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pdxrealtor

02-25-2008, 04:53 AM

Looking at an 03 H2 for 27,750.00. 34k miles, luxury package.

Is there anything I should be looking for, or expecting while looking at 03's?

The price seems extremely good for the condition it is in.

For me, as long as it tows, I'm happy. It has no roof rack, which doesn't bother me.

What do you hummer vets think of the price assuming it's in great condition.

What should I look for / be aware of when looking at 03s?

Thanks for your help.... I'll be searching the board while I await some advice.

brad_p

02-25-2008, 05:31 AM

sounds like a good price for the low miles.

pdxrealtor

02-25-2008, 05:33 AM

Yes, from the research I agree. It is yellow, do they have a lower re-sale value?

Anything I should be aware of with the 03's???

working Hummer

02-25-2008, 01:48 PM

I have an 03 and have had good luck with it. The mirrors were the only issue I've had with it, well my front diff also, but that was my doing, my extended warranty paid for new. I would recommend buying an extended warranty for seems like little things always pop up on these things. One thing you'll enjoy to know is the 03's were the only year made my AM General and the others by GM so YEEHAA.:beerchug: :D

H2 Doberman

02-25-2008, 02:12 PM

I would agree on the extended warranty. Little things will pop up. My instrument cluster went out on my 03'. LF Axle seal had a small leak. Power steering hose had a little leak. Just little things to be expected from a truck that is 5 years old. You will love the truck though! My 03' is for sale:D

pdxrealtor

02-25-2008, 08:17 PM

Stainless

02-25-2008, 08:24 PM

Sounds good overall. Offer way less! Market in your area?

mikejr

02-25-2008, 08:50 PM

mikejr

02-25-2008, 08:51 PM

Price was just reduced to 25800.00.

It is through a private party so extended warranty is not an option.......

Thanks for replies. Sounds like there are no major "first year" issues. It always makes me nervous buying any model of car / truck that is a first year release......

I'd give the under carriage a good look see to see if it was wheeled hard or not. Look for obvious dents to the underbody protection etc.

lonePalm

02-25-2008, 09:25 PM

:iagree: w/Mike

trashguy

02-26-2008, 04:08 AM

had my 03 till about 38k miles, only issues were one mirror stop folding in and my wiper motor went twice.

deathshead67

02-26-2008, 06:33 AM

not bad I just picked up mine for $30,000 with 18,000 miles on it. No warranty on it then one month the wiper motor went, that cost me around $320 and found out later that my mirrors are supposed to fold in but only half way, dont care not going to fix that. gonna spend some money on the new kenwood dvd radio coming out in a month.

Rico001

02-26-2008, 06:39 AM

We have a Yellow 03 and we love it. And if I had an extra $25,000 I would buy it too.
Do have it checked out.
Do get a warranty and take care of it and it will take care you for a good
while too.
~Richard

H2R

02-26-2008, 05:50 PM

The old style mirrors were always a problem but they can be taken apart and serviced to work good as new. Use the search button as there are articles on this subject.

Rico001

02-27-2008, 03:03 AM

Price was just reduced to 25800.00.

It is through a private party so extended warranty is not an option.......

Thanks for replies. Sounds like there are no major "first year" issues. It always makes me nervous buying any model of car / truck that is a first year release......

You can purchase a private company extended warranty for just about any
car / truck
We have one for our H2 and it has been great.
~Richard

breezss

02-27-2008, 07:29 AM

Price was just reduced to 25800.00.

It is through a private party so extended warranty is not an option.......

Thanks for replies. Sounds like there are no major "first year" issues. It always makes me nervous buying any model of car / truck that is a first year release......

Go on line and buy the extended warranty.. I have and it was cheaper!!

MVR 155

02-27-2008, 02:06 PM

The others have touched on the minor problems associated with the early models. As far as towing...... I have been very happy with the few times I have towed with mine. I towed my Z06 on a very heavy duty equipment trailer, was told the trailer weighed around 3400-3500 lbs and my car weighs in at 3050-3100 depending on how much fuel is in it. Round trip was around 400 miles and it pulled effortlessly, still was able to pull around 9mpg doing 65. I have pulled my 2000lb 2 place jet ski trailer on over a 1000 mile round trip and averaged 12.3 mpg and you wouldnt even know you had anything hooked to the back. I can assure you that unless you are towing something very very heavy (recommend a Diesel Pick up for that) you will be pleased.

isellpower

03-07-2008, 02:21 AM

Doesn't sound too bad. I sold my 03 a few years back and only had to have the ignition replaced. Dealer blamed it on the TV's that have to run through the ignition (they installed them). Other than that it was great.

I just pick up an 05 lux with 31K miles for 27.5K. I think I got a pretty good deal.

pdxrealtor

10-09-2009, 01:23 AM

Thanks for all the info guys/gals!

I had changed my mind for a while, but I just keep coming back to the Hummer!

Is there a place I can go and look at what "luxury" package includes? Or see all the options that are available??

mbdougl

10-09-2009, 02:12 AM

I paid 25K for an 04 H2 with 27K miles on it a few months ago. This is my 2nd H2 (first was an 03) and I have had almost no problems, the biggest problem I had was broken windshields and of course they are a pain to park, fit in the garage or carwash but I can deal with that. An 03 should sell for around 18-22K depending on mileage. Common problems include ignition switch, power steering pump, mirrors, but those problems should have already surfaced on a truck that old. I just had to put a battery, hood cables, and an ignition switch in mine but I think that is acceptable for a truck that will be 6 years old.

The H2 is built under contract by AM General (http://wikicars.org/en/AM_General) at a specially constructed plant in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA. Although it shares GM's GMT820 (http://wikicars.org/wiki/en/index.php?title=GMT800&action=edit) truck platform with the Chevrolet Tahoe (http://wikicars.org/en/Chevrolet_Tahoe) and GMC Yukon (http://wikicars.org/en/GMC_Yukon), those vehicles differ in many ways and are constructed in three other GM plants.

2003 HUMMER H2 Packages

1SA Base Equipment Package - $0
1SB Adventure Series - $2,440
Excludes: [1SA] Base Equipment Package And [1SC] Lux Series; Includes: Floor Mats, Front & Rear Carpeted/Dealer And [V20] Brush Guard And [UC6] AM/FM 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer And [V33] First Aid/Supertool/Flashlight And [YE2] Air Suspension Package And [V54] Crossbar Roof Rack - Black/Dealer 1SC [B]Lux Series - $2,800
Excludes: [1SA] Base Equipment Package And [1SB] Adventure Series; Includes: [B58] Floor Mats, Front & Rear Carpeted/Dealer And [AR9] Leather Seating (http://www.automotive.com/2003/12/hummer/h2/packages/index.html#) Surfaces And [UC6] AM/FM 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer And [R13] Chrome Appearance Package And [BVE] Tubular Assist Steps/Dealer

info is from here http://www.automotive.com/used-cars/11/hummer/h2/index.html

pdxrealtor

10-09-2009, 02:24 AM

Thanks ....

Is there two different motor sizes, or one motor for all years?

I'm looking at spending 20-25k...... year is no matter, unless I"m missing something.

s_c5519

10-09-2009, 02:27 AM

Thanks ....

Is there two different motor sizes, or one motor for all years?

I'm looking at spending 20-25k...... year is no matter, unless I"m missing something.

I think the motor was basically the same until 2008 & 2009 when it got bigger, with more horse/torque, a fairly noticeable improvement...

pdxrealtor

10-09-2009, 02:31 AM

I think the motor was basically the same until 2008 & 2009 when it got bigger, with more horse/torque, a fairly noticeable improvement...

Thanks... I won't be going for something that new at this point. Economy, and the fact that I want to see how much I really will like this thing will hold me back to the older models..

How many miles are these things going anyways?

mbdougl

10-09-2009, 02:39 AM

Engine is a GM truck so compare to any other GM motor. Here is a cool video essay!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGEr8IbpQxw&NR=1

Rico001

10-12-2009, 11:35 PM

Engine is a GM truck so compare to any other GM motor. Here is a cool video essay!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGEr8IbpQxw&NR=1
Don't the newer ones 08-09 require premium fuel?:raar:
So in a way that will have to factor in the cost too.
~Richard

pdxrealtor

10-12-2009, 11:37 PM

Don't the newer ones 08-09 require premium fuel?:raar:
So in a way that will have to factor in the cost too.
~Richard

Not sure.... I won't be buying that new of one. I have however been looking forward to being able to use regular vs. premium that I have to use in my current car.

Figured it would offset the cost of gas a little bit....

mikejr

10-13-2009, 11:23 PM

Although I dont believe the 08 and 09's "require" premium fuel, they sure run like crap without it! Both my 08 and 09 didnt like regular fuel and really performed well with the premium. Sure its an added expense but we all know when we buy a hummer that its not designed to be fuel efficient.

HummerJim

10-15-2009, 02:29 PM

The 08 engine runs on regular and it won't void your warranty or cause damage because of the engine computer controls, but it idles rougher with regular (just watch the tach bounce around), and the 6 speed will shift A LOT more on hilly terrain or doing any towing running on regular. To be honest, I haven't noticed much of a difference in mileage running regular vs. premium, but premium is "recommended" not required. I talked with an '09 owner at Lynch's Hummer outing this year and he said he didn't notice any difference using E85 ethanol or premium except for the mileage, but notices a "roughness" with regular.

Big Z

10-17-2009, 06:26 PM

Thanks ....

Is there two different motor sizes, or one motor for all years?

I'm looking at spending 20-25k...... year is no matter, unless I"m missing something.

Make it an even $31,999.99 and I'll sell ya mine! ;) --The list is long--

pdxrealtor

10-30-2009, 05:39 AM

Still doing research!

Is the self leveling suspension part of a package, like adventure package? What about air suspension? Part of a package or separate option?

Parking sensors? Same thing... part of a package? or??

Back up cam... if there is NAV, will it have a back up cam??

mbdougl

10-30-2009, 06:09 AM

just buy one already!:jump:

pdxrealtor

10-30-2009, 07:04 AM

just buy one already!:jump:

getting close... Need those answers though. :D

ROUSHDEMON

10-30-2009, 04:20 PM

I wouldn't buy or not buy a vehicle because it didn't have a backup cam.... but that's just me. I'd get a good deal on the price first, then add or remove.
Anyways, good luck.

mbdougl

10-30-2009, 05:54 PM

The air suspension is the self leveling suspension and is simply airbags that raise and lower the rear based on weight. I have it but it wouldn't really matter if I found a clean , low mileage truck. It was part of the adventure package but may have been added to any truck, I am not sure. The 03 did not come with the option of Navigation, rear cam , or parking sensors. All of that could be added of course by the owner, but none of that is important to me it is all about being unique. The H2 is kinda of a cross of luxury and ruggedness and each owner customizes to suit themselves. Other than my gas door I have added nothing to mine ;)

pdxrealtor

10-30-2009, 06:24 PM

Thanks.

It's not that I plan on buying only if there is a cam, or parking sensors, or whatever else.. yes I have my must have list BUT...

The main reason for the questino is because most of the adds I look at are dealer adds, most of them not Hummer dealer, and I will sometimes see an add then go luck at the truck only to find out it has features not advertised or just the opposite.

Some of these dealers/salesman seem like they have no clue what so ever on what the vehicle has.

The plan has changed also... I will not look at an 03 and am really looking for a 2006.