Another H1 Convert....? [Archive] - Hummer Forums by Elcova

JSA_3

11-07-2003, 02:46 PM

Hey all,
I did it..... http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_frown.gif yesterday I traded the H2 in on an '02 H1 Open Top. (With much trepidation) I'm excited, but a little remorseful at the same time.

I feel more like a traitor, and not a convert. I know I'll miss the H2, but am going to look at this as the opportunity to see what the H1 is all about, and as a learning experience. (which some of you already have)And hopefully provide helpful input.

I really don't like getting into the "one is better than the other" thing, because they are both awsome vehicles, and won't go there. Like the latest print add says "don't just be an owner. Be a collector" I would own both if I could. (maybe some day)

This is one great forum, and plan to stay a part of it.

So with that said.......let the flames begin.....

JSA_3
John Allison

JSA_3

11-07-2003, 02:46 PM

JSA_3

11-07-2003, 02:55 PM

I'm planning on it - - I've got an appointment w/KB for a check up.

Joe

11-07-2003, 03:04 PM

congrats! Hopefully no flames coming your way, it's not like you bought a jeep http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

2001 H1 Opentop

Former 03 H2 Adventure Series

http://homepage.mac.com/babiak1/

Frank Hewitt

11-07-2003, 04:04 PM

congrats!!!
I wouldn't want one as my daily driver, which my H2 is for me. My next auto will be rag top H1. Not to replace the H2, but in addition. I hope you enjoy your new ride and also that you will keep in touch with this forum to let us know what you think. SWWWWEEEEEEET ride, bro.

gasman

ZeroTolerance

11-07-2003, 05:18 PM

Why would you take a brand new H2 and trade it in on a smaller cramped spaced feeling, bumpier, noiser, more expensive, jack your payments up higher, have no more use for, ugly looking, not new H1????? I have never been able to figure that one out... Oh well.. I guess I hope you enjoy, just not sure about ya now....

2003 H2 Black
2003 Ferrari 360 Modena Black
2004 Mercedes SL600R
2003 Yukon Denali Red
2004 M5 BMW
2004 M3 BMW
2003 525i BMW
2002 Chevy Crew Cab HD Duramax
1989 930 Porsche Turbo White
2003 996 TT Porsche Black
1972 914 6 3.6L Porsche white
1995 Ferrari 348 Challenge Yellow
2004 47 ft Outerlimits Trip 1050 SC Mercs.....
2002 Honda CR250
2004 Honda CRF450

JSA_3

11-07-2003, 05:51 PM

Zero- your points are all valid, as for the size, roughness, noise level issues, I asked myself the same question over every bump in the interstate on the drive back home from Dallas yesterday. As for the other issues, it's paid for, yes it's ugly, and used which will make it easier for me to put it through it's paces on the first off road jaunt. I guess it is one of those things one has to figure out for him/her self. Time will tell.

Gasman - my perfect world would include an H2 and H1 - (and 3 or 4 off of Zero's list http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif)

Phil - I'll just be waiting for the "I told you so's from you." http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

Longhorn

11-07-2003, 05:53 PM

Any chance you would remove that ostentatious list of vehicles from your signature? We get it.

Best-

2003 Hummer H2
95 Trek Mountain Bike
99 CCM Rollerblades
00 Razor scooter
02 Rolling Briefcase
00 TUMI wheeled luggage
1970 Chinese Ricksha

Theres got to be something else I own with wheels. I'll get back to you Zero.

[This message was edited by LonghornRockcrawler on 11-07-03 at 12:04 PM.]

ZeroTolerance

11-07-2003, 06:37 PM

Ok removed just for you Longhorn...

argonaut

11-07-2003, 07:25 PM

I removed my (much shorter) list a few weeks ago because I felt like a goober after realizing that that bendover guy did it too. He was trying to pick a fight with me over my choice of vehicles and thought he was the ****. that is until Zero showed him up... lol. That was a funny thread Zero. You're the man.

argonaut

11-07-2003, 07:25 PM

Wow, that was my 500th post... weird.

JSA_3

11-07-2003, 07:33 PM

Seth,
I'm planning on it.

Orbital H2

11-07-2003, 09:00 PM

Zero
put that ostentatious list of vehicles back, its good to have goals, though I might not have picked all the same vehicles, I wouldn't complain about them either.

H2 Black Lux, Air Suspension, AEM Intake, soon to be blacked out...
Black 02 Fatboy
300ZX TT 500Hp, 10.5Sec completely Blacked out, Wolfe Sport 600 Turbo, Billet Aluminum FlyWheel, Carbon Claw RPS Turbo Clutch, Dual Pop Intake, HKS Intercoolers/Exhaust

ZeroTolerance

11-07-2003, 09:03 PM

Thanks Orbital but I will spare the list so as not to cause any issues... Have already been called a few nice names.. Can't figure out why, but I will leave it off for now.. Thanks though and you know, I have thought about buying a Fatboy myself... Nice bikes....

Orbital H2

11-07-2003, 09:15 PM

there is nothing soft about a softtail, but it looks great and its an excellent beach cruiser.
Like the Ferraris, but they don't fit, a riding buddy of mine has a 93 512TR thats pretty sweet. test drove an 04 M5 last weekend, sweeeet...

H2 Black Lux, Air Suspension, AEM Intake, soon to be blacked out...
Black 02 Fatboy
300ZX TT 500Hp, 10.5Sec completely Blacked out, Wolfe Sport 600 Turbo, Billet Aluminum FlyWheel, Carbon Claw RPS Turbo Clutch, Dual Pop Intake, HKS Intercoolers/Exhaust

JSA_3

11-07-2003, 09:17 PM

I think it's pretty impressive. A nice wish list for me.....

Longhorn

11-07-2003, 09:22 PM

Where is the YO? If its within 2 hours of Austin, count me in. Is this a Ken Batchelor Hummer event?

Zero- You're obviously a successfull businessman and you've proved yourself to be a gentleman to boot. Thanks for the humble gesture. In my own gesture of good faith, You may borrow my "jinrikisha" or "riksha" whenever you like. It comes fully equipped with an authentic elderly Chinese man. We haven't had him on a dyno yet to see true HP figures but he pulled sub 8 second 40 yard dash in a paddy field outside Jiangsu. He was running on a combination of high-octane rice based moonshine alcohol and opium. I think he could give your Modena a run for its money.

Do you have a website with photos of your vehicles? How about one with photos of your Trophy Wife/Wives? Kidding.

Sianora Daniel san

jmldenver

11-07-2003, 09:32 PM

I happen to be a car fanatic, and because of that I happen to enjoy people's signature lines that tell what kind of vehicles they have. Part of the reason why I first learned of this forum is because of a Benz forum I was on and a guy had and H2 and we started talking and he suggested that I check out a couple of H2 forums and this was one of them. Although I don't have my vehicles listed, probably because I am just too lazy to do it, I am all for it. Maybe we should start a thread in OT for people to list their other vehicles? Just my .02

H2 Bill

11-07-2003, 09:39 PM

JSA_3 how about some pics?

AL MOORE

11-07-2003, 09:47 PM

John, you need to walk the path.
Enjoy.
I would

Photos please

AL

.

"Follow the white rabbit..." Morpheus 1999

argonaut

11-07-2003, 10:00 PM

I don't see the problem with listing vehicles. people do it on just about every auto forum with no problems. I agree that it shows the personality of the person and can lead to interesting stories. Personally I am a BMW person and would never have dreamed I would own an American vehicle. But look at me now, I'm selling my M3, keeping the M5 and the H2. I may even get rid of the M5 and get a Ferrari (I was inspired by Zero). I think it is great that Zero is collecting cars, I know I woulod if I wasn't moving downtown. Just because this is an H2 forum doesn't meen we need to limit ourselves to H2s. I personally would like to know what other vehicles people own and what caused them to buy the H2.

DRTYFN

11-07-2003, 10:24 PM

Argo,
Keep me in the loop on your M sales.

JSA_3

11-07-2003, 11:05 PM

Will have some up in the next few days...

Buckeye Hummer

11-08-2003, 01:35 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR> Why would you take a brand new H2 and trade it in on a smaller cramped spaced feeling, bumpier, noiser, more expensive, jack your payments up higher, have no more use for, ugly looking, not new H1????? I have never been able to figure that one out... Oh well.. I guess I hope you enjoy, just not sure about ya now....<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hmmm, have you ridden in the newer H1's Zero? They're not small at all, in fact the inside is huge (for wagons). The inside is now insulated to remove much of the noise (at freeway speeds it's downright comfy). The diesel engine is an absolute bull on the trail and cruises quite comfortably 75-80mph without hesitation. Uglier is a matter of opinion. The H2 is a better looking vehicle. I use the term "rugged" when describing the H1. Payments could indeed be higher BUT know that the introduction of the H2 has hurt the prices of H1's severely. You can get an H1 for about 10k more than a loaded H2 SO decisions, decisions.

BTW, we went out today with about 6 H1's and 1 H2 at Rattlesnake canyon. I will post pics on another thread.

Congrats on the purchase of the H1. The buyers remorse ends when you get in on the trail. So get it out fast and don't fall in love with your paint because it meant to be scratched off!

DennisAJC

11-08-2003, 08:32 AM

Ha! Never worry Buckeye. It's just H1 envy http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif.
H1 has always been a dream of mine but was too scared of such a big rig. I was excited when the H2 came out(addicted) and I ended up falling head over heels....But now, I feel more confident now I've roughed it in the H2. A second vehicle is now in the works...H1 Baby!

DURAMAX TIM

11-08-2003, 11:35 AM

I was hunting at the YO ranch on one of the Handgun Hunters Int. shoots.
What a blast, big ranch too. (around 40,000 acres).
It's southwest of Kerrville off I-10.
When we were there they had 'open bar' in the big barn/lodge at nite.
The food was great too.
I wish I had gotten a set of those big longhorns, they'd really look nice on the front of the H2 http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Yell'r 04 Lux w/ air, sunroof,F&R brush bars
Traded 03 White Lux
03 GMC D/A CC SLT LB soon to be 04

argonaut

11-08-2003, 05:42 PM

DRTY, I just sold the M3. I'm gonna miss that baby, but I never drove the damn thing anyway. One too many tickets is always good motivation to get rid of your extraneous vehicles. I want to keep my M5 as long as I can though.

Dennis, would you be keeping the H2 as well? I would hate to come up and visit you and feel inferior next to such a big truck. On that note, they are allowed to sell H1s to foreigners? How do they know you aren't a terrorist... trapsing off to Japan and all. mata nai...

DennisAJC

11-08-2003, 06:03 PM

LOL,

To clarify, I will probably get a used H1. The H2 would definitly still be my No1. vehicle of choice since I've driven both(H1 not off road).

Anyways, the H1 can carry more C4. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

I'm going back and forth to our hotel room here in Disney to log on so it's tough.
It's 4am and jetlag rules.

P.S. Sorry to hear about your M3.

Frank Hewitt

11-08-2003, 09:22 PM

buckeye,
just to clarify, you couldn't get a new H1 for anywhere near 10,k more than a new H2.... right? If you know of somewhere that's selling H1's for that, I'd sure like to know!
That would be almost half off retail! I like the H1 as well and will get one sometime in '04 (I want an open top Hummer). I'm certainly looking at used because you are right, the H2 seems to have put the hurt on H1 sales, particularly used H1s. I need to find out what changes have been made to the H1s - on a year to year basis- to find out which year has the most performance yet can be found for a good used price. Finding a used H1 that has never been offroad would be a sweet find!

gasman

Buckeye Hummer

11-09-2003, 02:59 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>just to clarify, you couldn't get a new H1 for anywhere near 10,k more than a new H2.... right? If you know of somewhere that's selling H1's for that, I'd sure like to know! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Frank it can and has been done. You have to be in the right place at the right time. If you're interested you need to go to a dealer who sells H2's. They are required to carry 1 or 2 H1's to maintain their franchise. Some of these places are willing to let one go to get it off their lot. The loss is subsidized with H2 sales. It takes some work so plan on searching for at least 2 months and up to 4 to find the truck you want. I did all the research on the wholesale blue book (NOT retail blue) so I have all of the numbers if you need them as well as some auction numbers.

I know some of the year to year changes but not all of them. Steve knows some. His friend Billy and Dave know a lot.

Good Luck.

Steve R

11-09-2003, 04:43 AM

Up in Washington there is a Hummer Dealership with several '01 and '02's sitting on the lot.

Two of them are '01's. They are soft-tops that have ZERO miles on them and 2 years left on their warranty. His asking price is about $62,850 each.

Word.

Joe

11-09-2003, 11:02 AM

Good price. This is pretty much the same deal I found here on the East Coast for my 01 Open Top. Brand New.

No major differences in 01 vs. 02. 03 added the optional Eaton e-lockers (nice for off-roading). 04 of course will have the new interior and a slight HP bump. Plenty of good resources on year to year changes. email me privately if you want some of those links.

2001 H1 Opentop

Former 03 H2 Adventure Series

http://homepage.mac.com/babiak1/

argonaut

11-09-2003, 04:58 PM

I think Steve is talking about Dick hannah Hummer in Vancouver. Last time I was there they tried to sell me a brand new '01 H1 never driven off the lot for about 60k They said they were willing to deal. I didn't want it, but I believe it was an opentop.