H3 How many miles is too many when buying a used H3?

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***LOT'S OF H3 HUMMER ON THE CARFAX LINK BELLOW

Here's a nice 'ONE OWNER' H3 great price

link bellow;
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5GTDN136668173775

Thank you for the link. I'm afraid of 2006 model year because of the head issues. I've passed on a few awesome one owner ones because I figured it would go kaboom!

I'm hoping for under 130k miles, preferably leather and a lift or leveling kit on 35s. It'll be hard, I know...

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Keep looking. If the dealer seems fishy, keep moving. There are lots to chose from. There’s a nice ‘09 H3 with the coveted roof marker lights near me for $11,999.

Last year, I spent weeks dealing with a Chevy dealer that had a used H3T for sale at a very good price. I was too focused on the price and let some shady tactics slide. Drove there 3 times (over 4 hours each way). Had it insured, title was filled out in my name (still had to bring it back to my home state for transfer) then found some problems as I was leaving the dealership. Their 30-day warranty suddenly disappeared and we all ended up in an argument. Both the dealer and I had lots of time and money tied up in this. They ended up stealing the paperwork from me, gave me back my check and kicked us ( my wife and I) out. I should have trusted my gut from the get-go. A few weeks ago I found a 1 owner ‘09 H3T and it was the best automotive purchasing experience I’ve ever had and that Chevy dealer is out of business.

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Many H3's FOR SALE HERE= https://www.carfax.com/Used-Hummer-H3_w317

I mean, mileage is important, but isn't it better that you drive it first?

For example, I bought my 2009 Alpha with 145,000kms (roughly 90,100 miles) and its like basic basic model.. .. but I wanted the engine and V8's are kinda like gold dust here. Most people think I've done an engine swap.

Anyway, around 4/5 months later I found another 2009 Alpha, it had the lockers on it and the screen etc etc.. only 77,000kms (roughly 47,850 miles)!!! Pictures looked perfect so I decided to go see it at the dealership..
As I was walking towards it, the first thing I noticed was that the previous owner had put another cooler in (could see it through the grille).. then I noticed the scratches everywhere.. thats fine, I can get it painted.... looked at the engine, crazy wires everywhere.. (I thought it's weird but I'm not a mechanic) .. stood on the step and noticed the whole roof was dented (previous owner probably sitting/standing on the roof) opened the door and half a desert fell out (I must look stupid because the guy told me it's because it was sitting outside for a little bit)..
So I decided to drive it and I just wanted to cry.. it had been used as a desert play car by someone who does not know how to drive in the desert :'( As I said, I'm no mechanic but I could feel like multiple misfires, sounded like a dying giraffe, pretty sure the axles and steering rods were non existent, transmission had died completely it never shifted out of 2nd and didn't even seem to know what reverse was, even the AC didn't work...
Poor H3 didn't deserve that type of deserve that type of cruel death.

Sooo, going back to it, I would defo drive it first... I'm sure you will but I just want to make sure haha!

I hope you find your perfect Hummer baby soon!

Your story sounds like the time me and Humvee went to see an H3t he saw online. Solar flare, low mileage, looked good and had those aftermarket bed side racks, until we test drove it. The front would twist right as the rear twists left. It was strange until we took a good look at the body. The rear of the cabin had marks where the rear bed had apparently smashed into it. Looked under and yep, bent frame from jumping it over a dune. The owner never acknowledged anything wrong with the truck although he saw us coming in a Hummer. Drives like a lion was what he said, I guess some ppl think those trucks are invincible...

Aww that sucks!

Yeah I know, people seem to think they are literal tanks.. I mean I know they look kinda tanky I guess but c'mon :L

"Drives like a lion" haha! That tickled me :L

07Custom said:

Thank you for the link. I'm afraid of 2006 model year because of the head issues. I've passed on a few awesome one owner ones because I figured it would go kaboom!

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If the head issues existed in any 2006, they would have manifested themselves already in the past 13 years. Any my 07 had a head issue, so at this point it's not about a specific VIN range but of luck. But the 06 does have 20 less HP too.

I seem to find random Hummers....what lift is this??? Not truly interested in this one due to mileage, not sure if that's a legitimate concern, but I like the "look".

https://www.newnanchryslerjeepdodge...3-base-4wd-4d-sport-utility-5gtdn13e378221936

Thats a Tuff country lift kit. Discontinued sometime in 2012

Nice, I didn't even know it existed. I only knew of Rancho and that one off monster lift kit.

I do like that Hummer though. Is 141k miles insanely stupid to consider? 2 owners, no damage or accidents reported and tons of records on the carfax. The dealer serviced it every time it looked like.

Maybe if the price were considerably cheaper...or not, prices are so hit and miss with these things and lifts are hard to come by.

At the same time I was considering the orange one with 117k miles, questionable tire choices and bad salesman. Although it did have front and rear lockers and a massive roof rack.

BTW, the real answer on too many miles is about 50% more miles than my H3 has whenever I sell it sometime down the road.

I bought my 06 with 110k miles just over 4 years ago and am now around 161k. It's had its fair share of issues and maintenance needs but I love this rig and have no intentions of parting with it. Here are said issues over the years;

Radiator (replaced twice) plus hoses once
Transmission cooler lines and fittings
4x4 wiring harness tie-down (fixed "Serv 4x4" message)
Thermostat
Ignition Switch
CV axles (replaced both sides)
CV axle seals (replaced 3+ times)
Tie rods (bent a 14mm oem in moab, replaced with 16mm oem *no issues* and later with 1" OD HD tie rods)
Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly (both sides)
Idler Pulley and Serpentine Belt
Spark Plugs
Exhaust Manifold bolt extraction
Exhaust Manifold and Gasket
Third brake light
Crankshaft Seal and Harmonic Balancer
Fan clutch
Motor mounts
Hood and Rear Door Shocks
OD Steering Rack Reinforcement and Front Diff Bushing Kits
Vapor Emissions Canister Vent Hose and Valve Solenoid Jumper Wiring Harness
Intermediate and Lower Steering Shaft

Thanks for that thorough response. Those are all things I can do thankfully. I've done some decent stuff to my old hummer with Chris and CJs help. This 07 one in Georgia is looking good...

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Get a history of the vehicle if you're interested. Its 12 years old so it kinda did less than 12K a year. The trans usually takes a crap about that mileage so if it was replaced thats a plus. Check the vin range on the engine (head issue).
The truck has a lift, the correct wheels to fit the lift, rock sliders, gen1 thor bumper and a winch so those do add some value. ($4k brand new)
I would recommend a V8 to start with though but those are only available in 2008+

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I seem to find random Hummers....what lift is this??? Not truly interested in this one due to mileage, not sure if that's a legitimate concern, but I like the "look".

https://www.newnanchryslerjeepdodge...3-base-4wd-4d-sport-utility-5gtdn13e378221936

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HIGHWAY: 20mpg

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Hmm....the orange one with front/rear lockers, bumpers, winch, roof rack was just lowered $1,000 bucks to $14.9k

I'd buy it at $13.9

Still concerned about the front tires not missing. Wonder why it hasn't sold? Are hummers only cool to us or are there problems. Buying a vehicle sight unseen is scary...

We are kind of a group of enthusiasts more than regualar drivers

Just did a quick check of the items I've replaced in the last 60,000 miles/6 years. I deleted maintenance items like fluid changes.

Don't tell me these things. Looks like a lot, but you do wheel pretty hard right? I never would...

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I'm very confused. My posts are now showing up on my old screen name, when I informed my login was banned originally so I made the one in the OP

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07Custom said:

Don't tell me these things. Looks like a lot, but you do wheel pretty hard right? I never would...

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Most of that is from off road use. Many of the items that fail due to age are low cost items, like the oil pressure sensor switch.

Wow....the solar flare LOADED H3 in Florida....dropped by another $1,000.

$15,999.....$14,999......now $13,999. I'm so tempted :no:

Why, why, why. That's a good price, something must be wrong.

I messaged the salesman and asked him why it isn't selling and if there are any issues. His response, "because I'm a horrible salesman. I talked a guy out of buying it because he was upside down on his current vehicle by $6k and I didn't want to ruin his financial future". Um....yeah haha

He "talked them out of it" because there's no way a loan would get approved with $6K negative equity.

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I'm very confused. My posts are now showing up on my old screen name, when I informed my login was banned originally so I made the one in the OP
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You have two different usernames and two different emails under which they are registered. Whatever you use to log in will be the one that shows. However, one needs to be closed out - which one do we keep?