Cars.com Reviews 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha with Video

carscomblogger · 09-07-2007, 02:58 PM

http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2...m-revie-1.html

That's the link to the blog post about the review with a link to the full review and the video embedded.

It gets a mixed review because of how awful the mileage is, worse than a Suburban! But of course it hauls a$$.

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Ever since it debuted for the 2006 model year, Hummer's H3 has been one of the toughest-looking SUVs around, while its engine offerings have been comparatively puny. That changes with the debut of the new H3 Alpha, which gives the midsize SUV V-8 power for the first time. Already a competent off-roader, the thirsty V-8 transforms the H3 into a truck that's much easier to live with in urban and suburban jungles, which many H3s call home.

91 s-10baja · 09-07-2007, 03:48 PM

I had no idea that Mirror/screen thingamabob existed? Crazy

F14CRAZY · 09-07-2007, 07:44 PM

I've heard of rearview mirrors where the camera image will magically show up in the mirror

AndrewGS · 09-07-2007, 08:41 PM

I'll take the 3.7L/5-Speed, please.

That rearview camera mirror is pretty sweet too. I'd expect to see that in other GM trucks soon.

spaz · 09-08-2007, 08:25 PM

i dont know who the reviewer was in the video, but stick to writing please you put me to sleep

gm_scott · 09-08-2007, 10:14 PM

I believe we first saw the mirror in the updated interior of the H2. I had no idea they were putting it in the H3 so this is a plesant surprise.

F14CRAZY · 09-08-2007, 11:02 PM

Why are Hummers so heavy? It's a body placed on a pickup, kind of, right? An older Explorer doesn't weight THAT much more than a Ranger, so why does an H3 weigh so much more than a Colorado?

AndrewGS · 09-08-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by F14CRAZY

Why are Hummers so heavy? It's a body placed on a pickup, kind of, right? An older Explorer doesn't weight THAT much more than a Ranger, so why does an H3 weigh so much more than a Colorado?

There's more to it than that. It's not a GMT-355, rather a GMT-345 that is based on the GMT-355. It has heavier components and a stiffer frame.

F14CRAZY · 09-09-2007, 01:26 AM

my bad

AndrewGS · 09-09-2007, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by F14CRAZY

my bad

Hey, most people think it's just a rebodied Colorado with bigger tires.

Texan-CST/10 · 09-09-2007, 02:03 AM

"Theres alot of engine noise in the cabin"

As it should be, I like hearing my V8. The H3 isnt for the luxury leather tank crowd, so this better not come as a con to other reviews.

Let that H3 rock its V8 with pride.

09-07-2007, 07:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,227	Re: Cars.com Reviews 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha with Video I've heard of rearview mirrors where the camera image will magically show up in the mirror __________________ Owner of vehicles powered by a Buick even-fire V6, Chevy 60 degree OHV V6, a big block Buick V8, and a quadrozontal Triple-X08:take your hybrids and shove em up yer ass, i'll take my fuel injection and carburetors, and still make 30+ mpg. and i wont look like a douchebag driving it.

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AndrewGS 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: Clunker Posts: 8,439	Re: Cars.com Reviews 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha with Video I'll take the 3.7L/5-Speed, please. That rearview camera mirror is pretty sweet too. I'd expect to see that in other GM trucks soon. __________________ Andrew - MySpace - Flickr - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - They'll pry this "clunker" from my cold, dead hands! 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS ♫ *Listen to the death march... whoo-hoo... of America!* ♫ *- Bearing the General Motors Mark of Excellence*

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spaz 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: LI, NY Drives: '94 Grand Marquis 4.6L SOHC Posts: 638	Re: Cars.com Reviews 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha with Video i dont know who the reviewer was in the video, but stick to writing please you put me to sleep

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gm_scott 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Halifax, NS, Canada Drives: GMC Envoy Posts: 974	Re: Cars.com Reviews 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha with Video I believe we first saw the mirror in the updated interior of the H2. I had no idea they were putting it in the H3 so this is a plesant surprise. __________________

09-08-2007, 11:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,227	Re: Cars.com Reviews 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha with Video Why are Hummers so heavy? It's a body placed on a pickup, kind of, right? An older Explorer doesn't weight THAT much more than a Ranger, so why does an H3 weigh so much more than a Colorado? __________________ Owner of vehicles powered by a Buick even-fire V6, Chevy 60 degree OHV V6, a big block Buick V8, and a quadrozontal Triple-X08:take your hybrids and shove em up yer ass, i'll take my fuel injection and carburetors, and still make 30+ mpg. and i wont look like a douchebag driving it.

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09-09-2007, 01:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
F14CRAZY 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dimondale, MI Drives: '89 Buick Reatta Posts: 6,227	Re: Cars.com Reviews 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha with Video my bad __________________ Owner of vehicles powered by a Buick even-fire V6, Chevy 60 degree OHV V6, a big block Buick V8, and a quadrozontal Triple-X08:take your hybrids and shove em up yer ass, i'll take my fuel injection and carburetors, and still make 30+ mpg. and i wont look like a douchebag driving it.

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Texan-CST/10 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Drives: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Project: 1969 Chevy CST/10 Posts: 272	Re: Cars.com Reviews 2008 Hummer H3 Alpha with Video "Theres alot of engine noise in the cabin" As it should be, I like hearing my V8. The H3 isnt for the luxury leather tank crowd, so this better not come as a con to other reviews. Let that H3 rock its V8 with pride. __________________ "GM cars run bad longer than most cars run at all" -Tony Quiroga About smog testing the '69 CST/10: "LOL you can probably have antifreeze pooring on the ground and be killing birds behind you in traffic and it will still be legit." -Firebird00 1969 Chevy CST/10-Project 1990 Pontiac Firebird "SlowBird" V6-My DD

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