Looking to Become a Hummer owner.

[waldo]

A Canadian prairie boy here looking to get into an H3T. But just a little curious as to which way to go. Don't know wether to go with the I5manual, or splurge for the Alpha w/ the 5.3?
I drive once a month 10-12 hours of highway driving (2way trip mind you) and although I do that extensive highway driving I do some decently aggressive offroading,mud,pre-runner style roads and trails so I really would like the Adventure/off-road package and for sure leather.It'll be the first NEW vehicle I've ever bought so I wanna try to pick and choose what I would like but there's so much!


Just looking for some input,I'm fairly young guy, I just started working for a Chev/Cadillac dealer and need something a little nicer than my '91 Nissan Skyline and my '05 ext cab z71 to get around.Not to mention I find little use in keeping my fullsize when I don't use the full box, and the car well I'm not 16 anymore thinking fast a furiously:P

Thanks for your time!
So glad to find a nice forum like this one!
JP (Waldo)

[hummeraddict]

if you're buying new your selection might be diminished at this time because there have not been any new models built in a little bit. if you have the extra $ to spend most people will probably recommend to get the Alpha. I myself have the 5 and I feel that it gets the job done. Sometimes I could use the extra power for passing on the highway or going up steep hills but that about it. Try to find one with the 285's. Thats the only thing i personally regret. The 265's look too small on the 3's in my opinion.

[Texas Red]

The Adventure package should come with the 285x75R16 tires, which is what you would want for trails and mud. I have the 3.7L I5 engine and it does the trick, but I don't have any demands that would necessitate a V8.

If you can get a good $$ deal on an H3T, go for it.

[wpage]

Go kick the tires and take each one for a test drive. Do your research and decide what you like. There is alot of good info right here to search up...

[waldo]

After doing some research I decided between a 3T w/ manual trans or alpha, I went to a dealer and asked questions got some info. But I'm still stuck between if I want the extra power/price of an Alpha model, or just stick it out with the 3.7. I haven't heard alot of positive things about the 3.7, and not to mention I can't stand the cloth seats in the newer GM trucks.

Is there any way to get leather in a standard trans 3T?
How has the 3.7 held up,is it a worthwhile motor?
Would it be worth the extra $$$ for the 5.3 Alpha?

[Spuds]

I have the 3 with the Offroad Pkg. I added 305-70x16 MT Goodyear Wranglers. They are the same height as 285's, but an inch wider. It is fine for offroading but marginal power for the 40-60 MPH pickup on the highway.

IMHO, with the highway driving that you are going to do, and the added size/Weight of the 3T, plus the four extra gallon capacity of the 3T, I'd say go for the Alpha.