Are we close to 2008 order dates yet??? [Archive]

H3less

05-24-2007, 03:55 PM

Any news on 2008 order dates yet? I am tired of waiting for info from my dealers. I sent them the order info that was posted, they said thanks, they didn?t they have it yet... :rolleyes: Do the dealers (sales people) try to find info on the vehicles they sell? Sorry, that was a gross generalization I am sure there are some that really know the product well and are just waiting for GM to pass along what they have. Any way I am just getting itchy palms again can't wait to finally see what's up for the next year!

marin8703

05-24-2007, 04:21 PM

two weeks ago when i was at the dealer for service, a couple of sales people said they are already taking orders for the alpha which is an 08 model. donno if they were feeding me bull or whatever but thats what they said.

Hummer Guy

05-24-2007, 04:31 PM

first order dates are already past for 08 H3s...

H3less

05-24-2007, 05:10 PM

first order dates are already past for 08 H3s...

Hmmm, Both dealers in my area say they haven't heard from GM yet, They both know that I am interested...I have been hounding them for months now. Guess I'll get back to them, again. Is there any reason why some would have the green light and others not?

Russell-h3-alpha

05-24-2007, 06:02 PM

Hmmm, Both dealers in my area say they haven't heard from GM yet, They both know that I am interested...I have been hounding them for months now. Guess I'll get back to them, again. Is there any reason why some would have the green light and others not?

Im in the same boat. Im first in line at my dealer, but they havent contacted me yet saying its a go. I want to get things rolling, I want my alpha asap. Hopefuly someone can give some solid dates? :excited:

Russell-h3-alpha

05-24-2007, 07:48 PM

SCRATCH THAT LAST POST!!! my dealer called today, looks like I can order my truck when ever I want. So start of next week I guess I will go down and set things up! Im so freaking excited! :jump:

H3 Builder

05-24-2007, 07:49 PM

I know that we start building 08's about June 20th time frame. I don't believe the plant has actual orders, but shouldn't be much longer before they are recieved. So I'd have to believe that orders are being accepted.

H3less

05-24-2007, 08:00 PM

SCRATCH THAT LAST POST!!! my dealer called today, looks like I can order my truck when ever I want. So start of next week I guess I will go down and set things up! Im so freaking excited! :jump:

YOU SUCK!:giggling: :giggling:
Congrats hope you get everything you ever wanted :beerchug: I will just sit hear and stew over the whole thing!:crying: :rant: :(

Wisha Haddan H3

05-25-2007, 01:04 AM

If you can order, pricing's available too. Let us know how much they cost!

6pack

05-25-2007, 01:10 AM

And will the 8 cylinder be available in any model or just the alpha?

f5fstop

05-25-2007, 01:14 AM

And will the 8 cylinder be available in any model or just the alpha?

Only Alpha...

Urban Ops

05-25-2007, 01:59 AM

What I want to know is.... Can I get mine with the chrome deleted? Can I get mine with a painted grille?

Hummer Guy

05-25-2007, 02:16 AM

What I want to know is.... Can I get mine with the chrome deleted? Can I get mine with a painted grille?
yes, and yes. All dealers should be able to order..they may just be a little slow on the get go...

CrisB

05-25-2007, 02:50 AM

yes, and yes. All dealers should be able to order..they may just be a little slow on the get go...

I'm waiting for some blingy H3 w/ V8 to show up used in my market next year sometime, without a scratch on the undercarriage...that way I know they haven't used it like I will. Good luck with your order!!!
:jump: :jump: :jump:

SR1355

05-25-2007, 02:58 AM

I don't know about scratches on the UC but pick up truck form small service visit tonight and they WASHED IT!!!!! The wife was not happy.....:rant: :rant: :rant: :rant:

Oh well... I bought it to wheel and some small and large scratches are to be expected...

Russell-h3-alpha

05-25-2007, 03:13 AM

monday Im going to stop by dew, I would imagine they have pricing avaliable now! I cant wait, I'll deff keep everyone posted on it. :)

H3 Builder

05-25-2007, 04:39 AM

If you can order, pricing's available too. Let us know how much they cost!

Usually the plant is the last to find out, or in the press. That's where we found out the price for the H3 when it first came out.

H3 Builder

05-25-2007, 04:41 AM

I went 2 the dealer 2day and they said GM decided 2 not put a V8 in the ALPHA....They said they were going with the 2.0 TURBO............:D

OK. That's a good one.

Huck BB62

05-25-2007, 06:53 AM

I got hit with a reality stick tonight.

On the TV, they're advertising '07 H3s at 0% financing and $750 cash back (ok, am I the only one that thinks a $750 incentive is silly on a $30k vehicle?)

I'm probably going to wait so that I don't have to pay a premium. If my dealer makes me a good deal now, I'll do it. If not, I'll wait. I'll live vicariously through you lucky rich folks!

H3less

05-25-2007, 02:17 PM

H3less

05-25-2007, 02:54 PM

first order dates are already past for 08 H3s...

Does this mean that my guy is giving me the run around??? (per sales at my dealer this morning)
"We all get the order availability at the same time as it is internet based. We still have no order guides, no allocation numbers or dates yet. GM emails the dealer principal and sales manager when we can begin ordering.

Regards,"

If so I don't like how they are they are handling things so far:twak:

Hummer Guy

05-25-2007, 03:50 PM

I take that back...some dealers may not have earned the early allocation...but we already have 15 alpha orders placed. :excited:

HUMMJAY

05-25-2007, 05:19 PM

we have already started ordering o8',,, as for any new modle year, pricing wont be known untill the units are invoiced

H3less

05-25-2007, 05:21 PM

I take that back...some dealers may not have earned the early allocation...but we already have 15 alpha orders placed. :excited:

So I will give my dealer some slack...for now...
Not sure what earned early allocation is but assume that it is related to volume of sales and getting vehicles to the biggest demand areas first?

usetosellhummer

05-25-2007, 05:44 PM

Guy is in Dallas he gets alot of invantory and firsts, smaller dealers do not have them in thier bank yet. Some may or may or maynot want to set you up at first if they belive they can make a killing on the first ones in. Go through GM buy power site and build what you want and then see who wants the biz near you. Bigger cities will have more and may be willing to work on price.

marin8703

05-25-2007, 05:45 PM

I was told pricing for the alpha would around $45,000-$47,000 fully loaded, donno how accurate that is. which isnt too bad, considering i paid a little less than $40,000 for mine, and its price is still growing through add ons.

Urban Ops

05-26-2007, 05:10 AM

I am just waiting to order a I5, too much bling on the Alpha for me, the V8 would be nice but I am too old to worry about taking someone off the line anymore, give me a little diesel and I would be fine. Hell I can't even find an '07 on the lot that doesn?t have something I don't want like too much chrome, I don't like polishing that much, I figure the dirt helps keep the paint lasting longer, that's what I have done on the old jeep and still not a spot o' rust even after ten years. :jump:
All you dealers...especially mine... let's go I am feeling like a little kid that's standing at the candy counter:D :D :D

I'm completely happy with the I5 for around town and wheeling. The only reason I'm going to get an Alpha is the towing cap. At 6,000 lbs. I won't keep saying I need to get another truck.
I can have my Hummer and tow with it too!

Now if they would just put a little bobtail bed on them like the SUT... BAM! Perfect vehicle. The H3T pics I've seen are stupid.

HCUBE

05-26-2007, 03:05 PM

I take that back...some dealers may not have earned the early allocation...but we already have 15 alpha orders placed. :excited:

If you don't mind me asking, how much is your dealership asking for the ALPHA? Thanks!

Agriv8r

05-26-2007, 05:27 PM

If you don't mind me asking, how much is your dealership asking for the ALPHA? Thanks!

Although we can order, pricing is not available yet....

H3less

06-04-2007, 07:26 PM

Agriv8r

06-04-2007, 07:42 PM

not i.....

H3 Builder

06-05-2007, 12:42 AM

bump...
Still wondering when I can give my dealer some more:violin:
I am tired of driving the jeep and want to order the H3
I just am trying to push my dealer without having them hate my guts before I walk through the door, trying to keep the good will account high so when it comes time to fix the broken tie rods...:giggling:
Any of you dealers have pricing yet?

I would think by now, unless he doesn't want to order any 2008, you should be able to. We start building a week from next Saturday. Orders had to come from somewhere.

Agriv8r

06-05-2007, 01:14 AM

NO PRICING HAS BEEN RELEASED YET!!!

H3less

06-05-2007, 05:00 PM

NO PRICING HAS BEEN RELEASED YET!!!

ARRRRrrGGgggg, me just want to go out and play:crying: :crying:

H3 Builder

06-06-2007, 04:51 AM

NO PRICING HAS BEEN RELEASED YET!!!

Not unusual. I wouldn't expect it out for a couple of more weeks.

Agriv8r

06-06-2007, 02:10 PM

i believe they said the last week of june first of july...but not yet...

TimJ

06-11-2007, 05:45 PM

Is there a list of order options available for the 2008 Alpha yet?

H3less

06-22-2007, 03:02 PM

Is there a list of order options available for the 2008 Alpha yet?

Someone posted a list a while back but I am not sure under what heading? if you want you could pm me and I can send it to you.
My dealer said he had some info and was going to pass along to his order guy but haven?t heard from him?(to my dealer in upstate NY, ?are you reading this? ?) Man when you get the H3 bug it sure does itch! :giggling:
There are very few H3?s in my area and it would be nice to be a little different for a while and spread the H3 infection around. :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana:

Hummer Guy

06-22-2007, 04:16 PM

http://www.elcovaforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=403056&postcount=27

H3less

06-22-2007, 05:20 PM

No Alpha for me, too much chrome I would have to spray over :giggling:
Wondering if anyone out there has some educated guess on the price difference on the 2007 to 2008 model year, sans all of the discounts!

GaryW

06-22-2007, 06:48 PM

My dealer in Louisville KY is taking orders for the 08 H3 Alpha. I want one but I'd have to sell my H3 I have now and not trade it in as trade in values are in the toilet.

H3less

06-22-2007, 08:39 PM

Well interesting enough I had another dealer e-mail me and is looking for an '07 that might fit the bill and hopefully save a good amount of cash, can't wait to see what she comes up with!:excited:

H3 Alaska

06-23-2007, 07:21 PM

My dealer called the other day wanting to know if I wanted to go to a Hummer happening.....I asked if they had pricing yet for the Alpha and he said "nope, but it is going to be sweet since they redesigned the whole interior" :jump: :twak: :twak: :twak:
I hung up not too long after that..............

Hummer Guy

06-26-2007, 12:16 AM

Order dates? We have 'em on the ground! :beerchug: :giggling:

H3less

06-26-2007, 06:34 PM

Order dates? We have 'em on the ground! :beerchug: :giggling:

Ok so why is it so hard for my dealers in upstate New York (ok we are in the boonies) to give me pricing and order one, they said they could take orders but no pricing yet, I may end up with a 2007 if the one they found is a good enough deal and all that I want! :rant:

Hummer Guy

06-26-2007, 07:52 PM

Ok so why is it so hard for my dealers in upstate New York (ok we are in the boonies) to give me pricing and order one, they said they could take orders but no pricing yet, I may end up with a 2007 if the one they found is a good enough deal and all that I want! :rant:
Not sure why your dealer would be having problems. We have our Alpha for sale - we've ordered a ton of pre-orders, but for some reason a non-sold one came in first.

H3less

06-26-2007, 09:59 PM

Damn, I wish I lived in Texas:beerchug:
How much for shipping?:giggling: :giggling:

Hummer Guy

06-27-2007, 03:03 AM

~$1000:beerchug:

H3less

06-27-2007, 04:09 PM

Throw in a Gobi rack and I would start thinking about it. Maybe it's time for a road trip, it's been a long time since I have been out west.:dancingbanana::clapping: :D

Dave92270

06-27-2007, 09:41 PM

Do you guys happen to know whether Alpha will be offered in some sort of basic trim (cloth seats, little or no chrome, etc)?

I wish I knew about Alpha before I got my '07 H3 few months back; well, I do like my car a lot but surely wouldn't mind the extra 50hp & V8 under the hood. I don't care about gas mileage, don't have to commute or drive too far, so if it does 10 -12mpg, it is OK with me. Also, looks like Alpha is going to be offered only with automatic transmission? I wish 5-speed manual was possible; would be even more fun since H3 is exceptional vehicle; can hardly imagine having anything else, except maybe..H2? Anyway, I think that once local Hummer dealer gets Alphas, (wonder when) I'll go check them out and hopefully take a test drive too. I just feel dumb about possibility of trading-in few months old H3. If I could get basic Alpha model, maybe my loss on trade-in wouldn't hurt that much (but still probably $8-$10k loss, I can imagine..not sure if it's worth it, and my H3 runs just great - no issues).

Urban Ops

06-27-2007, 09:48 PM

Dave92270

06-27-2007, 10:23 PM

The Alpha is what it is. Only thing you can do is add to it with things like a sunroof and Adventure package and so on. Can't take from it like alot of us would like to. I hate chrome but thats how it comes.

...I see; well I'd pretty much want that V8 option only (without the rest of the "Alpha" stuff), sounds like thats what many others would prefer too. Maybe GM will listen and offer us such a model down the road - a base H3 with V8 (or similar stronger engine), and maybe 5-speed manual to go with it.

Steve - SanJose

06-28-2007, 12:47 AM

...I see; well I'd pretty much want that V8 option only (without the rest of the "Alpha" stuff), sounds like thats what many others would prefer too. Maybe GM will listen and offer us such a model down the road - a base H3 with V8 (or similar stronger engine), and maybe 5-speed manual to go with it.

Don't bet on it. Car companies want to make money/profit, something GM hasn't done a good job at lately.

Dave92270

06-28-2007, 03:36 AM

Don't bet on it. Car companies want to make money/profit, something GM hasn't done a good job at lately.

yes, you may be right - otherwise they'd be already offering V-8 engine as selectable option (alongside the I-5 engine option) for all '08 H3's, so the vehicle could be ordered to fit everyone's needs - it would be nice, but I'll not be disappointed keeping my '07

H3less

06-28-2007, 10:23 PM

yes, you may be right - otherwise they'd be already offering V-8 engine as selectable option (alongside the I-5 engine option) for all '08 H3's, so the vehicle could be ordered to fit everyone's needs - it would be nice, but I'll not be disappointed keeping my '07

I can't wait any longer I wanted the V8 but not with all that bling, too bad, like I said before I am getting too old to want to take some one off the line, but it would be nice just to crawl right over the top of them!:giggling:
I am STILL Waiting for pricing, my wife finally said why don't I just order the thing! Gotta love her!:D I am going to go through the options list that was posted here and call my dealer :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: :dancingbanana: