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Old 09-09-2003, 06:55 AM
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I think it really boils down to what you are trying to achieve.......

Let me just throw out a few things that have not been covered here:

The soft-top is not a vehicle that can be well secured: My buddy's soft-top just got burglarized....they merely cut the plastic rear window and slipped right in. They found nothing of value, but the $1,200 cost to replace the top was infuriating. Security with a soft-top is a huge compromise. Plan to carry cargo or valuables?

The top is a total bitch to get on & off, they make a lot of noise due to wind, and they often leak. Dust infiltrates easily too. It's not a convertible that pops up & down at will....taking the top off is a committment...almost a seasonal thing. Just FYI.

You never really want to take the soft-top offroad as a comvertible...while it seems neat, the dust-factor is absolutely absurd. Even alone the dust follows you. Please trust me on this...my buddy Craig still hasn't let me off the hook for Slitherfest! (desert run where I convinced him to run topless to take-in the stars & night air. Sheesh! His CD player door wouldn't operate and the whole thing got coated with dust!!!!!

I'm very curious why they can let it go for anything less then $76,000....something's up with that?

If you're looking to do hardcore offroading, I'd suggest a nice '98 with some existing abuse....why trash a primo?

The H1 does offer more performance offroad, but it's marginal. During our desert run we had 2-3 H1's having issues here and there...while the H2's, even in the hands of total newbies...just cake-walked through it all! The H1 is only more capable in the hands a skilled and expereinced driver.

Bottom line, about 5" wider, deeper water capability, some more side-slope and more dramatic approach/departure angles. Stuff you may not use/need.

Comfort blows, ride is harsh, noise is mediocre...but it is undoubtedly the REAL-DEAL...it's a genuine Hummer as the people know it.

In closing: pursue that which puts the greatest smile on your face. Only you can decide.
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Old 09-09-2003, 05:22 AM
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Take the H1, otherwise you'll never know and you'll always regret not taking it.
After 11K miles in H2, you've been there and done that.
$50K is an okay deal, that'll be how much you can get for it when you sell the H1 in a year, if you are lucky. Safe deal minimizes your loss.

Of course, as you know sellers are rarely stupid, there is always a reason why a deal is a deal. If the seller can get $80K for it, he would not be selling it for $50K. (Your 11K used H2 wholesale $40K, retail $45K max)

When you sell your H1 later, there'll be many more used H2s waiting for you at $$35K-$40K or less, that is if you want another H2. So many exciting automobiles to move on to.

Go for it.

Personally, I'll keep my perfect H2. Baby blue is not for me and I can't handle constant repairs. Above all, I need a turnkey vehicle, just get in and drive.
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Old 09-09-2003, 06:55 AM
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I think it really boils down to what you are trying to achieve.......

Let me just throw out a few things that have not been covered here:

The soft-top is not a vehicle that can be well secured: My buddy's soft-top just got burglarized....they merely cut the plastic rear window and slipped right in. They found nothing of value, but the $1,200 cost to replace the top was infuriating. Security with a soft-top is a huge compromise. Plan to carry cargo or valuables?

The top is a total bitch to get on & off, they make a lot of noise due to wind, and they often leak. Dust infiltrates easily too. It's not a convertible that pops up & down at will....taking the top off is a committment...almost a seasonal thing. Just FYI.

You never really want to take the soft-top offroad as a comvertible...while it seems neat, the dust-factor is absolutely absurd. Even alone the dust follows you. Please trust me on this...my buddy Craig still hasn't let me off the hook for Slitherfest! (desert run where I convinced him to run topless to take-in the stars & night air. Sheesh! His CD player door wouldn't operate and the whole thing got coated with dust!!!!!

I'm very curious why they can let it go for anything less then $76,000....something's up with that?

If you're looking to do hardcore offroading, I'd suggest a nice '98 with some existing abuse....why trash a primo?

The H1 does offer more performance offroad, but it's marginal. During our desert run we had 2-3 H1's having issues here and there...while the H2's, even in the hands of total newbies...just cake-walked through it all! The H1 is only more capable in the hands a skilled and expereinced driver.

Bottom line, about 5" wider, deeper water capability, some more side-slope and more dramatic approach/departure angles. Stuff you may not use/need.

Comfort blows, ride is harsh, noise is mediocre...but it is undoubtedly the REAL-DEAL...it's a genuine Hummer as the people know it.

In closing: pursue that which puts the greatest smile on your face. Only you can decide.
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Old 09-09-2003, 05:55 PM
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Fistville. Remember comfort and on-road handling is your opinion not someone elses. Before I bought my H1 I test drove an H2. Comfort to me was not there. I have driven my H1 at 85mph and it was smooth sailing the whole way. Fact is I didn't even know I was going that fast. I don't like stepping down or up into a vehicle either so the H2 was too high for me. The H1 is an easy slide in for me. But then again this is just my opinion and it shouldn't matter.

The deal sounds good though.
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