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06-06-2005, 08:38 PM
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When traveling, 90%+ on Interstates @ 70-75 I get from 12.8-13.1 with the air on 100% of the time. Around town where 75%+ is stop & go I get an average of 11.2. My overall average is 11.8 mpg. I also have a Yukon Denali XL & while it averages 1.5 mpg better in every situation, the H2 averages 20-25 more smiles per gallon, so I drive the H2 exclusively, LOL.
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06-07-2005, 03:55 PM
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11.7 solid after one year
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2004 Lux with 6 inch Fabtech with tie rods, 38 inch MT's, 4:88 gears, and some minor engine tweaks.
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06-09-2005, 02:03 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
Congratulations.  Time to change your name.  </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
That's right! How about H2AtLast or GettheHellOutofTheWayBeforeIRunYouOver (too long I think)
Did I say I love this truck?
One minor thing though, when I got home last night it started raining, so I hit the wipers and "boom" the passenger wiper (whole arm) fell off!!!
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06-06-2005, 08:26 PM
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You really don't drive much. I wouldn't worry about the MPG at all and just buy it if you like it.
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06-06-2005, 09:55 AM
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I have averaged 12.3 mpg in my daily driving over the 11,000 miles since I bought the truck. AC is almost always on.
I burn only 87 octane gas and change the oil every 2500-3000 miles. My oil change intervals are very short because I think oil is cheap... and engines are not.
About milage concerns... If you are actually worried about the cost of gas... this might not be the right vehicle to buy.
If you buy an H3... you will get the (dare I say it...) same offroad abilities. And the 20k you save would pay for all the gas you might ever buy for it.
On the other hand... You would probably need to pry my H2 from my cold dead fingers to get it away from me. I've had a lot of cars... but nothing has been so much fun in so many ways as my H2. Fun to drive, gets a lot of attention, roomy inside for tall guys, and endless possibilities for change.
Summary:
If you worry about the cost of gas... this is the wrong truck.
If you want a truck that's a joy to own and don't mind the slight price premium... JUMP ON THIS ONE!!
P.S. Present GM price discounts are enough to offset the cost of gas of the lifetime of the truck... food for thought.
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06-08-2005, 01:28 AM
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Well one of My goodest Buddies if Your goin to hang with Me, better be talkin to the beauty You call wifey and start getting it lined up. I'm blessed right now without having a house hold banker looking over My shoulder. I told a guy the other day that I demolished in a show, after He challenged Me about defending the state title this year, that he better have a bigger wallet than I'v heard about and beside he may have some money but, he does not even come close to having the talent I have access to for conversion electronic or power. He does not know about the 12" monitor or PC stuff. He is going to crap his shorts when Oct. 05 comes around, oh I think they are changing date this year better check on that. His mistake was telling me at the last state that I was never going to win another because it has never been done back to back and they let out of state rigs in. Then the worst thing He did was about a month ago I ran into Him and he had hung some Manik stuff on and He said He was going to kick my butt. That was a bad thing to do. I told Him it does not bother me last year state I sent a 10th aniversary, the nicest H1 i have ever seen, home with 2nd place and I was told the vote was not close. It was all copper and wood interior and he traveled around to show. He was from Florida. Plus 3rd and 4th place all blacked out black H2's with racks the works. I thought they were real sweet but, I guess the bling is the thing or was then anyway. Hummer owners only get to vote. I think there was 40 or 50 there many from out of state. It does say alot for the black and blacked out look that they took 3rd and 4th though if You ask me. The crazy thing is at the tme I still had factory chrome rims and tires. Did not have the nice stuff like now.
Well Buddy of mine let Me know what You plan and I'll let You know what I've already done.
I Appreciate You Buddy Ken and You know I'm joking. Just do not let Co-Pilot see this I do not want Her mad at Me as I plan on coming out this year and seeing You guys. Besides She may rip out the check book and smoke My tail. So I do not want to duel with Her.
Thanks for the jokes and fun teasing Buddy.
Hey I'm not stupid i know what a LPE rig can do. I'm just considerng doing some stuff for WOW and maybe some water methane injection stuff to run up boost for some runs at the track to post numbers at shows. Who knows i may blow an engine and I will just build a real nice one from scratch. I would go to LPE for a 427 but, I got a LS1 specialist that I would probably give Him a shot at laying out a plan for a complete work. But, We will do the heads and cam later. Just avoiding the crank as the numbers We see the crank should be good and stout if everything is done right up top with roller cam, lifters and rockers etc. Heads custom built for the crank used etc. you know the drill. I do not know why I'm telling you this stuff.
TAZ
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06-09-2005, 11:25 AM
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Ok Guys I did it! I got the damm truck yesterday!!! 
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06-10-2005, 08:38 PM
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Great job Mr. IGotAHummerInMyDriveway. Pictures please.
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06-09-2005, 03:44 AM
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You know, I decided to buy my H2 after a lot of thought, and a lot of reading here on this awsome site. I then chose a color (Stealth Gray) and after doing some shopping, flew from Phoenix to Omaha and made the purchase. It WAS my intention to drive my H2 only occaisionally, but something happened on the drive back to Phoenix, somewhere between the 1,400 miles and all the snow and Ice, I realized what an all around perfect vehicle I'd purchased. Since then (January) I've spent a lot of money on accessories, (got a rebate thanks to the guys here, and their wonderful wisdom) and yeah, my gas mileage has improved 1-2 MPG but that wouldn't matter, I enjoy the status, I enjoy the feeling of belonging to a sort of rare "club", and I'll continue to drive my H2, daily, regardless of the fuel prices. Yeah, I still have my 2004 Ford F 150 4X4 and I still have the wifes 2004 Ford Explorer, and they sit in the Drive, while each and every morning I fire up the H2 and head to work and daydream about the next upgrade, or ponder the prior evenings readings here at the site and wonder what I want to do next. Point is, take a drive, get hooked, and the rest is of no great consequence really. Oh yeah, I average around 13 MPG now, unless I put my foot in it, which I tend to do......
Kevin (casey2)
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06-06-2005, 02:24 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by PhilD:
...HMR even had some figures like that recently.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Yeah, but there is a typo in the title sentence in that article on page 42  I can let typos slide in the body of text on occasion but not in the BIG BOLD TYPE in the title of the article.  |
06-06-2005, 04:46 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MaybeH3:
Not much, for example 2003 530i 11.5K miles on it... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Depending on how long you have had it to get to 11.5K miles, the mpg on the H2 really shouldn't be an issue. What I mean is, it's an '03 but when did you buy it?
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06-07-2005, 07:19 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by TAZ:
I have probably got the second most modified engine next to Ken but, will catch him soon. We are planning some LS1 heads and cam that some F-bodies are running along with some other goodies. I have a LS1 expert in My shop so We are looking into the mods and planning when to do them. Not for racing but, for use when needed, well for some racing just a little. Will not allow the mighty H2 to be out run if I can help it at all. Plus, it is a WOW factor in shows and I found You get big points for having these mods to the H2 and get big points. Plus I just like fast off and on so the further engine mods will meet 2 goals. Fun and show points. It will be driven less but, I want to build a lifted rig to drive daily so it all gives Me an excuse to blow a bunch more money on my H2 addiction. You will become addicted if you get one. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Damn, I'm not opening the checkbook again.
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06-06-2005, 12:22 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
Now, if I can just get my company to pay for my gas, it is a done deal </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
that's what I will probably do...
Come on Hummer owners, please let me know so that I can go to the dealership and get the damm truck!!!
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06-07-2005, 03:56 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MaybeH3:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by HummerNewbie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MaybeH3:
Not much, for example 2003 530i 11.5K miles on it... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Depending on how long you have had it to get to 11.5K miles, the mpg on the H2 really shouldn't be an issue. What I mean is, it's an '03 but when did you buy it? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
leased new in 2002, have 5 payments left, hence why I'm looking into a Hummer... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
OK, so you only put 11.5k miles in 2.5 years. That's less than 400 miles a month, which is like a little over a tank of gas per month. I really don't think you should worry about gas mileage
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06-06-2005, 11:27 PM
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between 10 and 11mpg stock. the more modifications you do, the worse it gets. however, you look cool in it and chicks dig it, the only problem is that Chevron loves it too!
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06-07-2005, 04:16 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by MaybeH3:
Ok guys, they told me this for an H2
"Because of the current promotions on the H2, the leases are a better value: The base model that we discussed will only cost 675 + tax on the 36 mo lease with 1018 total @ delivery."
What do you guys think?
Yes or No... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Here's a link that might be helpful:
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06-09-2005, 12:31 PM
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Congratulations. Time to change your name. |
06-06-2005, 12:50 PM
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My friends that have them say that they get around 11 mpg. I am pretty sure they are not keeping close track of it though. You know, when you are made of money it really doesn't matter much
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06-09-2005, 08:54 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by RLTAZH2:
Well one of My goodest Buddies if Your goin to hang with Me, better be talkin to the beauty You call wifey and start getting it lined up.
(lots of technical stuff)
Well Buddy of mine let Me know what You plan and I'll let You know what I've already done.
I Appreciate You Buddy Ken and You know I'm joking. Just do not let Co-Pilot see this I do not want Her mad at Me as I plan on coming out this year and seeing You guys. Besides She may rip out the check book and smoke My tail. So I do not want to duel with Her.
(more technical stuff)
TAZ </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I'm always watching TAZ, but since you called me a beauty, I can't get mad. I just hope you are taking care of yourself while doing all this boy stuff.
( I don't know how to calculate MPG, so I can't tell you all what I get with the Red Thunder. However I know it has to be better- not to mention it's a sweet ride. )
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06-13-2005, 11:16 PM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by h2co-pilot:
Congratulations. Time to change your name. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Really dumb question, How do I change my name?
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