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06-30-2006, 02:45 PM
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Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months
HI all -
I am considering an H3 that has been on the dealer lot since Oct 2005. When I test drove it about a month ago, the battery was dead (no big deal). But I wondered if anyone had any thoughts about what problems could arrise from a vehicle sitting around for that many months.
It is a 5sp, Adventure pkg. So I would like to have it. I want a 5speed, and there are a few brand new ones, but no adventure pkg. So...what do you think?
Thanks
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06-30-2006, 03:49 PM
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Re: Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months
Other than the battery, I guess it kinda depends on where you live far as weather conditions, etc. What kind of deal are you getting,because that is the one I want as well, (5 spd, Adventure)
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06-30-2006, 03:51 PM
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Re: Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months
Upstate NY, Cold, Snow in winter! Lots of snow.
Current deal is $2000 off msrp fro any H3 until July 5. Trying to get GMID, to make it a sweet deal.
Not many adventures on the lot
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Gone: 2006 Red H3, Aventure Pkg, 5 Speed, Monsoon, Brush Guard, Rubber Foor mats, Trailer package, Chrome Fuel door, Engine Block Heater.
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06-30-2006, 03:55 PM
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Re: Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months
Yeah, salt and corrosion, but I guess it is protected under warranty. If you could get GMID plus $2000 and 0%. That would be a sweet deal. I'm sure they won't let you throw in both the $2000 and 0%, so just say hey look it's been sitting here for 9 months, at least throw in $1000.
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06-30-2006, 04:14 PM
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Re: Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months
Yea, the dealer will probably do anything to get rid of it -- In salt/snow conditions I'd probably rather it sit than be driving around getting the salt spray off the roads...
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06-30-2006, 04:25 PM
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Re: Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months
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Originally Posted by ajburton13
Other than the battery, I guess it kinda depends on where you live far as weather conditions, etc. What kind of deal are you getting,because that is the one I want as well, (5 spd, Adventure)
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Bought mine in august and had battery go bad around march/apr 
Gm batterys = crap
I will change over to a optimum battery eventually 
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06-30-2006, 04:30 PM
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Re: Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months
Salt sux! But probably wasn't driven much, so not much salt on it while sitting in the dealer lot.
GM has Conquest Cash deal as well (1K off) but Infiniti QX4 doesn't qualify, while a Pathfinder does 
I am willing to get a new one on the lot (month old), but no adv pkg. And as you all told me, I NEED the adv pkg. 
I'll let you know.
Thanks
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Gone: 2006 Red H3, Aventure Pkg, 5 Speed, Monsoon, Brush Guard, Rubber Foor mats, Trailer package, Chrome Fuel door, Engine Block Heater.
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06-30-2006, 04:48 PM
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Re: Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months
Its been sitting on the lot for 9 months? Make them swap out tires. The originals may have flat spots due to it sitting too long in one place.
Hell, you're gonna want new tires anyway. A set of 315's will go a loooong way towards making you a happy camper.
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06-30-2006, 04:56 PM
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Re: Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months
Have them put in a new battery and maybe 4 new tires?
Does it have many miles on it??
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