2006 v. 2007
 

I am new to this forum but am very excited to buy an H3. I searched through the threads but could not find a comparison (pros and cons) of the 2006 model versus the 2007 model. Are there enough differences to go with the 2007? I may just be a knucklehead and could not find the thread so please forgive me this time. :) Thank you in advance.

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

The engine size increased from 3.5 to 3.7 liter... not sure on anything else..

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The only significant difference right now is the engine. The low end torque/HP is the same. You only see the extra torque/HP at the high end ... which is good for passing or mountain roads. But it also has improved oil delivery and a clutched alternator for lower noise and similar mpg. 2007's also got a beefier sounding horn.

If you wait a couple more months, a new door panel comes out with a better window switch location. And they will have a fix for the highway vibration some people get in their marker and offroad lights.

There have been some incremental quality improvements since the first model rolled off the line, but it's hard to say if a 2006 will have a particular problem. For example, faulty rear wiper, poor fitting and cracked roof rails (GM has a new supplier now), excess lapping compound on diff gears, insufficiently hardened diff gears, faulty heads on the 3.5L (pretty rare but possible) ... all covered under warranty. Can't think of any more right now. You can check some problems by date (with a VIN).

fwiw, in the late 2006 and 07 models, they added an extra cubby in front of the automatic shifter for change or sunglasses, but took out the console tray insert (except on lux models).

Whether you get an 06 or 07, ask for the latest flash updates for the computer. GM added a few updates for the idle, shift points, wiper delay and other things.

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

If you wanted Bling and some really cool colors the H3X. Other changes, no green in 2007, the dark blue was Superior Blue in 2006 and became Midnight Blue in 2007, and they moved the little GM emblem from the door to the fender.

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here's a link to some other observations on the 07's

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=20058

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The 2007 model has 22 or 23 more horsepower (cant remember which one it was) than then the 2006 model which I feel really made a difference when i drove both of them. Also 2007 has 3.7 litres rather than the '06 3.5 litres. Othar than that the car is just about the same car. However if your looking for that Green color they stopped making it for 2007 also same story with the Superior Blue, now its a midnight blue instead. I my self got the 2007 one, it just came in today... cant pick it up till tommorow though :( Either way you cant go wrong.

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

06 has 50k warranty

07 has 100k warranty

+ what everybody else said

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

I also believe the 2007 adventure package changed to now specify chrome rims with the 33" tires.

:dancingbanana:

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

Thank you all for your responses. I needed very little convincing and I got my brand new 2007 H3 yesterday! :clapping: It is Boulder Grey Metallic with the luxury package, chrome package, XM radio, nerf bars, and sunroof. I am more excited than I have ever been about a car and my wife and kids are happy as well. :jump: I guess I will have to change my screen name since I am no longer a Dreamer! :excited:

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

Congrats! post some pics. :clapping:

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

Congrats, great color choice too!:beerchug:

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

congrats :dancingbanana:

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

Congrats on your new 07 H3 with just enough bling to make it look just right! What a great Christmas gift to yourself!

S.

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Sounds awesome ... congrats!!! And if you ever figure out how to change your screen name, let me know ... :D

(I haven't found a way yet, so you may want to just sign in with a new one while you're still new)

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

What's wrong with dreaming of a Hummer...:dancingbanana:

Re: 2006 v. 2007
 

Congrats on the Hummer. Enjoy It! I just got mine a few days ago as well, and I'm loving it!

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nice color choice....:perfect10s: