Hummer H3 For 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.

if not an H3, then what?

Old Jul 29, 2025 | 09:06 AM
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H3T Alpha Off Road with 6.2L swap.
 
Old Jul 29, 2025 | 04:23 PM
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That Yukon is nice for sure, but the $$ is crazy, and the GM V8s aren't doing too well these days (join the class-action, anyone?). Ford reliability is in question, too.

I'm open to looking at a Japanese/foreign ride, but it is hard for me to actually *want* one - I've driven GM my entire life!
 

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Old Jul 29, 2025 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc Olds
H3T Alpha Off Road with 6.2L swap.
That would be nice, but OP was asking for alternatives to the H3.

I've never wheeled with anyone with a T, but I suspect they will suffer the same departure and breakover angle limitations that all the other pickups with longer wheelbases experience.
 
Old Jul 29, 2025 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Justinh
That Yukon is nice for sure, but the $$ is crazy, and the GM V8s aren't doing to well these days (join the class-action, anyone?). Ford reliability is in question, too.

I'm open to looking at a Japanese/foreign ride, but it is hard for me to actually *want* one - I've driven GM my entire life!

Only GM under my **** for life too. Btw, I purchased my '07(2nd owner) back in early 2012 after the 1st owner 5yr lease returned, which cost me less than HALF MSRP in pristine condition!
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-NEVER BUY NEW!
-BUY LEASE RETURN VEHICLES (MOST ARE WELL MAINTAINED & CARED FOR AS REQUIRED IN LEASE AGREEMENT WHEN RETURNING TO AVOID ADDITIONAL COST)!

Here's an example price reduction on a low miler yet not the AT4 which started in '21:




 
Old Jul 30, 2025 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NMH3
That would be nice, but OP was asking for alternatives to the H3.

I've never wheeled with anyone with a T, but I suspect they will suffer the same departure and breakover angle limitations that all the other pickups with longer wheelbases experience.
H3T is not and H3, hence it is an alternative.



There is a longer breakover angle in the rear, but not like most pickup trucks. They wheel pretty darn well.
 
Old Jul 30, 2025 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Doc Olds
H3T is not and H3, hence it is an alternative.



There is a longer breakover angle in the rear, but not like most pickup trucks. They wheel pretty darn well.
I spent the early years of my life working on farms back in the 60's-70's & to this day I've NEVER OWNED A PICK-ME-UP!

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Old Jul 30, 2025 | 07:25 PM
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how about a unimog or a US FMTV
 
Old Jul 30, 2025 | 07:49 PM
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I have an answer to the OP's guestion:

Originally Posted by Justinh
What is on the market today that you like in place of an H3?
The Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster

Not only does it look somewhat "Hummer-ish", but it probably exceeds the H2/H3 in both off-road capability and interior civilization.

Like the H2/H3, it is available in Pickup and Utility (SUV) style variants. It also "Checks all the Boxes" mentioned in my previous post in this thread -- Including the in-line engine, which most H3's had.

I particularly like the aircraft style overhead switch panel, and "More Hummer than Hummer" general appearance of the cabin.

While it is, of course a premium vehicle, it's pricing is comparable (considering inflation) to the MSRP of an H2, and not too far off of an equipped H3. (And at least $10K less than an H-ev)

I will also mention that I have researched the transmission used in these vehicles. I've owned a Jaguar with the ZF-8HP transmission, and it is a capable and well-rated gearbox used in many European Sports Cars and SUV's.

While I can't provide similar personal familiarity for the BMW 6 cyl inline engine, I frankly don't think I need to. Anybody that doesn't answer with the name of a color when asked "What kind of car do you drive?" probably knows about BMW inline-6's.

When you take delivery of your Ineos Genadier Quatermaster, I'd really appreciate it if you mentioned that The CarCynic sent you, but I have no affiliation with Ineos.

 
Old Aug 1, 2025 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by CarCynic
I have an answer to the OP's guestion:



The Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster

Not only does it look somewhat "Hummer-ish", but it probably exceeds the H2/H3 in both off-road capability and interior civilization.

Like the H2/H3, it is available in Pickup and Utility (SUV) style variants. It also "Checks all the Boxes" mentioned in my previous post in this thread -- Including the in-line engine, which most H3's had.

I particularly like the aircraft style overhead switch panel, and "More Hummer than Hummer" general appearance of the cabin.

While it is, of course a premium vehicle, it's pricing is comparable (considering inflation) to the MSRP of an H2, and not too far off of an equipped H3. (And at least $10K less than an H-ev)

I will also mention that I have researched the transmission used in these vehicles. I've owned a Jaguar with the ZF-8HP transmission, and it is a capable and well-rated gearbox used in many European Sports Cars and SUV's.

While I can't provide similar personal familiarity for the BMW 6 cyl inline engine, I frankly don't think I need to. Anybody that doesn't answer with the name of a color when asked "What kind of car do you drive?" probably knows about BMW inline-6's.

When you take delivery of your Ineos Genadier Quatermaster, I'd really appreciate it if you mentioned that The CarCynic sent you, but I have no affiliation with Ineos.




 

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