Buying into this whole addiction, need your help

[quiksilver]

Thanks. I think I'll go drive them both this week but from what I hear from you and others, it may just be preference. I don't really NEED the v8. I've heard that with 35" tires the 3.5 and 3.7 struggle a bit. Ugh, I'm addicted and I don't even have it in my driveway yet.

I'd love to hear from more of you.

Thanks.

[3Hummer]

remember if your going "07 theres no graphite color. And its also not a true silver its a "Boulder Grey" so it will look a little more sandy in some lights. I have an "07 which is the 3.7 and its certinaly more than fine for what i do. 242HP however is a little light and i feel it struggling at times. The V-8 is defintly an amazing upgrade on it with 300HP you really REALLY notice the difference, it just all comes down to if you want to spend the extra $$$. Also i see you said "no bling" the problem then lies within the alpha it only comes with chrome! You will automatically get chrome rims, and the chrome handles. Whichever version of teh H3 you go with you will be happy!

[BigPoppa1411]

I have an 07 Boulder Grey 3.7. I have only been offroading once and that very recently. Mostly its a daily driver and I have been very happy with the engine size for my needs. The color is great because of where I live is mostly rough dirt road to my home and the color hides the dust for quite a while. If I was to do more towing or heavier offroading I would have preferred waiting for the V8. But for my needs and limited offroading my wife and I prefer our 3.7 H3's.
Completely understand the "addiction" been having fun adding little things here and there to the 3's.
Either way you will be happy with your decision.

[Texas Red]

I have a 3.7L '08 Graphite Lux. I found it on the lot with no chrome except for the grill -- a bit rare. I love it with the black door handles and ext. mirror housings -- and may black out the grill at some point. Not big on bling. As mentioned above, the Alpha has chromed features.

I'll upgrade from the standard 32" tires to the 33" adventure size when the time comes. My off-roading (when I can) is mainly rough trails and gulleys -- no rock crawling.

I have seem a couple of Alpha drivers tout mileage that is essentially the same as I am getting in the 3.7L, which is great -- although it may not be the norm.