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Feb 29, 2020 | 05:10 PM

#21

hummerz

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Originally Posted by rmorit01

If I needed a project I have seen a 5 speed manual base with about 200K to the north of me that could be a project

BTW, @200k, transmission, transfer case, front & rear differentials; replacement, should also be considered.

Feb 29, 2020 | 06:14 PM

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bronxteck

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hummerz the rubicon and overlander models are a closer fit not the base model pic you compared

Feb 29, 2020 | 07:30 PM

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hummerz

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Originally Posted by bronxteck

hummerz the rubicon and overlander models are a closer fit not the base model pic you compared

Jeep gladiator rubicon is closer to a clone the Model T.

Gladiator, "A box on a frame with flares and wheels". You would never find that anywhere near my driveway.

Last edited by hummerz; Feb 29, 2020 at 07:54 PM.

Feb 29, 2020 | 07:34 PM

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bronxteck

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good comparison as neither will be put into production ever again. some might bless there lucky hearts!!!

Mar 2, 2020 | 08:40 AM

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TAINTER

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Originally Posted by rmorit01

No I did not offer them $17K since the sales person was talking up "how many" people were interested and how "rare" this truck was. Better if they call me as a follow-up. I wouldn't consider a swap on a hummer to a 5.3 just too many things to go wrong, plus if I was looking for a project it would be of a different kind.

I will wait it out and see what comes up. If I needed a project I have seen a 5 speed manual base with about 200K to the north of me that could be a project but I'd rather pay a bit more for a more optioned out 3.7 I5 or an alpha.

Good plan, something will pop up. L
Longevity, parts availability (basic parts in the middle of nowhere) and ease of maintenance (alternator for 1) puts the 5.3L Alpha up there for me. You can always add the leather power/heated seats, Lockers, 4to1 Tcase to a Base Alpha.

Mar 9, 2020 | 12:38 PM

#26

burred

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Originally Posted by hummerz

BTW, @200k, transmission, transfer case, front & rear differentials; replacement, should also be considered.

Could you please expand on why you believe this? I have 250k kms on my 09 H3t Alpha and haven't been forced to spend any money on it besides regular maintenance. Seriously

Mar 9, 2020 | 12:59 PM

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hummerz

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Originally Posted by burred

Could you please expand on why you believe this? I have 250k kms on my 09 H3t Alpha and haven't been forced to spend any money on it besides regular maintenance. Seriously

Statement was based on purchasing a used vehicle not knowing maintenance schedule performed? You have 155k miles, with regular maintenance, nothing to worry about. Transmission fluid change every 15-30k miles(monitor fluid color), diffs and tc fluid change every 15k miles.