Second thoughts on the age of a used H2
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Joined: Jan 2024
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From: Katy Texas
i have had and h3 and h2. The h2 is still in a class of its own. I have drive the new wrangler and bronco and the h2 isn’t a rival truck but actually the og in the off-road segment. The h3 is the rival to those other vehicles. A lot of what american general did with the h2 20+ years ago is being mirrored now as oem and aftermarket in 2024. I agree with the all the responses on this thread. I average about $1k or less a year on maintenance and new parts. I drive my h2 daily. I take it on road trips and it keeps on moving. If you like to drive fast, this is not the truck for someone. This vehicle is about enjoying the ride , living in the moment. Take your time when looking. Check the frame for rust. Especially around the gas tank and rear end. Check the fuse box for shady electrical work from previous owners. Most engine and brake suspension components are easy to get and affordable. Cosmetic parts are as available on marketplace or offerup. Just don’t get caught up on making it a 20 yr old
showroom truck. Own for a year or two. If you like it and want to make the cosmetic changes. Go ahead. Remember, no one cares you paid 2$k for a rear tire carrier or 3$k on interior reupholstery. It’s only worth what someone wants to pay after you. I hope you grab one and enjoy it for however long you own it.
showroom truck. Own for a year or two. If you like it and want to make the cosmetic changes. Go ahead. Remember, no one cares you paid 2$k for a rear tire carrier or 3$k on interior reupholstery. It’s only worth what someone wants to pay after you. I hope you grab one and enjoy it for however long you own it.
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Joined: Oct 2024
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So I've seen a couple H2's in nice shape now, with under 100k miles, but I just can't shake the idea of buying a 15 year old vehicle for 20k or more....
Seems like a lot for a pretty old truck. Not that I can buy anything newer for 20k either, but the car market is wild.
any thoughts or reassurance about buying a vehicle of this vintage? I've bought 10-15 year old Honda and Toyota before.... No problems. Bought an older Xterra before and... It was a pain. And I didn't spend anywhere close to 20k on it....
Thoughts?
Seems like a lot for a pretty old truck. Not that I can buy anything newer for 20k either, but the car market is wild.
any thoughts or reassurance about buying a vehicle of this vintage? I've bought 10-15 year old Honda and Toyota before.... No problems. Bought an older Xterra before and... It was a pain. And I didn't spend anywhere close to 20k on it....
Thoughts?
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Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 853
From: Albuquerque NM
Old Hummers can be better then what's built today
Old Hummer versus a newer low mileage Vehicle.
Some time back I bought a 2018 JL Jeep Wrangler Rubicon to keep the mileage down on the H2 and to get some relief of fuel usage. Let me say this, I have had less problems with all of my 3 H2's combined then that piece of **** Jeep,
The Rubicon was constantly in the shop with electrical, steering, differential, corrosion plus a bunch of recalls. I dumped the Jeep at 54K because that seems to be the point where the engines blow up from bad camshafts, rocker arms, suspension parts, head gaskets and more. I actually tried to pick up a nice used H3 before buying the Jeep but there were none even close to me for sale so I sprung for the Jeep. Major mistake, it was a nightmare. At least I was smart enough not to buy a Wrangler 4XE hybrid, they are recalled for catching on fire. Great to have parked in your garage.
With all of that said I would rather have a Hummer with 150k miles on it then have a brand new Stellantis/Jeep POS. I might have had a few issues with an H2's over time but for sure they would always get me there an not leave me stuck on the side of the road like the Jeep did. Hummers are not for everyone, you have to do maintenance on it from time to time and sometimes do a little of digging to get a part. But to me, they are one of the most dependable and well built vehicles ever to come out of GM/AM General.
One other thing, buy a clean Hummer, purchase it for a reasonable price and over the long term I doubt you will lose money. Plus you will own something that will never be made again. As long as I am able to drive there will always be an H2 in my garage. I would say that is a strong statement after owning 3. I have had more vehicles then I would like to admit too. Guess at the end of the day I am an H2 nerd, my favorite, and its sure to be still on the road long after I am gone the way of the dodo!
Some time back I bought a 2018 JL Jeep Wrangler Rubicon to keep the mileage down on the H2 and to get some relief of fuel usage. Let me say this, I have had less problems with all of my 3 H2's combined then that piece of **** Jeep,
The Rubicon was constantly in the shop with electrical, steering, differential, corrosion plus a bunch of recalls. I dumped the Jeep at 54K because that seems to be the point where the engines blow up from bad camshafts, rocker arms, suspension parts, head gaskets and more. I actually tried to pick up a nice used H3 before buying the Jeep but there were none even close to me for sale so I sprung for the Jeep. Major mistake, it was a nightmare. At least I was smart enough not to buy a Wrangler 4XE hybrid, they are recalled for catching on fire. Great to have parked in your garage.
With all of that said I would rather have a Hummer with 150k miles on it then have a brand new Stellantis/Jeep POS. I might have had a few issues with an H2's over time but for sure they would always get me there an not leave me stuck on the side of the road like the Jeep did. Hummers are not for everyone, you have to do maintenance on it from time to time and sometimes do a little of digging to get a part. But to me, they are one of the most dependable and well built vehicles ever to come out of GM/AM General.
One other thing, buy a clean Hummer, purchase it for a reasonable price and over the long term I doubt you will lose money. Plus you will own something that will never be made again. As long as I am able to drive there will always be an H2 in my garage. I would say that is a strong statement after owning 3. I have had more vehicles then I would like to admit too. Guess at the end of the day I am an H2 nerd, my favorite, and its sure to be still on the road long after I am gone the way of the dodo!
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Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 278
From: Katy Texas
old hummer versus a newer low mileage vehicle.
Some time back i bought a 2018 jl jeep wrangler rubicon to keep the mileage down on the h2 and to get some relief of fuel usage. Let me say this, i have had less problems with all of my 3 h2's combined then that piece of **** jeep,
the rubicon was constantly in the shop with electrical, steering, differential, corrosion plus a bunch of recalls. I dumped the jeep at 54k because that seems to be the point where the engines blow up from bad camshafts, rocker arms, suspension parts, head gaskets and more. I actually tried to pick up a nice used h3 before buying the jeep but there were none even close to me for sale so i sprung for the jeep. Major mistake, it was a nightmare. At least i was smart enough not to buy a wrangler 4xe hybrid, they are recalled for catching on fire. Great to have parked in your garage.
With all of that said i would rather have a hummer with 150k miles on it then have a brand new stellantis/jeep pos. I might have had a few issues with an h2's over time but for sure they would always get me there an not leave me stuck on the side of the road like the jeep did. Hummers are not for everyone, you have to do maintenance on it from time to time and sometimes do a little of digging to get a part. But to me, they are one of the most dependable and well built vehicles ever to come out of gm/am general.
One other thing, buy a clean hummer, purchase it for a reasonable price and over the long term i doubt you will lose money. Plus you will own something that will never be made again. As long as i am able to drive there will always be an h2 in my garage. I would say that is a strong statement after owning 3. I have had more vehicles then i would like to admit too. Guess at the end of the day i am an h2 nerd, my favorite, and its sure to be still on the road long after i am gone the way of the dodo!
Some time back i bought a 2018 jl jeep wrangler rubicon to keep the mileage down on the h2 and to get some relief of fuel usage. Let me say this, i have had less problems with all of my 3 h2's combined then that piece of **** jeep,
the rubicon was constantly in the shop with electrical, steering, differential, corrosion plus a bunch of recalls. I dumped the jeep at 54k because that seems to be the point where the engines blow up from bad camshafts, rocker arms, suspension parts, head gaskets and more. I actually tried to pick up a nice used h3 before buying the jeep but there were none even close to me for sale so i sprung for the jeep. Major mistake, it was a nightmare. At least i was smart enough not to buy a wrangler 4xe hybrid, they are recalled for catching on fire. Great to have parked in your garage.
With all of that said i would rather have a hummer with 150k miles on it then have a brand new stellantis/jeep pos. I might have had a few issues with an h2's over time but for sure they would always get me there an not leave me stuck on the side of the road like the jeep did. Hummers are not for everyone, you have to do maintenance on it from time to time and sometimes do a little of digging to get a part. But to me, they are one of the most dependable and well built vehicles ever to come out of gm/am general.
One other thing, buy a clean hummer, purchase it for a reasonable price and over the long term i doubt you will lose money. Plus you will own something that will never be made again. As long as i am able to drive there will always be an h2 in my garage. I would say that is a strong statement after owning 3. I have had more vehicles then i would like to admit too. Guess at the end of the day i am an h2 nerd, my favorite, and its sure to be still on the road long after i am gone the way of the dodo!
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 198
From: Coconut Creek, Florida
H2
So I've seen a couple H2's in nice shape now, with under 100k miles, but I just can't shake the idea of buying a 15 year old vehicle for 20k or more....
Seems like a lot for a pretty old truck. Not that I can buy anything newer for 20k either, but the car market is wild.
any thoughts or reassurance about buying a vehicle of this vintage? I've bought 10-15 year old Honda and Toyota before.... No problems. Bought an older Xterra before and... It was a pain. And I didn't spend anywhere close to 20k on it....
Thoughts?
Seems like a lot for a pretty old truck. Not that I can buy anything newer for 20k either, but the car market is wild.
any thoughts or reassurance about buying a vehicle of this vintage? I've bought 10-15 year old Honda and Toyota before.... No problems. Bought an older Xterra before and... It was a pain. And I didn't spend anywhere close to 20k on it....
Thoughts?
im just going to keep on looking for a replacement, and keep driving my H2/H3
2004H2
2006H3
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Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 853
From: Albuquerque NM
I have noticed many more H-EV's on the road and for the most part I don't give them a second look, its just another copper top POS to me. I actually think when the Silverado Hybrid truck starts appearing on the scene it will make the overpriced and overweight H-EV even less desirable. Lets face it folks, 110K will buy a absolute sh!thouse load of parts for our H2's.
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Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 278
From: Katy Texas
I did strip a perfectly fine 2008 H2 for the parts.
Not related to the engine as it has $300k + miles on it.
Doors, bumpers, windows, rear door, sunroof, seals, chairs, etc, etc.
None of that stuff is made by GM.
I won’t let my H2 declared total cause the insurance knows the parts are tough to find and if a body shop finds them it will cost you.
IMO the good looking and well maintained H2’s are going up in value.
The lesser looking will be bought up for the parts.
I’m glad I jumped on the bandwagon for a long time to come, after me I have a son and daughter that promised me they never ever will get rid of it.
Not related to the engine as it has $300k + miles on it.
Doors, bumpers, windows, rear door, sunroof, seals, chairs, etc, etc.
None of that stuff is made by GM.
I won’t let my H2 declared total cause the insurance knows the parts are tough to find and if a body shop finds them it will cost you.
IMO the good looking and well maintained H2’s are going up in value.
The lesser looking will be bought up for the parts.
I’m glad I jumped on the bandwagon for a long time to come, after me I have a son and daughter that promised me they never ever will get rid of it.
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Joined: Jan 2024
Posts: 278
From: Katy Texas
Yes it did but wasn’t working.
The 2008 I’m driving it was removed before I got.
I read more bad things about them than good.
The 2008 I’m driving it was removed before I got.
I read more bad things about them than good.