Newbie with general questions

[shakazulu12]

Hey there, I had posted on another forum about snow tires/studs for an H2 and got some answers, but this one seems a much more active forum.

Really I just will be buying this truck to help with my snowboarding addiction and it will pretty much only see snow/highway trips to the mountain, I got my tire quetions answered already, now just wondering about used purchases.

I'm wondering what the issues with buying a used one wtih higher miles, say 50-70k on it. I can't justify spending money on a newer one for my use. Do they wear out really fast? It seems to me that GM V8's pretty much last forever, but what about the rest of it? I don't see many posts about older rigs while searching the forums a bit, other than to stay away from 03's.

Any advice appreciated.

[working Hummer]

First of all 50k miles is not a lot, maybe back in the old times when vehicles didn't last 100k. Second, I have an 03 with 50k miles and it runs like a top and has had no problems except a leaky power steering hose. So if you find an 03 cheap with 50-70k miles do it!

[shakazulu12]

Thanks for the info, perhaps I should look more at 03's, There was one locally advertised at 27 thousand and I think it had around 70k on it. Pretty much loaded that I can see. Seems like they would take just about anything for it since gas is so high in Oregon.

I'm no stranger to putting high miles on cars, I have over 100k on my E39 M5 to date and its actually putting out more on the dyno now than it did 50k ago. I just don't have any experience with Hummers to go off of and owners are always the best people to ask!

[H2 Bill]

I have an early '03 and have had very few issues with it. If I were you I would not count them out either.

[mdoyle]

Add my name to the 03 owners club

Mine has around 65K on it and runs perfectly, it's all in how you drive and care for them.

[Butch_2]

03 72000 miles runs perfect
keep up with maintenance and all should be well

[working Hummer]

And remember the 03's were built by AM General so take that to the bank. Go 03's..............

[PARAGON]

I have an 07/02 '03 model with about 35K miles on it I'll sell you.

PM DRTYFN here, he can help you out with the tires and with finding a good H2. He's extremely knowledgable and has owned one from the inception. He's also from the Portland area.

[Dug]

2003 104,000 mi. still going strong

[shakazulu12]

Originally Posted by Dug

2003 104,000 mi. still going strong

NICE! Ok, feeling much better now, thanks a ton guys.

It will be two months before I pick up the rig, gotta get tenants in a few rentals first, but thanks for the offer on the rig PARAGON.

This seems to be an awesome forum, I'm glad I found it, reminds me of the M5 community a lot.

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by shakazulu12

NICE! Ok, feeling much better now, thanks a ton guys.

It will be two months before I pick up the rig, gotta get tenants in a few rentals first, but thanks for the offer on the rig PARAGON.

This seems to be an awesome forum, I'm glad I found it, reminds me of the M5 community a lot.

Paragon's rig is in tip top shape. I don't think it's ever been off road.

I have an early model 03 and I'll sell it to you for $65K CAN.