Vehicle Description
Desirable Hummer H3 Alpha. 5.3 liter V8, automatic. Loaded with
options. Fantastic color combination with beautiful two-tone
interior. Everything works, runs and drives great. An iconic 4x4
that's still practical in today's world. The H3 was supposed to be
the 'small' Hummer, but I'm not quite sure the guys at Hummer got
the message. This is still a big truck. And a big truck needed a
big motor to move it around, which is why the Alpha is so desirable
today-that 5.3 liter V8 under the hood instead of the wheezing
5-cylinder that the base models used. They didn't build as many of
these as they did H2s, and due to the H3's manageable size, they
seem to be a bit more desirable today. Dressed in high-gloss black,
this H3 Alpha looks imposing from any angle, and make no mistake,
this is not a small truck. The squared-off bodywork, flared
fenders, and instantly recognizable Hummer grille all make this
truck a movie star on the street. It's loaded up with accessories,
including a chrome brush guard, tow hooks, auxiliary lighting,
tubular steps, LED taillights, and more, all of which help give it
an off-road-ready look even though it has likely never ventured
very far off the pavement. Paint and bodywork are excellent with no
issues, although the CarFax notes roof damage-apparently due to a
car wash taking out one of those roof-mounted lights. But otherwise
there are no stories, no excuses, and no issues. This sucker looks
butch! The two-tone leather interior is what makes this sinister
black H3 special. The black and tan upholstery gives it an upscale
look, particularly with the contrasting piping and embroidery on
the headrests-someone at GM decided to make the H3 into something
special. The dash echoes Hummers of the past, although it's a bit
less monolithic than the H1 and H2, and, of course, everything was
standard equipment. Features include automatic climate control,
power windows, locks, windows, and mirrors, tilt steering column,
cruise control, automatic headlight control, and a sophisticated
4-wheel-drive system. The stereo has been upgraded with a touch
screen setup that includes Apple Car Play, Android Auto, and other
features that bring it up to modern standards. Big, round gauges
make it easy to keep an eye on the engine when you're working off
road, but driving this thing around town feels more luxury car than
capable 4x4. The rear seat area looks hardly used, and it includes
a full set of WeatherTech floor liners, so no worries about dirty
shoes. The cargo bay is surpassingly spacious thanks to the
externally-mounted spare tire, and it includes a matching carpeted
mat with tan binding. A nice touch! The 5.3 liter V8 wasn't
supposed to fit in the H3 but after seeing just how hard that
inline-5 was working, GM figured it out. It puts out a rather
substantial 295 horsepower and 317 lb-ft. of torque, so the big
Alpha feels a lot lighter on its feet than some of its siblings.
This one has been properly maintained and shows signs of
conscientious ownership-it starts easily, idles properly, and just
goes about its business like it should. These tend to be very
reliable and durable engines and it's a great choice for the H3.
It's quite tidy under the hood, suggesting someone has always cared
about keeping it in top condition, and it remains 100% stock with
none of the questionable aftermarket upgrades that many of these
trucks received. GM's rugged 4-speed automatic transmission is a
great partner to the torquey V8, always seeming to be in the right
gear and with a tall overdrive, this big truck is a comfortable
highway cruiser. There's also an automatic 2-speed transfer case
with proper high and low ranges for real off-road work and the
suspension is obviously set up to get into the rough. Plenty of
ground clearance, impressive approach and departure angles, and
heavy-duty skid plates mean that this Alpha doesn't mind playing in
the dirt. 4-wheel disc brakes were standard and they're effective,
and they live behind beautiful chrome wheels wearing giant
275/65/18 off-road radials with lots of life left in them.
Documentation includes the original owner's manuals. Hummer's
off-road credentials are impressive and the H3 Alpha is perhaps the
best combination of brash Hummer attitude and real-world usability.
Nicely maintained in great colors, this particular H3 Alpha
represents a whole lot of truck for the money and at least one
member of our staff is already trying to figure out how to get it
into his own garage. It's really easy to like this truck. If that
appeals to you, give us a call today!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
