I get better gas mileage in my H2 than Impy gets in his H3....

 

RealJeep, I get about 14.5 all the time, less with offroading, of course. I'm 80% city, if not higher, and I have a fairly heavy foot. If I were a careful driver with a bit more highway, I could probably do 16. I have Airraid, Gibson exhaust, pcm tune and 34" tires (and the mpg have a correction in there for the odometer being off about 6%).

As Trey said, the I5 probably makes more sense. If you are thinking camper in two years or so, figure out what that camper would be. Is it something the Alpha could tow and the I5 couldn't?

And, if you want the adventure package, find one. There's big difference w/o it - no rear locker. And if you are going to offroad it's much nicer with one. Trust me - I don't have it.

 

[8D]Hey Snow there is another option (Depending on how bad you have to have one). In 2010 (Probably will be released in Sept of 2009) The 242hp 3.7 I-5 will be replaced by a 300hp 3.6 direct injection V-6 mated to a six speed automatic Transmission. I have passed down some good offers myself as I intend to now wait for the stronger V6. and the better transmission.

 

With all the mods I have done, I'm getting around 15 MPG, but don't forget I'm running 35's with a 12.5 foot print and have an extra 200lbs in the front with the winch, I would have to say with stock tires and -200lbs I probably would get around 16 to 17 MPG

 

Hey where are you at in Nebraska? not to jack this thread but I live in Lincoln, if you do get a Hummer we should go wheelin' some time

 

In my opinion the 3.7 is the way to go.....Adequeate Power, does great off road (Adv Package). From what i am hearing at the local dealers in my area is they are more willing to deal on the 3.7.

 

Wolf - what have you heard about the 3.6?? I've seen the rumor/info on different sites but some say it won't have the low end torque of the 3.7. If I can add 20+ HP and TQ then is it worth the wait - especially with first year "issues". I don't know enough on the 3.6 to know if I should hold out a little longer or go with the 3.7.
Forney - I live in Elkhorn - wait west "Omaha" - thanks to annexation. Once I get one we'll have to hook up.
I appreciate everyone's input. Sounds like if I get the deal I'm hoping for the 3.7 is good to go. Then if I could find the Adventure pkg I'd really be doing good.
Right now I am going to go outside and slam my head into the driveway for passing up on the Adventure H3. I should have listened to the voice in my head. Sigh.................

 

I think I might rephrase that if I were you.

By the way. Go with the 3.7 and use the extra $ for a bike.

 

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What I know is this:

3.7 I5 242hp, 242 lb-ft tq, @ 5600 rpm
3.6 V6 300hp, 272 lb-ft tq, @ 5200 rpm Same engine as the Cadilac STS.
5.3 V8 300hp, 320 lb-ft tq, @ 5200 rpm

 

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Once I get one we'll have to hook up.


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I think I might rephrase that if I were you.

By the way. Go with the 3.7 and use the extra $ for a bike.



Good PointBlack Impala- let me rephrase it as: once I get my H3 we'll have to go wheeling.
Thanks for the info Wolf. Now I'm going to have to debate further. MAYBE if I get a great deal go with the 3.7. If not then I assume as posted in other sites the 2010 H3 with the 3.6 will be out in a year or so. Great more stuff ponder.

Boy being a newbie is tough - thinking and typing.