I-40 Thru AZ and NM?

[kma]

If I'm not mistaken, the engine in the h3 is tuned/ meant to run at higher rpm's as part of it's design. I can't remember where I read that but oh well. But I do live in hilly country and there are a lot of steep freeway climbs and the h3 does fine, it just comes out of overdrive and I am comfortable with it's performance. Go test drive one at a dealer that has a freeway with a grade on it nearby

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by kma

Go test drive one at a dealer that has a freeway with a grade on it nearby

Go to SVH in Los Gatos and take a test drive up Hwy 17. That will give you some idea how it handles grades.

[surf twang]

We would have bought one today if it wasn't for the dealer. We took one for a good test drive through the Altamont pass. The H3 wasn't a scorcher but it was acceptable. We agreed on a price with the salesman but things fell apart when we had to deal with sales manager/finance person. Suddenly, the numbers we had agreed on with the salesman had all changed, to the advantage of the dealer. We walked. We'll eventually get one but probably not in time for our next trip to Albuquerque this Wednesday.

Thanks to all who responded to my questions. You guys/gals are great.