Anyone own a H3?

[cyrus buelton]

Looking at a 2006 H3 with the wife.


Any thoughts?


From what I have read, seem to be reliable and decent fuel mileage, between 15-18, considering the size.


48k miles and an extended warranty to 100k for 19,800, list price.

[Randimus Maximus]

What is your purpose in buying it?

General transportation?  Off Roading?

I think there are probably quite a few other choices out there that would be better.

[cyrus buelton]

I think there are probably quite a few other choices out there that would be better.

such as?

[herm]

get her a dodge nitro...
for 1/2 the price you get,
same great aerodynamic shape
same great mileage
same great.......

[lethe]

If it's that shitty five cylinder. Stay away, it's a dog.

[Randimus Maximus]

such as?

That would depend on what you need.  Cargo space? Off road capability?  On road comfort?  Fuel economy? 4wd? Et cetera.

[mitt]

I have a consumer reports 2009 buyers guide sitting next to me:

2006 h3 - first year for it.
Scored below average on drive system repairs, engine major repairs, paint & trim, body integrity
Used car verdict - "much worse than average"

Consumer reports isn't  perfect, but it is an indicator.

mitt

[the_Journeyman]

IIRC reading about the 2006 models, they were severely underpowered because they pulled the I-5 from the Canyon/Colorado (still same basic chassis IIRC) and put a much heavier body & drivetrain.  If it's the article I think I was reading, it also didn't even make it to 60mph before it passed the brake point for the 60-0 brake test.  Maybe 0-60 in 11 seconds?

JM

[NAKID]

Ewwwww......


Sorry, really hate the H2/H3. Seems like a poser soccermom minivan.

I'd take an H1 any day though....

[herm]

[Kopfjäger]

FJ Cruiser is a far better vehicle.

[hbliam]

FJ Cruiser is a far better vehicle.

+1 and it isn't a poser vehicle or a "girls" car.

[Howie]

The H3 is an exercise in taking a mediocre truck and making it worse while increasing the price tag.

[cyrus buelton]

I have a consumer reports 2009 buyers guide sitting next to me:

2006 h3 - first year for it.
Scored below average on drive system repairs, engine major repairs, paint & trim, body integrity
Used car verdict - "much worse than average"

Consumer reports isn't  perfect, but it is an indicator.

mitt

all I needed to know, thanks.


didn't seem underpowered to me, but then again, I guess we all have different driving habits and expectations in a vehicle.

[Speedbag]

+1 and it isn't a poser vehicle or a "girls" car.

Except as I recall the FJs don't have a low-range mode. 

To me, it ain't an off-roady type vehicle unless you can drive over your neighbor's car at idle.