What would you do?

[Steve R]

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.