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Hummer H3For the Hummer driver who wants the rugged look and off road capabilities of the Hummer, but in a smaller size and with a more fuel economy friendly engine.
So I went to test drive, he is a retired car salesman.
It starts fine, engine looks good and clean he says the
engine is a replacement and has 94k. Though it reads 139k.
While driving I was listening for the transmission- but I can’t tell, it seems to shift smooth, but everytime I lift
my foot and hit the gas I hear like knock/jerk if I can describe it that way. What could that be? He is willing to lower it to $6.5k, it definitely needs new tires.
Drive it to a reputable auto repair shop. Look for the sign: "FREE INSPECTION". I've turned FREE inspections into as much as $4k(needed: suspension/body mounts/brakes/steering/u-/cv joints etc.). Btw, it's FREE, and just get an evaluation, so you can find the source, and negotiate with the seller!
Drive it to a reputable auto repair shop. Look for the sign: "FREE INSPECTION". I've turned FREE inspections into as much as $4k(needed: suspension/body mounts/brakes/steering/u-/cv joints etc.). Btw, it's FREE, and just get an evaluation, so you can find the source, and negotiate with the seller!
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The body looks good! I have some super clean rims I'm selling if you end up buying the H3 and want them to look factory.
Drive it to a reputable auto repair shop. Look for the sign: "FREE INSPECTION". I've turned FREE inspections into as much as $4k(needed: suspension/body mounts/brakes/steering/u-/cv joints etc.). Btw, it's FREE, and just get an evaluation, so you can find the source, and negotiate with the seller!
Have you ever driven any 4X4 GM truck before? Drivetrain lag is what you are describing, and that would be normal.
H3s have a Transmission, Transfer Case, front and rear drive shaft, front and rear differentials, and front half shafts. When you let off the gas, all that unloads torque and as it does you can feel/sense a minor clunk, that goes away as soon as you step on the gas to apply torque load again. I have owned maybe 18-20 4X4 GM trucks and every one of them did that from brand new until I sold them.
If it is more than a very minor clunk, could be U Joints need to be replaced, but you would hear those when shifting from drive to reverse as well and could feel the play by getting underneath and twist the drive shafts back and forth.
-Have you looked under this H3 and Checked for rust issues?
-Do all the electronics work -A/C, POWER WINDOWS, LIGHTS, POWER SEATS, ETC.
-Did you engage the 4x4 control buttons & test it?
-Does this H3 have any engine codes?
-Did you check and see how much 4 new tires cost? Cheap H3's usually need $$$$ in repairs.
-Have you looked under this H3 and Checked for rust issues?
-Do all the electronics work -A/C, POWER WINDOWS, LIGHTS, POWER SEATS, ETC.
-Did you engage the 4x4 control buttons & test it?
-Does this H3 have any engine codes?
-Did you check and see how much 4 new tires cost? Cheap H3's usually need $$$$ in repairs.
New trucks require more than $6,500.00 a YEAR, for the PURCHASE alone!
H3's over 200K miles selling for over $10k. Hummer H3 493 listings
06-08-2021, 03:46 PM
H3, 07, 139k - Test Drive feedback and Concern
Look for the sign: "FREE INSPECTION". I've turned FREE inspections into as much as $4k(needed: suspension/body mounts/brakes/steering/u-/cv joints etc.). Btw, it's FREE, and just get an evaluation, so you can find the source, and negotiate with the seller! 
