Looking into a H2. Have a few questions.

[dkhummerh2]

Originally Posted by Kerr

Hey guys, ive been a memeber on here a long time but dont post a alot.

I have been kicking around trading in my 2002 Mercedes G500 on a 06-07 H2. I know what i want for the most but i have a few question about the SUT, and aftermarket parts.

1) the SUT, Does it have any problems with leaking or body flex problems with back being cut open like it is?

2) Is there a place to get a bed cover / top for a SUT. It would be nice to be able to cover up the stuff in the back.

Aftermarket parts:

What i would want to do is the fallowing. any information on products, companies or other suggestions would be awsome.

1) Level the front end.

2) New wheels, but still 17 inch or smaller so i can fit mud tires. I would also like to have bead locks and powder coated but its not a must.

3) Brush gaurd / winch bumper or what ever is the best way to go for performace. Im not in to the bling..

4) Functional roof rack with lights if i go with SUV. Also can you get one for the SUT?

5) The crazy looking H7 bi Xenon lights... as on the tan hummer when you log on... Any problem with those?

6) Is there any gains to be had in doing a intake, programmer, headers and exhaust? I realize this is 7,000 lbs suv so it will never be fast.

7) Does anyone make sliders to replace the runniing boards and save the bottom of the doors if i bottom out.

Thanks for the info

Shawn.

What year are you looking at buying? You may be better off shopping for a decked out sut that is lightly used. Search the threads, there was a guy looking to get rid of his 05 or 06 sut that had a ton of goodies. You might be able to find one that is a perfect fit for alot less than new with very few miles. Just a thought. I bought my H2 with 10k of addons for under $30k with 40k miles and really couldn't justify buying a new one and doing the upgrades. But I am probably considered poverty stricken compared to some of the guys on the forum.

[Kerr]

Yea ill buy used. We use to be in the used car business, Ill never buy a new car unless its something ill keep for ever.. Seems like a H2, Denali, Esculade are taking about $30K hit the first year. Then my retarded wife bought a new armada last years.. $51K to $29K in 15K miles... that hurts

Id like to get something under warranty so i can extend the warranty or buy a 07... figure ride it a year then pick up a 08 with the new motor and trans...

But i have to get out of the G500 first and so far i have had no luck. The dealers said its hard to sale used H2's much less a G class. They said retail on my car sould be in the high 30's which prices it out for a lot of people do to the age. Its a 02..

[dkhummerh2]

Originally Posted by Kerr

Yea ill buy used. We use to be in the used car business, Ill never buy a new car unless its something ill keep for ever.. Seems like a H2, Denali, Esculade are taking about $30K hit the first year. Then my retarded wife bought a new armada last years.. $51K to $29K in 15K miles... that hurts

Id like to get something under warranty so i can extend the warranty or buy a 07... figure ride it a year then pick up a 08 with the new motor and trans...

But i have to get out of the G500 first and so far i have had no luck. The dealers said its hard to sale used H2's much less a G class. They said retail on my car sould be in the high 30's which prices it out for a lot of people do to the age. Its a 02..

Since you used to be in the business, don't you have some friends still in that can help you out? Maybe put the g on their lot and see what you get! These days it seems that is all about the financing, if you sold the G through a dealer then the financing is better for the potential buyer, thus putting it in reach of more people. Just my 2 cents.