Hello, I am new to the community, but have been a lifelong Hummer fan! I am looking to purchase an H2, but am unsure what model is "best". What is everyone's opinion of pros/cons of the 2003-2007 w/6.0 V8 or the 2008-2009 w/6.2 engine? Also, I've noticed in the 2003 models that I've test drove that they had a different center console than the 2007 models that I've driven, are there any other differences? I know the 2008-2009 have a totally different interior, but I actually prefer the older style, it seems more like a Hummer.

Any advice as to what year/model is the "best" would be greatly appreciated. If it helps, I'm looking at H2's with 85,000 miles or less and under $27,000.

 

I do agree with you, the first model interior looks much better than the 08/09 where they went too escalade look. But less squeaks which is a plus.


I believe late 05 they started making slight changes to the interior and some other random things for the rest of the original lineup. A good number of quirks were fixed during this time so most will look for 06 and up H2's. Not all though, you can get an older 2 with little to no issues.


Drivetrain wise, I couldn't see the 6.2 being any huge advantage over the 6.0, both are strong as hell engines. Couple extra gears in the 08/09 where the older ones you get the old school 4 speed.


It really is your decision and most of it boils down to how much you are willing to pay. You could pay a good chunk of money and get a low mileage garage kept 03 with probably nothing wrong with it or a higher mileage H2 for cheaper but who knows how many owners it had and what problems it currently has.


Keep in mine though, at the youngest these things are 9 years old so they are going to have their issues as any 9 year and older vehicle will so plan on putting some money to keep her up and running.

 

Thanks for the reply LoJac, lots of good information. The Hummer would not be my daily driver, as I get a new truck each year for that. Probably should have mentioned that in the original post, it would mainly be a weekend toy and backup vehicle.

 

Oh in that case I would not worry so much about the issues then since you can easily fix them and not worry about it being your DD. I had a lot of stuff I finally got to fixing on mine once she was paid off and a garage queen/weekend offroader. I feel like mine is much more enjoyable since not being a DD lol.