Hello all. I previously owned a 2003 h2 and when I had finally purchased it the world felt complete. Unfortunatly it was cursed from the start and my dealership showed little interest in making it right. So I sold it in may and got a 2007 dodge charger daytona.

So, here we are, almost a year after I bought my first h2 and I'm ready to get rid of my wifes xterra for another h2. BUT I can't decide on a 2007 or 2008.

What I like about 2007:
-They come in yellow
-I like the interior
-They are insane cheap right now cause my new dealership is trying to unload them and they have more 07 then 08.

What I like about 2008
-bigger engine
-bigger transmission
-supposedly better effiency all around.
-black interior easier to get

I can't really decide. I know that I could save a few bucks for aftermarket on an 07, but the 08 engine and tranny drive so nice.

I thought about buying an 08, then getting it repainted yellow LOL. I know it seems nuts, but I drive a neon green dodge charger, so I like loud colors. How much extra is that sunfire color on the 08?

 

Further considerations would be aftermarket accessories. 2003 to 2007 parts will generally be common and interchangable. The completely redesigned 2008 aftermarket scene is very thin right now.

Does anyone feel that despite the changes the 6.2 and 6 speed tranny make, u forget ur love of the original interior?

 

...and the 2008 requires Premium fuel!

 

if you loved your 03.... then you will notice the 08 is very "Flat chested".... going with the 07 is the only choice....

 

Not really...
Gasoline Octane
Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but your vehicle's acceleration could be slightly reduced, and you might notice a slight audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock. If the octane is less than 87, you might notice a heavy knocking noise when you drive. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could damage the engine. If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, the engine needs service.

The engine knock sensor will signal any knock that might be induced due to running 87 octane fuel and the computer will retard the timing to compensate. Yes, there will be a slight power reduction, but unless towing or running up and down the rockies, you will not notice much of a difference. At least I didn't when I tested it out.

 

I think that you should go with the 2008. The transmission and engine are the real attraction. I also like the changes to the 08 interior they have made. I have an 06 H2 and will probably get an 09 next year. When you weight the initial price difference and consider the immediate used value of the trucks the price benefit for the 07 may disappear pretty quick. Buty the 2008.

 

You and your HUMMER VENTBOOBS!!!!!

 

You would have to get an insanely reduced price on an 07 to make that economically desireable at this juncture in regard to the long term (resale/trade) because you too will take a beating later.
Maybe you can find a deal you can't refuse??? Good luck.

 

I used to run plain 87 octane in my 03 and I noticed that if I put in say, 91, it would burn up faster with no increased MPG to show.

The 2007 charger manual tells me to put in 89 octane, no less or it will screw the engine up. It also states that putting in anything higher then 89 will be a waste. Does the 2008 h2 manual say something similar or is that just through personal observations?


Also, when I purchased my 03 h2 last nov, I discovered that it had the original blue airfilter stamped with a june 2002 date. It was caked with dirt and looked to never have been changed in almost 5years despite the dealership saything they just changed it prior to my purchase. What do u suppose that does to an engine when it doesn't get any air all those years?

 

Although I prefer the 2007 interior over the 2008's, I would purchase the 2008 becausethe newer model, style, and motoris the best way to go in the long run, unless of course the 2007 cost is WAY,WAY lower.[/align]