2003 PURCHASE QUESTION

[GLENN B.]

I HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A 2003 WAGON FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT HAS LESS THEN 3K MILES, GARAGE KEPT AND BABIED FROM NEW. PRICE 70K. I WOULD VALUE ANY OPINIONS ON THIS YEAR H1, WOULD IT BE WORTH IT? OR GET THE 2004 MODEL YEAR. THIS WILL BE MY FIRST H1. ALLREADY HAVE THE H2 AND H3. BUT ALLWAYS WANTED THE H1. THE H1 HAS ALL OPTIONS EXCEPT FOR THE 2 PIECE RIMS.
AS NEW IN EVERY RESPECT. DAM, I AM ITCHY FOR IT,,,LOL
ANY AND ALL COMMENTS APPRECIATED BY YOU FOLKS. THANKS
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[ssgharkness020147]

It sounds like a great truck. The 03's have held their value fairly well, but 70K is a bit steep in my book. On the other hand with it being as pristine as it sounds to be I can understand why he wants 70K for it. You are close enough to 04 prices that if you would rather have an 04, get an 04. Personally, I would rather have an 03.

[GLENN B.]

SSG,,THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY. WHAT WOULD YOU THINK THE PRICE SHOULD BE? I THOUGHT HE WAS IN RANGE FOR THE CONDITION. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR QUITE SOME TIME.
IS THERE A REASON YOU WOULD GO FOR THE 03 MODEL? MECHANICAL ISSUES OR OTHER REASONS. I AM JUST CURIOUS.
THANKS AGAIN,,,,,,


BTW,,,,,GREAT WEBSITE !

[lvs]

The interior changed in the '04 and you get both front and rear lockers. Did the owner make any modifications or have any thing added like light bar and what kind of brush guard? Is there a winch and what kind of tires are on it? Does it have an extended warranty? I think it may be a little high if it's all stock.

[GLENN B.]

Originally Posted by lvs

The interior changed in the '04 and you get both front and rear lockers. Did the owner make any modifications or have any thing added like light bar and what kind of brush guard? Is there a winch and what kind of tires are on it? Does it have an extended warranty? I think it may be a little high if it's all stock.

IVS,,THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY,,,,,,,,,,
NO MODIFICATIONS,
NO ADD ONS, AFTER MARKET
STOCK BRUSH GUARD
IT HAS THE FACTORY WINCH FROM HUMMER
HWY TOURING TIRES WITH RUNFLAT
17 " 1 PIECE RIMS
NO EXTENDED WARRANTY

THE COPY OF BUILDSHEET HAS TOTAL PRICE (VEH & OPTIONS )
$122762.00

ANY OTHER THOUGHTS, LET ME KNOW.
AND THANKS AGAIN

[ssgharkness020147]

70K is not a terrible price, when you consider the milege and its like new condition. I'd probably offer 67-68K and see if he bites.

I'd take the 03 because it is the latest updated of the "old" H1. With the 04 you have the new quieter interior, thats great but consider it takes 3 hours to remove the doghouse to service the rear of the engine. I can take my doghouse and engine cover off in 30 minutes.

The optimizer engine is a great engine, but it has its own computer I doubt anybody can even pull the codes out of that engine unless they are a HUMMER dealer. I like to be able to send my truck wherever, if I'm on a road trip and have a problem I would hate to have to rely solely on the dealer.

Lastly, I know how to work on the pre 04 trucks. For me thats a deal breaker.

[GLENN B.]

Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

70K is not a terrible price, when you consider the milege and its like new condition. I'd probably offer 67-68K and see if he bites.

I'd take the 03 because it is the latest updated of the "old" H1. With the 04 you have the new quieter interior, thats great but consider it takes 3 hours to remove the doghouse to service the rear of the engine. I can take my doghouse and engine cover off in 30 minutes.

The optimizer engine is a great engine, but it has its own computer I doubt anybody can even pull the codes out of that engine unless they are a HUMMER dealer. I like to be able to send my truck wherever, if I'm on a road trip and have a problem I would hate to have to rely solely on the dealer.

Lastly, I know how to work on the pre 04 trucks. For me thats a deal breaker.

SSG,,,,THANKS AGAIN FOR THIS REPLY,,
SOME GOOD SOUND AND SOLID ADVICE. I NEVER WOULD HAVE EVEN THOUGHT OF. WELL WORTH TAKING INTO CONSIDERATION FOR ME.
ONLY FOLKS THAT ALLREADY OWN AN H1 KNOW THESE PARTICULAR
INS AND OUTS. ONCE AGAIN THANKS FOR YOUR SECOND REPLY. AND I WILL MAKE THAT OFFER. LETS SEE WHAT 67 DOES TO SHAKE HIS TREE.

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[lvs]

I agree- $70K is a little high with no add ons, but off $65 or so and see if he bites. Also check the service records because even though it only has 3,000 miles, 5 years is a long time to sit and they still should have been doing some routine maintenance on it. I wouldn't want something that has sat for 5 years and never had any fluids changed.

[Little General]

Just my 2 cents worth. I paid $52,000 for an 2001 open top last year and spent close to $ 5000 getting it where I am comfortable going anywhere. I have a 2001 GT Mustang Convertable with 4000 miles. Had all the fluids check and all were good as the day it came from the factory. Old wives tale from the oil companies about oil going bad sitting in the gearbox. Its only money and if you can aford it and like it pull the trigger and get it. Whats 2 or 3 thousand more on top of $ 68,000. They are not making any more and it will keep its value as good as any $70,000 car you can buy. He has already took the big loss from new.I have an H1 and H2 and I am waiting on the H3t. Good Luck.

[GLENN B.]

Originally Posted by lvs

I agree- $70K is a little high with no add ons, but off $65 or so and see if he bites. Also check the service records because even though it only has 3,000 miles, 5 years is a long time to sit and they still should have been doing some routine maintenance on it. I wouldn't want something that has sat for 5 years and never had any fluids changed.

THANKS IVS FOR YOUR EXTRA INPUT,,,,
FWIW, I OFFERD 65K AND NOW WE ARE AT 67K
ITS NOT OVER YET THOUGH,,,WE ARE STILL AT THE BARGAINING TABLE,(PRICEWISE). ALL FLUIDS HAVE BEEN DONE AND AS AN BONUS HE HAS 2 NEW BATTERIES YET TO BE INSTALLED. WILL KEEP YOU FOLKS POSTED.
THANKS AGAIN.............

[GLENN B.]

Originally Posted by Little General

Just my 2 cents worth. I paid $52,000 for an 2001 open top last year and spent close to $ 5000 getting it where I am comfortable going anywhere. I have a 2001 GT Mustang Convertable with 4000 miles. Had all the fluids check and all were good as the day it came from the factory. Old wives tale from the oil companies about oil going bad sitting in the gearbox. Its only money and if you can aford it and like it pull the trigger and get it. Whats 2 or 3 thousand more on top of $ 68,000. They are not making any more and it will keep its value as good as any $70,000 car you can buy. He has already took the big loss from new.I have an H1 and H2 and I am waiting on the H3t. Good Luck.

GENERAL,,,,THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT.
CK MY REPLY TO IVES AND YOU CAN SEE WHERE WE ARE.
I HAVE A H2 AND H3,,,,WANT H1 BAD BAD.
MY OTHER CARS 73 DUSTER CUSTOM AND 99 VETTE,,,4,800 MILES

FOOTONTE: AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT JUST CAME ACROSS 01 H1 ORIGINAL OWNER LESS THAN 15,000 MILES. GARAGE KEPT, CLEAN AS A WHISTLE NOT QUITE AS OPTIONED OUT AS THE 03.
LUCKY THOUGH TO FIND 2 EXTREMELY CLEAN EXAMPLES.
CHOICES, CHOICES, CHOICES,,,,,,LOL
THANKS AGAIN,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[bullish]

2004 all the way, all options of 06 besides the Duramax. I speak from experience. Check out my 04 in the classifieds. Give me a call and we can talk price. 630-669-5853 Pat

[GLENN B.]

Originally Posted by bullish

2004 all the way, all options of 06 besides the Duramax. I speak from experience. Check out my 04 in the classifieds. Give me a call and we can talk price. 630-669-5853 Pat

BULLISH,,,IF IT WAS A WAGON YOU WOULD HAVE GOT A CALL FROM ME ALLREADY. VERY VERY CLEAN. THE WAY I LIKE MY ROLLING STOCK.
THANKS FOR REACHING OUT TO ME.

[bullish]

Thanks, good look with the hunt

[GLENN B.]

AS AN UPDATE TO EVERYONE THAT GAVE ME THIER ADVICE.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I PURCHASED THE 2003 H1.
THE OWNER HAS A DEPOSIT AND I WILL GET IT END OF MARCH
BEGINNING OF APRIL. THE VEHICLE IS IN MINNESOTA AND MY WIFE
AND I PLAN TO FLY UP WITH THE KIDS AND DRIVE BACK TO NJ.
NEVER HAVE BEEN TO THAT PART OF THE COUNTRY.

CANT WAIT TO POST SOME PICS ON THIS THREAD.

AS FOR THE ONE I PASSED UP,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
THAT 2001 H1 WAGON WITH 15K ORIGINAL ON IT WAS ONE HELL OF A RIG ALSO. IF ANYONE IS LOOKING FOR A 2001 H1 THAT LOOKS CLEAN AS HELL, ORIGINAL OWNER. WOODLAND GREEN TAN CLOTH INTERIOR CK. AUTO TRADER. VEH. LOCATED IN FLORIDA. LOOKS REALLY CLEAN. IF I KNEW HOW I WOULD POST THE LINK.

THANKS AGAIN,,,,,,,,,AND I CANT WAIT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,H1 AT LONG LAST

[ssgharkness020147]

If you shoot down through SE Wisconsin shoot me a line.