Newbie....Needs help!!
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Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/5/2006 7:57:56 PM
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jobenshain
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Hello.
I am looking at purchasing a H2 in the immediate future...hopefully within the week.
I am having a tough time figuring a few things out...hopefully you guys can shed some
light on these issues and help me with my decision.
First of all...what are the differences between a base model H2 and one with the LUX package?
Basically I can afford a new 2006 H2...base model...with the rebates being offered now.
Or I can buy a used 2005 H2 LUX loaded with DVD, NAV, etc. for about the same cost.
I like nav, the dvd system, but they are not necessary. I am really wondering what else I will
give up - if I go with the base model H2.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Jason
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/5/2006 11:29:55 PM
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HummBob
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Hey and WELCOME!!
There is not alot of difference and to be honest, IMO the aftermarket Navs available are WAY better than the OEM. I have the Eclipse in my Rig and the wife has the OEM in the Escalade. We BOTH agree that mine is alot better. More functions, plus it ALSO plays DVD's. So you can always do that LATER!!
I guess it's WHAT YOU WANT that matters. The one thing I couldn't do without is Heated Leather Seats, but that's just me Plus I'd HAVE TO HAVE the Ebony Interior. Everything else can be purchased later(and chepaer on eBay)!!
Here is whats listed:
ADVENTURE PACKAGE: (includes Air Suspension Package, Brush Grille Guard, First Aid Kit / Tool Kit / Flashlight, Black Roof Rack Crossbars, 6 Disc in-dash CD Changer and Carpeted Floor Mats)
LUXURY PACKAGE: (includes AM/FM radio with 6-disc CD changer, heated leather front seats, chrome appearance package, tubular assist steps, and custom carpet floor mats)
INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS:
3rd Row Seat $500
6 Disc CD Changer $350
Air Suspension Package (Rear Air Spring suspension system, On-Board Air Compressor) $1,025
Brush Guard $525
Chrome Appearance Package $700
First Aid Kit / Super Tool / Mag Light $215
Leather Heated Seats $1,400
Power Skyroof $995
Hard Cargo Carrier $550
Brush Guard-Mounted Off-Road Spotlamps $450
Roof-Mounted Off-Road Spotlamps $950
Tubular Assist Steps $425
Removable U-Steps $450
Roof Rack Crossbows $400
Tubular Tail Lamp Covers $250
Wrap-Around Brush Guard $599
Carpeted Floor Mats $200
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/5/2006 11:52:29 PM
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jobenshain
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Thanks....that helps.
Still hard to decide...what the right choice is....
Hopefully I can get this figured out soon...I cant wait to be an owner!!
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/6/2006 3:57:01 AM
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HummBob
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ORIGINAL: jobenshain
Thanks....that helps.
Still hard to decide...what the right choice is....
Hopefully I can get this figured out soon...I cant wait to be an owner!!
Cool...Keep Us Posted!!!
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/6/2006 7:13:33 AM
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H3X442
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There is another thing to consider on your purchase. The warranty on the 05 wil be 3 years or 36k whichever comes first. The 06 is 4 years or 50k whichever comes first. If the 05 is used you could get it hummer certified to extend the warranty. I think it would be 6 years or 100k whichever comes first but I could be wrong on that so don't quote me. Steve
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/6/2006 9:35:28 AM
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Sugardaddy
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Wow Bob. That's a better description than they give on the hummer web site!
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/6/2006 4:33:09 PM
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HummBob
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quote:
ORIGINAL: Sugardaddy
Wow Bob. That's a better description than they give on the hummer web site!
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/6/2006 7:10:40 PM
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hmmrgrl
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I'm with Bob. You NEED the heated leather seats.
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/6/2006 8:32:23 PM
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HummBob
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ORIGINAL: hmmrgrl
I'm with Bob. You NEED the heated leather seats.
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/6/2006 11:29:20 PM
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HummBob
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ORIGINAL: jobenshain
Looks like I made the decision....should know for sure tommorrow...
Thanks for all the help.
Cool...Let Us Know!!!
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/7/2006 10:19:19 PM
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Xtreme
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Well, I was also a forum member prior to becoming an actual H2 owner, but today, is actually my one day Hummer H2 Anniversary...thank you very much. 
I got a great deal on a fully-loaded '06 Hummer ('lease return' in excellent condition) H2 which came OEM with the luxury package and 'then some'; i.e., chrome wrap-around front brush guard, chrome tubular taillamp guards, six overhead off-road lights mounted on an extra roof rack crossbar assembly, massive power skyroof, navigation w/ XM satellite radio, U-Connect/Hands-free satellite phone system (via On-star), Blue Tooth garage door/security gate opener, 6-disc CD changer, built-in DVD/MP3/JPEG player with monitors in the headrests, two RF-controlled cordless headphones, FM frequency modulator control unit (allows the DVD/MP3 player volume to be played through the H2's Bose system), front/rear heated leather seats in ebony leather, third-row seating, swing-away spare tire carrier, rocker guard rails plus additional chrome tubular assist rails/steps, chrome package w/ chrome wheels, tinted windows, etc. The H2 drives like a 'dream' and best of all, vehicle insurance on this vehicle is actually $70 less than the '98 Corvette that it replaced.
BTW, HummBob is correct about the heated leather ebony seats. They're really a 'required' option, especially considering the fact that they also come equipped with two separate adjustment controls...one just to relieve back tension. From what I understand, all of these options come directly from Hummer and nothing was an aftermarket add-on...except for the locking fuel compartment door which I had them add today.
Although I initially didn't care if my H2 came with navigation, as well as all of the other goodies, I'm now in fact glad that I decided to wait until a better deal came along. If I had not, I would've paid the same price for an '05 without the extras...just a couple of weeks ago. The above photo was actually taken from my dealer's ad which included my H2, but I should have some better photos sometime this weekend that I'll post. Although the color appears to be a cross between a green and a brown, it's actually called Desert Sand...a unique looking color compared to most of the Hummers I've seen. Good luck with your decision jobenshain.
Post edit due to: ~ Grammatical Error Corrections ~
< Message edited by Xtreme -- 12/8/2006 5:02:33 PM >
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RE: Newbie....Needs help!! - 12/7/2006 10:39:56 PM
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jobenshain
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Nice looking truck - you have there. I really like that color.
I decided on a new - 06 - black - SUT - 1SA model - with the tan leather interior.
I think I got a great deal...but I have to drive to Salt Lake City, UT (about 340 miles from where I live)
to pick it up.
Should have it tommorow!! I will try to post some photos this weekend.
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