About to buy an H3

[aws86]

Hey everyone. First post. I am about to buy an '07 H3. :excited:

Here is how it is configured.

Black with Black Interior
5 Speed Transmission
Luxury Package
Adventure Package
Body Color Grille
Trailering Equipment
Sunroof

I wanted it without the sunroof, but the dealer could only find one with a sunroof with all the other options I wanted. I can settle for the sunroof in order to get the cash back AND 0% incentives they are offering at this time. In order to get exactely what I wanted I would have to order an '08 and not get any incentives.

Any comments/suggestions about buying from your prior experience?

[H3slate]

Congrats!! Welcome to the forum!!

You will love the manual, I have it and enjoy it very much. I think you will like the sunroof too, it is huge!!!

Do you have a trade? get them down on the price of the 3 first, then haggle your trade in. What dealer are you using?

We want pics!!!

[deserth3]

I wouldn't have picked a sunroof either when I got mine. But I'm glad I have it now.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Hey everyone. First post. I am about to buy an '07 H3. :excited:

Here is how it is configured.

Black with Black Interior
5 Speed Transmission
Luxury Package
Adventure Package
Body Color Grille
Trailering Equipment
Sunroof

I wanted it without the sunroof, but the dealer could only find one with a sunroof with all the other options I wanted. I can settle for the sunroof in order to get the cash back AND 0% incentives they are offering at this time. In order to get exactely what I wanted I would have to order an '08 and not get any incentives.

Any comments/suggestions about buying from your prior experience?

First, DON'T buy ANY dealer add-ons --- way to high priced

Next, BEFORE you haggle on price, that means before rebates,
specials, BS, incentives, etc... DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT pay
over factory invoice (not list but invoice from GM to dealer)
{remember to price the sunroof at zero dollars as it is free}
you can look up invoice pricing at :
www.kbb.com (http://www.kbb.com)
or
www.nada.com (http://www.nada.com)

Oh yeah, buy the trailer hitch but not the wiring adapter, its way to expensive, aftermarket one is as good and a lot cheaper.

Where are you located???

GOOD LUCK and WELCOME

[ChiHummer3]

Good luck on the purchase! Post some pics when you get it.
Welcome to the forum! :beerchug:

[Desert Dan]

You will be glad you have the sunroof!

I had to order mine to get the lux,Adventure and 5-speed combo.

[Steve - SanJose]

Nice, stick with the sunroof. After using it for almost 2 years, it's well worth it.

[NEOCON1]

congrats :beerchug:

[usetosellhummer]

My 06 did not have the roof, the 07 does and I am very happy with it. when you off road it really opens things up.

[aws86]

Do you have a trade? get them down on the price of the 3 first, then haggle your trade in. What dealer are you using?

No trade. They are bringing a few in from different dealers to Hummer of Cincinnati in Ohio.

It's not that I did not want the sunroof, just that I couldn't see paying that much more money for it.

Also, I did not mention that I will be getting GM friends and family pricing plus money from the GM credit card rebate program so I was told that I could not really haggle the price down with the dealer. Any truth to this?

Thanks for the tips/comments about buying.

Pictures will be posted ASAP and mods are soon to follow!!!

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

No trade. They are bringing a few in from different dealers to Hummer of Cincinnati in Ohio.

It's not that I did not want the sunroof, just that I couldn't see paying that much more money for it. isn't sunroof free right now ?

Also, I did not mention that I will be getting GM friends and family pricing plus money from the GM credit card rebate program so I was told that I could not really haggle the price down with the dealer. Any truth to this?

Thanks for the tips/comments about buying.

Pictures will be posted ASAP and mods are soon to follow!!!

I feel i wasted all that blue ink not having all the info...

RYD

[DURAMAX TIM]

I feel i wasted all that blue ink not having all the info...

RYD

X2


yep the price is locked so doesn't matter what you say u will get supplier price.

So where do u live?

I just picked up the wife an 07 today from Hummer of Columbus.

[Matt19]

why would you people not want a sunroof? How can it be better not having one?

if there was only 1 difference in you final options when picking a car, and they were both the same price. Sunroof or no sunroof, why would you choose no sunroof? I understand its preference, but who can prefer no sunroof. Actually, its more like a skyroof because its so big. But im not seeing it.
I understand people would choose a 5-speed instead of an automatic, but damn, if you are given a sunroof...
I prefer to have a tire cover on my spare, but now i want the hard cover...I would never want it to be the naked tire, i feel incomplete. Oh well, i just dont see it.
My dealor had all the sparetires covered on the trucks with a tire cover, how many of you would take it off, and prefer it naked?...thats just...I guess "America" lol:p

[aws86]

I feel i wasted all that blue ink not having all the info...

RYD

My fault. I don't know why I left all that out.

I live in Springboro, about 20 minutes south of Dayton. They are actully bringing some H3's down from Hummer of Columbus.

I've got a few more questions...

I was wondering what RPO code ZY1:Color Combination Solid is? It would make sense to me that it would be the body color grille, but I have been wrong before. Also, is the trailering dealer installed? Thanks again guys.

[YANKEES31]

No trade. They are bringing a few in from different dealers to Hummer of Cincinnati in Ohio.

It's not that I did not want the sunroof, just that I couldn't see paying that much more money for it.

Also, I did not mention that I will be getting GM friends and family pricing plus money from the GM credit card rebate program so I was told that I could not really haggle the price down with the dealer. Any truth to this?

Thanks for the tips/comments about buying.

Pictures will be posted ASAP and mods are soon to follow!!!

Well the truth is, and I know this because I ran a Chevrolet dealership for 10 years is that you CANNOT use your GM card earnings with any kind of employee discount. Dont let them just tell you you are getting the employee price. You can ask to see the invoice, and on the right hand side of it you will see a few numvers of importance. One says GMS then a price under it, then under that it says SUPPLIER, that is the friends and family price. I know for a fact you cannot use the GM card along with this program. If you have a large earnings amount it would benifit you to just buy the truck at invoice and use the earnings. Also keep in mind if you or anyone in your household owns a nonGM car you would qualify for the $500 conquest rebate, but you cannot use this along with the friends and family program either.

[aws86]

We switched the type of GM card specifically so you would be able to use it with the friends and family discount. It is a different type of card. We used both the discount and then earnings on the card when we bought a Colorado.

[Agriv8r]

rebates and incentives are region/vehicle specific...gm card can be combined with supplier pricing in some regions..

[Matt19]

thats pretty much what i thought

[Agriv8r]

guess i should have finished reading the post, the rebates and 0% are eligible to be used with the supplier pricing...

[Dani]

Well the truth is, and I know this because I ran a Chevrolet dealership for 10 years is that you CANNOT use your GM card earnings with any kind of employee discount. Dont let them just tell you you are getting the employee price. You can ask to see the invoice, and on the right hand side of it you will see a few numvers of importance. One says GMS then a price under it, then under that it says SUPPLIER, that is the friends and family price. I know for a fact you cannot use the GM card along with this program. If you have a large earnings amount it would benifit you to just buy the truck at invoice and use the earnings. Also keep in mind if you or anyone in your household owns a nonGM car you would qualify for the $500 conquest rebate, but you cannot use this along with the friends and family program either.

My inlaws just used their GM card earnings with their GMS discount. Worked just fine. Is it different at each dealership?

[Dani]

ignore my last post. I guess I should've read the entire thread before I posted lol

[Agriv8r]

easy mistake......

[DURAMAX TIM]

Also keep in mind if you or anyone in your household owns a nonGM car you would qualify for the $500 conquest rebate, but you cannot use this along with the friends and family program either.


I just bought an 07 yesterday, GMS w/ rebate of $2950 which was $950 rebate, $1000 conquest and $1000 ambassador money and 0% interest.

[YANKEES31]

Whoops I forgot there is a GM Emplyee GM card and it can be used. A regular GM card cannot be used with the GMS or GM Supplier program. Also the $950 plus 0% is good but the $500 GM Conquest monies cannot be used.

[DURAMAX TIM]

but the $500 GM Conquest monies cannot be used.

yea, u have to take the $1000 conquest money.

[fw888]

I just bought an 07 yesterday, GMS w/ rebate of $2950 which was $950 rebate, $1000 conquest and $1000 ambassador money and 0% interest.

so how much out the door ?

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

so how much out the door ?

$ 11993.00

[Agriv8r]

$ 11993.00

thats strong....

[DURAMAX TIM]

so how much out the door ?

$28,350.

[Agriv8r]

thats more realistic...

[Matt19]

41,985, with no real savings, just good old barganing. And after almost 9months, just 4,800miles. 1 oil change, 120 washings, and 1 offroading experience, it really is like nothing else.
yes that isnt alot of miles, but im out of town, and its parked:lame:

[Steve - SanJose]

Just do it. And just say no to drugs too.

[aws86]

The H3 will be here Thursday. Going down to sign the paperwork and pick it up at 5:30. Must say I'm feeling pretty excited. :dancingbanana:

Also, I was wondering what RPO code ZY1:Color Combination Solid is? It would make sense to me that it would be the body color grille, but I have been wrong before. Thanks.