A Quick Look at the 2003 HUMMER H2: AN UNDERRATED AUTOMOBILE ICON

Today we are taking a short dive into the history, driving characteristics, and general viewpoint of the Hummer H2. Was it truly a complete flop, or is it just waiting to become the next big SUV craze trophy car?

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[thedesertroad]

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[longlivechina]

Fuel economy not bad at all, its a terrible point that poor people focus on…People spend $200 a month on coffee no big deal, $500 a month on booze no big deal, $300 on video games no big deal, $1000 a month at casino no big deal…Spend $50-100 extra on gas and omg your broke.

[Finnaz]

Favorite vehicle i have ever owned. Had an 04 and 08. Im in Phoenix Az. I love the way the windows are positioned. There is very little direct sunlight hitting you compared to any other car. Also, I liked the distance the side window is from your shoulder and head.

[danielzimnoch]

05 H2 w/455K miles still going. Maintenance is the key. 11.8 mpg. Probably better mileage than a Ferrari or a lambo 😂 I’m not complaining though. Fun truck to drive.

[nando]

I love my yellow H2 more so than my H1 alpha. First thing to do is buy an external tire carrier. The rear seat is not bolted its removable. There's an additional (late version) that has the entire bench in tje back as the spare was moved to the outside of the vehicle. And yes an adult can sit in the 6th seat. Not comfortable for anyone over 5'4 but it works. The economy is actually not to bad 14 to 16 on the freeway.the trick is mid grade fuel not 89. The h2 loves to be loaded. So towing won't hurt your economy. I tow my boat and still get 14mph. The people that Hate the hummer are the people that have never been in one and heard something bad from another person that has never owned one. There are some negatives. Cheap parts from GM. The instrument cluster will fail along do to cheap motors. Also the bolts on the exhaust headers will fail as well, those tend to rust and the bolt heads will brake causing an exhaust leak.easy fix with 10 bucks worth of after markwt bolts. Just FYI in case someone is looking into buying one.

[mr.a]

Only guys that sit down when they pee hated the Hummer🤷‍♂️

[Tokenomics]

The average new car buyer finances $36k so plus $5k in interest on a car that will depreciate $15k in 5 years. So they spend 20k extra over 4 years. Then they spout about a $16k cash car Hummer H2 gas mileage. What the new average new car buyer fails to realize is the hummer wont devalue and the h2 buyer didnt finance so the hummer driver is essentially getting $20k of free gas and maintenance over the first 5 years compared to the average new car buyers choice. And then the new the new car buyer after 5 years buys a whole new car and the H2 driver just keeps driving their H2.

[jamesinscoe]

I have owned a 2003 H2 for about 9 years now and despite a few NORMAL wear and tear issues with it I absolutely love it. It is a great riding vehicle which no one expects. They see it and other modified H2's and people think your bouncing down the road. What people do NOT know is they built the Hummer plant directly beside another plant that built the Cadillac Escalade . Also very few people know that the Hummers suspension was sooo Good that the next year Cadillac Stole the undercarriage of the Hummer H2 and slapped it underneath the Escalade so does anyone think and Escalade ride stinks? NOT !!! . We have two walk in service body work trucks that get around 5 miles per gallon so on the weekend when I get in my Hummer to drive it and its gets 11 mpg I feel great because I am doubling my gas milage so like everything in life its all in how you look at things. My Hummer is all stock except for swapping out the running lights and headlamps with LED replacements. I just turn a 105k miles and honestly it still excites me when I climb up in the cab and am going to drive it and I am almost 60 years old and very few things still get me excited. Yes I would love to have that Brand New Hummer EV but used prices on this new version start typically at a $175k and go over $210k so if you can find a great shaped used one for $20 to $25k that will leave you a $190 thousand dollars left over for fuel !!! Anybody thought of it that way?? lol. Plus nothing like the rumble of a USA made V-8 engine, UGH !! I LOVE MY HUMMER H2, You will too if you take that leap of faith and get one.

[longlivechina]

Just bought a 05 3 weeks ago, best purchase ever made

[mikebas]

Great video, as a 05 H2 owner for over about 8 years now I love it and will probably never sell it. With only 175000 I hope to get a lot more life from it. Wish it had the motor & trans my 08 Escalade had which was the 6.2 and if I remember correctly it had a 6 speed trans but otherwise the 6.0 gets the job done and remains very reliable.

[owenrsk]

Thank you for this quality review which does not denigrate the H2, there are plenty of 4x4s but I find that the Hummer is timeless and stands out from the crowd, I own a 957 Cayenne Turbo but I grew up playing with miniature H2s and I am lucky to have a friend who owns one with which I could do some rallies, by watching this video, I can't wait to buy mine !

Good luck with the evolution of your channel !

[julianmartinez]

I'm lucky to own an 05!! Turn heads all the time...25 bucks per week of gas ain't nothing, lucky I work close by but I wouldn't mind if I had to put more gas, the feeling of driving this thing is priceless ( 5'5" person or shorter can sit perfectly in the rear seat...parts are cheap on line also.., I don't see myself driving another truck but the H2, loved my H3 as well but nothing like the H2!!

[lorraine]

Hey! Loved the video! I bought a 2008 H2 Luxury version in January 2015 and i have the 6.2L engine and i have NO engine upgrades. All my hoses and belts are original! I only did an All Fluid change in 2022!!! Everything is original but Brakes. Every year i get my inspection at an Old Hummer dealer now a GMC dealer..and tell them to find anything needing replacement!! They can't find anything! Oh yea..back in that 2022 inspection i told them to do the first for this vehicle ...a 152, 000 mile engine check-up and change the original Spark Plugs!! As I sat in the waiting room the service guy comes over to me with a handful of used spark plugs and firstly says to me... What type of Gas do you put in this truck???? I said " I only use Sunoco and sometimes Exxon Premium gas"! Why whats wrong?? He shows me a handful of plugs and said..Look at these plugs! I said yea...what about them? I see you cleaned them off with a rag??? He said NO! THIS IS HOW CLEAN THEY JUST CAME OFF THAT ENGINE! CLEAN LIKE BRAND NEW! I said..well thats good..right? I was expecting black gunky ones. So whats the problem??? He said...well keep doing whatever your doing!! I only use Sunoco..Exxon .or Shell and only the Premium gad that is stated on my gas cover and let me tell everyone...I live in Eastern Pennsylvania and around town i get 14-18 MPG and abit more on the highway. i can find the Sweet spot on the gas peddle!!!
Yes HUMMER OWNERS..THERE IS A SWEET SPOT ON THAT GAS PEDDLE.
NOTE: I ALSO OWN A FORD EXPEDITION ( MY 3RD ONE) A 2019 LIMITED. AND again..i have out done the written estimate MPG for these vehicles also. 17mpg....I NORMALLY GET 22MPG around town and i was getting 28 on the highway lastweek!
I am a woman age 66 and everywhere i go with my H2 i get comments! Your so small...how do you drive that thing? And the dreaded.question....My Age!! Ya see..i have a full head of GREY HAIR! LOL😂 this H2 is my truck and mine alone! My husbund is not a fan of the H2 at all ...he will not drive it ! But i can keep it till we downsize the house and retire...( we have 5 garage bays) i huess we will move into a condo with 1 short garage door. Lol
Untill then...i share my time between the H2 and the Expy.! The H2 has no dents..rot..or scratches..it's in pristine condition in and out. Seats look showroom quality not even a wrinkle! And 154, 000 miles only upgrade was a new stereo/ bluetooth headunit inside ! No water leaks from the roof lites or sunroof. All dash buttons work! Wish i could post a photo!

[jamesneville]

You are incorrect about the frame, it has it's own design. it's a square box frame for it wont flex going over obstacles, When I seen them at the factory, i was just thinking it was just a Hype-up Tahoe. You can look up the GM training tutorials on design and capability you will realize it was ahead of it's time. in the new trailboss there are using some of the design feature from the Hummer.

[mikeyslots]

I've watched (or tried) many videos about the H2, and yours is by far the best produced. It would be great to see you do a part 2 on specific H2 mechanical/design issues. I am currently in the market to buy an H2, so this video helps a lot. Cool channel, thanks for the info!

[jessejohnson]

I've owned two Hummers previously they are always in my heart I'm getting my third in a couple of weeks I can't wait I love Hummers they are my favorite truck. The nasty looks from the libs are a plus🤣🤣

[hexjumper]

AM General rep was at a combination Cadillac/Hummer dealership to showcase the new features on the 2006 H2 and was fielding questions. Regarding the frame, the H2 was designed from the frame up because it needed a HD frame to handle the flex and weight it was designed for. Cobbling parts of existing frames would have been more expensive and not meet the design parameters. Asked why every magazine and other review said it was nothing more than a Tahoe frame with some modifications? He laughed and said none of them asked.

[danielkapp]

Just picked up one of these recently, 03 in yellow. ($16K) It's a true time capsule (all original), but it's going to be getting modernized, and some much needed tlc.

I've actually gotten mostly positive reactions, any nay sayer I'll tell them, 1) It's got catalyitic converters, and 2). It gets decent MPG for a modern Chevy K5 Blazer (think 70's, that averaged 5mpg) and it is a true full time AWD. Hood is actually light and is fiberglass, I doubt you would be able to open a metal hood that easily.

I haven't seen a major impact on the wallet and I came from a Nissan that had a V6 (for a 2019 Frontier it actually had really bad fuel economy). Speaking of which, this H2 while wider is both shorter, more nimble, and more capable, compared to my former ride.

Finding replacement parts for the mechanical side is easy and cheap, and anything internal or external that's Hummer brand can either be found at a junk yard or made through a 3d printer. It's not for everyone, but those that make good use of them appreciate them, even with all the quirks. The only major upgrade I am considering is changing the transmission to a 4L80e or 6L80e from the notorious 4L60E.

[stephenottley]

A vehicle that I can literally do anything I need too. Street driving, towing, offroading and has all the comfort you need on road trips. The engine is an icon very simple maintenance and durability. It's a complete terra vehicle! I love my 2003 just got it always wanted one and when prices got affordable I swooped.

[nojoke]

Love my H2. Best vehicle I've ever owned..