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To trade or not to trade...that is the question?????

  

solarflare -> To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 5:18:38 PM)

I posted this in the H3 forum as well, but thought I would like feedback from the H2 crowd as well:

Ok, here it is:
I know of a 2005 H2 Lux with air suspension. It has 7000 original miles. Mint condition.
This person is willing to trade my H3 for his H2. Now I know my H3 Alpha is not going to hold it's value once the NADA comes out with their prices.
The H2 books for $40K.

I really like the H2...only it has the light interior--which isn't all that bad! Should

I take the trade and run away happy?

Any known problems with the 05' models? Also, the warranty is out for the bumper to bumper. It only had 3/36. Does it still have a powertrain warranty???? If it does, what does it come with???

TIA!

  
jdrew -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 5:34:30 PM)

I'll give you my .02 cents...

I traded my 06 H3 lux/adv (21k miles) for my 05 h2 sut with 40k miles. Even jumping back 1 model year and doubling the miles, I would do it again in a heartbeat!

I average about 10.5 mpg (mostly city driving) (I averaged about 13 in the h3) So gassing this sucker up is a little more...

The entire Truck/SUV market is falling to pieces and neither truck will be "worth" what they should be worth this summer...

What you have to think about is warranty, what you have now and what you will have if you trade.

Here is what the factory warranty is on this model year: (I bought a GMPP extended warranty at dealership. You might be able to buy one from your local dealership. They will probably require a vehicle inspection though.)

Bumper to Bumper - 36/36,000
Powertrain - 36/36,000
Corrosion Perforation - 72/100,000
Roadside Assistance - 36/36,000

Bottom line, I should have bought the H2 instead of my H3 then trading after a year. (Lost about $6K!!) So yes, I am very happy! [:)]

3hummers -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 5:43:38 PM)

You will love how the H2 rides and drives.

solarflare -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 5:44:41 PM)

thanks jdrew...I checked with one hummer dealer.....they said the H2 would still have to be in warranty to add an extended one. This truck was first bought on 5/9/04 so that kills the warranty...That's the only thing that scares me!

The only warranty work done on the H2 was the ride control module for the air ride suspension. I guess it was an update.

Any other opinions??? Or anything I need to worry about on a 05 model?

3hummers -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 5:49:29 PM)

Solar I still think you should look around at any local dealers you may have and see if they have any 07s still on the lot. Some of the dealers do around here and they are offering 14K off of list and will do better to move one, if you are really interested in an H2. That way you would get full warranty, new car financing terms and 0 miles.

solarflare -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 5:54:03 PM)

I have one Hummer dealer in this state and they don't have anything. A few other dealers have used H2's that have been run through the mill, besides they really don't understand what a Hummer is.....[:@]

jdrew -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 5:54:29 PM)

I agree with 3hummers. Either way, you will LOVE the H2.. I'll bet money on it!

jdrew -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 5:55:32 PM)

Sounds like to me, you have the itch and you have to scratch it!! 

3hummers -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 6:00:07 PM)

Once you start down the path it is only a matter of time.....

jdrew -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 6:11:17 PM)

yep!!!

H34 pleasure -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 7:12:11 PM)

I looked at an H2 and the dealer wouldn't give me a fare price for my 07 H3...which only has 11,000 miles on it...he wanted to give me way less then I paid for it.[:@]..Hopefully I will find the right dealer.

Good luck Solorflare..let us know how you make out...maybe the next time we meet..we will both be driving an H2.[:D]

HummBob -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/30/2008 8:34:23 PM)

I'd DO IT!!!!

OnAll4s -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/31/2008 6:21:50 AM)

We didn't test drive a H3 last month when we went looking for a new rig so I have no clue in a side by side or trade. I can tell you we had no intentions of buying a H2, and only took one for a test drive just to see what's it's all about. After pulling off the lot for a test drive, the choice wasn't to buy an H2 or not, it was what color H2 to buy! (I wanted the  yellow, and as you can below what color my wife wanted. lol)

I have never seen a H3 up close so I can't say about a trade. But after knowing what I know about the H2 (how it drives, rides, feels, and looks) We will ALWAYS own one. If you have drove the H2 you are thinking about trading for, and it just feels right.. Go for it!!

Paul

3hummers -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/31/2008 6:42:15 AM)

Decisions, decisions....can't go wrong. You like your H3 and I know you would like the H2 also. You should drive it to see what you think about it. Whatever you do you will love your ride and I think be happy with the decision. Not the worst dilemma to have.

calif phil -> RE: To trade or not to trade...that is the question????? (5/31/2008 6:56:00 AM)

I would do the swap. You can purchase an aftermarket extended warranty but do your homework on them because there are probably only a few good ones.  You might want to check and see if the H2 fits in your garage. I had to adjust my garage door up to make mine fit. I love my H2 and cant see myself driving anything else.

  

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