Eye-five to Alpha?
#1
Eye-five to Alpha?
Current vehicle is an '07 Adv/Lux auto. I enjoy the 5's grunt and cannot really afford any negative comments, however, a V8 H3 is a dream come true - but my concerns surround:
1) V8 is too nose heavy to throw around like I5
2) Final drive gearing
3) 200 pounds heavier
4) no stick offered...
5) price...
6) same wheels
7) could maybe squeeze out a deal on 08' base H2 w/ 6.2v8
1) V8 is too nose heavy to throw around like I5
2) Final drive gearing
3) 200 pounds heavier
4) no stick offered...
5) price...
6) same wheels
7) could maybe squeeze out a deal on 08' base H2 w/ 6.2v8
#2
I had my sights set on the Alpha, but couldn't afford it at the time I saw mine. So I went with the I-5 and I can't complain at all. The V8 does have its positives (that do outweigh its negatives), but I am happy with the I-5. I think it would come down to what kind of deal you can get.
#3
I-5 the underdog
I'd jump on an Alpha in a heartbeat if I didn't stand to lose at least $5K in trade. I'd found an awesome new Alpha out the door at $36K with a set up identical to my 06 Adventure, even the same Morocan trim, but just couldn't pull off the trade. I don't need a hot rod, but we do want to pull a travel trailer, and the I-5 is really embarrasing for that. Plus we have quite a few steep hills in this area and I really need to dig into the gas pedal to get it to go. I've discovered that it doesn't matter a bit when I get it on the mountain though, that sucker is in it's glory! So I'll live with the underdog I-5, not by choice.
#4
According to GM, the Alpha is only 100# heavier than the I5, 50# of that is the CI front diff? I think your 200# is probably realistic.
Mod the I5 with an Intake, PCM tune, and CAT back, and for under $1000 you have some great drivability improvements and that is still a heck of a lot cheaper than the Alpha.
Mod the I5 with an Intake, PCM tune, and CAT back, and for under $1000 you have some great drivability improvements and that is still a heck of a lot cheaper than the Alpha.
#6
The I5 is nice, is it true there is a Diesel version of the H3s overseas? Just some rumors heard.. If I were to go for the Alpha I think Id look at a H2 instead, unfortunately work at GM and we're getting too many cutbacks
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