What is the best year H1 to buy?
 

I am seriously considering picking up an H1. What year would be the best for me to get. I don't want the '06 becuase I have heard it is harder to get parts for that one.

How loud is a soft top vs. a hard top?

Which years come with CTIS? How often does that system fail?

How hard is it to park one of these things?

I really appreciate your help on this.

98 and up soft tops are insulated and are pretty quiet. All years came with CTIS even though some early years had a CTIS delete option so not every truck has it. 99% do have it. For wheeling many prefer the 97.5 and 98 year models. 97.5 and up have the upgraded HVAC system. 97-2000 had the #8 cylinder issue. Check to see if the motor was replaced on those year model trucks.