davidyaroch6622 Жыл бұрын

This will be a great flip. Lots of cleaning and polishing. Get it running right and Cha-Ching!!

@MBTexas196 Жыл бұрын

I bought one new in 2006. It has the Adventurer package. I still have it and have never had any problems with it until now. It has a small radiator leak. I will be replacing it. I also have a 2009 Alpha H3 with the 5.3 in it. It pulls my boat better than the other. Both have been very good low maintenance vehicles.

@r8421 Жыл бұрын

I've had my H3 for 2 years now and I love it. The low windscreen and side windows is one of the features I like the most. I like the feeling of privacy I get when driving knowing that it is difficult for anyone to see inside. I've never had a problem with any restricted vision whilst driving, I can see out of the vehicle just fine. The 3.7 is under powered but I have plans for an LS3 swap, 2 inch shackles in the rear, front suspension cranked up with a front diff drop and a 30mm body lift and 37 inch muddies.

@lorraine6848 9 ай бұрын

I have a H2 and I have no problem with windows either! The only thing I HATE!!..THE WINDSHIELD IS STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN and snow cakes up really fast and the window shield wipers and full of ice! I won't drive it in the snow anymore..it stays in the garage.

@yodasbff3395 Жыл бұрын

Cute puppy, he is just looking for some love. Looking forward to seeing you pull the transmission.

@cppctek Жыл бұрын

Convert it to electric fan. Saves Hp and it’s cheap. Man oh man I wish I could buy that off you when your done lol.

@gartronics Жыл бұрын

Hey, I have a 2017 Nissan Versa and it's a good little car. Sure it isn't fast and it's a very basic car but it gets excellent fuel economy and it was only 8500 dollars. It's been super reliable for over two years now. I got the five speed because the CVT's are known for tanking. I put a decent head unit in and a sub and it sounds great. I only have two issues with it, first there is no water temp gauge, there is a high temp warning light though. Second, It could use a 6th gear because the revs are like 3500 at 60 mph. I really don't go on the highway much though. I guess to each their own, I like my Versa.

@jeremiahpacheco3916 Жыл бұрын

The frame is BASED on the Colorado frame but extremely different!

@MarkWolfe-td9ov 26 күн бұрын

I love mine…After having the motor blow a month after being bought (used),&waiting 6 months for Jasper to rebuild mine,the only thing that has went bad was the # 3 coil! I change oil every 3,000 miles and it gets as good of mileage as my old 97 Blaser! It had a V6.

@svpracer98 Жыл бұрын

My mom had an 06 in light blue, with leather and a sunroof... We still to this day are kicking ourselves for turning it in when the lease ended. It did amazing off road, and the factory sound system sounded fantastic.

@ThePhoenixw68 Жыл бұрын

Im a GM guy, but debated actually getting one because of their age and older tech vs a dime a dozen Jeep Wrangler. Ended up buying a low mile 07 with a luxury package, aftermarket bullbar, lightbar and 35" tires. Leather, moonroof, power everything with factory subwoofer. It addresses everything he complained about in the video. Spent alot more on it though obviously.

@meteoroid-1574 Жыл бұрын

4l60e mine was have Same issue again and again and we got the issue fixed first we changed the fan clutch and added transmission cooler...now it's perfectly fine no overheating transmission..

@69Dartman Жыл бұрын

I tend to agree about the quality of the small hummer but should be a cool toy to work on and play with. Good luck with it and at least some of the parts should interchange with the Colorado.

@DanielJamesEgan Жыл бұрын

I remember when the hummer 3 came out. There was so much hype like this was some huge departure from the H2 which everyone thought was big plastic garbage. Turns out it was just smaller then the H2.

@robertsomerville320 Жыл бұрын

Looks like it spent much of it's life driving on gravel roads with the windows down, but overall not a bad ride. Just needs a good clean up and she will be a useful utility vehicle. Good purchase JR, can't wait to see what you have in store for it.

@shanemoseley4055 Жыл бұрын

Aside from the H3, I owned a colorado lt with the 3.7. It wasnt the fastest or hauled the most, but for a small/ midsize mule it was a great truck.

@MrPeteragent Жыл бұрын

This is one of the cars I want to have in my garage in the next 10 years.

@crash5225 Жыл бұрын

Nice ride

@Dudesaidthat 9 ай бұрын

I bought one last year, I’ve only had minor issues with it so far. Sunroof leaks, which I found is a common issue with them and oil gasket leak.

@lorraine6848 9 ай бұрын

Lol...yes the sunroof leaks and the roof marker lites also! I own a 2008 H2 luxury and never had that problem..but everyone I know with a H2 all have the same problem.

@sonofagun1037 Жыл бұрын

Ive always wanted an H3 Alpha with the v8. I love the look of them plus no crappy I5

@spuddoright1970 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't be less interested in another Jag video, but this I'm in for.

@alexjoyce1276 Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the Timing chain on the 5 cyclinder engine!

@corndizzel Жыл бұрын

Oh man..... A friend of mine had two of those. One burned up because of the transmission. The other was a H3 alpha. Now that was pretty cool. Transmissions in those things have issues.

@gwaddles Жыл бұрын

I had a 2009 Hummer H3 Adventure. I loved it. It didn’t lot appreciate my love

@chrisholt360 Жыл бұрын

I’m excited I have an 06 adventure so I have 4.10 gears and a locking rear differential but the 06 had the less ideal 3.5 instead of the 3.7 but I’ve put it on new shocks and 35s and it’s a beast offroad puts a lot of Jeep’s to shame

@tinman7551 Жыл бұрын

You had my attention when you said Hummer, but when you said H3 you had my interest 😊

@Angel_Ventura915 11 ай бұрын

I've been shopping around for an h3. I have a 2012 Canyon. And after finding out the H3 is basically a Colorado/Canyon, I decided instead of pouring money into my 04 jeep liberty crd (diesel) I would just buy one of these. Good video. Thanks for your insight and all the info.

@jeremybennett5547 Жыл бұрын

Working at a dealership I’ve drove a few of these, can’t say I’ve ever though they were anything special. all of them H1,H2 or H3

@rgbigdog Жыл бұрын

That dark tint is what more than likely saved the plastic chrome from peeling.

@Ask-a-Rocket-Scientist Жыл бұрын

You can definitely tell the shift to “this is for sale” mode. It’s all of a sudden a great vehicle. Lol

@Joe_CT Жыл бұрын

I had a H3 back in 2006. I got a super cheap lease as gas was $5 p/ gallon (GM was nearly giving them away). Gas prices returned to normal and I drove it daily for 3 years. It was a fun SUV for the day.

@lorraine6848 9 ай бұрын

I bought a 2008 H2 in January 2015 and had no idea it runs on Premium Gas! Gas was $5.00 gal. In 2015! I still have it and I am now paying$ 4.80 gal ! Feels like old times !

@alpha2gproject783 Жыл бұрын

I've weirdly always liked the H3. Especially in Alpha trim and especially the ridiculously expensive H3T.

@outdawrzmuhn Жыл бұрын

Yup you were right, I enjoyed this 😂😂

@maynurd52404 Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2008 H3 Alpha a few months ago for a winter driver. Has 278,000 miles so obviously not mint condition, and the dealer did nothing to clean it out.. previous owner must have driven on a lot of gravel roads. Had a few issues mostly minor. Replaced headlight and fog light bulbs, some of the door post switches didn't work. No fluid leaks, but had to replace a sensor underneath the truck which cost 900 plus. And the yaw sensor which you can get on Amazon gor 30 bucks. The sensor location sucks though. Sucks down gas but plows through the snow without even trying.

@thelouiebrand 3 күн бұрын

It’s not far behind an fj cruiser as far as comfort and interior. I drove one for the first time today and it totally reminded me of my fj.

@mexicanspec Жыл бұрын

Options that are not power is a huge positive, not a negative.

@NickTarterOKC Жыл бұрын

I actually like these. It's a pretty good platform when you consider it's basically a Trailblazer/Colorado. The V8 version is really cool. They should have gone with the straight 6 instead of the straight 5. That would have been a much better base engine.

@rubberman2006 Жыл бұрын

Always wanted an H3 back in the day. Unique vehicle to have

@WinnieTheTrain Жыл бұрын

Hummers were always my dream vehicle and I finally bought one in 2020. Although I still got it, I recently purchased a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser that I'm absolutely in love with and will wanna keep forever. I still love my Hummer but dreams change. Anyhow, my H3 has heated leather seats. Also, the good thing about Hummer H3's are they are easy to work on like you wouldn't believe compared to other vehicles.

@Allen811973 Жыл бұрын

state of texas where I live they wont let you have the driver and passenger front windows be that dark you have to have 30% of tint

@saundradockery 2 ай бұрын

i just purchased the 06 5 speed manual i'm still feeling it out but i like it.

@subarulegacy4203 Жыл бұрын

Id say keep the 5% tint looks good on it and when it hot out it help keep the inside cool

@grjr1979 Жыл бұрын

You should do a mild off-road build. Cool truck.

@johnwills6026 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely an underrated vehicle I love these vehicles I grew up in an h3 and an h3t then ended up getting my own and I still love it other than the view, the power, and the transmission other then that it’s got great off-road capabilities you can put 35s on there stock if you going off-road you gonna want to put a small body lift kit plus it will make it look way better best one to get is the h3 alpha with the adventure package in 09-10 so you’d get both front and rear lockers lux package is nice to have so you have the heated and power seat plus the monsoon subwoofer in the back but personally I’m a fan of cloth and the lux package has leather seats. The turn radius on it is great I think what I like most about it is that it’s just such a really fun vehicle to drive and it’s cheap so you don’t worry to much about getting a scratch on it and the ride feels better than a Jeep Wrangler but the solid front axle does help sometimes off-road rock crawling but for me it’s got a spot in my heart cause I’ve been in the back seat of these for 13 years and in the driver seat for 4 years

@scottw2661 Жыл бұрын

I have a similar story, may parents bought one new in 06 I fell in love and told myself I’d get myself one one day. Thankfully I was able to get my 08 Alpha and love it

@douggriffith8435 Жыл бұрын

You are a lucky man I have been looking for one for a long time to turn into an adventure vehicle.

@andyhepperle2493 Жыл бұрын

Hey I own two of these 07 H3 models one is the base model in yellow and one is the luxury model in dark blue love them both only mechanical problem is one needed new CV joint boots on front axle.