guionM

A month ago I saw a Kia in Tejon California. Couple of weeks ago, I saw the H3 driving around at Northern Arizona University (of all places). The latest sighting of the southwest's prototype testing season is the Dodge SRT-8 wagon someone caught, obviously also out here in the southwest.

I'm headed back to San Fran this weekend, and I'll be going to Phoenix and Flagstaf week after next. I'll make sure I have a camera.

http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content...._code=00470802

Mervz

If by chance you do happen to run into the H3 again and get some good pics , let me know before you post them. We might be able work something out

Eric Bryant

That's the first one I've seen in a light color, and I must say that it looks damn good with the blacked-out wheels. One of these will end up in our driveway not much longer after they go on sale, as the wife wants something more practical than a coupe, and I think I can make an argument for this vehicle

WannaBeZ28

Id hit it if the thing comes in a stick. However I wouldn't be surprised if they forget that nice little option.

Z28Wilson

This thing just never looked all that great to me.

guionM

If I run into the same one again, I don't know if it'd be worth it. The only identifiable thing on it was the body. It was primer black, had a homemade front end, and if it wasn't for the fact it was Dakota sized and had Detroit mfg plates, you'd think it was an H2 from a salvage yard where decided to make thier own front end piece, and skipped everything else (like a rear bumper & factory taillights), so it's not alot to look at. Now, if I get a camafloged one, that's different, of course.

kizz

Looks like a chop-top minivan.

Something about the prototype was more lively, more promising.

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Eric Bryant

There's no high-torque manual in M-B's parts bin

The proto looked more "lively" because of the monster wheel/tire package and that bad-*** grey paint. Both are easily duplicated

Red89GTA

looks like someone squished it

Z28x

I don't see why they couldn't use the T-56, the Viper aready uses it.

silversupersport

i like the looks of it except for those dinky little windows above the rear wheels.

Z284ever

I like it fine. But like 5 passenger SUV's......it's hard for me to justify a full size, 5 passenger wagon.

johnsocal

I really like it but too bad I cant afford $35,000-$40,000 pricetag for the V8 HEMI version

IMPALA64

Thats one seriously high beltline. The doors look huge trying to make the roof look low. Now, where is that Chevy Nomad??

Eric Bryant

Given the small size of the 42RLE and A580 autos, it's very unlikely that the T56 would fit. That, and it's not a world-class gearbox by any means (although you wouldn't hear me complaining if it was offered!).

I have no issues justifying a 5-pass wagon - just think of it as a sedan with a huge trunk, and it makes perfect sense. And for those that haven't seen it in person, the beltline height isn't really all that high - it's more that the roof is really low. Think late-40s/early-50s design cues, and everything starts to look right.