Want to buy a used H3

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

WOLF !!!

welcome to the nut house...

As already stated

NO 2005 H-3's

2006, there are some fit and finish problems as on all new vehicles. Also some mech problems as well but none seem serious or unique to just H-3's or are wide spread.

Used 2006 H-3's are out there. You need to look up the COST of a 2006 on Edmunds.com then deduct around $2500.00 approx which was the closeout incentives for the end of model year. Now you know what NOT to pay for a use one.

I'm assuming you want a used H-3 to save money so try and find one at a GM Dealer so you can get a warrenty. Be careful anywear else, but if you find a good price and it checks out and the price is right, then go for it.

Do some searches on this forum for all the problems that have shown up and good luck

RYD

[timgco]

Originally Posted by LR wolf

what i mean is, is there any specific problems i should look out for? price i'm not too concerened with, but with lets say "Land Rovers" i should look out for signs of leaks, are H3 notorious for anything? electrical problems? u bolts? bad radios? anything that seems to pop up alot?

and of course i've been utilizing the search function, but theres alot to get through

If you plan to mod the truck, plan to add brushguard, rock rails, Nav, roof rack, and all that stuff, I've got one for you. 38K.
very clean, 14,XXX miles

black lux, adv, ebony leather, sunroof
gm rock rails, gm UC protection, Rancho 9000 shocks, gobi stelath rack, rear ladder, procomp extreme AT 35" (all 5), elclipse nav, sirius radio, back up cam, sma brushguard, 3 sets of PIAA 1500XT lights, one set of PIAA 520 lights, Cobra CB, firestick antenna, tinted windows, clearbra on all lights, front mud flaps, (rear mudflaps not installed) carpeted floor mats, rubber floor mats, rear carpet cargo mat, rear rubber cargo mat.

I sill have the factory stereo set asside as well. The monsoon amp is powering the factory sub only. the eclipse amp powers the speakers. Sounds great!

[stagger_lee]

Just paid $23K out the door, no extended warranty. Early 06 H3, from what the dealer said, came with a 3 year 36K warranty. That was coming from the Nissan dealer that it was a trade in at, so I will be on my way to a Hummer dealer to get the real low down. I am getting it inspected on my own and buying the extended through GMAC though.

[timgco]

Originally Posted by stagger_lee

Just paid $23K out the door, no extended warranty. Early 06 H3, from what the dealer said, came with a 3 year 36K warranty. That was coming from the Nissan dealer that it was a trade in at, so I will be on my way to a Hummer dealer to get the real low down. I am getting it inspected on my own and buying the extended through GMAC though.

well, they come with a standard 4 yr 50,000 mile warranty from the original purchase date. So if you can find that part out, you may even have most of that warranty yet. IMO, don't buy the extended warranty yet. You have till just before the factory one expires to buy an extended. You may not even have the truck that long. That'll save you more money for the next two years at least.

[fourfourto]

Originally Posted by timgco

well, they come with a standard 4 yr 50,000 mile warranty from the original purchase date. So if you can find that part out, you may even have most of that warranty yet. IMO, don't buy the extended warranty yet. You have till just before the factory one expires to buy an extended. You may not even have the truck that long. That'll save you more money for the next two years at least.

Thats my plan

[LR wolf]

AWSOME advice guys! thank you very much

[justforfun]

Wolf, regardless what you buy - get it up on ramps and have a good look underneath - they are awesome off road, however not everyone will do it "properly" .... check if it has had a hard life thus far, if it has walk away... I'm sure there'll be plenty to choose from!!

Cheers
JFF

[3Hummer]

LR Wolf, my advice would be to look around the Hummer dealership for a used one as they are certified and also you get to buy the Hummer from the Hummer dealershi Also just so you know incease you didnt know the 2007 models now have 22 more horsepower (242) rather than the 2006 which had (220). Also there was never a 2005 model H3. Good luck in your quest! And as soon as you get it post some pics and let us know!

[gr8hntr]

go with the 07 if you can
i traded in our 06 for the 07 just for the 50,000 more warranty miles
the 06 has 50,000 and the 07 has 100,000 warranty
we did it in hopes that most of the 5 years it takes to pay for it
will be covered under warranty .... we drive alot so the 4 years of warranty ment nothing cause we would of been over the 50,000 miles in 2 years

either way your gonna love the H3

Originally Posted by gr8hntr

go with the 07 if you can
i traded in our 06 for the 07 just for the 50,000 more warranty miles
the 06 has 50,000 and the 07 has 100,000 warranty
we did it in hopes that most of the 5 years it takes to pay for it
will be covered under warranty .... we drive alot so the 4 years of warranty ment nothing cause we would of been over the 50,000 miles in 2 years

either way your gonna love the H3

Gr8ntr - How much did you notice the power increase when going from the 06 3.5L to the 07 3.7L?

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by LR wolf

what i mean is, is there any specific problems i should look out for? price i'm not too concerened with, but with lets say "Land Rovers" i should look out for signs of leaks, are H3 notorious for anything? electrical problems? u bolts? bad radios? anything that seems to pop up alot?

You should check out any H3 out very carefully before purchasing. Inspect it especially thoroughly in the following places: just behind the front diff; right above the front control arms; around the rear axle and diff; in the cargo area; and, of course, the entire engine. These are a few of the places where you might find unacceptable levels of H2 envy. Just be careful. That's all.

[K9sH3]

Originally Posted by MarineHawk

You should check out any H3 out very carefully before purchasing. Inspect it especially thoroughly in the following places: just behind the front diff; right above the front control arms; around the rear axle and diff; in the cargo area; and, of course, the entire engine. These are a few of the places where you might find unacceptable levels of H2 envy. Just be careful. That's all.

that was good!

[K9sH3]

And Marine, where the heck do you go offroading in Fairfax?

Not many places left, if any. And if there are some I will go with ya in my 3 without the envy... lol

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by MarineHawk

You should check out any H3 out very carefully before purchasing. Inspect it especially thoroughly in the following places: just behind the front diff; right above the front control arms; around the rear axle and diff; in the cargo area; and, of course, the entire engine. These are a few of the places where you might find unacceptable levels of H2 envy. Just be careful. That's all.

[gr8hntr]

Originally Posted by Steve - SanJose

Gr8ntr - How much did you notice the power increase when going from the 06 3.5L to the 07 3.7L?

with the bigger motor and the 265/65/18
it was enough diff the wife said she has to watch her speed now cause she might get a ticket
yeah u can feel the difference

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by K9sH3

And Marine, where the heck do you go offroading in Fairfax?

Not many places left, if any. And if there are some I will go with ya in my 3 without the envy... lol

Once my newborn is sleeping at least 4 hours at a time, I might be able to go wheeling again - Paragon or Rausch Creek - to a lesser extent the GWNF and the Monongahela. BTW: I'm just joking - sort of.