H2 as a daily?
#13
All depending in many facts... If you plan to drive more than 10-15 miles daily , how bad is the traffic , parking (wide and height ) , HOw is your driving calm and slow or like a car racer ... There are many fact which could affect the choice
I love the Hummer but usually I drive around 100 miles a day , 40% in heavy traffic , usually speeding @ 75 mph .. So for sure a hummer is not for me as a daily ( gas would kill me) plus not the faster and easy to handle car
In the other hand the weekend when hanging around or going the keys(300miles) then I LOVE IT ... Btw if you drive 100 miles daily even in HYW do NOT expect more than 11 MPG so you wont be frustrated
I love the Hummer but usually I drive around 100 miles a day , 40% in heavy traffic , usually speeding @ 75 mph .. So for sure a hummer is not for me as a daily ( gas would kill me) plus not the faster and easy to handle car
In the other hand the weekend when hanging around or going the keys(300miles) then I LOVE IT ... Btw if you drive 100 miles daily even in HYW do NOT expect more than 11 MPG so you wont be frustrated
#14
I'm supposed to go get an '06 H2 today.
I have my own financing, trading in my '07 H3 and got the dealer down $3500 from the asking price.
I had my own mechanic check it out and it needs some repairs, but he assures me he can fix it for less than the retail repair costs of $1800 which I provided to the dealer as a bargaining chip.
This morning a woke up with cold feet, thinking, what if gas goes up to almost $5/gallon like it almost did a few years ago.
I've driven 2 of them around and they don't feel as big as they look. I have wanted an H2 since they came out but I couldn't afford it back them.
The resale value for the H2 is still good, however the resale value on my H3 is not so good because it's a stick. Personally that makes it better, but so many people can't drive a stick.
I'll have the H2 paid off earlier than the 42 months of the financing, and as much as I love the H2 it isn't a practical vehicle.
I know other large SUVs and muscle cars are just as impractical and I'm not a "tree hugging hippie", but it does concern me somewhat.
I just love this truck.
So, I'm conflicted.
No paperwork has been signed by the way.
I have my own financing, trading in my '07 H3 and got the dealer down $3500 from the asking price.
I had my own mechanic check it out and it needs some repairs, but he assures me he can fix it for less than the retail repair costs of $1800 which I provided to the dealer as a bargaining chip.
This morning a woke up with cold feet, thinking, what if gas goes up to almost $5/gallon like it almost did a few years ago.
I've driven 2 of them around and they don't feel as big as they look. I have wanted an H2 since they came out but I couldn't afford it back them.
The resale value for the H2 is still good, however the resale value on my H3 is not so good because it's a stick. Personally that makes it better, but so many people can't drive a stick.
I'll have the H2 paid off earlier than the 42 months of the financing, and as much as I love the H2 it isn't a practical vehicle.
I know other large SUVs and muscle cars are just as impractical and I'm not a "tree hugging hippie", but it does concern me somewhat.
I just love this truck.
So, I'm conflicted.
No paperwork has been signed by the way.
#15
[QUOTE=pool_shark;318044]I'm supposed to go get an '06 H2 today.
I have my own financing, trading in my '07 H3 and got the dealer down $3500 from the asking price.
I had my own mechanic check it out and it needs some repairs, but he assures me he can fix it for less than the retail repair costs of $1800 which I provided to the dealer as a bargaining chip.
This morning a woke up with cold feet, thinking, what if gas goes up to almost $5/gallon like it almost did a few years ago.
I've driven 2 of them around and they don't feel as big as they look. I have wanted an H2 since they came out but I couldn't afford it back them.
The resale value for the H2 is still good, however the resale value on my H3 is not so good because it's a stick. Personally that makes it better, but so many people can't drive a stick.
I'll have the H2 paid off earlier than the 42 months of the financing, and as much as I love the H2 it isn't a practical vehicle.
I know other large SUVs and muscle cars are just as impractical and I'm not a "tree hugging hippie", but it does concern me somewhat.
I just love this truck.
So, I'm conflicted.
No paperwork has been signed by the way.[/QUOTE
You know..... You only live once... Treat yourself.
This is how I made my decision. If gas goes up to where I can't afford it. I will park a Jetta in the driveway. But the deuce isn't going anywhere.
I have my own financing, trading in my '07 H3 and got the dealer down $3500 from the asking price.
I had my own mechanic check it out and it needs some repairs, but he assures me he can fix it for less than the retail repair costs of $1800 which I provided to the dealer as a bargaining chip.
This morning a woke up with cold feet, thinking, what if gas goes up to almost $5/gallon like it almost did a few years ago.
I've driven 2 of them around and they don't feel as big as they look. I have wanted an H2 since they came out but I couldn't afford it back them.
The resale value for the H2 is still good, however the resale value on my H3 is not so good because it's a stick. Personally that makes it better, but so many people can't drive a stick.
I'll have the H2 paid off earlier than the 42 months of the financing, and as much as I love the H2 it isn't a practical vehicle.
I know other large SUVs and muscle cars are just as impractical and I'm not a "tree hugging hippie", but it does concern me somewhat.
I just love this truck.
So, I'm conflicted.
No paperwork has been signed by the way.[/QUOTE
You know..... You only live once... Treat yourself.
This is how I made my decision. If gas goes up to where I can't afford it. I will park a Jetta in the driveway. But the deuce isn't going anywhere.
#16
You're right. Thanks you. I bought it.
#17
I actually decided to go with a Land Rover LR3. The main reason was that the dealers near me had listed vehicles that were sold and an LR3 was a close second choice. I know gas wasn't my main concern but from driving the LR3 a couple hundred miles now I know the gas in the hummer would if sucked a lot I'm getting around 15.5 mpg mainly city driving and I can't even imagine 8 or 9 mpg
#18
new LR3
I actually decided to go with a Land Rover LR3. The main reason was that the dealers near me had listed vehicles that were sold and an LR3 was a close second choice. I know gas wasn't my main concern but from driving the LR3 a couple hundred miles now I know the gas in the hummer would if sucked a lot I'm getting around 15.5 mpg mainly city driving and I can't even imagine 8 or 9 mpg
LR3 is decent choice, but parts and repair prices are Outrageous and most Land Rover parts are dealer only. You must be prepared to bend over when it breaks. $$$$$$
. I know I have 2 Land Rovers and an H2. My H2 gets 11.5 always and thats with Good Year Wrangler MTRs On It
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