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

[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.

[MajorGeek]

I remain confused. I dropped mine because of the I-5, then it takes GM years to figure out how to drop a V8 in it when the perfectly capable 6, buth V and I are available. Anyone owning a trailblazer knows the i6 is a good motor. Dont know if they make the V6 but thats been a rock solid engine for a long time. Confused why they did not make both available. I will have to see it, I liked my H3, but it was a tad cramped, its hard to imagine trading out my H2 and going back to an H3 again, though the smaller size has abvious multiple advantages.

Originally Posted by deserth3

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

[XM DUDE]

GM didn't want to use the I6 because it would hurt the approach angles as the vehicle would be too long. I wonder if V8 is shorter in length than the I6 and why didn't they off a V8 to begin with?