<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">You could have a brand new H3 with a 4 year warranty for that. I'm not sure what interest rate they gave you, but that comes out to $49K for an 03 when you're all done paying. You could have a cheaper payment with the H3 and get a better interest rate on a new vehicle. I would not get the 03 without a warranty! I had one, I know. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Actually, as a full-time employee of a GM supplier I could have received a $3500 discount off of a new luxury package H3 for around $33,000 but I just didn't enjoy the drive hauling around 4700 lbs with 220 hp. It didn't help that I had just driven a 280 HP Infiniti FX35 just before the H3 (apples to mangoes, I know, but you get the point). The H2 on the other hand was a lot of fun for me to drive, and still seems absurdly large to a Saab driver like myself, which I love. Also, LOTS of flat room for a vehicle advertising wrap, whereas the H3 is not as well suited.
I am going to try for a better interest rate with my buddy at my bank. The interest rate is 8.29% on this 72-month monster loan.
I just want to say that the gentleman at
http://www.HUMMERNut.net is an incredibly generous and knowledgeable guy. Thanks to all for the great advice and patience.
Best,
Gunnar Fox