Another H1 Convert....?

[Longhorn]

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]

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]

JSA_3 how about some pics?

[AL MOORE]

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

Photos please


AL


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"Follow the white rabbit..." Morpheus 1999

[argonaut]

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]

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

[JSA_3]

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

[Buckeye Hummer]

<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]

Ha! Never worry Buckeye. It's just H1 envy .
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]

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

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]

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]

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.

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]

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]

<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]

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]

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]

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.

[DRTYFN]

Argo's right. Dick Hannah Hummer is very motivated to move their H1s.
I've you're thinking about an H1 call them(503 252-4868), ask for Jeff Jennerjohn. He's the GM and will take great care of you.

[JSA_3]

All right in line with what I paid, here in the Lone Star State.