Buying into this whole addiction, need your help

[quiksilver]

Well, I went and drove both today. Still can't decide. I found a great deal on an Alpha so I'm sure that won't be there long but I can't decide if the gas mileage will be worth it. I have seen what the I-5 can do and I'm very impressed, I just don't know that it's worth the money and gas for the v-8 for me.

Either way, I'm definitely hooked on the H3 after my drives today. It's just a matter of time now.

[Dave92270]

..I'd definitely aim for Alpha as long as you don't mind the chrome stuff on it, or are willing to replace chromes with black parts yourself later. I didn't drive Alpha yet but doubt that the mileage would be much worse then 3.7L I-5 H3; the extra power of V8 could possibly offset the need for pressing the accelerator too hard too often, as seems needed with 3.7L H3. I get maybe 12-13mpg around the town; I don't count it.

[3Hummer]

apparently the mileage isnt as bad becuase of what exactly Dave92270 said, its just about the same, give or take 1 or 2 mpg's if your using as much gas as the H3 does, whats another mpg less, im getting about 15 gallons per mile on my h3...just kidding miles per gallon, but ive spoken to a few alpha people there getting like 13-14

[quiksilver]

Originally Posted by Dave92270

..I'd definitely aim for Alpha as long as you don't mind the chrome stuff on it, or are willing to replace chromes with black parts yourself later.

Yeah, I'm very much a DIYer and all the chrome is coming straight off regardless of which I decide on I may even powder coat or Line-x those handles if I can't find a deal on some stock black ones.

[quiksilver]

Thank you guys for all your help. I really did find a steal on a low mileage alpha, unfortunately I have to take a Series 7 exam on Thursday and studying over the last few days won't allow me time to get the logistics worked out on the trade in and I'm scared someone in the Dallas area on these boards will steal it out from under me LOL.

Luckily with rising gas prices and the economy struggling, I think the market here will continue to get flooded with these used Hummers in good shape long enough for me to try and snag a Alpha.

I'm truly in love with the H3 already and I was blown away with the new 08 I-5 I drove. I even yanked the gorgeous clean thing off the road for a second on the test drive and plowed over some dry gravel/grass (What? The sales lady just gave me the keys and didn't ride along, her fault ). I was highly impressed even with that engine and the overall ride. I could definitely be sufficed with the I-5 if I couldn't find another deal on an Alpha after my test.

I'm not in a huge rush other than you all have seriously lit a fire in me somewhere and I'm addicted and need a fix soon

[blindzebra]

ive had a 06 manual and l0oved it. I now have a Alpha. Both were adventure and I loved both of them. Alpha deffinitely has much more power to move though. If possible id go alpha

[Tex_h2]

Originally Posted by quiksilver

Well, I went and drove both today. Still can't decide. I found a great deal on an Alpha so I'm sure that won't be there long but I can't decide if the gas mileage will be worth it. I have seen what the I-5 can do and I'm very impressed, I just don't know that it's worth the money and gas for the v-8 for me.

Either way, I'm definitely hooked on the H3 after my drives today. It's just a matter of time now.

Just a quick note...I have a O4 H2, and after paying 3.50per gallon today for gas I can still say its worth every hard earn penny. I love the power of a V8 compared to a 6 or I-5. Now you are coming from a Lexus Is300, I test drove a Is350, and the power was amazing, very fast. But, there just wasn't the sound of a V8. It only really comes down to what you like, what you need it for, and what you willing to pay for. Also, I do also get 15mpg of the hwy, its the city driving that isn't all that good. But, then again...I love my hummer enough to not care about the gas!!!