I never knew about the major differences in the years other than the upgraded powertrain and interior on the 08/09's when I bought mine. I don't care for the upgraded interior-too escalade for me but the nicer drivetrain I wouldn't mind.


The price for 08/09's is just ridiculous IMO. Not to mention you can never find them without roughly 9 million miles on them for a decent price.


At the same time if I found one at the right price I would rip all my mods off and trade mine in a heartbeat. Will that every happen, highly doubtful.


Mine is an 06 and it doesn't even have 60k on the odo.

 

I have noticed this as far as 08 pricing

 

Thanks, i hope your right

 

Personal preference all the way around. I actually sought out an '03 when i got mine because it had the antenna on the roof. That was a huge personal preference for me. I've already swapped out the frame for an 08 frame and in the next few years I will swap out the engine and tranny.

 

Save up for an already converted Duramax Diesel.

 

I prefer my 03 with the antenna on the roof.
I have already upgraded it from the crappy plastic one.
I personally do not like the interior of the 08/09
Given if you want luxury... sure its a nice interior, but who the heck buys a purpose build offroader for luxury.... thats as goofy as buying this rig and putting 28s on it with rubber band tires.
--- but thats just my opinion.

I would say if you want an 08/09 because of the powertrain, just buy a 03, and take the extra cash and have Mash or Predator do a Duramax/Allison conversion.
Thats would I would do if I had the cash right now.

 

I agree. I just toured the Predator facility yesterday. Holy crap that place is awesome. They had about 10 H1 conversions happening and 2 H2 conversions. Pics of Arnold visiting the facility mounted on the wall. So cool.

 

You can swap the entire frame out with in 08???

 

Iv tried the 2006 suv it was vary nice I completed four years with it .. after that I changed to my 2008 suv also ...

if you are v. Interested in h2 I'd recommend you to buy the 2008 its bit more pwerfull , great interior, 6 gear trans , but the price is higher than older models

If you are looking for the old one with less price.. I recommend you to buy 2006-2007 , with the last mirrors, rear lights updated model

 

Having just completed an H2 Duramax conversion, I would say find an H2 with a Duramax LBZ or newer and for the same price as a 2008/09 you have it all and more. Diesel, 6 speed OD transmission as well as a pushbutton manual shift. There is very little to no difference's in the body of an 03-07. 08/09 of course does get you the new interior, if you like the more refined look. Personally, I like the roughness of the older interior.