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Kevin W
09-18-2003, 08:03 PM
Hey there everyone,

I know we didn't buy our vehicles to be economic and conservative, but......a lot of people have posted mpg in the 12-13 range. I have 4,500 miles on my H2 with no performance mods or tire size changes, and I am consistantly getting 10.2-10.5 MPG. And, I truely don't beat on the truck. The MPG I have recorded is an equal highway to city driving area. I am going to start adding a few performances mods, but wanted to see what MPG others are averaging as well.

Thanks,
Kevin

2003 Pewter H2, Tire relocator, painted hard tire cover, billet gas cover, MC2 chrome hood handles, stainless bumper letters, 15% tinted front windows,pioneer nav/dvd, xm sat, headrest monitors, tv tuner, defenderworx hood latches, side vents, marker bezels, and chrome MC2 factory style wheels .

Kevin W
09-18-2003, 08:03 PM
Hey there everyone,

I know we didn't buy our vehicles to be economic and conservative, but......a lot of people have posted mpg in the 12-13 range. I have 4,500 miles on my H2 with no performance mods or tire size changes, and I am consistantly getting 10.2-10.5 MPG. And, I truely don't beat on the truck. The MPG I have recorded is an equal highway to city driving area. I am going to start adding a few performances mods, but wanted to see what MPG others are averaging as well.

Thanks,
Kevin

2003 Pewter H2, Tire relocator, painted hard tire cover, billet gas cover, MC2 chrome hood handles, stainless bumper letters, 15% tinted front windows,pioneer nav/dvd, xm sat, headrest monitors, tv tuner, defenderworx hood latches, side vents, marker bezels, and chrome MC2 factory style wheels .

Albie
09-18-2003, 08:26 PM
my avg econ is 12.2 mpg
i have 10k but 6k comes from driving from LA to Vegas

RasterMaster
09-18-2003, 08:56 PM
I have topped out at 13.5 mpg on highway, and normally 10.9 city - stock, no performance upgrades - but I do have the roof lights which catch alot of wind. AC use is also a factor in mileage.

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Longhorn
09-18-2003, 09:08 PM
14,000 miles. Computer says 11.1mpg. No mods. I'm not heavy footed!

Grendel
09-18-2003, 09:30 PM
When my H2 was stock I was averaging about 11.7. After a few mods and 6700 miles, I am around 12.4. This is both highway and city.

I have run a few tests to see where the sweet spot is for getting good gas milage and for me it seems that if I can stay on a level surface and maintain my speed somewhere between 45 and 55 I can crank out some really good gas milage. Around an average of 16 mpg. Of course there is no way I can do that all the time. My foot and the terrain won't let me!

2003 Pewter H2

2slo4now
09-18-2003, 09:46 PM
my city and hwy is about the same Hwy MPH average is 80-85

10.3 mpg very light footed
9.6 mpg normal
8.7 mpg heavy footed

37 in tires
4.10 gears
3 inch lift
Magna Charger
stock exhaust for now

Dan from Alabama

It is getting better the longer I drive it. It was about the same stock except the heavy footed never dipped below 9.4

Joe
09-18-2003, 10:34 PM
might be a Philadelphia thing because I am the same as you. Hardly ever see this "12-13" number. I'm right at 10MPG

2003 Yellow Adventure H2
Off Road Roof Lights
Off Road Grill Lights
SMA Tire Carrier
Goodyear 37" MTR's
Predator Programmer

OUSUCKS
09-18-2003, 11:00 PM
I'm averaging 10.4 with an airaid intake system. I usually do 80-90 on the highway.

Kevin W
09-18-2003, 11:05 PM
Thanks for all your replies. I am going to keep updating this topic as I start doing engine mods. My first addition is going to be an Air Force One intake. So, I will keep you all updated!

Oh, and Joe, saw your other topic about possibly selling the H2 for an H1. Armen has a 2001 H1 brand new never titled for 69,900.

Kevin

2003 Pewter H2, Tire relocator, painted hard tire cover, billet gas cover, MC2 chrome hood handles, stainless bumper letters, 15% tinted front windows,pioneer nav/dvd, xm sat, headrest monitors, tv tuner, defenderworx hood latches, side vents, marker bezels, and chrome MC2 factory style wheels .

DURAMAX TIM
09-19-2003, 08:40 AM
I wonder if it would have anything to do w/ the formulated fuel some of the large metro areas have to use.
It has alcohol added to cut down on pollution and alcohol has less BTU.

Hum2
09-19-2003, 04:24 PM
I've kept exact records of mint thru the 11,000+ miles...when I have time to update the spreadsheet I will post. You all should see a jump of about 1-2 MPG around the 5K mark as the computer keeps the fuel mix rich for engine break-in. I am now seeing 11-12 in town, 12-14 highway, less so when the temp drops.

Ric

OMAHOG/IHOG
Hum2@cox.net

prplprowlr
09-19-2003, 04:56 PM
Kevin, I am like you. My Onboard computer states 10.4mpg. I have 2600 miles and drive it light footed. However I do use the A/C everytime I am in it here in the South.

Joe
09-19-2003, 05:38 PM
Kevin.

Thanks for the word on Armen. I'd really like to move to an H1 but I just don't feel like taking the hit on the H2 as a trade-in plus I'm to lazy right now to sell it myself.

If I thought they would get really really aggressive with my trade in and price on the the H1 I would consider it, but I doubt I can get where I need to.

2003 Yellow Adventure H2
Off Road Roof Lights
Off Road Grill Lights
SMA Tire Carrier
Goodyear 37" MTR's
Predator Programmer

Kevin W
09-19-2003, 07:35 PM
What do you need to get, I may possibly have someone interested. My brother in law is interested in a preowned, just not sure if he can swing it.

Kevin

2003 Pewter H2, Tire relocator, painted hard tire cover, billet gas cover, MC2 chrome hood handles, stainless bumper letters, 15% tinted front windows,pioneer nav/dvd, xm sat, headrest monitors, tv tuner, defenderworx hood latches, side vents, marker bezels, and chrome MC2 factory style wheels .

Joe
09-19-2003, 09:56 PM
Well I called Armen and they do have two converts, 01's, new, for $65K. They said ballparking I would be around $46K trade but that they where very eager to move the H1's and would be wiiling to get aggressive on both sides of the equation. I didn't mention the tire carrier, roof and grill lights either to them so I'm hoping to push close to $50K when I'm done. Plus a trade would give me close to $3K in tax credit.

Of course this is all in a perfect world. I'm open to talk to him if he's interested but I'm heading to Armen at 11AM. Heck, if he's really interested would could even do the deal through Armen if he needs financing and such. You get better rates sometimes buying from a dealer than an individual. I'll email you my contact info again.

2003 Yellow Adventure H2
Off Road Roof Lights
Off Road Grill Lights
SMA Tire Carrier
Goodyear 37" MTR's
Predator Programmer

MAC
09-20-2003, 05:05 AM
10.7 MPG @ 17K miles and 5 days to first anniversary.

Stock. Heavy foot agressive driving, freeway @ 75-80MPH, local almost all up and down hills twisty, winding or extreme zigzag mountain roads. Maximum worst driving condition for lowest possible MPG, I refuse to let MPG take away my driving pleasure. 10.7MPG is not bad at all. All things considered, I am very happy with my perfect condition no rust no rattle no leak no defect 10.7 MPG 4 ton Hummer.

NCHummerman
09-20-2003, 02:06 PM
Wow ... in the SF Bay Area, at least at the San Rafael MBZ dealership and the Walnut Creek Range Rover dealership, I was told that I would get only $38,000.00 on a trade for my Pewter H2, 8000 miles, perfect condition, with Gobi Rack/Tire Carrier on top and all lights, front and back on the Gobi ...

Michael
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Pewter Hummer H2
Northern California

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Joe
09-20-2003, 11:18 PM
Well I did trade my H2 in today. They gave me 46K for it (plus the 6% tax credit for that amount against the new H1). Pretty much summed up the trade as an issue with new trucks having a 3K rebate/incentive plus discounting. They even surprised me by saying they would not even keep my trade on the lot for resale (only 4K miles) but send off to auction. They can't move used H2's at any price apparently. In the end at least I felt the 46K number was fair. Plus the H1 was $65K brand new. Full Warranty. Amazing price. They even let me keep the first aid and tool kit out of my H2. Cool! That really closed the deal http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

The only bummer to the whole thing is I have a set of Goodyear 37" MTR's on H2 rims that are brand new that I kept thinking I could remount them on the H1 but the dam thing had 16.5" rims w. GSA's. Now I either need to sell the MTR on H2 rims or buy a spare set of 17" H1 rims. Just wish those where as crazy cheap as stock H2 rims. No such luck.

Sorry for the long winded message... I also have a Predator Programmer. I know these lock to the VIN but I kept it. Anyone ever ask about getting these cleared and unlocked. Completely worthless to me right now.

2001 H1 Opentop

Former 03 H2 Adventure Series

Hum2
09-26-2003, 11:34 AM
Here is my mileage summary to date:

03 Hummer H2 Gas Mileage Calculations


Date Mileage Fuel MPG

11/11/02 12 Full -----
11/22 94 10.0 9.4

12/03 290 18.3 10.7
12/8 517 20.8 10.9
12/17 681 13.65 12.0
12/23 930 22.24 11.2
12/29 1123 17.53 11.0

01/02/03 1321 17.5 11.3
01/07 1502 17.03 10.6
01/13 1768 24.84 10.7
01/18 2001 22.87 10.2
01/23 2104 10.8 9.5
01/29 2238 13.8 9.7
01/31 2303 6.07 10.7

02/04 2463 13.52 11.8
02/12 2601 13.34 10.3
02/17 2782 17.8 10.2

03/01 3076 27.63 10.6
03/05 3298 19.64 11.3
03/13 3534 22.63 10.4
03/14 3590 4.17 13.4
03/15 3782 16.0 12.0 # To off-roading
03/15 3921 13.0 10.7 # Off-roading
03/16 4057 14.71 9.3 # Off-roading
03/18 4277 18.46 11.9 # From off-roading
03/22 4413 12.43 10.9
03/27 4530 11.19 10.5

04/09 4836 28.1 10.9
04/15 15.32 *

05/11 5322 26.41 11.7
05/06 5459 12.06 11.4
05/12 5659 16.1 12.4
05/18 5796 11.85 11.6
05/24 6049 20.0 12.7 # To off-roading
05/25 6163 12.9 8.8 # Off-roading
05/26 6446 21.63 13.1 # From off-roading
05/30 6600 12.25 12.6

06/07 6835 20.56 11.4
06/18 7093 20.44 12.6
06/24 7262 14.29 11.8
06/30 7479 17.28 12.6
07/02 7591 9.16 12.2
07/09 7907 25.52 12.4
07/12 8100 16.56 11.7 # Off-roading
07/18 8228 10.89 11.8
07/26 8559 27.41 12.1
07/31 8755 15.90 12.3
08/05 8922 13.82 12.1
08/18 9234 24.70 12.6
08/28 9419 16.18 11.4 # To Off-roading
08/28 9670 16.01 15.7 # To Off-roading
08/29 9837 17.79 9.4 # Off-roading
08/30 9959 8.90 13.7 # Canoeing
08/31 10012 3.91 13.6 # From Off-roading
08/31 10264 19.54 12.9 # From Off-roading
09/12 10555 22.03 13.2
09/13 10861 21.30 14.4 # To Off-roading
09/13 11194 28.24 11.8 # Off-roading
09/18 11256 5.85 10.6 # From Off-roading
09/26


* Tank filled (fuel known) but no mileage. Estimated MPG based on 2 tank fills.

OMAHOG/IHOG
Hum2@cox.net

Circuitguy
09-26-2003, 01:37 PM
Kev,

I am getting around 10.8 mpg and I now have 11300 miles. I will keep you informed after the performance mods are done. BIG-C

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Big Z
09-26-2003, 02:10 PM
10.4--I stared at that Number for the better part of a year. I've changed oil 4 times. The last two were Synthetic. I picked up 1 MPG on the first change. One week ago, I had the second change and now stare at 11.9-12.4, go figure! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif The rest of the drive-train is soon to follow.

I suppose this falls into the same category as Dicemans post on the fuel saver, and will most likely render the same response. My Experience is, --THIS--snake oil worked for me. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif Might be reconsidering one of those fuel savers just to try--Hell .5 or more MPG, still adds up!

Anyway, with 17,383 miles on my rig, i don't think these are bad numbers--since it isn't even "broke-in" yet. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Texas Red
09-26-2003, 08:18 PM
<< posted 09-19-03 01:24 PM
. . . You all should see a jump of about 1-2 MPG around the 5K mark as the computer keeps the fuel mix rich for engine break-in. I am now seeing 11-12 in town, 12-14 highway, less so when the temp drops. . . Ric >>


I have heard this from others too, but I saw no noticeable increase in mpg after 5000 miles. I am at 12000 miles now.

Jim
Red H2

KMAzz
09-26-2003, 09:52 PM
11.5-12 mpg avg speed is mostly 65-75 with 13,500 miles on the h2

2003 Yellow H2
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