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turbo50mike
09-20-2006, 10:20 PM
Hello. I am looking at an 05 H2, with just about every factory option on it. Nav, rear headrest entertainment, 3rd row, etc.

Are there any typical areas to look at on the truck or issues that are common?

He says the color is "Stealth Gray". Looks more like a 'Strange Blue' than gray. Was this a one year color?

Thanks in advance...

MJB
mikejr
09-21-2006, 02:32 AM
color is now called slate blue metallic...great color...but i am partial.... how many miles on the truck? I think if you talk with paragon and some of the other hummer vets on here they will tell you the technical things to look for.
turbo50mike
09-21-2006, 02:37 AM
Truck has 20,000 miles on it. One owner, clean carfax (if that means anything). I have no knowledge of Hummers, it caught my eye, so I figure I'd give it a shot. It's still under warranty for quite a bit longer, I just wanted to look for anything that I should be concerned with.

Thanks,
MJB
mikejr
09-21-2006, 02:40 AM
well i'd look underneath for the obvious signs of off road abuse and neglect. The front skid plate and side rocker panel guards will take a beating off road. I am not the most mechanically inclined in the world, but looking and spending some time without the salesmen breathing down your back is always good.
Motohead
09-21-2006, 03:49 AM
Is it from a private buyer or dealer? Open the hood, check the oil. Smell it, see if it smells burnt. Just like mikejr said, look underneath to see if its been offroaded a lot.

Also kick the tires. why? I don't know. Just do it.
turbo50mike
09-21-2006, 11:46 AM
Also kick the tires. why? I don't know. Just do it.

I did that, and my foot bounced off. Is that a good sign?
Motohead
09-21-2006, 04:52 PM
thats good then. Seems like the owner replaced the winter air with summer air.
CO Hummer
09-21-2006, 05:13 PM
Are there any typical areas to look at on the truck or issues that are common?

Check the bumpers for pee. If found, it's probably been abused in Moab. ;)
turbo50mike
09-21-2006, 07:04 PM
Check the bumpers for pee. If found, it's probably been abused in Moab. ;)

Hmmm..No pee detected. I took the truck for another ride today - armed with some info I gleemed from this site after reading posts last night for 2 hours. Everything seems fine with it. I pick it up tomorrow. I'll posts some pics (not like most of you haven't seen a H2 before) when I get it home.

One thing I did notice that they are going to check out was at about 70mph there was a slight 'plastic sounding' vibration/rattle right above my head from outside. It's either the amber light cover that's up there, or the wind deflector for the sunroof. Either way, they are going to check it and take care of it. Anyone here have an idea what that might be?

MJB
working Hummer
09-21-2006, 07:49 PM
While driving 70mph, look around in the truck, that squeeking plastic sound could be coming from any one of the 10,000 plastic pieces in there.:D And if the sqeek isn't there now it will be sooner or later.
WHOSNEXT
09-21-2006, 08:14 PM
One thing I did notice that they are going to check out was at about 70mph there was a slight 'plastic sounding' vibration/rattle right above my head from outside. It's either the amber light cover that's up there, or the wind deflector for the sunroof. Either way, they are going to check it and take care of it. Anyone here have an idea what that might be?
MJB

mine does the same thing its the wind deflector, it only happens once and a while.
Motohead
09-21-2006, 09:36 PM
Mike,the rattle is coming from the outside plastic peice on the A Pillar. It vibrates and rubs against the windshiel. Just need to put some insullation tape of a bead of silicon under it. Mine came from the passenger side.

Remeber to kick the tires.
trashguy
09-22-2006, 12:34 AM
my 03 did that above 80mph i always thought it was rubber around the windshield:confused:
turbo50mike
09-23-2006, 12:58 AM
Picked up the truck today, all seems well. Got it up to about 95 on the way home, and no rattles.

Thanks for all the help.

Here are a couple pics. Tomorrow the windows get tinted, so I'll take some more pics after it's done. I like it so far. Way different from my Expedition - going to take some getting used to.

http://www.turbomike.net/Hummer/Pics/H2%20(4).jpg

http://www.turbomike.net/Hummer/Pics/H2%20(6).jpg

http://www.turbomike.net/Hummer/Pics/H2%20(2).jpg

http://www.turbomike.net/Hummer/Pics/H2%20(1).jpg

http://www.turbomike.net/Hummer/Pics/H2%20(0).jpg
Dug
09-23-2006, 01:02 AM
congrats on the hummer. My plastic moonroof thingy rattles also. Now get rid of that POS ford in the driveway , and flash us a pic of your wifes tits. doug
mikejr
09-23-2006, 01:53 PM
congrats on the new ride....nice color choice...but then again I am partial to the color...expect to get one hell of a lot more looks than the expedition...welcome to the family...
Motohead
09-23-2006, 04:42 PM
Nice video clip of Biaggi almost making a celebration wheelie go real bad...
turbo50mike
09-23-2006, 05:07 PM
Nice video clip of Biaggi almost making a celebration wheelie go real bad...

Nice catch. I put "Faster" in the DVD player to see if it worked.

At least he landed it. Hear he's going to WSBK next year. We'll see if he does as much crying over there as he did in GP.
Motohead
09-26-2006, 07:50 AM
Yup... thats why they call him Bitchaggi. He will be riding for Corona Suzuki next year. Although he's such a whiner, he should add some good flavor to the series.
SMYL_GR8
09-26-2006, 12:46 PM
Hmmm..No pee detected. I took the truck for another ride today - armed with some info I gleemed from this site after reading posts last night for 2 hours. Everything seems fine with it. I pick it up tomorrow. I'll posts some pics (not like most of you haven't seen a H2 before) when I get it home.

One thing I did notice that they are going to check out was at about 70mph there was a slight 'plastic sounding' vibration/rattle right above my head from outside. It's either the amber light cover that's up there, or the wind deflector for the sunroof. Either way, they are going to check it and take care of it. Anyone here have an idea what that might be?

MJB

How much did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking?
turbo50mike
09-26-2006, 12:56 PM
How much did you pay for it, if you don't mind me asking?

$42,000


Couple pics after the window tinting...

http://www.turbomike.net/Hummer/Pics/H2_Tint.jpg


http://www.turbomike.net/Hummer/Pics/H2_Tint2.jpg
ROX
09-26-2006, 10:33 PM
Hey nice Hummer! Now it's time to add some chrome.:D
DennisAJC
09-26-2006, 10:46 PM
Hey nice Hummer! Now it's time to add some chrome.:D

Are you making fun of his dome?:jump:
GeorgeSSSS
09-27-2006, 01:08 AM
I bought an 05 Adventure Series new from the dealer (see option list below). It's been 100% perfect. I don't think there any problems that are specific to the 05 model year.

I hope your luck is as good as mine has been.

George SSSS
turbo50mike
09-27-2006, 01:15 AM
I bought an 05 Adventure Series new from the dealer (see option list below). It's been 100% perfect. I don't think there any problems that are specific to the 05 model year.

I hope your luck is as good as mine has been.

George SSSS

I read your options...How do I find out if my second row seats recline?
GeorgeSSSS
09-27-2006, 03:19 AM
The won't recline unless you buy special second row hardware that is made by a very nice fellow in Japan. His company makes reclining brackets for a number of U.S. cars -- -- Escalades, Tahoes, and H2s among them. I bought directly from him about a year ago, and that gave him the idea to sell in the U.S. I think his product is available on E-Bay for something like $500.

If you want to recline the left rear seat, you must relocate the jack [which is hidden behind the left rear seat] or leave the jack at home. For my use, the H2 is just me and my two boys. We only need to recline the right rear seat, so we got the lazy way out.

I think the reclining hardware is terrific and I would definitely get it again if I got another H2.

George SSSS