'08 vs. '09 H3

[HummerMann]

With Tobin Hummer, the largest stand alone Hummer dealer shutting down next week, & Lynch paring its stock of Hummers back to unseen lows, I'm beginning to confront the horrible fact that the handwritng is on the wall for GM with Hummer. The big dealers get the inside scoop from GM. To me it's like seeing a friend die slowly. I'm sure Hummer Clubs will survive, but the core owners in the future will probably be diehard offroaders and those who just like to drive something fun.
I'm thinking of buying and setting aside an '09 H3 as the last of the greatest. So far, I can't see any differences cosmetically inside or out on the 09 vs the 08 except for the new H3T which was supposed to be at dealers in August. Anyone know of what the cosmetic/mechanical differences between the '08 and '09 are? There's not much available online on the '09 H3.

[Desert Dan]

The Alpha Adventure is supposed to have a front locker like the H3T.

[Planohummer]

-front locker available
-BFG tires on 32" variety
-map light at front above rearview mirror
-cowl no longer body color(flat black)
-frame reinforced more than '08 changes
-bluetooth standard
-w/s tilted back 2 deg. with thicker glass

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by Planohummer

-front locker available
-BFG tires on 32" variety
-map light at front above rearview mirror
-cowl no longer body color(flat black)
-frame reinforced more than '08 changes
-bluetooth standard
-w/s tilted back 2 deg. with thicker glass

With this much knowledge of the 09 whats the STRAIGHT SKINNY on the Hummer Division of GM and the future...

You can tell us...we promise not to let it leak out !

[rck0025]

Originally Posted by RubHer Yellow Ducky

With this much knowledge of the 09 whats the STRAIGHT SKINNY on the Hummer Division of GM and the future...

You can tell us...we promise not to let it leak out !

Heard on Fox business that GM commented today once again about its intention to sell the Hummer brand by mid 2009. They also said that GM asked the government for money so that they can revamp their plants to produce more fuel efficient cars.

I don't think the Hummer brand will sell during their proposed time-line. I think they are just doing anything right now to get cash from Uncle Sam. Saying that they want to sell hummer to raise money makes them look like they really need the cash - but maybe they do - they cut pensions. But who would buy it if it has such a negative image? I read TATA said no. Hopefully AM General if anyone!

[RazM]

The sale of HUMMER won't help GM in the slightest. They have too many REAL problems.

HUMMER is a 1% to 2% profit generator for GM, how could it possibly be that big of a thorn in its side?

GM is currently run by complete fools, and they deserve whatever they get.

Just when you thought GM was turning the corner, they brake, reverse and run into a lightpole.