I have had my '06 H3 since April. I really like it. I had a '04 Jeep Liberty Renegade before. For me, the H3 fits perfectly as I am only 5'6". I have become accustomed to the rear door. It is more stable on the road than my Liberty. I gave up a couple MPGs, but it was worth it. The Liberty's 3.7L V6 was peppy, but the 3.5L I5 has a lot more torque to it. The H3 is a little more peppy now since having the PCMforless tuning done.

 

I bought mine in march of this year when GM was at its lowest. Incentives on new ones were ioff the hook. I gave up a 2005 ford excursion with the 6.0 diesel. i have had 4x4's
since 1977 and my H3 is by far thw best rig i have owned. Slick snow covered roads is when this vehicle really shines! only gripes: lousy acceleration with the 5cyl.

 

I'm looking used, these are all good things to know. I've owned several serious and light off road rigs so I know a thing or two about them.

 

You seem to be impressed with the H3. I vote for the H3, also.

 

It more boils down the other SUV's I have owned were Explorers, Grand Cherokee's and Wranglers. So it is something different. Granted it is nothing like the real 'vee's I am used to. lol

 

I'm not sure what there is to consider...

My Explorer rusted out like crazy, especially under the rear doors.
My Grand Cherokee Limited had an incredible "washboard" type ride that almost made people who weren't used to it, seasick. And only got 12mpg.

The H-3 is the best SUV I've ever owned...I wish you were close, I'd give you mine for the weekend, you wouldn't give it back !!!!

LOL,
Mark

 

I'm going to test drive one tomorrow, I won't be buying as I am not trading in the Mustang GT, I don't want to be screwed by a dealer on two transactions. lol

 

Please get a base or Lux and leave the Adventures for those who will use them. PLEASE?

 

Hhmmm, yeah, uh huh.

Anyway, after test driving an H3, how well do those "fixes" get the power up as it felt... well deadpan?

 

If you want as Tim Taylor used to say "more power" then you need to be looking for a 2008 or newer H3 Alpha with the 8 cylinder engine. But it still will probably feel "deadpan" as compared to your mustang.