Thinking of getting one

[SELWA]

Well we have a H3 and I've always wanted a H1. I'm wondering what to look out for when buying a used one. I saw a 92 today special edition with only 5000miles!! Looked sweet but it was already sold when I got there!!!

http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...7&adid=6101942

I'm around Toronto,On so there aren't as many as you guys have in the States!

[3Hummer]

that would have been a nice one to have espiaclly in that color,looks like the military humvee. Keep an eye out online, and i would also recommend going to the dealer and seeing if they could locate you one, or notify you if they get one.

[BlueHUMMERH2]

GAH! Too expensive! Those are cool, and being the 1992 is unique, but I have been told that the 3-speed is no good if you want to do anything other than wheel the truck. So you're going to want to look for at least a 1994 and newer with the 4-speed. If you get into the turbo-diesels, the engine MUST be a replacement for the 1990's models. The originals failed very frequently. The VLCO's are cool (open-top, half-doors) but the plastic windows are apparently difficult to see out of at night. Finally, unless you have a big bank account, you've got to do all your own work on the truck. Already, I probably would have amassed about $3,000 in shop work, but I'm spending maybe $700 doing it on my own, if that much.

Good luck. Contact me if you have any questions. I have some answers, and some experience.

[SELWA]

Thanks for the tips! I like doing as much as I can on vehicles and with a H1 since they are built tough I see less breakdowns as you would on regualr built vehicles. My area makes it limited to locate one at a reasonable price but since I have the OK from the wife now I can really look! I've left my number with one of the dealerships but buying private I'd save on taxes up here.

Keep the info coming and I'll absorb like a sponge!

[usetosellhummer]

Ha ha they break alot! buy a GMPP warrenty and a 98 or newer

[SELWA]

So I shouldn't get an older year than 98? I'm thinking the older ones might be easier to work on and less $$$. Should I stay away from lots of KMS. I would imagine you can get many many years out of them. My brother still has a 1986 F150 we use from time to time!

[BlueHUMMERH2]

KMS?

My 1994 is a great truck. I think he just meant you can get a GMPP on newer trucks, which some people like (it's like a new vehicle warranty essentially).

On the 1994, there is one computer, and it controls the transmission, so it is easy to work on for sure. Runs great too for being 13 years old. Should go many more years with some TLC.

If you are looking for something specific, I can start looking for you. PM me. We ship worldwide, so I don't see it being a problem getting a truck to you in Canada.

[SELWA]

What do you guys think about this one? A bit modded up but it may be in the price range if the wife ok's it! Just talked to the guy and it's a friend of his who takes very good care of it! It's the last one on the page.

http://www.lccleasing.ca/inventory/l..._inventory.htm

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Verry niice!

By the way: How many km's to a mile? It has 147k km, so what is that in miles?

[SELWA]

/ BY 1.6= 92,OOO MILES

I just looked at a 93 today. I've passed it hundreds of times and now that I'm looking to buy I stopped by to check it out and talk to the owner. He has 43,000kms (26,875miles) and said he loves it and would sell it unless it was to get another one!

I also foun d a Military one today just and hour from me with 2600miles! 92' and it's sold too!!! This would have been a nice project humvee to have!!Crap! Either they are too expensive or sold!!!

[SELWA]

Found a nice one, but it's 6 hours from me. I'll call during the day and see if it's still up for sale. If so the wife and I will be making a trip out there on the weekend!

Here's the link:
http://www.canadatrader.com/result/d...9&pgno=1&srt=1

[SELWA]

Well I called and it's still there!! The only thing I'm a bit worried about is it sold as is! I'll have a 10 day permit to drive it back from Quebec to Ontario and then I'll have to get safety and emmisions test done on it. I just dont want the 6 hour drive there be a waste! Not to mention if I do buy it the wife will have to drive my car back! or we take her H3!

The good news is that the KMS are good and it has some nice features from what I've read. I have the VIN so I'll get a history search done on it.

There will be some sleepless nights before Saturday and last night was the first!