I got a 06. 15k spent all together. It’s at 410,000 km and I’ve done most of the work and maintenance myself. Also got 1500 watts and 2 12’s and a touch deck. Best vehicle I’ve ever owned. I will try too keep it going as long as possible.

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

I plan on keeping mine going. Currently at 104k miles. I plan to v8 swap it if the motor ever goes out

@TinyGoHomes

Жыл бұрын

@@6.2_vortec nice. That’s my plan as well

@Fr4nkSanchez

10 ай бұрын

Do you recommend buying a 230k h3t alpha? I used to have a Jeep commander 2008 Hemi and loved it but I had to sell it. Now, I am interesting in buying a hummer h3t

@6.2_vortec

10 ай бұрын

I would definitely consider it. Price is a big thing, also pay attention to how the trans fluid looks, if it’s really dark or smells burnt I’d stay away from it. Otherwise the 5.3 engine is bulletproof for the most part. Definitely worth looking into though especially with how rare the h3t alpha is. I haven’t seen many for less than $25k

@TinyGoHomes

10 ай бұрын

@@Fr4nkSanchez yeh I would recommend it. If you find a nice one that has no issues. Even if my tranny went or engine it’s still cheaper than many other options to fix and keep running. I have two vehicles so I don’t mind parking it till she gets fixed. I would drop another 10-20k on it in a heart beat before I decided to get another or sell it.

235 thousand miles. 8yrs now very reliable and if your a DIY type. Easy to work on for the most part. Besides somethings you just have to pay the money and let a professional fix it lol. You did get the common issues correct but again easy fixes. I have to replace coil and plugs as well again. Common misfire. I also just replaced front end as well. Old factory shocks were gone. So I just did everything. Sway bar upper and lower ball joints and etc etc. Also have Bilstein 5100 front and back. I didn't need to mess with the torsion system but it is off by a inch and half. So one day I'll take to shop and have them put to factory spec aka height. I prefer factory size tires as well. Better gas mileage. And with scan tool long trip to OKC from Florida. I got at most 21 highway and 15 16 city. Your gas mileage probably going to suck with those big tires and inline 5. Which for me is weak side of OUR H3. But at mid 30s now. I'm no longer into the speed and power stuff anymore. Hummer is strong enough to tow up to 4500 I believe that's more than enough if I decide to do all that. All in all. It's still one of those vehicles that even though it's 2022. You can modify it to still run and look better than majority of the vehicles out today. That's fact. LED lights and other fun mods I won't get into. Its alot you can do to the hummer and still keep it looking good and running good as if it was a 2022. Plus for me is. High and 4x4 system which In Florida hurricanes season flood waters. I'm not ever worried. When I travel to family friends in winter times. Never really worried. Love my heated seats as well. Lol. I love the hummer.

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

My tires are actually the factory size. It came with 33s because of the adventure package and the gas mileage is pretty decent, haven’t calculated it yet. I love working on my own vehicles and thats cool that your in Florida, mine was a one owner from Florida according to carfax, can’t remember exactly where in Florida y though.

@IamFreeRu

Жыл бұрын

I agree totally. Great looking car, excellent for any season or terrain, and easy to maintain for the DIY guy.

Good looking truck! Enjoy it, replace the things needing replacement, and keep taking care of it! They are rare here in New England, H2’s even rarer.

Those tires make it look good

MIne has treated me well. Have had to do a ton of maintenance though. Drilled out the rubber gasket to drain water and stop the rain flooding the car, replaced the radiator, replaced AC system, replaced the alternator, battery, battery connections, ignition coils, spark plugs, belt, differential bushings, and changed stock headlamps to LEDs. And that's about it besides tires, reset tire pressure monitor, fluids, window tint, clean carburetor, sat/nav, and gluing down that fake plastic ornamental top hood vent. 2006 luxury edition and 82k miles. Great car in my opinion. Gas mileage sucks though. The new full-electric Hummer looks really nice. That sucks your antenna broke off. You got nice tires on that baby and a nice top rack. Looks like it has a bit of a lift.

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and it’s just got the factory torsion bars cranked up a little and new bilstein shocks

@IamFreeRu

Жыл бұрын

@@6.2_vortec Have you noticed a difference after replacing the suspension with the new blistein shocks? Is it less bumpy when going over speed bumps etc.. and more comfortable? I'm due to replace my shocks soon, because it's getting a little bumpy...

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

@@IamFreeRu they are definitely an upgrade over stock. It rides way better than I would’ve thought especially with the torsion bars turned up. It pretty much rides factory if not better

@Quis85

Жыл бұрын

@@IamFreeRu I just replaced bump stops as well. Very easy to replace. Flat head and arm muscle and all good lol. But yes I've done all that you just said. And I do see a big difference in the ride. Alot more comfortable now. Especially high way driving.

@IamFreeRu

Жыл бұрын

@@Quis85 Interesting. I have not replaced the bump stops. I will definitely look into that. Thanks.

Very nice clean H3! Overhere in NL quiet rare to see one, but there are and even officially sold for a few years. Prices are getting reasonable although running costs are high here. Especially road taxes but the 5cil in flat Holland is reasonable in fuel consumption. One thing I don't really like are the rear leaf spring suspension. Drove to many 4wd's with leaf springs in the past and not funned of that anymore. Are there kits to swap te rear to coils? There are custom companies here who can swap to air suspension but pretty expensive.

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

I’m not aware of any coil conversions but compared to a 4Runner I used to have it rides pretty good to be on leaf springs.

Nice

So how reliable are those engines and transmissions? How tuff is a adventure package? I’m looking at the H2 and once I found out these had yrs with a 5.3 and manual I had to check it out.

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

If I could do it again I would’ve got the 5.3. They are pretty bullet proof. The inline 5 has issues with misfiring due to the design of the coil packs, they tend to collect moisture. I haven’t personally had issues with the 4L60 transmission that is in them or any other gm vehicle that has them. They where in almost every gm truck from the 90s to the mid 2010s

@kylewest100

Жыл бұрын

@@6.2_vortec I’m assuming the 5.3 didn’t the manual as a option?

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

@@kylewest100 I don’t believe it did

@kylewest100

Жыл бұрын

@@6.2_vortec I’ve never had a truck with a 6L80E I’m looking at a H2 with a lot of miles but is a clean truck. Or I can have the older version with less miles. What’s your opinion 6l80vs4l65E?

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

@@kylewest100 that’s a hard one, I do t have any experience with the 4L65 but my Silverado has a 6L80 and it’s paired with the 6.2 and seems to be pretty stout. I’m at about 180k miles and no issues yet, I’m not easy on it by any means.

I like those tires, what brand and size?

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

33” prinx high country mt. I have a update video they held up very nice for a cheap tire.

You can get the antenna mount almost anywhere for less than 30 dollars .... 45 minutes to install.... there's a video on KZread with information on install

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

Is it a hummer specific mount or just a gm truck. I’ve looked but I don’t want to buy the wrong thing

@terryvaughn677

Жыл бұрын

@@6.2_vortec yes... Amazon type in Hummer H3 antenna mount

I got a 07 with 160 k when I bought it after transmission &a new to me motor fuel pump ac now it’s starting fine one minute then out of nowhere it won’t start wait ten minutes it’s fine

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

That’s weird. And hopefully the new motor isn’t a 07 motor, I believe they where know for valve seat issues, there’s a hummer h3 page on Facebook that’s really helpful.

Got a H2 love it want to get a H3 as well but just don’t know about that inline 5. Debating between a H3 alpha or H3T with the 5

@6.2_vortec

8 ай бұрын

If I did it again I’d find a alpha or championship edition

@LEGOCAMARO

8 ай бұрын

WoW never heard of a championship edition will check that out for sure thanks for feedback

@6.2_vortec

8 ай бұрын

@@LEGOCAMARO they have the v8 like a alpha but also have locking diffs like a adventure package

Would you rather have a V8 like in the Alpha?

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

Definitely. When I bought this I didn’t know I could’ve found one with the v8. The inline 5 seems to be holding up but it definitely lacks power.

I've owed my 07 3.7 since 2012 i know alot about them if you have any questions

@tavodaniels6737

Жыл бұрын

hi any mechanical issues beside the misfire coils? im planning to get one 3.7 automatic woth 170k miles ? any advice to check? any overheating problems or tramission issues leak? thank yplou in advice

I’m 6’3 200lbs. Will I be comfortable in a H3?

@6.2_vortec

4 ай бұрын

I’m 6’3” and 230 and I fit comfortably. It wasn’t tight but not necessarily spacious either. I definitely wouldn’t fit in the back seat and no one could set behind because the seat needs to be all the way back.

Is a h3 worth buying with 200k miles on it?

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

Really depends on what year and motor. I believe the 07 had issues with the valve seats. For the right price it would be ok I’ve seen some with almost 300k on them

@TinyGoHomes

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got 415,000 km on mine now. Whatever it cost to keep going will always be cheaper than getting another vehicle, by a lot. Great all around rig. Easy to work on.

Is the 3.5 is a bad engine ?

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

Reliability wise it’s decent. Not horrible, however I would suggest finding an alpha model with the 5.3, the 3.5 is way underpowered

@btbgaming3903

Жыл бұрын

@@6.2_vortec the alpha v8 is more reliable ?

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

@@btbgaming3903 definitely. They are pretty much bullet proof, it’s the same motor in the cateye silverados and tahoes

@btbgaming3903

Жыл бұрын

@@6.2_vortec oh ok nice thx for the info

@TinyGoHomes

Жыл бұрын

I’ve got 415,000 km now. Inline 5 from 06 still going strong 💪 it’s well built and rather inexpensive to keep going. Easy to work on. Easy too drop a 5.3 when the inline is done. Everything is is already there too make the swap easy. Great for people that are mechanically inclined.

take that cover off and JB weld that eye bolt back together, put that cover and antenna back in and your in biz.

How much did it cost

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

I paid $13k

What’s the size of the tire

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

Their 33”s

had a 2006 red h3 my favorite had a baby would die on me with my baby husband not a mechanic or car guy so we got rid of it regret it now that 2024 and still see it in my small town 🤷🏻‍♀️

Every h3 I seen for sale have 200k on them

@HTE24k

Жыл бұрын

I came here from looking at one for sale. 238,000 miles.

@John-zw7fy

Жыл бұрын

@@HTE24k just picked one up with 110xxx

@6.2_vortec

Жыл бұрын

That’s what mine is at currently. No more issues so far

Keep away from that junk all you gonna get big waste on gasolina ⛽️

@longlivechina7538

27 күн бұрын

Poor person alert