Hummer Withdrawl

[cl998]

I had a H2 for 2.5 years and sold it this week with the intent on finding a newer one. This has been a tough week. The day after the sale my backup car blew a heater core so now I am driving the classic muscle car that rarely leaves the garage. To make it even worse it is raining.

The used H2 market isnt very good around here. The selection is poor and the deals are lacking. I admit, I am considering the H3. I am looking for a rental H3 to see how I hold up.

It always seems that when I had my H2 the deals were everywhere and I wanted to sell fast so I could move up but here I am and it sucks. I feel naked without it.

I am going to live through you guys until I get a replacement.

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Thats a bummer! Well I hope you find a HUMMER that suits you. I personally would not go from an H2 to an H3, but thats just my opinon... If you really want a nice H2, check eBay, or wait and buy a new '08, 'cuz that thing is gonna be boss!!

[cl998]

See, the 08 thing is messing with me. I dont want to get in an 05 or 06 right now, take a hit and then get the 08 when it arrives and settles down a little.

So my current thinking is just get something to get me by for a while. I am even looking at used trailblazers and so on. The H3 is by no means cheap but they hold their value so well I could drive it a year and flip it at a minimal loss.

I just got burned badly once with a Tahoe so I play the numbers game. Its all in the mind.

[Goalkeeper]

Do you wanna buy my 2003 H2 so I can then buy an 08

-Matt

[cl998]

You would be in the same boat I am in! I sold my 03 and now I am in limbo.

I just found out...snow is on the way...

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Flipping an H3 may not be a bad idea... You could keep it a year or so, and heck, you may be able to flip it for a brand spanking new '09 H2 in summer '08!

[BDPJR]

Use the internet; there are great deals to be had; if you don't mind a little road trip / flt. to another city. The Lynch Hummer in MO has an awesome website and inventory with great customer feed back. I got mine through the only dealer here in UT; kinda sad that the mecca state as I like to call this place only has the one dearler... and no club - as of yet... Good luck.

[Captain of the Titanic]

Having had a 2006 H3 for 6 weeks and 3000 miles, I can shed some light on your decisions.

1. The H3 is smaller. Much smaller.
2. The H3 is underpowered. (H3 owners: don't argue, you know I'm right) It is difficult to pass at 70 mph.
3. The H3 is, in my opinion, as good offroad as a H2.
4. There are a lot more H3s out there than H2s. How will you feel when the 16 year old girl next to you is driving the same truck?

Having purchased a used 2006 H2 after the sinking of the Titanic (the H3), I can tell you that getting one used is the way to go. I got mine with 11K miles for $40K. Add $2500ish for a extended warranty and you have a hellova a deal with very little depreciation.

To get one for the low $40Ks, you have to be fast, though.

Also, if you have problem in your area, expand your search to other large cities like Dallas (where I am). Many used car dealers can easily transport the H2 to you for a very reasonable price.

Getting a nearly new H2 is pretty safe in my opinion. Add the extended warranty and I think you have a winner.

Good Luck!

[cl998]

I took care of business tonight and bought a black SUT. Finally the withdrawl is over! The last month was killing me! I missed my 03 very badly.

I will say that I drove the H3 for a week to test it out and I did really like it. I did not like it as much as the H2 but it was a nice ride. The problem with the H3 is the price. The used ones are just as much as the new ones so I couldnt justify $30k+ for the H3 when I can get a good used h2 for mid-30's to 40k.

They need to beef up the little stuff on the H3. Toss in a Bose stereo system, etc.

The SUT is really nice. My patience paid off and I got exactly what I would have picked if I could choose "the perfect one".

OBSERVATIONS
Are the SUT tail lights taller than the SUV? This one has the lux pack. The black leather seems much softer than my 03 was. Also it seems to drive a little softer which I dont know is a good thing. I need to get a K&N intake in there ASAP, I can tell a huge difference.

This SUT has some 20" wheels, I cannot make out the brand, it is something like MMB with Nitto Grappler tires. They are sharp but I will probably sell them and find some good factory take off's, maybe paint them black. If I wanted chrome I would have bought an Escalade.

The only other think I will probably do is a HID/projector conversion, LED turn signals, maybe get the grill painted black.

[3Hummer]

Originally Posted by Captain of the Titanic

Having had a 2006 H3 for 6 weeks and 3000 miles, I can shed some light on your decisions.

1. The H3 is smaller. Much smaller.
2. The H3 is underpowered. (H3 owners: don't argue, you know I'm right) It is difficult to pass at 70 mph.
3. The H3 is, in my opinion, as good offroad as a H2.
4. There are a lot more H3s out there than H2s. How will you feel when the 16 year old girl next to you is driving the same truck?

Good Luck!

More i dont think so, down here theres about an equal number of H2's to H3's and here its mostly the guys driving the H3 there is onyl girl i know driving an H3 and shes in my school, other than that mostly guys, and the H2 is the one thats driven by many MANY women.


And congrats on your new one, lets see a picture!!!

[frenzy1]

Congrats on the new truck bro !! Hope to see some pics soon !

Originally Posted by cl998

OBSERVATIONS
Are the SUT tail lights taller than the SUV?

Yes. In fact, the guards to cover them are different sizes. So be careful if you are planning to buy them.

[H2 Doberman]

WE NEED PICS NOW!

[KenP]

Originally Posted by cl998

I feel naked without it.

Originally Posted by cl998

I took care of business tonight and bought a black SUT.

Whew! I feel sorry for all the people having to see your nekked a$$ going into McDonald's.

[Hummer Aficionado_VT]

Black SUT = Cool!! Nice choice!!