How many will be trading in their 5 cylinder H3's for an Alpha?

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by Viet Nam Vette

I'm going to save my money and get me a Raty old used beat to crap H1..and Flog the Poop out of it...Mo fun then a H3 V-8 in the filth...

[Huck BB62]

I've been told (and F5 cleverly tried to divert us from the truth, he should either play poker or write novels) that it WILL be an Adventure. At the least it will have the 4:1 tcase, 33s, and a rear locker, call it what you want.

Why would they bother upgrading the front axle if it's going to be an onroad bling model.... eh????? The axle they have now wouldn't break if it were a street mochine.

So, the plot thickens. I for one, particularly after the last round, find F5 to have a devious, confounding mischievious streak in him that's only satiated by pulling our chains. Are we having fun yet?

Yep, too early to rule out adventure package. Sure the H3 intro looks flashy. And forcing you to get the luxury gear/leather just improves the profit margin on the Alpha version.

As far as I'm concerned, the Alpha better have other significant improvements besides V8. If they just offer V8 with bit higher price increase, I might go for the H2 next time.

[Huck BB62]

Originally Posted by comph

As far as I'm concerned, the Alpha better have other significant improvements besides V8. If they just offer V8 with bit higher price increase, I might go for the H2 next time.

That cast iron front diff that'll take an elocker is no small upgrade!

Why we don't have an H2:

It's huge. Our trails up here are tight. Yes an H2 can do it but I might as well line-x the entire truck.

The H2 has no 4:1 tcase. On the rocky trails, I really enjoy this feature...alot. It's probably a main reason I like the H3.

It's huge. In town, the H3's really a joy. After driving my Sierra longbed extracab, the H3 is a hoot in the city, reminiscent of our dearly departed Mini Cooper.

Mileage. It's a big difference.

Cost. H2s are very expensive.

But, with the new engine and tranny, we very well might own BOTH!

That inline 5 isn't going anywhere unless (and this is a huge unless) GM starts making overhead valve V8s to get competitive with the others.

[Alan06SUT]

Originally Posted by Huck BB62

The H2 has no 4:1 tcase. On the rocky trails, I really enjoy this feature...alot. It's probably a main reason I like the H3.

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Yeah but it has twice the torque. It climbs good in low. Now with the new 6 spd and 6.2 it will climb like a friggin mountain goat! If the H3 Alpha came with the 4:1 that would be sick!

[Huck BB62]

The H3 Alpha WILL be coming with the 4:1 tcase (although the axles get 4.10s) Yeah,it's gonna be a good'un.

I never understood why they didn't give the H2 crowd a 4:1 tcase, with the 6.2 THAT would be sick!!!!

[XM DUDE]

I still say within 2 years of V8 production, it will prove to be the popular option as the I 5 is viewed by many as weak and will be dropped entirely. This happened when the jeep XJ went from the V6 to the 4.0 in line 6.

[H3 Builder]

Originally Posted by XM DUDE

I still say within 2 years of V8 production, it will prove to be the popular option as the I 5 is viewed by many as weak and will be dropped entirely. This happened when the jeep XJ went from the V6 to the 4.0 in line 6.

No plans on dropping the I5 at all.

[XM DUDE]

Originally Posted by H3 Builder

No plans on dropping the I5 at all.

True, but things could change, especially if the engine is more reliable and the mileage is still better than the H2, for me the V8 would be the only way to go as I just love V8 power, I could never go back to a smaller engine.

[Av1ator]

No V8 for me....yet...I was sucker enough to buy one of the first H3's..head problems and all...Nope, no more first year ANYTHING for me....lets see..how many heads have they put on this thing now???

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by Huck BB62

I've been told (and F5 cleverly tried to divert us from the truth, he should either play poker or write novels) that it WILL be an Adventure. At the least it will have the 4:1 tcase, 33s, and a rear locker, call it what you want.

Why would they bother upgrading the front axle if it's going to be an onroad bling model.... eh????? The axle they have now wouldn't break if it were a street mochine.

So, the plot thickens. I for one, particularly after the last round, find F5 to have a devious, confounding mischievious streak in him that's only satiated by pulling our chains. Are we having fun yet?

On the V8, in the early posts, I never said yes or no; I could not say so if you call that divertion, cool. Most who know me well, will agree that I am mischievious and devious, however, please read the following. There is some confusion over my what is an adventure series and what is an off-road suspension package on a lux model.
As for the adventure series, let me explain what I was trying to say, so you might understand a bit better.
Hummer currently sells four different basic packages (not counting additional bling, sunroofs, radios, etc.)
1. Base H3
2. Adventure series, which is a base H3 with the additional rear locker, 4:1 t/case, larger tires and stiffer shocks
3. Luxury package (leather, different radio, power seats, etc.) With a Luxury package, you can purchase an off-road suspension package which give you what the adventure model gives you (rear locker, 4:1 diff, tires, etc.)
4. H3x (bling model)
What I said earlier was, "I believe, but again not sure (I'm not in marketing, advertising or finance), that there will be no adventure series with a V8." I did not say you could not obtain the off-road suspension package in an Alpha, in fact the ad states you can.
However, I believe whether or not you get the off-road package, you will always get the cast iron front axle with the Alpha (V8 model).

AGAIN TO ALL, I SAY "NOT SURE." It is just a feeling I have and the knowledge how GM sometimes prices options and packages. In addition, I believe it will be a BIG MISTAKE, if GM does NOT produce an adventure model with the V8 option.

(Not responsible for any typos of omissions, since I have to get....)

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

What I said earlier was, "I believe, but again not sure (I'm not in marketing, advertising or finance), that there will be no adventure series with a V8." I did not say you could not obtain the off-road suspension package in an Alpha, in fact the ad states you can.
However, I believe whether or not you get the off-road package, you will always get the cast iron front axle with the Alpha (V8 model).

phew

[SR1355]

I for one do not plan on getting a V8 right away, i think I'll wait a couple of year till 08 lease are expiring... find me a nice blinged out lease vehicle that I know has never seen anything worst than a pot hole. Rip all the bling off and add the goodies.

[NEOCON1]

Originally Posted by SR1355

I for one do not plan on getting a V8 right away, i think I'll wait a couple of year till 08 lease are expiring... find me a nice blinged out lease vehicle that I know has never seen anything worst than a pot hole. Rip all the bling off and add the goodies.

thats a great idea

[Huck BB62]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

phew

Phew! is right! He skeered me!

[lotus4s]

More than likely I will order an Alpha as soon as they are available. The I-5 is my only major beef with the H3. I like the H2 but it's just too damn big for what I need although I almost bought the 06 SUT my buddy is selling now http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=25904 but it won't fit in my garage.....

[deserth3]

I think I'll keep my 06 for awhile. I'm pretty happy with it.