good deal or not?

[Dave92270]

hi guys,

need some advice here...

found a new '08 H2 SUV at the dealership for $45k (MSRP sticker $59k). Wonder if it is a good deal, seems not bad to me. I haven't seen the vehicle in person yet but thinking about going to check it out. Not sure how many miles on it. I wonder if dealer would get rid of 3rd row seats for me, I need cargo area, not seats.. I'd trade-in my H3 after thinking about it for some time, also wonder if there is any chance that I could get the price even lower. I'd be willing to pay cash. Also depends what they'd offer for my H3 (6.5k miles only); truck is minty, despite off-roading every once a while. I could swap my M/T 33's for original blingy 20" 305-50-R20's and reinstall chrome stepbars for more appealing look (for most buyers anyway I think).

thanks!

here are details:

MSRP $59,285
Red Tag Price $55,244
Cash Back $10,000
Sale Price $45,244

..and the window sticker:

Window StickerDivision of General Motors Corporation
HUMMER H2 SUV
ENGINE, 6.2L V8 VORTEC
TRANSMISSION, 6 SPD AUTOMATIC
Black
Ebony Interior Trim
MANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $59,285.00
STANDARD VEHICLE PRICE $57,425.00
Options installed by Manufacturer
SMOKER'S PACKAGE

CARPETED FLOOR MATS, FRONT/REAR

UNIVERSAL HOME REMOTE

1SA BASE EQUIPMENT PACKAGE

POWER SUNROOF

THIRD ROW SEAT
(DELETES REAR CARGO MAT)

TOTAL OPTIONS $960.00
TOTAL VEHICLE & OPTIONS $58,385.00
DESTINATION CHARGE $900.00
TOTAL VEHICLE PRICE*** $59,285.00

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Items Featured Below are included at NO EXTRA CHARGE in the Standard Vehicle Price Shown at Right

***CHASSIS / SUSPENSION***
5 YEAR / 100,000 MILE POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS
ENGINE, 6.2L V8 VORTEC, 393 HP
TRANSMISSION, 6 SPD AUTOMATIC
3-PIECE LADDER-TYPE FRAME
INDEP FRONT SUSPENSION W/TORSION BARS
COIL SPRING REAR SUSPENSION
TRANSFER CASE, ELECTRONIC
ELEC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL
FRONT & REAR RECOVERY LOOPS
UNDERBODY PROTECTION
ROCKER PANEL PROTECTION
8600 LB GVW RATING
REAR AXLE - 3.73
***SAFETY & SECURITY***
STABILITRAK-STABILITY CONTROL
AIRBAGS, DUAL FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE DEACTIVATION
HEAD CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS, FRONT/REAR
REMOTE VEHICLE START
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, HYDRAULIC POWER 4 WHEEL DISC
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
AUTO HEADLAMPS
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
BATTERY RUNDOWN PROTECTION
1 YR ONSTAR DIRECTIONS W/TURN- BY-TURN NAVIGATION (ASK DEALER ABOUT GEOGRAPHIC COVERAGE)
***INTERIOR FEATURES***
SEATS, FRONT BUCKET, FULL LEATHER DRIVER & FRONT PASSENGER HEATED SEATS
PWR SEAT ADJUST, DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER 8 WAY POWER LUMBAR, DRIVER, FRONT PASSENGER
FOLD-FLAT REAR HEATED SEATS
CRUISE CONTROL
AUTO DUAL ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL
CLIMATE CONTROL, REAR SEAT
ILLUMINATED CENTER CONSOLE
GLOBAL EXPRESS DOWN POWER WINDOWS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
LEATHER WRAP STEERING WHEEL W/ REDUNDANT CONTROLS
MAP POCKETS IN FRT & RR DOORS
AM/FM STEREO, 6 DISC CD CHANGER, W/ AUX. INPUT JACK
AUDIO SYSTEM, BOSE PREMIUM SOUND, 9 SPEAKERS
XM SATELLITE RADIO - SERVICE FEE EXTRA. 1ST 3 MOS. INCL.
***EXTERIOR FEATURES***
REAR SPARE TIRE CARRIER
CHROME DOOR HANDLES
CHROME FUEL FILLER DOOR
POWER FOLDING HEATED OUTSIDE MIRRORS
FRONT WINCH RECEIVER
CLASS III TRAILER HITCH RECEIVER
17" ALUMINUM WHEELS
TIRES, LT315/70R17 ON/OFF ROAD, BLACKWALL
TIRES, LT315/70R17 ON/OFF ROAD, BLACKWALL

[s_c5519]

If it is brand new with whatever miles it came from the factory with (say 4-10 or so), then it's a great deal, I think so anyway. I have been checking the red tag sales and the H2's are not as discounted as the 08 Escalades. I just bought a brand new 08 Escalade with 10 miles for $18,420 under sticker... They also had another 08 escalade with I think 2,000 miles (it was a dealer demo), and that one was a few grand more off than mine... But as I mentioned the Hummers are not as discounted, and the 08 vettes are not as much either... But I think it's a great time to buy, I bought an H2 during the emplyee discount a few years back and I think I got like $9,000 off sticker and that was unheard of back then!

[Dave92270]

Originally Posted by s_c5519

If it is brand new with whatever miles it came from the factory with (say 4-10 or so), then it's a great deal, I think so anyway. I have been checking the red tag sales and the H2's are not as discounted as the 08 Escalades. I just bought a brand new 08 Escalade with 10 miles for $18,420 under sticker...

well, this is $14k under sticker, and I wonder if they'd go lower, if there is room to negotiate... I think that the vehicle will have probably more miles then from the factory, but possibly still under a 100. I'm tempted to swing to dealership tonight, they're open for another 3.5 hours. Or, I may go tomorrow but got nothing else tonight to do really..

[AC HUM1]

I wouldn't walk out of the dealer with an '08 H2 for anymore than $38,000. Drive it around the corner and they will give you $18,000 for it ughhh. I sure love them though.

[Dave92270]

Originally Posted by AC HUM1

I wouldn't walk out of the dealer with an '08 H2 for anymore than $38,000. Drive it around the corner and they will give you $18,000 for it ughhh. I sure love them though.

I sort of thought about the same number or close to it; the kbb quotes me $19k for trade-in, Intelliprice $18k.. so I figured that if dealer would offer those $19k for trade-in, I'd pay extra $20k cash for $39k total; or whatever deal they'd would figure out but wouldn't want to add more then $20k plus trade-in H3 .Not sure if it is realistic though. I also noticed that this particular H2 lacks adventure package which I'd love to have...I don't care about NAV and other luxuries though.

[hummeraddict]

Originally Posted by s_c5519

If it is brand new with whatever miles it came from the factory with (say 4-10 or so), then it's a great deal, I think so anyway. I have been checking the red tag sales and the H2's are not as discounted as the 08 Escalades. I just bought a brand new 08 Escalade with 10 miles for $18,420 under sticker... They also had another 08 escalade with I think 2,000 miles (it was a dealer demo), and that one was a few grand more off than mine... But as I mentioned the Hummers are not as discounted, and the 08 vettes are not as much either... But I think it's a great time to buy, I bought an H2 during the emplyee discount a few years back and I think I got like $9,000 off sticker and that was unheard of back then!

LOL, theres a dealer in my city that is offering a free chevy equinox to the person that buys the demo escalade for 65,000.

[AC HUM1]

Thats what I would offer if I was you. You would probably come out with a new H2 doing that. I strolled into my local dealer over the weekend only to find that they recently swapped to selling Saturns. They had the new Hummer building and all, with the Hummer sign covered by a vinyl Saturn sign. I did find the last few Hummers sitting sadly around back in a small group where nobody could see them. One salesman almost begged me to come in, so you could pretty much do some crazy dealing right now. I say go for it!

[Dave92270]

Originally Posted by AC HUM1

Thats what I would offer if I was you. You would probably come out with a new H2 doing that. I strolled into my local dealer over the weekend only to find that they recently swapped to selling Saturns. They had the new Hummer building and all, with the Hummer sign covered by a vinyl Saturn sign. I did find the last few Hummers sitting sadly around back in a small group where nobody could see them. One salesman almost begged me to come in, so you could pretty much do some crazy dealing right now. I say go for it!

In my town the dealership somewhat keeps the prices high - they easily ask $65-$70k for '09's, this particular one is the only H2 priced under $60k I think, be it '08 or '09. But I guess it wouldn't hurt to try some negotiations. I don't won't the truck for free, however why pay too much. I got appraisal for my trade-in from Intelliprice, and I had call from dealership within an hour...

[HummerMann]

That's a good deal on a new one! I've had my eye on a new white '09 SUT on the dealer's lot and it's gone now. Looking at their web site they've sold 4 H2s this month and several H3s. Auto World says the Hummer is one of the best selling US SUVs so far this December, with sales up from Sept, Oct, and Nov. I'm hoping we're not past the best time to deal. I test drove an '09 and I don't like the new seats as well as the seats on my 06 and it's hard to rest your arm by the side window, but I do like the new instrument panel, the increased power, and it seems quieter, probably because it's newer. They're dealing about $6,000 off sticker tops here!