New guy / Looking at a 2003 H-2 / Advice?
#11
05-29-2021, 11:48 AM
15k sounds about right. You may be able to negotiate a little but definitely take a look at the entire truck and certainly check the ride for any unusual noises while test driving.Good luck.
#12
05-31-2021, 08:06 AM
Good Morning and a celebration of heroes for freedom...
As I'm learning more about the H2s I'm wondering if the gen2 2008 & 2009 might be worth the extra price they ask??? Better transmission for one... Advice???
Cheers,
Mark
As I'm learning more about the H2s I'm wondering if the gen2 2008 & 2009 might be worth the extra price they ask??? Better transmission for one... Advice???
Cheers,
Mark
#13
06-01-2021, 07:36 AM
I think it would be wise to get the later model if it's in the budget. Buy the nicest, newest, lowest mileage H2 that you can afford.
#14
06-01-2021, 07:51 AM
Yep, my thoughts as well... Seems to be a $10k asking price difference between gen 1 and gen2s...
#15
06-02-2021, 03:27 PM
I've owned 5 H2's. Three '07's, one '08, and one '09. The '08 and '09 have a meaningfully nicer interior with fewer squeaks, cracks, and pops. The extra 68 HP and 6 speed transmission make for a much nicer ride. I personally prefer the '07 because I don't drive an H2 to be classy. 
I've never owned an '03 or '04 but I'm told those had more issues. The '03 is the least desirable as it had the lowest HP at 316.
I've never owned an '03 or '04 but I'm told those had more issues. The '03 is the least desirable as it had the lowest HP at 316.
#16
06-02-2021, 03:47 PM
all models have there quirks. the 6 speed tranny has dependability issues as well and the later engines have the cylinder deactivation that eventually starves the cam of oil and grinds the cam and lifters up. the Lq4 is one of the longest running engines in the gm fleet
#17
06-03-2021, 08:40 AM
all models have there quirks. the 6 speed tranny has dependability issues as well and the later engines have the cylinder deactivation that eventually starves the cam of oil and grinds the cam and lifters up. the Lq4 is one of the longest running engines in the gm fleet
I have already heard about the potential problems with the 4L60 & 4L65 transmissions GEN-1 (2003 thru 2007) but also heard the idea to budget an upgrade to the 4L80 trans if original trans poops out...
Yous guys are a very much appreciated wealth of H knowledge... mucho thxs..... M
#18
06-03-2021, 10:33 AM
all models have there quirks. the 6 speed tranny has dependability issues as well and the later engines have the cylinder deactivation that eventually starves the cam of oil and grinds the cam and lifters up. the Lq4 is one of the longest running engines in the gm fleet
Last edited by fastNYsix; 06-03-2021 at 12:26 PM.
#19
06-03-2021, 01:00 PM
damn that sucks.
the 4l80 is not a direct swap on the H2 it needs a good amount of work to get it in. needs ecu programming. wire harness conversion. and you need to cut the crossmember and flip the existing mount. also if i recall there might be extra sensors in the 4l80 that needs wiring in. also depending where your sourced transmission is coming from you might need a bell housing and a converter as they also came mated to diesel engines. best to get one from a silverado that came equipped with the lq4 and a 4l80 they used that combo for i think 3 years. there is also the issue of the H2 transfercase. it does not mate directly. i think it needs rotation 180* and the 4l80 output shaft is bigger then the 4l65e
the 4l80 is not a direct swap on the H2 it needs a good amount of work to get it in. needs ecu programming. wire harness conversion. and you need to cut the crossmember and flip the existing mount. also if i recall there might be extra sensors in the 4l80 that needs wiring in. also depending where your sourced transmission is coming from you might need a bell housing and a converter as they also came mated to diesel engines. best to get one from a silverado that came equipped with the lq4 and a 4l80 they used that combo for i think 3 years. there is also the issue of the H2 transfercase. it does not mate directly. i think it needs rotation 180* and the 4l80 output shaft is bigger then the 4l65e
#20
06-03-2021, 04:40 PM
damn that sucks.
the 4l80 is not a direct swap on the H2 it needs a good amount of work to get it in. needs ecu programming. wire harness conversion. and you need to cut the crossmember and flip the existing mount. also if i recall there might be extra sensors in the 4l80 that needs wiring in. also depending where your sourced transmission is coming from you might need a bell housing and a converter as they also came mated to diesel engines. best to get one from a silverado that came equipped with the lq4 and a 4l80 they used that combo for i think 3 years. there is also the issue of the H2 transfercase. it does not mate directly. i think it needs rotation 180* and the 4l80 output shaft is bigger then the 4l65e
the 4l80 is not a direct swap on the H2 it needs a good amount of work to get it in. needs ecu programming. wire harness conversion. and you need to cut the crossmember and flip the existing mount. also if i recall there might be extra sensors in the 4l80 that needs wiring in. also depending where your sourced transmission is coming from you might need a bell housing and a converter as they also came mated to diesel engines. best to get one from a silverado that came equipped with the lq4 and a 4l80 they used that combo for i think 3 years. there is also the issue of the H2 transfercase. it does not mate directly. i think it needs rotation 180* and the 4l80 output shaft is bigger then the 4l65e
Regarding engines
Just to clarify: Sounds like the "fuel saving" cylinder deactivation system creates more problems than it is worth?
Do all years of the H2 have this system?
Regarding H2 Transmissions
I thought I heard that the 03 thru 07 were the years that had tranny problems and that the 08-09 Gen2 had a better tranny???
Comments welcomed,
Cheers,
M