V8 + 5-speed manual, anytime soon, if ever?

[subunix]

Originally Posted by Dave92270

Doesn't look too promising then - well, I'm thinking to wait another 12 months or so if the V8+manual will show up, if not, then I'll probably trade-in my base/non-adv 4-speed auto for 3.7L adventure with 5-speed manual. These are consequences when one lets wife actively participate in vehicle purchase decisions...

[Steve #1]

The AR-5 is almost at the limits of it's capabilitys with the 3.7. I don't think it would hold up to a V8. I'm just happy to have a manual, but it would be nice to have a V8 too.

[Desert Dan]

If they made a V8 with a 5-speed manual I'd trade today

[Dave92270]

Originally Posted by Desert Dan

If they made a V8 with a 5-speed manual I'd trade today

Well, maybe GM will figure it out eventually that manual transmission+V8 engine combo would present a significant motivation for current H3 owners to trade-in their not-too-old rigs for brand new ones again and boost sales significantly. Not everyone wants $40k+ Alpha that is pretty much the only meaningful upgrade offered right now to those who bought their 3.7L H3's recently. Actually, no H3 on the market is too old anyway, first came out in 2006?

[6pack]

I already tried to trade in my 07 for the Alpha with a 5 speed. Soon as I found out it wasn't offered with a 5spd I got up and left. I'd be there in a heart beat if they came out with the v8/5spd combo.

[Cannuck]

I sure hope GM comes to the realization that there are people out there who want manual transmissions.

Why do you suppose the manufacturers are selling so many 4 door trucks out west these days. It's the only way you can get a manual transmission, diesel engine, or solid front axle!

[wpage]

Originally Posted by Cannuck

I sure hope GM comes to the realization that there are people out there who want manual transmissions.

Why do you suppose the manufacturers are selling so many 4 door trucks out west these days. It's the only way you can get a manual transmission, diesel engine, or solid front axle!

Certainly GM has actuary # to support or not make the move. However they wont do it unless it covers the cost of tooling for manual transmission.

[HummerHippy]

Originally Posted by Dave92270

Well, maybe GM will figure it out eventually that manual transmission+V8 engine combo would present a significant motivation for current H3 owners to trade-in their not-too-old rigs for brand new ones again and boost sales significantly. Not everyone wants $40k+ Alpha that is pretty much the only meaningful upgrade offered right now to those who bought their 3.7L H3's recently. Actually, no H3 on the market is too old anyway, first came out in 2006?

Time goes so fast...06 H3s were out in...mid/late 2005. Its been almost 2 1/2 years already.

[AnotherGlobalWarmer]

GM offers a manual transmission in their fullsize trucks, i havent seen them behind anything larger than the 4.8 liter V8's but I do know they can handle 500lbft trq. I dont see it happening though, we were lucky to get a manual tranny option on the H3's in the first place IMOP.

[Dave92270]

Certain chance could be the fact that GM is trying to export H3's to Europe (and elsewhere), and over there manual transmissions are very common. Also, gas is still much more expensive overseas I believe, so the manual transmission would be a good selling point in my opinion - however, not sure how much the potential buyers worry about gas milage if they can afford to buy (and insure) the H3 at the first place; I assume that with smart driving the 5-speed manual gets much better milage then 4-speed auto, right?