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Old 01-23-2012, 08:54 PM
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Hey all,
I am new and I did a little search to find out what problems I need to look for when buying a H2.

The one I am looking at is white with a tan leather interior and a sunroof. I know that the door handles inside tend to chip on the early additions, and that the air bag suspension can get holes in it and the compressor could could go out, but is there anythng else I need to look out for?
I havent bought it yet, so now is the time to tell me about the issues to look for

I havent seen it yet except on the internet, so I want to make sure I go over the truck with a fine tooth comb.

Much gratitude to all those who share
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Old 01-23-2012, 09:37 PM
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I suggest paying for a mechanic inspection from a mechanic you trust before you buy it! $ well spent if they find something you overlook!
 
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Old 01-23-2012, 09:41 PM
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Well since it is in another state and I dont have a mechanic..... I was just wondering what else I might be able to do
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 09:38 AM
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broken bolts on the manifolds, and also water infiltration from the front roof center lights
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 01:43 PM
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you don't sasy what year it is and if it has been offroaded alot. I bought a 2004 H2 in 2006 and here ai what I have done to it so far. Thank God most of it was covered under the extended warranty I got from the Stealership.

36,821 miles
12/15/06 – 37,600 - Battery
3/12/07 - 38,256 – Castrol GTX 5W30 oil – filter – wiper blades
3/18/07 - Replace Wiper Motor – Warranty
5/17/07 - 39,555 - Rotate tires
10/17/07 – 40,690 – Oil, Filter, Lube
10/23/07 – 40,861 – Air Filter Element – Update OnStar
5/1/08 – 42,660 – Oil, Filter, Lube
11/20/08 – 45,382 – Oil, Filter, Lube
2/3/09 – 45,777 – Warranty – Repair Shifter Wire – Replace Water Pump and Belt
5/19/09- 47,048 – Oil,filter,lube. Water leak from marker lights
7/21/09 – 48,120 – Warranty – Steering Pump and Pressure Valve, Front End align, Ex Manifold broken bolts, Remove Head, Pitman and Idler arms worn.
New Tires and front end alignment.
12/10/09 – 49,846 - Oil, filter, lube. Hood support cables rusted.
12/14/09 – 49,857 – Eng temp inst. stepping motor bad. Inst Cluster sent to be rebuilt
6/18/10 - 51,999 - Oil, Filter, Lube – 50,000 mi service
Replace leaking front axle seals
11/19/10 - 54,250 Oil, Filter, Lube
5/25/11 - 56,850 - Oil. filter, lube, rotate tires, replace rf running lamp
11/17/11 - 59,000 - Oil. filter, lube

BTW my 5 yr old battery just went dead this morning.
Still LOve the truck

I run on a few dirt roads where I live, but have never seriously offroaded it
 

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Old 01-24-2012, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Notsurewhatusernameyet
Hey all,
I am new and I did a little search to find out what problems I need to look for when buying a H2.

The one I am looking at is white with a tan leather interior and a sunroof. I know that the door handles inside tend to chip on the early additions, and that the air bag suspension can get holes in it and the compressor could could go out, but is there anythng else I need to look out for?
I havent bought it yet, so now is the time to tell me about the issues to look for

I havent seen it yet except on the internet, so I want to make sure I go over the truck with a fine tooth comb.

Much gratitude to all those who share
Thanks
My Suggestion to you would be to contact a GM HUMMER Dealer (One who use to sell the brand) in that state and have them inspect the HUMMMER. After the inspection have them email you the report. You could pay them via CC over the phone. I figure the Dealer time at $90.00 to $120.00 per Hour. Wouldn't need more then 1 hourto inspect it.

Ask your seller if he is willing to drive it over and pay him for gas. If you blow $100 To $150 bucks to save thousands it's worth it ...JUst My $.02 Worth
 
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Old 01-24-2012, 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark R
My Suggestion to you would be to contact a GM HUMMER Dealer (One who use to sell the brand) in that state and have them inspect the HUMMMER. After the inspection have them email you the report. You could pay them via CC over the phone. I figure the Dealer time at $90.00 to $120.00 per Hour. Wouldn't need more then 1 hourto inspect it.

Ask your seller if he is willing to drive it over and pay him for gas. If you blow $100 To $150 bucks to save thousands it's worth it ...JUst My $.02 Worth
I agree 100 percent!
 
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