What model H1 to get?

[Aubs]

Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

Whats your price range Aubs? The 97.5 trucks are great as are the 98's. You just need to make sure that is has a new engine and has not been beat to hell. From there you are entering TT4 territory, as a 97.5 owner I am obligated to tell you not to buy one. If I were you I would buy the newest truck you can, and like someone else said, a warrenty would be great if you can fine one. The 04 would be a great truck, but IMO the cost of an 04 just does not justify a fancy new interior, to each there own though.

I think I can handle up to the mid-$40,000's.

What I worry about most is the engine issue in the 97.5 through the 01. That would SUCK if the engine pooped out. But finding one with a replacement engine is what I'd have to do. I don't know how easy that is. These are hard to find to begin with.

98's seem to be less common than the other models (probably because of the last year for Torsen II I'm guessing).

As far as a warranty, and a loan for that matter, something over 5 years old might be hard/expensive to warranty, and from what I've read, chances of financing are slim. As an example from the Exotic Warranty Co. (which no longer exists):

Example prices (as of June 2004)
2001 Hummer / H1 (end of factory warranty)
3yr/unlimited miles, $100 deductible: $7250
So I figure at least 10K on a warranty for anything older.