<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tacocat:
This is fantastic news. SO f5, would you trade up for a diesel? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, in my opinion, it is not needed, but a limited number of people want it, so I hope GM gives it to them.
I'm not out to burn the tires, and from what I have seen on some steep grades, I have no problem with the H3. When off-roading, it does very well, and the top of the mountain can wait for me.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">No, in my opinion, it is not needed, but a limited number of people want it, so I hope GM gives it to them.
I'm not out to burn the tires, and from what I have seen on some steep grades, I have no problem with the H3. When off-roading, it does very well, and the top of the mountain can wait for me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree with you. My priamry attraction to diesel is high mileage. Plus it would be neat to be able to run bio-diesel. I think the I-5 is more than enough, but if diesel is an option, I would get it.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DWPC:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by f5fstop:
I'm not out to burn the tires, and from what I have seen on some steep grades, I have no problem with the H3. When off-roading, it does very well, and the top of the mountain can wait for me. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Its anecdotal, but two weeks ago returning from a trip in the H3, we had to drive the long straight (20 mile?) but fairly gentle grade between Palm Springs and Ontario in a pretty stiff headwind, and I had to drop to 60mph and shift to 3rd gear. In "D", the H3 would bog down then violently shift to 2nd (over 5000 RPM). It was pretty frustrating not being able keep up with normal traffic without running at a ridiculous engine speed. I hadn't felt like that since I had my pre-turbo M/B 300D. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Intersting article on Diesels and how they will be more acceptable in the near future.
Detroit News

Thanks for the link to that article. Just further re-enforces what my thinking was. I LOVE THE H3 !! That is without question, however I am thinking long term with the vehicle, like my current TJ (wrangler). I truly believe the option of bio-diesel and just true cleaner burning diesel will be in the near future...'til the time is right the H3 is on hold which makes me sad

Unfortunately I don't have the ability to test the H3 in the Colorado Rockies with 6-7% grades, but I do know from driving a Jeep with a V6 through the mountains definitely lacks power; this power is needed like someone else posted, more on passing and grade climbs. I don't expect the H3 to be racing a Porsche!

Bill