Alphie Has Landed
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Joined: Sep 2007
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Alphie Has Landed
The wife picked up her 2008 H3 Alpha this evening. Looks pretty sharp, I like the new Chrome wheels. We have a whopping 32 miles on it now.
We traded in her 2006 H3. That thing was a real dog.but the new V8 shines. It makes all the difference in the world. More cubic inches = good. I might even get this one in the dirt on a weekend or two.
Apparently we now have the only Alpha in the Northwest with the Off Road Suspension package (dealer had to ship it from Southern California). Kinda odd they haven't shipped any to our region yet.
Black on Black
Nav system
Sunroof
Off Road Package
Rear Camera
Trailer Hitch Package
MSRP $ 44,545
...got if for considerably less, got a good price on the trade and low rate extended financing.
Before re-buying the H3 we checked out all the vehicles in the category but the only competitor (in my mind at least) was the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Edition. In this case size matters... The H3 just looks bigger and meaner than the Jeep.
Even though it doesn't do dirt, I liked the Volvo XC-90 Limited Edition too, but it was in the next price bracket up.
We're hoping this new Humster doesn't make as many unintended trips to the shop as the '06 did.
We traded in her 2006 H3. That thing was a real dog.but the new V8 shines. It makes all the difference in the world. More cubic inches = good. I might even get this one in the dirt on a weekend or two.
Apparently we now have the only Alpha in the Northwest with the Off Road Suspension package (dealer had to ship it from Southern California). Kinda odd they haven't shipped any to our region yet.
Black on Black
Nav system
Sunroof
Off Road Package
Rear Camera
Trailer Hitch Package
MSRP $ 44,545
...got if for considerably less, got a good price on the trade and low rate extended financing.
Before re-buying the H3 we checked out all the vehicles in the category but the only competitor (in my mind at least) was the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Edition. In this case size matters... The H3 just looks bigger and meaner than the Jeep.
Even though it doesn't do dirt, I liked the Volvo XC-90 Limited Edition too, but it was in the next price bracket up.
We're hoping this new Humster doesn't make as many unintended trips to the shop as the '06 did.
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RE: Alphie Has Landed
I think what people fail to realize is that it's an SUV. It'snot meant to go ***** to the wall. Who cares that the I-5 does not let you pass ata blistering speed. It works just fine off road and on.[sm=exactly.gif]