The Hummer H3T Is America's Dream Truck but It Came Ten Years Too Early

[Alpha X]

[h=1][/h]Just ran across this article on Jalopnik. It's a quick read.

The Hummer H3T Is America's Dream Truck but It Came Ten Years Too Early

https://jalopnik.com/the-hummer-h3t-is-americas-dream-truck-but-it-came-ten-1830948445

 

[alrock]

Dang, I posted this too late! You beat me too it. David Tracy is one contributor there I can appreciate.

 

[Mr_Rich]

It's a good article and I think he's right on. I actually prefer the "dated" interior vs. what I see in the new vehicles now. He's right on about the gas mileage. I can get better mileage out of my '89 K1500 EC with a 350SBC driving under similar conditions. My 3T is my retirement gift to myself and I'm still glad I own it after going on almost ten years of ownership now.

 

[RamRod]

I can’t disagree with the article, I have often thought that the newer trucks are in the wheel house of the H3T.... if only the front diff was stronger!


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[FactoryOrdered2010AlphaT]

In related news... scroll ALL the way down!

https://www.hotcars.com/pickups-that-were-built-to-last-years/

 

[Mr_Rich]

In related news... scroll ALL the way down!

https://www.hotcars.com/pickups-that-were-built-to-last-years/

That seems like an honorable mention. At least it made the list. Compared to the mid-size trucks of the '80's and '90's I think the 3T is a huge improvement over what was available at that time.

 

[Alpha X]

In related news... scroll ALL the way down!

https://www.hotcars.com/pickups-that-were-built-to-last-years/

What truck isn't on that list. Once I saw the Ridgeline I knew it was some hack journalist. Then they say the H3T "nothing more than a modified Colorado".

 

[FactoryOrdered2010AlphaT]

Once I saw the Ridgeline I knew it was some hack journalist.

Yes, but it was the only award we won in November! :woot:

 

[Alpha X]

The only part of my interior I feel looks dated is the screen on the radio with navigation. The rest of the instrument panel seems to hold up well.

 

[FactoryOrdered2010AlphaT]

only part of my interior I feel looks dated

Yea I deleted the nav (and the sunroof) from my order specifically for longevity.

Only the vehicles you see with a mobile phone tacked to the dash/windscreen are being updated continuously. Except for maybe Tesla, that revels in their ability to push updates, the industry as a whole is incompetent when it comes to built-in technology...and leaks in sunroofs. #seaChange

 

[Alpha X]

Yea I deleted the nav (and the sunroof) from my order

I didn't even know you could delete the sunroof. I think it's pretty cool you actually ordered your H3T. You're the only person I am aware of that did that.

 

[FactoryOrdered2010AlphaT]

Wasn't certain I would get it. Sales rep had me come back in after the order had been in for 30 days with no build date. We called the factory so they could hear a real customer sitting at a dealership waiting on it. Somehow it got put on a train bound for Canada.

Nearly 9 years later...still the first and only Hummer I've ever driven. Sales rep was shocked to learn I ordered it on specifications only. No regrets...well...except for the radio.

I'll have new shoes to show off later this week. It's had a couple of pairs of stock 33s on the solid 7-spokes... Not this time though

 

[4speedfunk]

It needs lots of work to ever become my “dream truck”. The wheelbase is too long and the bed is too small. Plus the obvious powertrain limitations.

I think the original 2-door concept T was a much nicer dream. Give it a 6-speed manual and a small diesel and call it done.

https://goo.gl/images/J2uyn4