2006 Hummer H3 Review - Why I Love America!

My thoughts on the 2006 Hummer H3 with the 3.5L Inline 5 cylinder engine and 4 speed automatic transmission!
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0:00 - Intro
1:38 - Engine / Transmission
2:28 - Interior
4:13 - BFB Test
4:43 - Interior
5:00 - Back Seats
5:54 - Trunk / Cargo Space
6:47 - Exterior
7:40 - Final Thoughts
12:06 - Outro

[@mustasheolll2020]

I think it's a pretty handsome vehicle and the design has aged very well

[@damilolaakanni]

I think the H3 is the best of all the Hummers (the GMC Hummer EV inclusive). Not too expensive, not too heavy (both why I included the Hummer EV), not as cheap looking as the H2, not as large and space inefficient as the H1. Plus they're fuel efficient for a Hummer (which isn't really great for a box on wheels with a 5 cylinder or V8 engine, but better than the H1). And they're still good off road.

[@Bleachanna]

The mpg was almost as bad as the h2 and the maintenance was twice as much.

[@hummerguy]

My humvee gets close to 20mpg with the way I drive it in town and tbh, its not a space taker at all. Its even shorter than the H2

[@Bleachanna]

@@hummerguy absolutely true. If you see a late model garbage truck gm SUV next to an h2 or h1 the new SUVs tower over it like a sky scraper

[@hummerguy]

@@Bleachanna Yep, especially the H1/Humvees. The only thing make them really look big is the width which with modern vehicles isn't even that wide

[@TinyGoHomes]

06 now 410,000 still running smooth. Max 15k spend. Including 5k on chrome rims and tires. Best vehicle ive ever owned

[@Peteski-0]

I’ve got two H3’s. A bright yellow 2006 which just looks so cool. Plus a silver 2009 which has front locking diffs too as well as the rear. It’s been modified slightly, I have a full length roof rack with rear ladder and you can sleep up there when I go desert camping. Plus surround led bars. I live in Dubai and they do struggle with the a/c at times but it’s not a real issue. I didn’t realize how popular they are, complete strangers will come up and admire them, especially the yellow one. I’ve even come back to it parked and folks are getting their photo taken next to it! Yes it’s slow etc but I don’t really care. I just love them!

[@charlesalberti563]

I have an 07 with the 3.7 and the 5speed manual and I love it to death and would only trade it for a truck version with the 5 speed

[@anthonyrivera0917]

SUV's with manual transmissions🤮😖☹️😢

[@charlesalberti563]

@@anthonyrivera0917 it's better for towing ( not that I do much of that with the 3.7 and way better for off roading Plus it's just more fun, adds personality to the vehicle. All my trucks and cars alike have been a stick. Ever since I drove my buddies 97 Cherokee with the five speed I've been hooked on suvs with them

[@anthonyrivera0917]

@@charlesalberti563 it's just that having manual transmissions in SUVs and trucks look and feel so out of place and is just dumb and stupid, manual transmissions only belong in sports cars, coupes, muscle and jdm cars, mid size and compact sedans, and econoboxes and should only be limited to those vehicles, I wish the Nissan GT-R had a manual stick option

[@charlesalberti563]

@@anthonyrivera0917 what makes it dumb and stupid? If it objectively works better than 99% of the autos of the time ( most were 4 speeds) at towing, off roading, and that extra gear can help squeeze out and extra mpg or two. I understand it's not always as convienent to drive, but it's way better in my opinion. Manuals make every car more engaging and rewarding to drive

[@SeanPennII]

@@anthonyrivera0917 you are embarrassing

[@Beanrock124]

Happy Fourth of July Zack! Been watching for awhile and love that you review cars within the Chicagoland area so I’m not dragging myself to go down to these dealerships.

[@ejgrant5191]

Best way to expirience the H3 Hummer is with a 5.3 V8 Alpha version....Much more reliable motor! only about a 1MPG fuel penalty....If your able to find an Adventure Package....You have the GM equivalent of a Wrangler Rubicon with front & rear locking differentials in the 2009 model and the same 4:1 low gear Xfer case of the Rubicon.

[@6.2_vortec]

I feel offended. My 06 rides like a Cadillac and the gas mileage is pretty decent. I averaged 17mpg when I went on vacation last week. It is way more nimble than people would think and it has a great turning radius. The h3s are about the same size as a Ford Edge. My wife has an 09 avenger that is about the same width and actually longer than my h3.

[@TinyGoHomes]

410,000km now on my 06. I’ve spent less than 15k on it all together including 5k on 5 rims and tires and 1500$ on subs and stereo. Super easy too work on. I’ve fixed most things myself like a new manifold, water pump, alternator, bearings, brakes, shocks. I got some cash put away for the engine swap or trans rebuild put away already. I plan on keeping it as long as possible. Best vehicle be ever owned. 🫡🇨🇦

[@Ricovette]

There is SO much information you didn't review about the HUMMER H3! Granted, it won't get out of its own way on the highway, I mean, zero to sixty seems like a whole minute, BUT the damn thing will climb my house! That so called "Speaker" you mentioned in the rear compartment is a Monsoon Subwoofer which sounds incredible with the included Monsoon Sound System on the H3! Also, my 2006 H3 rides better (Smoother) than my nephew's 2010 Lincoln Navigator. Looking at the undercarriage of your H3 and the condition of that shift boot, I'm willing to bet that your H3 has not been well maintained. I think you might have a little lemon there as far as H3's go... Just sayin'... Stay safe... Rico

[@sybsygstgstsgysg5330]

That’s not his, it’s from a dealership

[@hummerguy]

The speed on the H3 is perfectly fine for highway driving, the H1 is where the speed can be annoying on the highway

[@Ricovette]

@@hummerguy- Definitely! Once I get over 60 MPH it cruises great at any speed above that... I truly enjoy mine and plan to do so for many years to come... The HUMMER is like a 'Vette, you look great exiting it wearing a tux and you look just as good wearing jeans... Can't beat that! Stay safe... Rico

[@cflip7452]

You are so right! This guy missed everything about the H3! Great ride and I’ve loved every minute of owning mine.

[@Snailmailtrucker]

@@Ricovette What's a Tux ? 2006 H3 owner.

[@bartbarnett2811]

I miss my h3t Alpha so much you think a regular h3t is rare try to find an alpha 5.3 L V8

[@ThePuffin77]

My family was looking at these when buying an SUV in 2007. The H3 was overpriced and didn't have the options my parents wanted. The FJ suffered the same thing as well.

[@damilolaakanni]

The FJ also had that weird suicide door setup that the Mazda RX-8 had, so visibility was quite bad. In fact one could argue that the FJ had worse visibility because of the rear "door" situation. But at least the FJ was very reliable, as was the 5.3 in these H3s. I don't know of the I5 though.

[@crosisofborg5524]

@@damilolaakannithe FJ is now a collectible that’s worth more than it cost new.

[@lexxroxx7307]

Let me correct you on the whole its a Colorado or a canyon. Wrong it's 10% of the frame which means its not it's washed out. Plus if your back is killing you after driving it.. bad bad bad suspension. I have an almost original Hummer h3 fron 2006. Two things were done to make it no longer oem. The muffler which like that one it's aftermarket. I had more miles on it than that one. I have a little more rust cause I do go off-road in mine. But I also have a leveling kit. I feel no bumps. I don't feel anything under my 33 inch tires. I have what I call a mini tank. Plus the hummer h3 is the safest vehicle I have ever driven. I've smacked a tree limb (to be fair it was rotten) and it didn't put a scratch on it. I've seen pebbles break windshields. Ice from a box truck hit mine going 70 mph and didn't do anything but hurt my visibility. Hummer h3 is what a Hummer should be. The h3 is the best of both the 2 and 1. The one sucks for leg room and room inside in general. But its the best in class off-road. The 2 is horrible off road. It's leg room was nice. But it was clunky on the inside let's be honest. So gm decided for the h3 to take the best of it's predecessors. And it works just fine. Good video just wanted to point out the h3 to you sounds like garbage but it's better than most. Better than Toyota Tacomas of today. Plus most vehicles can't do what Hummer can. That's new and old. It was ahead of it's time. Even the h1 was ahead than most cars in 2006.

[@lexxroxx7307]

The other things that's not oem anymore is the front sway bar and links.

[@bm4867]

Exactly! And sun never gets in my eyes yet he complained about the window

[@samariaquedraogo881]

Where you brought your engine from

[@ZZ48UUP]

I wish I messaged you prior to doing this one. Mine, while having absolutely no options, has only 22k and the incredibly rare manual transmission which makes them sooooo much more fun to drive

[@ljphoenix4341]

Message him! I reckon Zack might be interested in driving a manual low mile H3.

[@EDMTMLFilms]

I had an 09 Hummer H3 Base for 40 days in NJ until Hurricane IDA flooded her all the way to the ceiling. Luckily, I had full coverage. Then two months later I found a 08 H3 Luxury edition. I drive it as my Sunday/Adventure vehicle. It's definitely very flawed haha. But I drove a Humvee as a mechanic in the Army and until I can afford a humvee that's actually in good shape I'll gladly drive my H3.

[@GabrielMartinez-yj1dp]

Someone rear-ended me in my 06 hummer h3 and she is perfectly fine no scratch at all.

[@dave11686]

Happy Independence Day Zack!

[@KevlarSix]

What size were the tires?

[@vitodesimone8120]

I love my Hummer H-3.Not without problems,bought it new in 2006 but reliable.

[@ivadahome]

How's it going now? Whats your mileage?

[@YexyYT]

A Hummer H3 just got listed in my area for a damn good price. It was owned by an older gentleman. It looks very very well taken care of. The frame got routine rust protection as well. It's about 130k miles, I might have to snag it up. I've been a Hummer fan for so long, but can't afford the beefy H2s/H1s

[@TinyGoHomes]

Snag it !!

[@chriscipolloni4064]

How long would a 06 H3 last miles wise?

[@TinyGoHomes]

@@chriscipolloni4064 I got 413,000 still going strong. Gotta watch the oil and maintenance and she is good.

[@RoughRaiders13]

4:01 Gotta love all the burn rings in the plastic bezel. At least one prior owner of that truck used that socket for the cigarette lighter and was not looking when trying to stick it back in the hole and ended up burning the bezel multiple times. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@deniseblalock1638]

I can tell you never owned one. Fun vehicle & never boring.

[@thelifeofjessejames]

The chrome pieces on the hood that is a throwback to the original Humvee actually does have a purpose on this vehicle. The hood is front hinged and those chrome handles made opening it easier

[@TCBGARAGE]

You're thinking of the H2. The H3 has rear hinges.

[@thelifeofjessejames]

@@TCBGARAGE oh... well crap. I'm mistaken, thanks for letting me know

[@fruitzombie66]

@@TCBGARAGE I don't think the one on there is factory anyway

[@toddcunningham2410]

Correct the H3 hood opens back, but those fake handles are just for looks to give it the same appearance as the H1 & H2. And they only came with those handles on the luxury chrome package trim. All other trims just had the fake grill in black.

[@lvguntv3331]

That’s weird my H3 alpha doesn’t have a 0il pressure gauge. Maybe it only came out in the in line 5 that’s where my temperature gauge is ?? it looks like a temperature gauge

[@TheWillD77]

I really think I want one. How my miles are too many for a decent used car?

[@Cubemaster]

I would kill for my own private test track where I could do drag races, top speed runs, drifting, burnouts, and everything I've wanted to do since I could drive!

[@raindros4574]

Is the hummer h3 slow?

[@kdwalker5501]

Literally thinking of purchasing an 06 manual

[@MEFelicia]

I have a 2009 manual for sale if you're near Virginia

[@STKSOUND]

8:55 what was that shake lmao i thought i was tripping balls

[@ftir1450]

How fitting that the BFB fits in the H3's cupholder...

[@sotheasan7245]

Hi Sir Your car still available?

[@thelifeofjessejames]

That was clearly someone's baby! Look at brush guard, wheels and a pretty expensive intake. Someone definitely loved that thing... not me but someone

[@kingkweku9761]

Bro all the cars and trucks you claim make you a proud American are all foreign cars with the exception of the Ford, Dodge and the hummer you reviewed....be proud of those vehicles that's what makes you a true loyal American so be proud about it regardless of the drawbacks...it's made in America and no foreign influence or incorporation.

[@meowmeow1733]

I truly don't understand what the complaint is about the ride and visibility.....I've driven a lot of cars,....and I've had no problem with the h3

[@ramonesparza8707]

Like the H3, won’t be wanting cheesy stickers.

[@ivan_germogenovich]

Funny review) The glasses are small, a lot of chrome and fake stray, bad plastic, stiff suspension, slow, eating 18-20mpg ... I have one, and love this car)))

[@tonycaston6461]

This is the first review hearing someone say it's a bad vehicle.. Mines rides great and bought used, and still trying to get everything as intended, but it gets lots of looks to be a 2008.

[@vitodesimone8120]

Great video.

[@vitodesimone8120]

92,000.

[@jordantnaugle8187]

I drive a black Hummer H2 and it is very very fun but I have drove in the Hummer h1s and the Hummer h free and I will say I think the hemorrhage treated more practical and better on gas than the hemorrhage two or the Hummer H1 but the Hummer H1 ran off of diesel and it was a twin turbo which in longevity it lasts a lot longer The engine won't break down as easily and hungry tree they don't last as long they make it to maybe 200 something or more but they just aren't as good as damage one and h 2 when engine wise but however the Hummer h3 can fit on trails a lot better than H2 and the H1 I would have to say for practicality the Hummer h3 is the better choice for practicality but if you want more longevity you want more towing power on the hemorrh2 or the Hummer H1 would be the better option and their engines last a lot longer I've seen some with almost 500,000 mi it was like 4:5600 but still close enough they'll have a very very good engine I like the Hummer EVs but they are basically just a gas hog but electric I've gotten to sitting them during the car shows when they were first not released yet and they are very cool and I got the test drive one and it was really really fun but I would have to say they eat more electricity than any other electric car on the road I hope Hummer stay around but at that prospect and how pricey they are then they might be a fast fad I really hope they make a comeback cuz I've always loved them since I was a kid and the first time I ever saw one when it was like when I was six or seven years old and I was so tiny and my neighbor always used to have them and they were very very popular where I lived they were drove a lot and they were one of my most favorite cars I always wanted to own

[@andrewborden1009]

kind of a sad review brother. Sounds like you read half the brochure and missed a TON of features, options, specs, and Easter eggs.This is an excellent truck folks. GM’s best went into engineering the H3 while maintaining its msrp. Just a decade too early for the market.

[@mason4683]

I used to think the hoops on the hood were tacky. Now i think its a cool design part of hummer. Its so out there compared to most other brands

[@realwiggles]

The hoops come from the original hummer and they were there to attach parachutes to to facilitate air drops. So the fact they’re still present on a vehicle whose 4x4 performance is outdone by some crossovers these days is pretty embarrassing.

[@ELEKTRA_LUXXX]

Is the Hummer H3 Automatic or Manual?

[@Snailmailtrucker]

The majority of the H3 Hummers are 4 speed automatics. I bought my 2006 H3 about a year and a half ago because it was the 5 speed manual trans model. I paid about $10,000.00 back in Dec 2021... a little high but she's a beauty !

[@ELEKTRA_LUXXX]

@@Snailmailtrucker that's so awesome! Imma get one soon!! Thanks for sharing the info! 😊

[@bm4867]

Best part is that you don’t need sunglasses in this car

[@Tonkybro3]

HAHAHA BEST COMMENT IVE READ REGARDING THE SMALL WINDOWS. 2 THUMBS UP!!!!!

[@glennso47]

It’s not because of Hummer that I love America for sure.😱

[@sweetcraft557]

He mention the Ford focus whoo!

[@Jack-yw7bq]

Happy 4th!

[@frankfranklin3365]

I like the H3 the best, the H2 was stupid big.

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

Honestly if you want a Hummer for on road(Un less you want a GMC Hummer for it's BEV ness.) get a Surbrban instead.

[@lilchickenwing7556]

10:26 yea the windows were not bullet proof, enough rounds in the windows and they will shatter, they were bullet resistant, not bullet proof

[@bwofficial1776]

Cargo box lid comes off: yeet it! This is the only Hummer you can reasonably daily drive. It's not larger than a parking spot and gets reasonable MPG for a 4x4 SUV shaped like a brick. These were actually pretty good off road when optioned with the rear locker. They could hold their own against a Nissan XTerra or an FJ Cruiser (another SUV that suffers from small windows and poor visibility). I want an H1 but I harbor no belief that it's a daily driver. It was built for a purpose and nothing else. The H2... how were they not all crushed the first time gas hit $4? We almost touched $5 a month ago and I still see H2s rolling around. And the image of the stereotypical H2 buyer... The new GMC Hummer EV is just ridiculous in every way, and those ways aren't all good. I don't want an H3 but I don't hate them. They're fine. A distant family member just traded his H3 for a Tesla S. He must have liked the H3 because he had it for a while but he likes his S. I think he got his right before the silly yoke not-a-wheel was introduced. Happy Independence Day!

[@Bleachanna]

If you drove an h3 and an h2 it's night and day.

[@hummerguy]

H1 is perfectly fine for a daily driver, the only thing may get to you is highway driving, but I use my humvee almost everyday and that's even more uncomfortable than a H1. I can easily daily drive an H1

[@toms_garage]

Interestingly the only Hummer you could get in the UK, diesel Ofcourse

[@bonaanayaga]

The fj cruiser has the same thing so what you talking about

[@jdbilbao4707]

I like that car.

[@user-be1co1wr4l]

Super car 💪👌👍🤟...✌️😎

[@jokerrajhi7119]

😢💔 HUMMER H3

[@midnight_prepper]

Absolutely NO power at all in the 5 cylinder!

[@alexsveles343]

Guess who loves them.The russians. They got ibfanet amout of oil and gas And they love a great offroad vechicle

[@MandusahRamirez]

That’s a Volvo 5 Cylinder.

[@ricepony33]

Future classic

[@Bleachanna]

Not the h3

[@cflip7452]

The ride of my hummer is great! Looks like yours has been jacked with via wheels and suspension hence ride quality will suffer so what we have is a review of another so called car guy that knows nothing about the H3! Another words who cares what he says about H3👎

[@glenTmusic]

Most American vehicle…ever heard of the AMC Eagle 4 WHEEL DRIVE station wagon/sedan/hatchback??

[@darylkik6204]

Proud Sponsor of the Winter Olympics (I remember the ad growing up and the car)

[@glenTmusic]

@@darylkik6204 Love them. Just got one about a week ago. 1986 Wagon. Been my dream car since I was 13

[@darylkik6204]

@@glenTmusic A car and Jeep buyer in Dallas (Dennis Collins) Bought one a few episodes back from an estate and I cant remember the miles but I think it was under a thousand and its perfect. (Its on youtube) A girl I worked with in high school at the mall had one white and tan.

[@realwiggles]

You’re completely wrong about goldfish. It’s a complete myth that their growth is determined by the size of the tank they’re in, and an extremely dangerous and cruel one at that. People have used this myth to justify housing a fish that can grow over 8-12” long in a 1 gallon bowl. The only reason their growth would be stunted is because they type of person to throw a goldfish in a tiny bowl likely isn’t providing them with the proper care they need to thrive. Or they simply die before it becomes an issue for the same reasons. I get the metaphor you were trying to use but, as someone who keeps fish and understands the amount of work required to properly maintain a fish tank and provide my animals with the care they deserve, perpetuating a myth that has led to millions of fish being slowly poisoned to death by their own waste, not to mention one that someone who gives it more than two seconds of thought would quickly realize how ridiculous a notion it is, it’s frustrating enough that I felt the need to point it out in the hopes I can educate at least one person who happens to come across my comment.

[@sybsygstgstsgysg5330]

Man’s just wrote a mini essay about goldfish in the comment section of a video about the hummer h3

[@realwiggles]

@@sybsygstgstsgysg5330 it’s two paragraphs bro, I know you haven’t read a book since your teacher forced you to in middle school but just because it took you 5 minutes to read doesn’t mean it’s that long.

[@sybsygstgstsgysg5330]

@@realwiggles it’s a joke, you took that way too seriously

[@realwiggles]

@@sybsygstgstsgysg5330 sorry my cousin took my phone and wrote that I swear

[@theoparker3404]

'murica!

[@terryvaughn677]

Your way off on your views

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

'Murica!!!!!