Any thoughts on buying H3 sitting for 9 months

[NEOCON1]

sounds good go for it

[Bully13]

My battery was dead when we got ours. They replaced it and I have not had any problems since.

[Mike B]

Seems odd to me that it's been sitting for that long and not been sold.

[usetosellhummer]

tires tires tires, flat spots and work them they want it gone.

[HUMTECH]

Have A look at the brake rotors, Vehicles that sit for extended periods of time will get corrosion on the rotors which can cause future brake pulsation problems. If you make the deal get it in writing that any problems due to corroded brake rotors would be covered.

Shouldn't be a problem, since warranty starts on purchase date.

S.

[usetosellhummer]

it happens, color, options on it, something has just been not ahppening on that rig.

[HummerHippy]

Originally Posted by HUMTECH

Have A look at the brake rotors, Vehicles that sit for extended periods of time will get corrosion on the rotors which can cause future brake pulsation problems. If you make the deal get it in writing that any problems due to corroded brake rotors would be covered.

Great suggestion! Thanks.

[Michael1]

I wouldn't mess with those tires. Call Goodyear. They will tell you 30 days in one spot maximum, and that's with the tires at full pressure (doubtful at the lot). The tires are shot.

The battery is done, too. You can't deep cycle batteries, especially letting them sit, without completely taking the life out of them.

The wheel bearings probably aren't in the best of shape either sitting in one spot for that long. Cylinders could be rusted. Paint often has embedded dirt, and water stains developed while sitting.

Personally, I wouldn't touch a vehicle which sat around. It's always better to drive them, or put them in true cold storage. The only way you should consider it would be if you got an incredible deal (way under invoice), plus an extended no deductible warrantee.

Michael

Did the dealer really leave the H3 sitting for 9 months without driving it? Amazing. Don't worry about possible flatspots, you'll know right away when driving it on smooth pavement. Sports car owners running Pirelli P Zero's know exactly what it's like.

S.

[HummerHippy]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

Did the dealer really leave the H3 sitting for 9 months without driving it? Amazing. Don't worry about possible flatspots, you'll know right away when driving it on smooth pavement. Sports car owners running Pirelli P Zero's know exactly what it's like.

S.

It has been moved around the lot every once in a while. But I'd say every couple months (at most). I drive by to see if they have anything new once in a while and they're always in the same place. Same truck next to the same truck. Right now, it's the only adv pkg vehicle on the lot.

[Agriv8r]

it would be extremely difficult for a car to sit on a lot for 9 months and not move. We often rearrange the lot, move cars to get the behind them, test drive, update inspection stickers..etc...many reasons to move the vehicles.

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

NEW TIRES, NEW BATTERY, EXTENDED WARRENTY, FULL CERTIFIED WRITTEN CHECKUP OF ALL BEARING, SEALS, BRAKES, WRITTEN FREE SERVICE FOR LIFE OF WARRENTY PLUS EXTENDED, 3% below invoice,

Than its a deal...

RYD