Buying the wife a 2008 H2 Hummer today

[Flying_Lavey]

Owners manual says 87 is fine. Says premium fuel rages from 87 +.

I had the owners man on my 2008 recommended premium but who knows but that’s pretty much what I ran it on based on the manual.

The 6.2 does NOT need 91? I was under the impression it did? (would love to know cause that could change my cost effective target from gas to e85 in the Escalade)

 

[FROGMAN524]

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Nice pick up CDOg.

My dad and I test drove an H1 Alpha Wagon in 2004 or 2005 and I remember they were so freaking cool but so wide and so expensive it wasn’t practical for anything so he passed.

 

[Cdog]

The 6.2 does NOT need 91? I was under the impression it did? (would love to know cause that could change my cost effective target from gas to e85 in the Escalade)

From reading it situational. Towing in hot weather sure 91/93.

Wife driving it like a grandma with kids. 87 is fine.

91 isn’t necessary unless it under real load. Thats what a knock sensor is for

 

[clarence]

It was strange we looked at the Denali’s & cayenne’s. They are nice but don’t really do anything for her.

Did she drive the Cayenne? Can't believe she'd not recognize a difference.

 

[Cdog]

Did she drive the Cayenne? Can't believe she'd not recognize a difference.

We did. But she drives like old people fuck. Slow & pathetic.

She didn’t think it was worth the cost. I wasn’t going to argue. Paying that much to drive slow in a fast car. Hahahaha

 

[NIKAL]

I have not researched the H2, but on the H3 the sunroof drains are known for getting plugged up. There is a little rubber flap at the end of the drains hoses in the firewall. In the H3 you have to cut the rubber flap out to keep them from clogging.

You might want to check to see if the H2 has that issue? You will find info on the Hummer forums.

 

[Cooter01]

Looks clean, sweet ride!

 

[DWC]

Nice pickup. That’s clean as hell.

 

[jperog]

I have a 2009, I really like driving it but nothing pulls like the cummins. Predator Inc. in Hudson Florida does Duramax swaps everyday on H2s. Mine still has low miles and I have other trucks to pull with so I haven't taken my Hummer that route.

Joe

 

[boatpi]

Against the firewall there is a small coolant hose, like a 3 way. Mine was leaking when I received it. And rear passenger power windows go out, easy 2 hour repair.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

The best H2 to get is the 2009, very few made as it uses E85 gas so $2.50 a gallon in Cali. Rare is like my old one, red brick color leather. I miss it! Always buy a 2008 or 2009 as they had many updates including the 6.2.

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[boatpi]

Nice 2008, but look at the rubber bumper ends, and newer license plate may have come from rust belt or?

 

[Cdog]

Nice 2008, but look at the rubber bumper ends, and newer license plate may have come from rust belt or?

It’s all in excellent condition that was one of the first things I checked because a couple of rust belts h2’s looked good on the outside, but look like shit underneath

 

[gqchris]

Congrats brother! Super Clean!

On a side note the wife wanted to go to Kirkland Commons last Saturday and I was impressed with the car lineup there!

I need to cruise the Masi there next time. Was a cool spot!

 

[beertruck]

Here’s mine with the 37s

 

[Mini Kat]

We did. But she drives like old people fuck. Slow & pathetic.

She didn’t think it was worth the cost. I wasn’t going to argue. Paying that much to drive slow in a fast car. Hahahaha

Hey who you calling old gopher. Us old folks got bad heart's...LMAO

 

[Flying_Lavey]

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WTF?! I didn't think they had a full 3rd row in the H2? Did that change in the 08 - 09's?

 

[JL95]

Can confirm sunroof issues as I have driven by a h2 with a tarp covering it by work for the last decade lol

 

[TBulger]

Way to go, just love the H2.

 

[Cdog]

WTF?! I didn't think they had a full 3rd row in the H2? Did that change in the 08 - 09's?

Ours has the 3rd row. Two seats that fold up & come out completely

 

[Cdog]

I’ve got new mats, two new GM key fobs & usb/lightning cigarette lighter replacement receptacles on the way already.

This thing has factory nav which we won’t use.

Trying to figure out which way to go on a new stereo head unit.

It has the rear back up cam in the rear view mirror. Was that a factory option?

 

[DILLIGAF]

Congrats! That one didn't come from Norco CA did it?

 

[Cdog]

Congrats! That one didn't come from Norco CA did it?

No here in Phoenix. I believe it was always an AZ vehicle

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Ours has the 3rd row. Two seats that fold up & come out completely

i guess it was something that changed in '08. The first gen only had a single 4rd row seat.

I’ve got new mats, two new GM key fobs & usb/lightning cigarette lighter replacement receptacles on the way already.

This thing has factory nav which we won’t use.

Trying to figure out which way to go on a new stereo head unit.

It has the rear back up cam in the rear view mirror. Was that a factory option?

I just put a cheaper Dual in the wife's '07 Tahoe. I'm fairly impressed with it so far. Even has an option for a front camera and there are wiring kits that will adapt a new head unit to the factory equipment.

What the camera looks like will tell you if it's a factory camera or not. I doubt it is cause our '09 Escalade has a backup camera and uses the display in the stereo, not the mirror.

 

[NIKAL]

I’ve got new mats, two new GM key fobs & usb/lightning cigarette lighter replacement receptacles on the way already.

This thing has factory nav which we won’t use.

Trying to figure out which way to go on a new stereo head unit.

It has the rear back up cam in the rear view mirror. Was that a factory option?

Yes on some trims on the H2 & H3 starting in 2008, I think? The back up camera pops out of the right side of the rear view mirrors. Kinda odd nowadays, but super cool I guess back then.

 

[steamin rice]

Nice! Congrats on the new ride!

 

[boatpi]

H2 had several editions, but basic best would be a 2008-2009, with Luxury package, and most had that.

 

[ChumpChange]

Rolling down the street once and a yellow H2 happened to be coming down the same way. I slowed way down trying to see if he would come alongside me and I couldn’t get him to.

Kids loved this as all four of them could sit together across the back.

 

[DoughBallin14]

Did any of the H2 years have the dreaded afm/dod?
I dont recall

 

[Cdog]

Did any of the H2 years have the dreaded afm/dod?
I dont recall

good question . I dont think they do.

 

[lbhsbz]

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Rolling down the street once and a yellow H2 happened to be coming down the same way. I slowed way down trying to see if he would come alongside me and I couldn’t get him to.

Kids loved this as all four of them could sit together across the back.

That's cuz they don't make enough power to catch up to a special needs kid on a tricycle

 

[Cdog]

So far she loves this thing. I like that I can hear it start up in the morning and rumble the neighborhood.

Puts a smile on your face when you see it. All is good

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Did any of the H2 years have the dreaded afm/dod?
I dont recall

good question . I dont think they do.

I'm fairly certain they did not since they didn't offer it on the 6.2 until after '09 in the other SUV's.

 

[Boatymcboatface]

Nice 2008, but look at the rubber bumper ends, and newer license plate may have come from rust belt or?

Not sure what you’re seeing?

 

[Let It Ride]

Bought mine 2 yrs ago instead of a razor and it stays in Havasu at the River House. Absolutely love it, pulls the boat to the ramp, and can drive to Flagstaff for winter with the grandkids. I did have to replace an o2 sensor which was easy.