V-8-POWERED H3 ALPHA

Originally Posted by Spuds

HP to weight is only relevant in equal running gear. The T is underpowered but the drive ability is quite good because of the 6-sp and my commuting mileage is good for a vehicle that heavy at about 20 - 21 MPG.

That's why my comments about a 6-sp for the H3. Also, being able to manually shift while off roading and even in low range is awesome.

We should be demanding one for the H3.

I agree that a 5 speed or 6 speed would be a great improvement to the H3 (or just about any vehicle with a 4 speed tranny). I would certainly like one.

The 20-21mpg with the VW is also the result of better aerodynamics/lower profile, street tires, and the amazingly slow highway speed that you are able to maintain. Vehicles that are biased towards offroad ability tend to sacrifice highway gas mileage.