I might be a horrible person.

"MouseFitzgerald" (MouseFitzgerald)
12/09/2014 at 10:17 • Filed to: Hummer, H2

Because I kind of want to buy a Hummer H2...

I understand, these are obviously not the pinnacle of off road ability. But for, as far as I understand, a Suburban with a cool looking body, I'm totally down. As another plus, they're cheap as dirt on ebay. As long as they have a halfway okay towing rating, I'm seriously considering one.

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Anyone got any tips on them?

DISCUSSION (18)

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > MouseFitzgerald
12/09/2014 at 10:18

I am amazed that with gas prices going down, I am actually seeing more of these out on the road again.

MouseFitzgerald > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
12/09/2014 at 10:24

Didn't really factor gas in too much because I fully expect it to rise again before long and this would in no way replace my GTI as a daily driver. Just an interesting tow vehicle that I could run down easy trail for car camping. To be honest I think buying one of these or any truck for that matter and complaining about gas mileage is kind of ridiculous.

Rock Bottom > MouseFitzgerald
12/09/2014 at 10:32

I guess if I wanted an Offorad-Suburban (and who doesen't), I'd get an Offroad-Suburban!

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bob and john > MouseFitzgerald
12/09/2014 at 10:34

if the inside is anything like the H3, avoid it.

505Turbeaux > MouseFitzgerald
12/09/2014 at 10:35

they are kind of cool in my book. You might look like a dbag but as long as you are happy with that cool. Can you please find one with aftermarket rims though, the fake central tire inflator detail on the OE hubcaps bothers the everloving shit out of me. Kind of like the fake fender vents on other cars. Save it for when its real

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DrScientist > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
12/09/2014 at 10:35

we americans are horribly near-sighted. prices of these things on the used-market fluctuate when gas prices move a quarter.

so... mouse: better get one quick before the prices bounce back up!

FJ80WaitinForaLSV8 > MouseFitzgerald
12/09/2014 at 10:36

Have a mechanic check out the front suspension components. They have a history of crapping out under this vehicles girth. I've also seen lots with severe rust on the spare tire swing arm, but that should be fairly obvious to spot.

MouseFitzgerald > 505Turbeaux
12/09/2014 at 10:45

Finding one with aftermarket wheels that are 22" or spinners might be a challenge. I have a hunch that a lot of these have been pretty well douched up.

MouseFitzgerald > FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
12/09/2014 at 10:46

I think if I were to buy one I'd look more south than Wisconsin to purchase. I've dealt with too much rust on used vehicles to ever want to deal with it again...

505Turbeaux > MouseFitzgerald
12/09/2014 at 10:50

I have a feeling your hunch is correct

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > MouseFitzgerald
12/09/2014 at 11:09

Yeah I have no complaints about these. It's really no different than the Yukon my dad used to DD except maybe more exposed front tire haha.

I think people were so quick to hate them because they were giant. Their MPG is no worse than an equivalent Tahoe or Yukon though.

Also - consider an H3 Alpha with the V8, even cooler man.

crown victor victoria > MouseFitzgerald
12/09/2014 at 11:27

I will admit to having multiple soft spots for the H3T.

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Anything in the Hummer lineup, once you move past the LOL HUMMER stigma, isn't going to be very expensive and uses easy to source Chevy everything. I can't think of a reason to avoid them if you're already looking at a mid or fullsize true 4x4.

The one pictured was a 5MT with Adventure package for sale on a Hummer forum back in 2012. It also had the weirdo 3.7L 5 cyl which I would avoid on principle for this type of application, mostly because the 5.3L V8 was available as an option and that would make a lot of things simpler.

Tapas > DrScientist
12/09/2014 at 11:43

Actually, get it after the price of gas bounces back up.

After the gas rise, Hummer will be cheaper by a grand or two. That will easily offset the money you'd spend buying gas at a higher price for at least a few months - guaranteed.

Don't buy it now, thinking that gas is going to stay this cheap and you'll keep saving on refilling, That will be a gamble. Gas wont be this cheap for much longer.

Big Bubba Ray > crown victor victoria
12/09/2014 at 12:21

My lawyer actually drives one of these. It's got the 5cyl and a stick. It's been a great car for him. He takes it on trails and off road. Mudding on occasion. I'm a fan.

crown victor victoria > Big Bubba Ray
12/09/2014 at 12:37

Yeah I think the H3 series especially got a bad rap. They look good and have pretty reputable DNA for whatever the normal outdoorsy person would need. I'd definitely seek one of these out if I was on the market and do a little rehab/modification to get it where I wanted it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > MouseFitzgerald
12/09/2014 at 14:42

I would go for the H3, because it is a bit more capable. Unless you just want to feel like an NBA/NFL player, then get the H2.

MouseFitzgerald > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
12/09/2014 at 22:03

Capable off road maybe. If I wanted that I'd buy a Wrangler.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > MouseFitzgerald
12/09/2014 at 22:31

But liveable on road.