Hello new to hummers.

Idk just randomly really wanted a hummer and this guy I work with is selling his. I was wondering
2008 alpha h3 is a good buy for 9,000? I think he said might have 130,000 miles or so I'm just curious how many miles can this beast handle?

Thanks

 

The engine with proper fluid and filter changes can go 200-250,000.
It all depends on the overall maintenance that was performed during the last 130,000.

 

ahh okay. Let's say it is u still think it's a good buy? Just so weird I drive this toyota camery and have like 200,000 miles or w.e so much more but still alive and kicking. Just wondering if a hummer can do the same with proper care

 

9k is a good buy if it is in decent shape.

 

Yea well he did tell me check engine light does come on but goes off he doesn't know why? He says if it's on longer than a month or so he will take it in. But he's honest. Looks in good condition from the outside. Anything I should look for and curious what miles u guys got on your hummers?

 

128k on the H3. Light could be anything from CAT sensors to.... He needs to pull the code.

 

ahh okay. Yea he said there's like 145000 miles on it. I just don't no if I should try and buy it or could I try and get something better. Or what price should I buy his?

 

You should check all the complaints on carcomplaints dot com and maybe you will change your mind. I wouldn't touch one for myself. I just bought a 2004 H2 with 164K miles.
I'm a retired mechanic so I avoid what looks to be potential BIG TROUBLE. As the other person said scan for the code and lets see. Multiple missfires like P0300 and up...your looking at head problems fer sure. As for longevity - naw the Camry is much more problem free by a long shot. But then its meant to be. Hummers are not like some million mile survivalists by any stretch of the book here. They are not some drive it till it drops style of vehicle much is the way I drive my vehicles LOL! Then again..when you have 14 vehciles (all running) I can play that game. Do some more research. Time is on your side unless its a real killer price. But beware of killer repair prices as well.
Check out the site I mentioned.

 

Not sure dionkraft knows what an alpha is or that it has a v8 not an I5.
No head issues with the Alphas.

On the other hand a check engine CEL unchecked for a month! That would tell me the owner doesn't maintain it very well...

 

I stand Corrected - Wrong post and was meant for another buying a H3 on another forum. Apologies