2008 H3 (non-Alpha)

[BigBill]

Ok, I have asked before about the 2008 H3 and was primarily focused on what is now called the Alpha; however, now I am curious to know if many of the changes (safety and internal cosmetic changes) seen with the Alpha will be applied to the regular lineup. Of course, minus the V8!

Bill

[Hummer Guy]

Ok, I have asked before about the 2008 H3 and was primarily focused on what is now called the Alpha; however, now I am curious to know if many of the changes (safety and internal cosmetic changes) seen with the Alpha will be applied to the regular lineup. Of course, minus the V8!

Bill

Roof rail air bags are going to be standard in the '08 H3, and stabilitrak will be in all vehicles (wasn't available in manual trans. before).

[H3less]

Me Too, Me too... I am thinking I would rather build up the I5 the way I want to (avoiding the bling and auto trans.) and use the extra money for goodies. Any one have info on any changes to the base yet, color bla bla bla

[BigBill]

My thoughts exactly! I agree the V8 and the Alpha would be nicer, but I am curious about costs, both direct and indirect, like fuel consumption and the like! Plus I am not too keen on being a beta tester for GM!!

[Steve - SanJose]

Main difference will be the significant price difference, not the gas mileage. And only the auto tranny will be available with the V8.

[Desert Dan]

And the Cast Iron Front Diff is only with the V8.

[f5fstop]

You won't be beta testing the engine, it has been out there for a while. The Alpha has been tested now for over two years. Last thing I would worry about is the reliability and durability of the engine. I would worry about the pricing though.:giggling:

As for the changes, from what I have seen and read, there is very little except for the Alpha package and you know what changes that encompasses.

[Hummer Guy]

Some more changes...

-You'll be able to get a power driver's seat in base and adventure models
-Monsoon will now be standard in adventure package
-Chrome Appearance standard on Alphas (I'm not thrilled)
-Alpha can combine w/ ZM6 (off-road suspension pack, essentially adventure pack) and H3x package, but not both. Yes, you can have an Alpha H3x - expensive!
- All new 08 H3s GVWR will be 6001 lbs (good for tax time)
- Rearview camera system optional on all H3s that have trailer package

[BigBill]

You won't be beta testing the engine, it has been out there for a while. The Alpha has been tested now for over two years. Last thing I would worry about is the reliability and durability of the engine. I would worry about the pricing though.:giggling:

As for the changes, from what I have seen and read, there is very little except for the Alpha package and you know what changes that encompasses.

No problem about the beta testing! You know though the first version isn't always the best!! :D

I am a bit worried about the pricing!

Bill

[HUMMJAY]

xm radio will also be standard I heard

[H3less]

So building a non alpha is sounding better to me, more money to spend on more goodies, the list keeps growing:D
-xm radio will also be standard?
-Monsoon will now be standard in adventure package...cool
-All new 08 H3s GVWR will be 6001 lbs??:confused: Why so?
-Rearview camera system optional on all H3s that have trailer package, that will be nice, wonder how much$$?
-Any news on colors?

[usetosellhummer]

power seat never part of adv package.

[evldave]

My brother's girlfriend's cousin knows someone at GM and they are sure the 2008 model will also include more off-road goodies (only available on the H3x model though :( )

On-board air (similar to H2 air system)
Electronically selectable front locker
Load leveling for towing (driven off the on-board air :) )
Tow/haul feature for tranny
Green is coming back (same color, different name)
Expanded DIC display options (gas mileage, range, etc) similar to the full-size chevy trucks
Tire-specific TPM to tell you which tire is low
Factory-programmable 35" tire size speedo adjustment (no need for aftermarket PCM program)
XM and Sirius radio options (thanks to the planned merger). Also includes iPod integration on the Nav radio
Full-window rear wiper (no more 50% coverage) along with openable rear window (great for getting in w/o having to open rear gate)No price point for these options yet, but I imagine they will add a couple thousand bucks...

if you believe this, you are way too gullible to be on this forum...

[HummBebe]

Don't forget the optional machine gun turrets.

[Steve - SanJose]

and dual lasers too

[usetosellhummer]

and in dash cup holders

[Viet Nam Vette]

And.... First Run Porno Movies... downloadable to your Nav Unit.:D

[H3less]

And.... First Run Porno Movies... downloadable to your Nav Unit.:D

Does this come with the auto "hummer" option or is that gonna be more $$ also? :giggling:

[Viet Nam Vette]

Does this come with the auto "hummer" option or is that gonna be more $$ also? :giggling:

Correct.. That would Be Option Number "001 SUCK " on the Check off Option list.:D

[Hummer Guy]

My brother's girlfriend's cousin knows someone at GM and they are sure the 2008 model will also include more off-road goodies (only available on the H3x model though :( )

On-board air (similar to H2 air system)Nope
Electronically selectable front lockerNope
Load leveling for towing (driven off the on-board air :) )Nope
Tow/haul feature for trannyNope
Green is coming back (same color, different name)Nope
Expanded DIC display options (gas mileage, range, etc) similar to the full-size chevy trucksNope
Tire-specific TPM to tell you which tire is lowNope
Factory-programmable 35" tire size speedo adjustment (no need for aftermarket PCM program)Nope
XM and Sirius radio options (thanks to the planned merger). Also includes iPod integration on the Nav radioXM Standard
Full-window rear wiper (no more 50% coverage) along with openable rear window (great for getting in w/o having to open rear gate)NopeNo price point for these options yet, but I imagine they will add a couple thousand bucks...

if you believe this, you are way too gullible to be on this forum...

Gullible enough to think you believed it... ha!

[Hummer Guy]

So building a non alpha is sounding better to me, more money to spend on more goodies, the list keeps growing:D
-xm radio will also be standard? Yes
-Monsoon will now be standard in adventure package...cool
-All new 08 H3s GVWR will be 6001 lbs??:confused: Why so?Tax Break Point
-Rearview camera system optional on all H3s that have trailer package, that will be nice, wonder how much$$?No word yet
-Any news on colors?The H3 loses slate blue, and gains Graphite Metallic ? a similar color, but darker and with less blue tinge to it. The H3x gets a new color all its own ? Carbon Flash Metallic. This color reminds me a lot of the metallic black color that was available on the 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha. It doesn?t appear that they?re continuing to offer the Desert Orange color in the H3x, but will continue with the Sonoma Red Metallic.
See above.

[H3less]

Gullible enough to think you believed it... ha!
:iagree:
Wait, my mothers second cousins wifes father's sister knows the guy at GM that cleans the toilets and he said that....
:popcorn:

[H3 Builder]

xm radio will also be standard I heard

That and ONSTAR were suppost to be standard, but I see ways that it can be ordered without.

[Hummer Guy]

it has to be 'fleet/government' for onstar/xm to be 'optional'....at least ordered that way...