I looked at one but hate 1/2 doors. I wish they had full-size doors for the rear seats.

The 2008 H3 Alpha has a 5.3L V8 engine:
295 horsepower and 317 ft.-lbs of torque.

The 2008 FJ Cruiser has a 4.0L I6 engine:
239 horsepower and 278 ft.-lbs of torque.

Both will out do the majority of the other suv's.

I am leaning towards the new 2008 Liberty - if for nothing else the room in the second row seats.
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