Not really. Parts sure. I'm not a h3 expert but if it's like the h2 it's just a different GM product with modifications to the body.
Otherwise though gm products of this era are just cheaply made. Especially the trucks. I'd avoid used gm products like the plague, but you can get em cheap because they are known to hold up badly.
Yup. Toyota just builds a superior product though the Tacoma is now assembled in Mexico. The important bits, engine and transmission, aren't made in Mexico however.
The average Toyota has more us made parts than most Ford's or chevy's. Not the Prius though it's all Japan.
Yeah, just paid another $1200 to fix the A/C in my 2015 Silverado yesterday, after $1500 18 months ago.
Ford's no better, they refused to stand behind their product as well.
If I didn't have the truck setup for long-term camping already, I'd push it off a cliff.
My grandpa had a 2005 Silverado, like 48k miles on it when he died, my dad got it but didn't need another truck. So dad told me he'd make me a good deal on it - $1000 to my sister and 2 cousins, and he'd gift it to me. It runs, but its got some master cylinder code being thrown and a wheel sensor, and another code that indicates a failed catalytic converter. The truck now has less than 54k miles on it. WTF. So I'll toss my hat in the avoid GM ring too.
I was pretty poor by the time I reached driving age. I had shitty jobs and spent what little I had on partying and junk. As a result, I found a significant portion of my income going to auto repairs. I usually had to fix them myself. Since then, I started buying tools as I needed them and I can repair anything in my fleet that breaks... even set up for body and paint work. Learn the skills and you won't have to pay others to fix them! Plus, it's a rewarding hobby.
Is the retail Hummer a good truck to own? Can I still get parts? Is it even capable?
Not really. Parts sure. I'm not a h3 expert but if it's like the h2 it's just a different GM product with modifications to the body.
Otherwise though gm products of this era are just cheaply made. Especially the trucks. I'd avoid used gm products like the plague, but you can get em cheap because they are known to hold up badly.
My brother in law is a truck guy. He has also said to avoid GM trucks. Personally I prefer the Toyota Tundra over most American trucks.
Yup. Toyota just builds a superior product though the Tacoma is now assembled in Mexico. The important bits, engine and transmission, aren't made in Mexico however.
The average Toyota has more us made parts than most Ford's or chevy's. Not the Prius though it's all Japan.
Have a Tacoma. Love it. Quite the nimble navigator. Sad to hear it’s now made in Mexico
Yeah, just paid another $1200 to fix the A/C in my 2015 Silverado yesterday, after $1500 18 months ago. Ford's no better, they refused to stand behind their product as well. If I didn't have the truck setup for long-term camping already, I'd push it off a cliff.
Lemme guess, bad expansion valve, $50 part and the rest is labor removing the dash?
My grandpa had a 2005 Silverado, like 48k miles on it when he died, my dad got it but didn't need another truck. So dad told me he'd make me a good deal on it - $1000 to my sister and 2 cousins, and he'd gift it to me. It runs, but its got some master cylinder code being thrown and a wheel sensor, and another code that indicates a failed catalytic converter. The truck now has less than 54k miles on it. WTF. So I'll toss my hat in the avoid GM ring too.
I was pretty poor by the time I reached driving age. I had shitty jobs and spent what little I had on partying and junk. As a result, I found a significant portion of my income going to auto repairs. I usually had to fix them myself. Since then, I started buying tools as I needed them and I can repair anything in my fleet that breaks... even set up for body and paint work. Learn the skills and you won't have to pay others to fix them! Plus, it's a rewarding hobby.
Agree.
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