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Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems
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Well, you'll be happy to know also that the Knight Rider lights have been ordered, and will be on the truck in time for the show...... I know how much you LOVE those 
Thanks for checking up though. I will be sure to post plenty of pics. I will be creating a new web site for our hummer club, so hopefully I can get it up and going before the show.
Thanks for checking up though. I will be sure to post plenty of pics. I will be creating a new web site for our hummer club, so hopefully I can get it up and going before the show.
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Dude that virtual bowling is weak. Actually, I'm dissappointed at the game selection. The ones that ARE out though are pretty good. Red Steel is a great game. I won't get into that here though.
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Hello,
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra, and I have been flirting with the thought of trading it in for the H3. HOWEVER, I must say that the reports of various other problems (besides the head/valve topic) such as those found on that Dept. of Transporationwebsite (thanx to the link posted by "cnyncntry"sp?) is quite a turn-off, expecially when complaints are beginning from: "a fewweeks old" to"under 10,000 miles."
My truck has been involved in a pretty badaccident.The entire front axlewas replaced andthe frame itselfwas bent back into alignment. It was a good $7500 worth of bodyshop/collision-center work. The truck was running beautifully before, but now it's "only" runninggreat becausethe steering wheel alignment isminutelyoff (vehicle pulls right, without my my left-handed thumb-and-index finger steering on the "7:40" clock position. No Big Deal considering I know what its been through.
I am such a superficial person,the H3's aesthetic, alone,has caught my attention So much so, that I decided to create a user name tonight,and ask if current Hummer owners see their vehicle lasting at least 15 years, and say100,000 miles of problem-free driving?
Question is alsoposed to current owners of American-brand vehicles, in general.
Apparently, Toyotasand some other Japanese-brand vehicles tend to run "problem-free" beyond 20 years and over 200,000 miles (ancient 1973 models or anything prior to1980's, excluded).
It seems my accident-historied Tundra with its $10K difference is abetter bet than going for a brand new H3?
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra, and I have been flirting with the thought of trading it in for the H3. HOWEVER, I must say that the reports of various other problems (besides the head/valve topic) such as those found on that Dept. of Transporationwebsite (thanx to the link posted by "cnyncntry"sp?) is quite a turn-off, expecially when complaints are beginning from: "a fewweeks old" to"under 10,000 miles."
My truck has been involved in a pretty badaccident.The entire front axlewas replaced andthe frame itselfwas bent back into alignment. It was a good $7500 worth of bodyshop/collision-center work. The truck was running beautifully before, but now it's "only" runninggreat becausethe steering wheel alignment isminutelyoff (vehicle pulls right, without my my left-handed thumb-and-index finger steering on the "7:40" clock position. No Big Deal considering I know what its been through.
I am such a superficial person,the H3's aesthetic, alone,has caught my attention So much so, that I decided to create a user name tonight,and ask if current Hummer owners see their vehicle lasting at least 15 years, and say100,000 miles of problem-free driving?
Question is alsoposed to current owners of American-brand vehicles, in general.
Apparently, Toyotasand some other Japanese-brand vehicles tend to run "problem-free" beyond 20 years and over 200,000 miles (ancient 1973 models or anything prior to1980's, excluded).
It seems my accident-historied Tundra with its $10K difference is abetter bet than going for a brand new H3?
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every vehicle, I don't care what make or model will have it's problems....Japanese made cars have service centers too, and they are just as busy as any GM,ford,Dodge dealer. And yes, I see every 2007 hummer h3 on the road lasting 100,000 miles at least...there is a 100,000 mile warrenty. The main problem and the only realy problem has been the head/valve issue, but NO 2007's WILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM!! It's only for a group of 06's that fall within a specific VIN range. I don't see how anyone would think a Tundra is a better bet than an H3...but then again I wouldn't be caught dead in a jap truck anyway, better looks, more ground clearance, run 35's stock, will run circles around any jap truck made off-road, I'd go with the H3 any day of the week
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Hello,
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra, and I have been flirting with the thought of trading it in for the H3. HOWEVER, I must say that the reports of various other problems (besides the head/valve topic) such as those found on that Dept. of Transporationwebsite (thanx to the link posted by "cnyncntry"sp?) is quite a turn-off, expecially when complaints are beginning from: "a fewweeks old" to"under 10,000 miles."
My truck has been involved in a pretty badaccident.The entire front axlewas replaced andthe frame itselfwas bent back into alignment. It was a good $7500 worth of bodyshop/collision-center work. The truck was running beautifully before, but now it's "only" runninggreat becausethe steering wheel alignment isminutelyoff (vehicle pulls right, without my my left-handed thumb-and-index finger steering on the "7:40" clock position. No Big Deal considering I know what its been through.
I am such a superficial person,the H3's aesthetic, alone,has caught my attention So much so, that I decided to create a user name tonight,and ask if current Hummer owners see their vehicle lasting at least 15 years, and say100,000 miles of problem-free driving?
Question is alsoposed to current owners of American-brand vehicles, in general.
Apparently, Toyotasand some other Japanese-brand vehicles tend to run "problem-free" beyond 20 years and over 200,000 miles (ancient 1973 models or anything prior to1980's, excluded).
It seems my accident-historied Tundra with its $10K difference is abetter bet than going for a brand new H3?
Hello,
I have a 2002 Toyota Tundra, and I have been flirting with the thought of trading it in for the H3. HOWEVER, I must say that the reports of various other problems (besides the head/valve topic) such as those found on that Dept. of Transporationwebsite (thanx to the link posted by "cnyncntry"sp?) is quite a turn-off, expecially when complaints are beginning from: "a fewweeks old" to"under 10,000 miles."
My truck has been involved in a pretty badaccident.The entire front axlewas replaced andthe frame itselfwas bent back into alignment. It was a good $7500 worth of bodyshop/collision-center work. The truck was running beautifully before, but now it's "only" runninggreat becausethe steering wheel alignment isminutelyoff (vehicle pulls right, without my my left-handed thumb-and-index finger steering on the "7:40" clock position. No Big Deal considering I know what its been through.
I am such a superficial person,the H3's aesthetic, alone,has caught my attention So much so, that I decided to create a user name tonight,and ask if current Hummer owners see their vehicle lasting at least 15 years, and say100,000 miles of problem-free driving?
Question is alsoposed to current owners of American-brand vehicles, in general.
Apparently, Toyotasand some other Japanese-brand vehicles tend to run "problem-free" beyond 20 years and over 200,000 miles (ancient 1973 models or anything prior to1980's, excluded).
It seems my accident-historied Tundra with its $10K difference is abetter bet than going for a brand new H3?
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RE: Exactly how many have had HEAD/Valve Problems
First of all, let me say that I pity the poor person that ends up with your wrecked Toyota truck when you trade it in or sell it outright, because chances are they will not know of it's history...UNLESS they pull a Carfax, etc.. (And this does not always show an accurate history I have been told)
2nd of all, I have owned a conglomeration of cars over the years from a Pontiac Firebird (2), Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Jeep (3), Chevy Corvette, Lexus and now the H3 as well. Some of the Japanese makes did have better reliability/performance. However, as with ANY product, if you poll the people...you will find pros & cons andlovers & haters of anything. I did not purchase my H3 with the intent ofdriving it for 15 years or 150,000 miles. I tend to keep my vehicles approximately 5 years or so, so this is not an issue for me. Besides, how would one know the performance and reliability of a new production vehicle anyway? I purchased my H3 because the urge to own one grabbed me far more than any other vehicle that I have ever owned (OK maybe with exception to the vette). With this said, and in light of the few issues I have encountered thus far, I would not change my decision to purchase my H3for anything, and I would still urge others to purchase the H3!!! (Although selfishly, my thoughts are thatthefewer H3's thatare purchased - continues to make we H3 owners moreunique)The thrill that I get from owning and driving my little Hummer far outweighs the inconveniences suffered at this point. And one last comment...while the head issue is a major oneandhas effected many - there are many many more H3 owners out there who have not (nor will they) encounter these issues! I feel that once I get the "bugs" worked out with mine, I will continue to drive it happilyand lovinglyfor some time to come. [sm=smiley27.gif]
2nd of all, I have owned a conglomeration of cars over the years from a Pontiac Firebird (2), Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Jeep (3), Chevy Corvette, Lexus and now the H3 as well. Some of the Japanese makes did have better reliability/performance. However, as with ANY product, if you poll the people...you will find pros & cons andlovers & haters of anything. I did not purchase my H3 with the intent ofdriving it for 15 years or 150,000 miles. I tend to keep my vehicles approximately 5 years or so, so this is not an issue for me. Besides, how would one know the performance and reliability of a new production vehicle anyway? I purchased my H3 because the urge to own one grabbed me far more than any other vehicle that I have ever owned (OK maybe with exception to the vette). With this said, and in light of the few issues I have encountered thus far, I would not change my decision to purchase my H3for anything, and I would still urge others to purchase the H3!!! (Although selfishly, my thoughts are thatthefewer H3's thatare purchased - continues to make we H3 owners moreunique)The thrill that I get from owning and driving my little Hummer far outweighs the inconveniences suffered at this point. And one last comment...while the head issue is a major oneandhas effected many - there are many many more H3 owners out there who have not (nor will they) encounter these issues! I feel that once I get the "bugs" worked out with mine, I will continue to drive it happilyand lovinglyfor some time to come. [sm=smiley27.gif]
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me thinks he's a troll anyway...the last line in his post pretty much proves it
Thats just not a comment you make on your FIRST post on a hummer forum, unless your a troll.
It seems my accident-historied Tundra with its $10K difference is abetter bet than going for a brand new H3?
