Finally an H2 I can afford. Need advice.

[Detonate]

Finally my patience has paid off, and I've found a dealership that will sell to me at GMS pricing, which brings the wife acceptance factor into the green.

However, after reading these forums religiously over the past few days, I'm not sure what I want. I read a lot about people replacing this, and that, etc, etc... So I want to only purchase what I don't want to replace.

I originally planned to get the Adv Series with Leather shown here for $47,046.68.

A base model shown here, will run me $43,617.68.

The Adv series offers:
<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
<LI>AIR COMPRESSOR
<LI>AIR SPRINGS
<LI>BRUSH GUARD
<LI>FLOOR MATS, FR & RR CARPETED -
<LI>AM/FM 6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER
<LI>FIRST AID/SUPERTOOL/FLASHLIGHT
<LI>CROSSBAR ROOF RACK (BLK)[/list]Which will cost me $3,429.

So my question is basically, is it worth it?
Are these options that I could add, after the fact for less money and of better quality?

Are you guys happy with the stock Brush guard? Or do you normally look to replace it with something else?

I notice a lot of people adding Navigation, this is something I'm interested in as well, so there goes the Head Unit.

Does the Air COmpressor and Air Springs make a significant difference Off-Road?

[HUMMERDOGG]

SWWESQ-

Is the internet discount standard for any buyer or is it reflective of your attempt to get the GMS discount?

-HUMMERDOGG

*member of the "No Hummer Krew"*

[Hummer Man]

Get the SUN ROOF it is awsome - The biggest ever in a GM product !

[Texas Red]

Here's my two cents on what to get:

(1) If you like the chrome mirrors etc., get the Lux package plus air suspension.

(2) If you like the black mirrors etc., get the Adv pkg plus Leather.

I wouldn't get a sunroof, but that's just me. Most people seem to like 'em.

Jim
Red H2

[1 bad h2]

you only live once!!!!!!go for it all

[Detonate]

Finally my patience has paid off, and I've found a dealership that will sell to me at GMS pricing, which brings the wife acceptance factor into the green.

However, after reading these forums religiously over the past few days, I'm not sure what I want. I read a lot about people replacing this, and that, etc, etc... So I want to only purchase what I don't want to replace.

I originally planned to get the Adv Series with Leather shown here for $47,046.68.

A base model shown here, will run me $43,617.68.

The Adv series offers:
<UL TYPE=SQUARE><LI>LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
<LI>AIR COMPRESSOR
<LI>AIR SPRINGS
<LI>BRUSH GUARD
<LI>FLOOR MATS, FR & RR CARPETED -
<LI>AM/FM 6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER
<LI>FIRST AID/SUPERTOOL/FLASHLIGHT
<LI>CROSSBAR ROOF RACK (BLK)[/list]Which will cost me $3,429.

So my question is basically, is it worth it?
Are these options that I could add, after the fact for less money and of better quality?

Are you guys happy with the stock Brush guard? Or do you normally look to replace it with something else?

I notice a lot of people adding Navigation, this is something I'm interested in as well, so there goes the Head Unit.

Does the Air COmpressor and Air Springs make a significant difference Off-Road?

[bklynh2srock]

They're much more matte than in the pix. If you want, we can take pix when she's back from being serviced for the aforementioned air susp problem. We were going to take pix of all the snow here anyway, in a photo thread called, "Who said you don't need an H2 in Brooklyn?"

[SWWESQ]

Yes, they offered me $1,000 off MSRP though through internet sales department.

Steve

[Peyton77]

Steve,

100 H2's, WOW, I wonder if they will make any deals at all?

Peyton

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[Detonate]

The things I find that would be cheaper to get now, rather than later are the Leather Seats, Air Compressor, Sunroof, and Air Springs.

I know I want a Brush Guard, Roof Rack, CD Changer, and a few other Misc things that can easily be added after the purchase.

The problem for me, mainly stems from the Air Compressor, Air Springs. If this is an option I want, then getting Adv Package becomes cheaper than purchasing later.

So I guess that's the real question. What does the Air Springs, Air Compressor do for you? Keeping in mind I do plan to take this off-road, as well as drive it as a day to day vehicle.

[kelleymac2000]

I have the *exact* truck that Brooklyn does (don't think I realized that!)

I would do the air suspension again in a heartbeat, and that's the option that's going to cost you an arm and a leg later on. I'd go with the options you outlined. Good luck!

Kelley

[SWWESQ]

I am not really sure, but I have a feeling givin their current stock, that anyone could get that discount.

Steve

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HUMMERDOGG:
SWWESQ-

Is the internet discount standard for any buyer or is it reflective of your attempt to get the GMS discount?

-HUMMERDOGG

*member of the "No Hummer Krew"*<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

[cognitive]

bklynh2srock : What do the Mudder Covers look like? Are there any pictures of them? I've only seen the ones from the brochure. I was considering getting them but if they don't look like the ones in the catalog, I'll think again.

[KAC]

I got the Adv series + leather (and a few other things). I wouldn't change anything. I do like the wrap around brush guard for the reasons mentioned above and it helps break up the chrome in the grill (I hate chrome). I bet you can get that cheaper elsewhere but since the Adv series comes with a brush guard, it's not that much more to upgrade. A navigation system doesn't necessarily replace the Head Unit - my nav system is under my 2nd row seat and the monitor is in my visor. Do a search - others have found very creative places for their monitors without replacing the head unit.

Good luck with your decision - you're going to love it!

Kim

KAC
'03 Red Adv Series

[SWWESQ]

If anyone is interested in GMS discounts in dallas ft. worth, Classic Hummer in Grapevine definately takes GMS. Unfortunity, I am looking for a dealer who takes GM supplier discount. I have found a few outside of Texas and will probably go that route.

Classic Hummer has around 100 H2's in stock right now and I can not believe I still can't get them to take GM supplier discount.

Steve

[HummerTeam]

Congrats D,

Will you have it in time for Sunday?? We will of course need to break it in correctly...!

Trav

http://www.HummerTeam.com
Travis - North Texas

[H2 Bill]

I agree totally with HeeHaw! That's too good of a deal to pass up and to add those features at a later time would be very expensive. The other thing that you need to think about is the trade-in value. I don't believe that the base model will retain its value as well as the lux or adventure series.


2003 H2 Hummer, Yellow,Whipple Supercharged, Edelbrock ceramics, catback,18" Ambush w/mudders,lots of goodies!
Y2K Corvette Millennium Yellow Convert/Blk/Blk, B&B headers, B&B Tri-Flo's, H-Tech MAG,GMS MAF, RM Racing TwinFlow, CLB, Window Commander, Euro Tail lights.
1994 Chev 454 Suburban, Blown, Doug Thorley
1970 Trans Am, balanced, blue printed, Hooker ceramics

[bklynh2srock]

Spidey - Glad to hear that you got to test drive both with and without air and there was a difference. When we bought, we weren't into off-roading, and we just got air for potential resale, and, well, just to get it. Our dealer told us there wasn't that much of a difference in the ride (for once, a salesman that wasn't into boosting options to get us to spend more!). But now I'm glad to hear someone that thought there was a difference.

[HeeHaw]

Air Compressor can NOT be added after the fact.

The leather seats are cheaper now. If you pay a replacement cost later it will be much higher.

Stock brush guard looks good and is functional.

I WOULD NOT get GPS now. They take the 6 disc in dash changer out and the unit goes there. I have seen this unit and it is an AM/FM CD, but no changer. Get the ALPINE after market and mount the screen on the dash. That is what is being done to my H2

Spend the $3,429.00, its worth it. With the price you're paying, there isn't an option I wouldn't get. Good for you and enjoy.

See ya

HeeeeeeeeHawwwwwwwwwww

[Duramax Diesel for H2]

Man that's a great deal on an H2 when you take in consideration the price hike GM will make on future H2 models it produces in the years to come.