2008 H3 SUV

[BigBill]

Wanted to let everyone know I am getting closer to purchasing a H3! I have some questions though!

1. What is new in the 2008 model? I know about the engine option, but is there anything else?
2. If there are major improvements or changes, should I wait until July or August for the new model year? If not, should I just go for it on the 2007 model?
3. I realize there are going to be some price changes, but does anyone know if they are going to be dramatic?

It's amazing how much one knows just by reading the brochure, the website, and most importantly this forum! The dealers know a lot, but not as much as the guys (and gals) in here!

I almost got into it with the salesperson yesterday on the subject of the curtain airbags. They continued to tell me that these are NOT side impact, only for rollover. I vaguely remember reading that it IS for both side impact and rollover from a post that f5 wrote.

I already have my supplier authorization code! :excited:

As always, thanks for the great information!

Bill

[f5fstop]

Main differences between what is called side air bags versus roll over air bags:

Side impact curtains stay inflated for only a second or two, while rollover curtains stay inflated for around 10-20 seconds depending on the type used.

True rollover curtains only have a rollover sensor. However, a side/rollover system has a rollover sensor, as well as side impact sensors.

On the H3, the rollover sensors is under the console, while the side impact sensors are in each front door.

As for prices, I have no idea.

[H3 Builder]

Some new features comming is any H3 built after Feb. 1st will have rear child locks and new switch positions on ( I believe) all doors. 2008 will also have roof rail aibags standard. There will be 3 new colors as well as several colors going away. As far as pricing goes, we don't normally know for a few weeks after we start building new models

[3Hummer]

Defintly go with the curtain airbags, I mean for $450 your sooo much safer, way i saw it was Id rather spend the 450 and and hopefully never have to use them, than not to get them and god forbid have to use them, so thats defintly an option would recommend, as for what H3 Builder those are the changes we know of so far, also im not sure about this but i heard that the window buttons will be in a more convienient loaction.

[ZGXtreme]

I'd wait and risk the lower value when I sell my Xterra if there was a desert tan/brown style color coming out!

[3Hummer]

ZGXtreme that would be awsome if Hummer did come out with that, but they had a Desert Sand color on the H2 and took it away so it makes me wonder if they would make it for the H3 at all.

[SHYANNE]

Wait for the 2008 and maybe you can get the V 8 in it.

[BigBill]

It's interesting you mention the V8; I was in the dealer on Friday and they told me that the V8 option will be FIFO in a way with a list of people desiring that option! I spoke to my GM friend this weekend at a cigar tasting event and he said that there will be a higher amount of V8 H3's built as the production cycle gets hot! So while the first statement is true, it won't be difficult to get one as the 2008 model year progresses. Hopefully I explained that correctly!

By the way, it was a Cusano event at the Outlaw Cigar Company in Kansas City! :excited:

[Steve - SanJose]

So when is the H3 V8 coming out?

[SHYANNE]

I guess when the V 8 does come out our little engine will really make the 06 and 07 H 3 decrease in value.Cant be that much more when they come out with the V 8.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

I guess I will have a COLLECTORS ITEM.

YELLOW (discontinued item)
06 (first year)
Little I-5 (discontinued item)

RYD

[Sewie]

Little I-5 (discontinued item)



Nobody's ever said anything about discontinuing the I5 (yet). The V8 would be an option.

[whaaaaT]

rumors rumors. dont you people learn. This has been said over and over. How many times did the v-8 come out in the h3 already. Its not comming in 2008 either. Why would they bother so soon. Yea you wait for that v-8 buddy. People have been waiting since 06 now. It should've come out like 3 times already. Im sure they'd redesign a whole new engine for the H3 when its selling so great and they are having a million other problems with the trucks that they need to adress. I bet these wonderful differentials would do great with a v-8 to eat right threw them. Everyone knows someone in gm whos grandmothers uncles son talked to a head of some department that says so. So wow it must all be true.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Nobody's ever said anything about discontinuing the I5 (yet). The V8 would be an option.

HELLO !!!!

I said the little I-5 (3.5 liter), not the 3.7 liter...

RYD

[f5fstop]

rumors rumors. dont you people learn. This has been said over and over. How many times did the v-8 come out in the h3 already. Its not comming in 2008 either. You know this how? Why would they bother so soon. Yea you wait for that v-8 buddy. People have been waiting since 06 now. It should've come out like 3 times already. Im sure they'd redesign a whole new engine for the H3 when its selling so great who says they have to redesign a V8 for the H3, do you realize how many V8s GM already makes? and they are having a million other problems with the trucks that they need to adress. MILLION? Wow, and what part of the body did you pull that number out of? I bet these wonderful differentials would do great with a v-8 to eat right threw them. Ever hear of different size diffs? Everyone knows someone in gm whos grandmothers uncles son talked to a head of some department that says so. No aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, grandparents, etc. So wow it must all be true.

The voice of knowledge?
I can't say whether there will be a V8, but I can say this poster knows not what he is talking about, but I will recommend to him the new JK. It is a nice vehicle, but not trouble free as I found out yesterday when viewing the forums.

[Steve - SanJose]

Yea I'm still waiting to gain some knowledge about an upcoming V8 in the H3. As promising as it sounds, so far all I've seen is speculation.

[BigBill]

I too would like to know more about what's new in the upcoming model year!

Bill

[Sewie]

HELLO !!!!

I said the little I-5 (3.5 liter), not the 3.7 liter...

RYD

no you didn't

[Crash ?]

The voice of knowledge?
I can't say whether there will be a V8,

Can't say or WON'T say.. :D

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

no you didn't

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I guess I will have a COLLECTORS ITEM.

YELLOW (discontinued item)
06 (first year)
Little I-5 (discontinued item)

RYD


LOL

YES I DID

don't you know you can't argue with an old man !!!

RYD

[Sewie]

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I guess I will have a COLLECTORS ITEM.

YELLOW (discontinued item)
06 (first year)
Little I-5 (discontinued item)

RYD


LOL

YES I DID

don't you know you can't argue with an old man !!!

RYD


No, you wrote (as you quoted above) "Little I-5". Now if you interpret that as meaning the 3.5 vs. the 3.7, so be it. But its not what you wrote.

Now I know you're old and feeble-minded, but come on. Did you skip your nap today?

[HummBebe]

No, you wrote (as you quoted above) "Little I-5". Now if you interpret that as meaning the 3.5 vs. the 3.7, so be it. But its not what you wrote.

Now I know you're old and feeble-minded, but come on. Did you skip your nap today?

Be nice to the old man. He fought for you dammit.:rant:

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

No, you wrote (as you quoted above) "Little I-5". Now if you interpret that as meaning the 3.5 vs. the 3.7, so be it. But its not what you wrote.

Now I know you're old and feeble-minded, but come on. Did you skip your nap today?

LOL

Now if there are 2 different I-5 of 2 different displacements then 1 MUST be bigger then the other...

Right, Sewie ???

RYD

[f5fstop]

Be nice to the old man. He fought for you dammit.:rant:

Watch that "old man" stuff....:jump:

[Sewie]

Be nice to the old man. He fought for you dammit.:rant:

That excuses what exactly? :rolleyes:

[Sewie]

LOL

Now if there are 2 different I-5 of 2 different displacements then 1 MUST be bigger then the other...

Right, Sewie ???

RYD

Again, your interpretation. :yawn:

[HummBebe]

That excuses what exactly? :rolleyes:

WHO PISSED IN YOUR CHEERIOS..........JEEEESUS......

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Petty quabbles guys!

"Let's not bicker and argue who killed who..."
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[DRTYFN]

Wanted to let everyone know I am getting closer to purchasing a H3! I have some questions though!

1. What is new in the 2008 model? I know about the engine option, but is there anything else?
2. If there are major improvements or changes, should I wait until July or August for the new model year? If not, should I just go for it on the 2007 model?
3. I realize there are going to be some price changes, but does anyone know if they are going to be dramatic?

It's amazing how much one knows just by reading the brochure, the website, and most importantly this forum! The dealers know a lot, but not as much as the guys (and gals) in here!

I almost got into it with the salesperson yesterday on the subject of the curtain airbags. They continued to tell me that these are NOT side impact, only for rollover. I vaguely remember reading that it IS for both side impact and rollover from a post that f5 wrote.

I already have my supplier authorization code! :excited:

As always, thanks for the great information!

Bill

Does anybody look around BEFORE they start a thread asking questions?
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24077

[BigBill]

Does anybody look around BEFORE they start a thread asking questions?
http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24077
As I stated initially, I am aware of an engine upgrade, and by the looks of your photo, I would have to agree with the person who replied first...an alternator!

I am amazed by this and many threads here! I asked several clear, logical questions, backed by my current knowledge, and I get many interpretations and responses. Simply amazing!

And as the Guiness commercial goes..."Brilliant" (at times)! :D

Bill

[f5fstop]

pricing...if they do release a V8, it will be priced as a fully loaded package (I bet). That appears to be the with GM marketing lately. Loaded I mean like with the luxury package.
Base models would probably get the current I-5...I guess.
Would be interesting to find out what GM prices the V8 at, if it does come out:fdance:

[graydog]

wait on the v8, even if it takes 40 years you wont be sorry

[H3slate]

pricing...if they do release a V8, it will be priced as a fully loaded package (I bet). That appears to be the with GM marketing lately. Loaded I mean like with the luxury package.
Base models would probably get the current I-5...I guess.
Would be interesting to find out what GM prices the V8 at, if it does come out:fdance:

I know I am stirring the pot, but when I bought my H3 I heard rumors of a v-8 in an alpha version of the H3. Which would warrant a much higher price tag. Of course I have no timeline for such a model, and this was over a year ago.

[Steve - SanJose]

Just a bunch of unvalidated rumors still...

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

wait on the v8, even if it takes 40 years you wont be sorry

If I waited 40 years and I'll be 60 in April then I would be 100 when it arrives

THANKS !!!

RYD

[Zoomie]

You and I can gum our steering wheels!:beerchug:

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

You and I can gum our steering wheels!:beerchug:

HEY !

I've still got all mine...

RYD

[Zoomie]

So do I, but my "Grill is expanding":violin:

[H3.007]

I wonder if GM will offer a trade in or discount program on the engines alone.... should a '06 or '07 owner want to transplant the V8?

Would much have to be done with the drive train, computer, etc.?:popcorn:

And I also resemble that old remark, per se.... :twak:

And I love my NAPS!! :clapping:

[Steve - SanJose]

I'm still wondering if we can get some facts about a possible V8, if indeed it is a possibility, so far nothing ????

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

I wonder if GM will offer a trade in or discount program on the engines alone.... should a '06 or '07 owner want to transplant the V8?

Would much have to be done with the drive train, computer, etc.?:popcorn:

And I also resemble that old remark, per se.... :twak:

And I love my NAPS!! :clapping:



Labor Costs $$$$$$$$$$

RYD

[H3.007]

I just looked at the specs for a 2007 Yukon. Isn't that a heavier vehicle than the H3? If so, it is getting comparable gas mileage with a V8 and obviously more horses....:rant:

[BigBill]

I'm still wondering if we can get some facts about a possible V8, if indeed it is a possibility, so far nothing ????

I think (and yes, that has gotten me into trouble before :D) that we will find out more about any new engines when the 2008 line starts production in June. H3Builder, does this sound about right?

Bill

[H3 Builder]

I think (and yes, that has gotten me into trouble before :D) that we will find out more about any new engines when the 2008 line starts production in June. H3Builder, does this sound about right?

Bill

Production starts 6-18-2007 to be exact.

[lamric]

Labor Costs $$$$$$$$$$

RYD


What's the old expression? Money is speed, how fast do you want to spend?

[K9sH3]

Production starts 6-18-2007 to be exact.


Is there any info so we can start looking at what to order? June isn't that far off.

[3Hummer]

Production starts 6-18-2007 to be exact.

Is it going to be offered as an optional Alpha model, or something like that, or is the V8 just going to be standard. Also how many more horsepower is it going to have. And while im at it do you know what color will be replacing Yellow?

[timgco]

My dealer told me they would be there end of June/ early July with the 8cyl. He had no spec to share either. I'm almost positive it's not public as of yet. When's the next big auto show? Maybe we'll get more intel than?

[f5fstop]

I wonder if GM will offer a trade in or discount program on the engines alone.... should a '06 or '07 owner want to transplant the V8?

Would much have to be done with the drive train, computer, etc.?:popcorn:

And I also resemble that old remark, per se.... :twak:

And I love my NAPS!! :clapping:


Simple answer NO. I can explain more in April, but honestly, it would not be practical.

[BigBill]

Too funny f5!

One thing I am concerned about is that some of the reports out there state that a conceptual 2008 H3 Alpha with new engine will be the Hummer "Street" version. Why? WTF is GM thinking? Taking a Hummer and for all intensive purposes making it into a "Mall Rated" Hummer aka Jeep.

On the flip side, I am seeing some of the concept Hummers and they look pretty cool, which would make me think that there are going to be some pretty cool changes in 2008 and in the future.

Bill

[BigBill]

Too funny f5!

One thing I am concerned about is that some of the reports out there state that a conceptual 2008 H3 Alpha with new engine will be the Hummer "Street" version. Why? WTF is GM thinking? Taking a Hummer and for all intensive purposes making it into a "Mall Rated" Hummer aka Jeep.

On the flip side, I am seeing some of the concept Hummers and they look pretty cool, which would make me think that there are going to be some pretty cool changes in 2008 and in the future.

Bill

Since I can't edit my previous post, here is where I saw the information on the "Street" version.

http://www.gmhummer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=458

Bill

[f5fstop]

Too funny f5!

One thing I am concerned about is that some of the reports out there state that a conceptual 2008 H3 Alpha with new engine will be the Hummer "Street" version. Why? WTF is GM thinking? Taking a Hummer and for all intensive purposes making it into a "Mall Rated" Hummer aka Jeep.

On the flip side, I am seeing some of the concept Hummers and they look pretty cool, which would make me think that there are going to be some pretty cool changes in 2008 and in the future.

Bill

IF...the reported Alpha is only a street version this will be two hits against Hummer for me. One was Desert Orange only in the Mall Rated version, the other would be the Alpha being a Mall Rated option only. This would put me over the edge, and probably right into a Desert Green Rubicon Unlimted 4-door Jeep.
However, I hope marketing is not that brain dead. The paint color made no sense; especially since they have approved Desert Orange for the H3. However, if they do release a V8 and it is only in the Mall Model, this will be me over the edge.
My personal opinion is the Alpha will be a fully optioned out H3 (aka Luxury Package with optional V8). I'm sure they will offer bling as options such as lower ratio tires, chrome anything, but I would hope they would also offer an off-road package. However, I have no idea how they will market a V8, if they even release one.:giggling:

[Diabolus]

With production starting in about 4 months, when will they release info for the new options/engine?

[whaaaaT]

there are no new options for the engine. This is all rumors started by people based on nothing. There is no v-8. So they had a V-8 H3 running on E85 at sema. Theres a lot of stuff at sema that doesnt come out. I seen E85 everything. I seen a hydrogen hummer. I seen a jeep with 2 engines and quad steering. I seen a twin turbo hummer once too. What happend to that? This is dum. Im sick of the V8 rumors. I got the car when it first came out and everyone was saying the same thing. And everyone had some kind of inside information that they werent supose to talk about. Its not happening this year either. A few months ago everyone was saying the h3 x had a v8. Having already seen it at the ny auto show and confirming it didnt have an 8 nobody believed it didnt even after i seen it. Im not running with these rumors anymore. I'll believe it when i hear it or see it.

[Steve - SanJose]

Yea I'm still waiting for facts versus speculation too.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Latest rumor...

H3XXX

General Motors will release in July 2008 a XXX version on the HUMMER H-3.

It will have a 540 HoesePower V-10 Engine with either a 6 speed manual transmission plus overdrive or you may get the optional 6 speed automatic.

The rear seat area will fold flat and an optional WaterBed and Disco Lites will be available. A special compartment is in the back area which will hold 36 condoms and 2 dildos is standard.

The entire drive train has been beefed up to take the extra power and it will come with 22" rims with off road tires, duelies in the rear.

The approach and departure angle is 60 degrees and there is 32 inches of ground clearence. It will be able to ford 44 inches of water at 35mph.

Additional information will be released in a few more weeks.

[f5fstop]

there are no new options for the engine. This is all rumors started by people based on nothing. yea right, I base all my information on the H3 from rumors, only rumors. There is no v-8. So they had a V-8 H3 running on E85 at sema. Theres a lot of stuff at sema that doesnt come out. I seen E85 everything. I seen a hydrogen hummer. I seen a jeep with 2 engines and quad steering. I seen a twin turbo hummer once too. What happend to that? This is dum. Im sick of the V8 rumors. I got the car when it first came out and everyone was saying the same thing. And everyone had some kind of inside information that they werent supose to talk about. Its not happening this year either. A few months ago everyone was saying the h3 x had a v8. Having already seen it at the ny auto show and confirming it didnt have an 8 nobody believed it didnt even after i seen it. Im not running with these rumors anymore. I'll believe it when i hear it or see it. Better wait until you see it, since what you are hearing is not sinking in..
:popcorn:

[BuzzH3]

there are no new options for the engine. This is all rumors started by people based on nothing. There is no v-8. So they had a V-8 H3 running on E85 at sema. Theres a lot of stuff at sema that doesnt come out. I seen E85 everything. I seen a hydrogen hummer. I seen a jeep with 2 engines and quad steering. I seen a twin turbo hummer once too. What happend to that? This is dum. Im sick of the V8 rumors. I got the car when it first came out and everyone was saying the same thing. And everyone had some kind of inside information that they werent supose to talk about. Its not happening this year either. A few months ago everyone was saying the h3 x had a v8. Having already seen it at the ny auto show and confirming it didnt have an 8 nobody believed it didnt even after i seen it. Im not running with these rumors anymore. I'll believe it when i hear it or see it.


I'm saving this quote for a couple months. :D Should be fun to bring back. Some people just don't know how to read between the lines of what F5 (one of the most reliable sources on this forum) has been hinting about for months now.

[wpage]

If GM and Chrysler forge their alliance we can expect a Hemi H3:beerchug:

[marin8703]

If GM and Chrysler forge their alliance we can expect a Hemi H3:beerchug:

we might, but it sure wont be in the 2008.

[Huck BB62]

If GM and Chrysler forge their alliance we can expect a Hemi H3:beerchug:

I hope to hell not. The mileage would be awful. I'd like the drivetrain from the tcase back though!

[lamric]

Simple answer NO. I can explain more in April, but honestly, it would not be practical.


F5,

Since the New York Auto show is in April should we be keeping an eye on that show for Hummer annoucements?

Thanks

[wannabeH3]

when the steaks on my plate ill start chewin!

[Steve - SanJose]

Since nobody in the supposed know can spit it out here, I will. My reliable source says to expect the V8 H3 in 8 months. So that would be about October/November of this year. I'm marking my calendar.:)

[timgco]

Since nobody in the supposed know can spit it out here, I will. My reliable source says to expect the V8 H3 in 8 months. So that would be about October/November of this year. I'm marking my calendar.:)

I think you meant to say ordering in June/ July? That's the "word" that I was given.

[lance-n]

i would prefer a turbo diesel.
any news on that?

[Steve - SanJose]

i would prefer a turbo diesel.
any news on that?

No.

[lance-n]

doesn't gm produce a turbo diesel option in some countries?
does anyone know which countries?
has there been any consumer feedback that you know of?