How many will be trading in their 5 cylinder H3's for an Alpha?

[RuggedH2]

Originally Posted by eugenebeauxbuton

I always knew you liked to start up trouble. i didnt mean to. I was simply giving my input and sought no lip for it.

It's probably not personal eugene, F5 knows things, he helps lots of people around here. Relax, just don't mess with F5.

[CrisB]

I tow a lot, and wish I could tow more (like my Scout!)

I'll be up for the V8, but in no hurry to take the $$ hit.

Bebe, play nice.

And bling = significant profit for GM/Hummer.

[HBH3]

Never unless they make it in a manual, and then probably... never, I'd rather run down the I5 and eventually get a diesel

[K9sH3]

Not me, sorry guys. I am buying bigger.

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by eugenebeauxbuton

i agree, please stop as it is a recurring theme throughout your posts

Dude, you need to go back and read all the forums that F5 has posted, he is the most helpful one here. He knows alot more than most of us will ever know.
Might also want to listen to Hummbebe, she will take ya out. She has her ways. She has people!

[KS Trekker]

I've got an '07 Adventure package and I don't see myself trading it in for a H3 Alpha. I've always had my eye on a H2, so the H3 is a stepping stone for me. Even with more power of an 8 cylinder, I still won't have the interior room or towing capacity that I would like. In fact, the first time I test drove a H3, the dealer only had the '06 models in stock and I felt that the truck needed more power. The increase in horsepower with the '07 model felt right, but I can definetely see the need for the Alpha. But I agree with others that say the I-5 will probably continue to be the base engine for the H3.

[Viet Nam Vette]

I'm going to save my money and get me a Raty old used beat to crap H1..and Flog the Poop out of it...Mo fun then a H3 V-8 in the filth...

[Scouts Out]

I do lots of driving, over 26000 in the first year. I have no desire to trade. I guess if I had mone to burn I might toss one in my garage but I am please with the 5, even off road it does well, it groans and grunts but gets the jobs.

[marin8703]

I'm going to keep my 06. have made alot of improvements to it, mostly electronics, and its grown on me, my first, very own, vehicle ever. I like it the way it is rite now so im keeping it. But I am planning on getting the Alpha also. That would mostly be for when towing or drving on roads where more power may be better (mountains, etc.). I will wait for the 09 Alpha, that way they can take care of all the little problems that come with a first year vehicle (not really but its got quite a bit of improvements), like they did with the 07 H3. Maybe they'll decide to add .2 L to the 09 Alpha and make it a 5.5L.

[H3 Builder]

F5 is telling ya what he knows, or his opinion. A lot of things can and do change, even up to production. We've seen and been through this before.
First there will not be a manual, automatic only. Price will not be known until GM releases it. The plant won't know it until GM releases it. No cloth, leather seats only. Not sure about adventure package yet, but I think it will be available, as far as I can tell. Right now, alot is still comming out on our level.

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by eugenebeauxbuton

I always knew you liked to start up trouble. i didnt mean to. I was simply giving my input and sought no lip for it.

You echoed something that I said in jest. You sounded serious. I told you to shut it.

And for the record I never start up trouble.

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by Viet Nam Vette

I'm going to save my money and get me a Raty old used beat to crap H1..and Flog the Poop out of it...Mo fun then a H3 V-8 in the filth...

[Huck BB62]

I've been told (and F5 cleverly tried to divert us from the truth, he should either play poker or write novels) that it WILL be an Adventure. At the least it will have the 4:1 tcase, 33s, and a rear locker, call it what you want.

Why would they bother upgrading the front axle if it's going to be an onroad bling model.... eh????? The axle they have now wouldn't break if it were a street mochine.

So, the plot thickens. I for one, particularly after the last round, find F5 to have a devious, confounding mischievious streak in him that's only satiated by pulling our chains. Are we having fun yet?

Yep, too early to rule out adventure package. Sure the H3 intro looks flashy. And forcing you to get the luxury gear/leather just improves the profit margin on the Alpha version.

As far as I'm concerned, the Alpha better have other significant improvements besides V8. If they just offer V8 with bit higher price increase, I might go for the H2 next time.

[XM DUDE]

I still say within 2 years of V8 production, it will prove to be the popular option as the I 5 is viewed by many as weak and will be dropped entirely. This happened when the jeep XJ went from the V6 to the 4.0 in line 6.

[H3 Builder]

Originally Posted by XM DUDE

I still say within 2 years of V8 production, it will prove to be the popular option as the I 5 is viewed by many as weak and will be dropped entirely. This happened when the jeep XJ went from the V6 to the 4.0 in line 6.

No plans on dropping the I5 at all.

[Huck BB62]

Originally Posted by comph

As far as I'm concerned, the Alpha better have other significant improvements besides V8. If they just offer V8 with bit higher price increase, I might go for the H2 next time.

That cast iron front diff that'll take an elocker is no small upgrade!

Why we don't have an H2:

It's huge. Our trails up here are tight. Yes an H2 can do it but I might as well line-x the entire truck.

The H2 has no 4:1 tcase. On the rocky trails, I really enjoy this feature...alot. It's probably a main reason I like the H3.

It's huge. In town, the H3's really a joy. After driving my Sierra longbed extracab, the H3 is a hoot in the city, reminiscent of our dearly departed Mini Cooper.

Mileage. It's a big difference.

Cost. H2s are very expensive.

But, with the new engine and tranny, we very well might own BOTH!

That inline 5 isn't going anywhere unless (and this is a huge unless) GM starts making overhead valve V8s to get competitive with the others.

[XM DUDE]

Originally Posted by H3 Builder

No plans on dropping the I5 at all.

True, but things could change, especially if the engine is more reliable and the mileage is still better than the H2, for me the V8 would be the only way to go as I just love V8 power, I could never go back to a smaller engine.