I own a 2005 Hummer H2 and it is by far the BEST car I've ever owned. Love this review ... the gentleman that's "hating" on the Hummer knows he loves it deep down:)
^^^THIS. We all do. But if only jealousy, prejudice and narrowmindedness could lets us think coherently. You own one, you never want another car or truck (As long as budget not an issue).
Had a 2007 H2 Victory Red Limited Edition until 2016. Absolutely loved it (and I’m a Ford tech) the whole time. Still miss it to this day. Only vehicle I ever teared up when I sold it.
Me too ,it was one of my dream trucks and still! Wearing truckers jeans and driving this was my passion back in 2008,then at mid years I started hating it ,but again I started liking it!
Im loving these hummer episodes keep em up guys. I recently bought a 2003 H2 with 155k miles and couldn't be happier it drives great despite the high mileage. It's my desert, snow, camping. Fishing, offroad fun vehicle. Very fun to drive and take over the road with a nice feeling of being safe and comfortable on long roadtrips with family and friends. Im thinking of dropping a dmax in it one day. This vehicle has performed awesome in dirt, rain, snow and mud. Very fun vehicle to drive and enjoy. I too am making it an overland vehicle. Keep up the good work you guys are awesome!
Yep, when amc spun off am general. Owned by renault which is owned by the French, and the US government doesn't allow foreign countries to make products. Then the hummer was made, and like you said because they both came from AMC both jeep and AM general can use the 7 slot grille but AM general does own the right to the 10 slot ford jeep grille.
AM General wasn't around until 1969 (former AMC). They did not build the Willys Jeep. That would be Willys Overland Motors. They had a seven slot grill as far back as 1946 and a 9 slot on the MB in WW2. AMC bought Willys Jeep in 1969 then changed to AM General and from there their paths converged. AM General designed the Hmmwv in '79. Chrysler bought Jeep in '87 and owns them today. Chrysler lost the suit because it was ruled they couldn't prove that by using a similar 7 slotted grill infringed or diluted their brand and they had waited too long to file an injunction or that it confused customers between Jeep and Hummer. The H1 had already been using the grill since early 90's and before that the military humvee. It's all about what you can prove and evidently they didn't bring enough evidence to court to convince anyone so they lost. As far as who lays claim to the grill design...Difficult to say if you go by who used it first that would be Willys Overland (Jeep), but that was sold off to AM General years later, while they had Jeep they designed and built the military humvee sold to US GOV. Chrysler could argue it wasn't sold for consumer use. The H1 however was but why did Chrysler wait so long until the H2 was released if it bothered them? Historically, the seven slot grill belongs to Jeep, but you could also argue it's not used in the same fashion. It's much slimmer. Also because AM General bought Jeep, they also bought the designs too which were loosely used on the humvee. So in effect they also own the rights. I like the Hummer grills better. Slim and wide.
@X X I had a 1995 Jeep Cherokee, yeah it rusted bad on the body, clear thru the floor and the roof in the corners. Had about 190k when we sold it in 2010. I just bought a 2003 H2 this year so it's about the same age as the Jeep was when we sold it but it's miles better by comparison, some of that is because it's a newer vehicle, they're just made better than older ones but a lot of it is because of Chrysler. The engine was really good in the Chreokee though, never had a problem with it and transmission. Ford's got issues with early 2000's rusting too, but I've yet to see an H2 with rust. Had my H2 now for over a month, love it. a few things on it are head scratchers like the dual climate control, why would you have it left/right and not front/rear? I wish it were about 3 inches wider though and came stock with 37's. It doesn't have quite as much leg room in middle seats as our Expedition or in the back. Expedition is a little longer.
iVlogBuzz you know, the good old UK brand you see broken down in and around every green lane and pay'n'play up and down the country. Can't beat a Land Rover. :D
lol, for sure mate! I've always loved the design of the defender and discovery (until this latest monstrosity). But reliability has plagued people I know with them, oddly most people I know of with any LR product now either work for LR or they're a technician/mechanic. Honestly, If I could trust it I would. Sadly when I decided on a V8 suv - i chose a Cayenne which has been fantastic on feel and overall reliability. I do look fondly at Discovery 3 & 4 (aka LR 3 and LR4) - but i just can't bring myself to :(
Bought mine in 2003, it’s 2019 and I’m still in love with it, few things though that bothers me: The noise of the air coming inside the cabin when u go over 55 miles an hour and the cheap plastic that I’m about to replace on the exterior, other than that, H2 is a BEAST 👊🏻
I absolutely love the H2 and I do agree that it would be even more badass if it had a Diesel with an Allison Transmission. Is love to see someone do a swap and put the diesel and Allison trans into a H2!!!!!
Cheap plastics were removed in the 08 model and power train was massively improved. I had the 03 and now have the 08 and I’ve fallen even more in love with the 08. Hummer could have been successful if they came back because there is so much more technology they could have used to make it better
pretty much. The h2 was pretty spartan considering how much it cost back then, regardless of how old it is. With modern turbo engines the H2 could easily get high teens/low 20's MPG
I have a 100% Stock 2003 H2 that slightly over 80k and I honestly love this vehicle more than any other vehicle I have Ever owned. Its comfortable, Handles nice on the roads, Plenty of room. I am 54 years old and had a few cars in my day. In a different category I owned a 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR 4 and for the time it absolutely was the baddest car on the road PERIOD. Back then hitting a 159 mph topped out and it felt like you were going 60 mph but If you have never owned a Hummer H2 you really should before you slam it.
I have been plowing snow commercially with mine since 2005 and have never had a single replacement part put into it other than windshield wipers and oil filters. 120,000 miles on it and going strong. It’s been bulletproof.
I own an H2 and an H3. Both are good off-road vehicles. Both run great but the H3 is underpowered a bit. I have no issues with easily driving or parking the vehicle. It is additionally very comfortable to drive.
@@LouisDuran seriously dude😂 got nothing better to do than troll, get a life already......I'll say it again, Louis Duran is an embarrassment equal too yet lesser than garbage.
You are lucky... im a mechanic and i have one very nice customer with an H2 which i have to repair way to often. Some of the repairs the vehicle needed recently... Brake master cylinder leaked power steering fluid so badly the vehicle lost power steering and brake assist (yes this vehicle does not have a normal vacuum brake booster instead it uses the power steering pump pressure to assist), radiator end caps let go and caused a coolant leak (pita to replace with the stupid hood in the way) steering gear box seal failed and leaked, multiple bulb connectors either corroded or melted, multiple steering linkage joints developed play, and some other minor stuff. The repair bill total made me feel so bad for the customer but he was still happy because other shops asked for $500-$800 more to repair the vehicle.
Sounds like you made the repair to my vehicle. In total it cost me 3500 to repair then of course, in my usual fashion the Damn heat didn't work. That cost me an additional 700.
@@shawnjames7261 Im sorry to hear that Shawn. The owner on the H2 i repaired luckly hasnt had any issues since my repairs and the heat worked before and after the repairs. Only thing i could think of that would cost $700 and cause no heat would be the heater core which isnt a common issue on the H2.
Im not a big GM fan but the Hummer was one of my favorites what comes to GM SUVs/Trucks. And to be honest right now is a good time to bring them back cuz offroading is huge now
I went to school next to the plant where body panels were stamped for many GM's including the preliminary stamping for the H2 before it was announced to the public . I remember we got to do a tour of the plant since I was in robotics and GM had donated $50k that year to our team. We had to sign contracts agreeing to not disclose any information pertaining to what we would see. Anyways, roughly half way through the tour there was a fully assembled H2 body from fresh stamping getting ready to be sent off for painting. No wheel, tires, interior, engine had been installed yet. We asked what that was going to be and they said an announcement would be made soon. I believe this was either late 1999 or early 2000., but it was just a few months before it was made public.
My husband and I LOVE our H2. Idk how people can hate them so much, unless gas mileage is the thing that makes you love a vehicle lol. We got it in a trade for a car we were selling- we were going to buy a tahoe or Yukon but honestly I wasn’t that impressed with new or used of those vehicles. The Hummer is way more roomy for our large family and hella comfortable. It can tow like a beast and is badass in the snow. I can see how some people aren’t a fan of the box shape but everyone has their likes and dislikes but I love it!! Never selling it. Why would I get rid of my collectible lol
The brand Hummer in general should get respect despite the hate. I mean the Hummer fought our wars and now people can own one in the road despite its drawbacks with gas and size. H2 was trying to fit more into places where the H1 couldn't go because of the width of the H1. In all honesty, I would have both. I have the 08 H2. H3 is more for the people who don't like the size of the H1 and H2 combined and has a optional manual transmission.
NihselAuto am general did not design the h2 l, gm did. Thats all that matters no h2 was an am general h2. I like gm but without a diesel power train, and with the overblown price and Hollywood presence. This truck flopped and rightfully so. The FJ and the Wrangler trumps this truck in spades
If you were a real car guy and mod vehicles, you can engine swap for a Duramax diesel on the H2. It can happen. Besides, the H2 isn't recognized by Hollywood anymore since they started going to GWagens. Also, the wrangler is not in the same class as the H2, more into the H3 which is really not a true Hummer.
O Nathan ripping apart something that isn't a mopar, what a great unbiased segment. That 6.0 and old 4L60 will outlast 2 jeep power trains, but power wagon don't care.
I bought one just yesterday and I don't care what anyone says or how the hummer is portrayed overall. That's my dream truck and I finally have one. I always loved hummers and I always will
An 08-09 h2 would be awesome. 400 hp, 6 speed tranny, and the interior update. It also came from the factory with 315/70/17 tires, the same as a raptor!
H1’s suck they are terrible over 45 mph and uncomfortable. I’m with you I wanted one then I drove in one talk to any ex military they suck to get in and out of all the time they are not comfortable and you have to work on them and enjoy working on them all the time they rattle loose literally the bolts and nuts need to be checked monthly which isn’t a problem cuz you’re working on them every 3 days doing routine maintenance anyway. Not that I don’t have to work on my H2 SUT but I have to do fun stuff not become an active diesel mechanic and prime my diesel or bleed my brake lines every 25 days. Pipedream cool back problems YES and money problems look up the cool inflation hubs online 4,500$ for just one is about the not coolest thing ever other than the powerstearing pump failing every 60 days and sitting in a non adjustable metal seat that makes you walk away from you car like your tailbone has been sitting ona jack hammer all day or you just been pushin cattle ina aged western saddle! I just came up with that lol
No, you don't, unless it's a 2006. They are notoriously slow and have no seating room. And lack of aftermarket parts and no mechanics will touch it, so if you buy it, better be advanced with car mechanical knowledge yourself. Portal axles will not be happy on the highway. It will be just good as a city crawler.
@@PLAYDUMB Amen. I cited same points without even reading your response first. H1 is a terrible city/highway vehicle. It's a designated offroader/ranch vehicle.
I’m from LA and while I’ve seen a ton of these with stupid ass 24” spinners and shit I’m considering a Between a H2, power wagon or an H3. Not all of us are into chrome rims lol
Amen I’m from NH shoveling snow chopping wood Playing hockey off roading all make you appreciate, value, and respect nature, and man’s will and strength to not be limited by it... as much as you can. Only saw one Hummer an H1 red with the truck angled cab totally dope loved everything about it. I was 13 saw my first H2 shortly after that wasn’t a huge fan not as much as the H1 but then came the first time I saw SUT and that was it by far the coolest thing I could ever want to register at the DMV 2016 H2 SUT 45k$!of extras road armor front and rear bumpers delta halogen light bar supercharged with a half blown tranny bought it for 28k and raced a purple 98 corvette up a bridge in Orlando on the first drive home back across the FGL due to the incline we were matched pretty good and stood up to it the whole way. It’s the baddest bitch I have ever seen. Turned down 3 ppl trying to buy it off me at the gas pump for 66k now I think I should have takin it and built up my own but it would be bout the same to put it back where it is now so screw the headache plus you just gotta let those ppl know that some shit just ain’t for SALE you gotta earn IT
H2 aged very well in terms of exterior styling and capabilities. I can't name another SUV that looks cool from 2003 like H2 does. H2 can still look good among the modern styled SUV's. And it's got the most payload of modern SUV's and 6.0 Vortec is damn reliable with GM keeping it till 2020.
Been driving h2 gor 5 years now 90 mph on hwy no problem been to Colorado twice ,okc ,Tennessee Corpus 50+ times love it snd people fear it oh 34ft rv towed with ease those who hate it is probably because cant afford it
I got to drive a buddy’s H2 a couple weeks ago and it was really smooth. The vehicle has a lot of amenities and I’m surprised with all the available options it had for its age. Downside was getting in and out of it and he had to replace the transmission around 160,000 miles.
TIGER x GAMING Two guys from my fire station use them because they destroy anything in the snow at high speeds. They respond the fastest (volunteer station) and it literally could save lives.
I'll be honest, I don't know as much about cars (let along off-road ones) as the majority of commenters here, but I definitely appreciate the back and forth. No matter what kind of product you're reviewing, pointing out both the pros and cons is always important. Thank you for doing just that!
Hummer H2 is like Trump. People hate it because "they said mean things about it". My friends said the SAME thing about my H2...until they got a ride in it. Smooth, quiet and very capable. I love my Hummer H2...chicks love it...dudes love it (but of course they are driving what everyone else is driving and act like they don't) The problem with people is they want to compare this to the original H1...when in reality...the H2 can do ALOT more of what the H1 can do. Kinda like a pros/cons thing...Oh yeah...if you are worried about MPG...then shouldn't be driving anything with a V8. All my trucks got 10-13 mpg. If I wanted to save on MPG, id get a RAV 4 AWD and hope no one would rely on me for space, pulling them out or going over 100 (which the H2 does) Oh I might add...if you want a GOOD off-road vehicle...go Land Cruiser 80 series and above...but of course something will be an issue opposite of the H2. For the record, I have a Wrangler TJ lifted with 35s and its loud, windy, non-economical and bad on gas...so...yeah. If you went Wrangler-you would suffer the same but be just like everyone else at the mall...
How often do you actually off road it? A vehicle that isn't ridiculously heavy would be better, It takes that big V8 to get it's ass above 50 mph at all. This is the true mall truck
"chicks love it". Oh god the cringe lol. Can guarantee that no 'chicks' have thrown themselves at this guy, least of all due to his truck. Also the fact he has brought up Trump in a discussion about a mid 2002 Truck.
That camera does it no justice. You have a literal football field of space between the driver and passenger. Lose something in the back? Its gone forever bub.
So you knock the hummer for those who owned them but then neglect #1 every stock wrangler leased out to some HS girl and #2 every lifted wrangler that has never been off road...
When I was a kid always imagined my self driving an h2 hummer now I see it every day in my car garage and I really enjoy driving it around, I don't understand how some people hate this luxury monster SUV, just don't get it
I had a used 03 H2 for a few years and LOVED it. Drove very nice and was very comfy. And it pissed off all the hippies in South Lake Tahoe as an added bonus. TAKE A SHOWER, HIPPIES!!!
I will drive an H2 the rest of my life...Best vehicle ever built. Makes u feel safe knowing you can handle any circumstances in this ride...my wife has one also....it truly is Like nothing else.
Only those who own one, can understand how Correct you are. Make sure while driving, to continue that flashing light to another fellow hummer on the road, every time you see one (Family of Capable) and make the envies who can't afford it, even more jealous & mad ;)
I was never a H2 fan, but i bought one over two years ago and i do love it. It is a weird truck for certain! But i have taken it off-road numerous times and actually had no problems in Colorado! Thankfully, made it through the trees bc it was a dirt-bike mainly trail lol. Plus, the interior is nicer than most any other ! I have a 4 inch lift and 37s, and get 13mpg as well
I have an H2. Has a cargo rack with a 5k watt genny and gas cans on it. Tows my off road spec travel trailer and yes front and rear suspension replaced plus tye rods. But I love this truck. Mines an 06 black etc. Forget the diesel. Too expensive to maintain. As is I have a fancy Blazer and am satisfied.
I’ve always loved these since they first came out. The guy mocks the plastic on the interior after saying go get a jeep. I needed a winter truck and test drove a jeep, bought the hummer. Jeeps are straight trash. Omg their plastic exterior, cloth seats and inflated price tag. And this guy say buy a plastic garbage jeep. Just hot garbage. And I so wanted one.
I had both...burnnt out the trans trying to get out of 30" snow...my hummer bust through in seconds...neighbors were shocked. Both were stock. Still have the h2 sut...jeep been fixed and sold. Jeep is too small for me to tow, need a hellcat in it. I got my H2 reprogrammed with 3 tunes.....my economy tune i get 16 miles per gallon. Better than Tundras. The Hummer DOES need a beefier front suspension cause the weight. They both have plus and minuses. Plan to buy my daughter a jeep in a few months. Love the show. Keep reviewing.
you guys should do a piece on that 1998 subaru imprezza hatchback that was riding behind you, that thing goes 80 miles an hour through a foot of snow, i love that car, mine is 20 years old and held together with spit and duct tape and still runs awesome!
All great points in the video. Probably no one will read this but ok. I own a Jeep Rubicon 04 and a H2 hummer 06. I have owned many jeeps from the CJ, TJ and YJ and here is my take. If I am going off roading I want my Jeeps, though the Hummer is capable it is not nearly as capable as my Rubicon. For winter road conditions in NE Pa the Hummer is in a completely different class than my Jeeps. I have hit many unplowed road situations and my Jeeps are squirrely though capable, the Hummer however, does not even seem to recognize there is snow on the ground. Have never even had to put it in 4 wheel drive.I have buried even my lifted Jeeps in the snow to include the Rubicon and had to pull it out with the Hummer.Just me experience with the two different vehicles.
It’s all in the weight. I concur, I’ve owned CJ’s,YJ’s, TJ’s, JK’s, and XJ’s. Jeeps are extremely capable off-road, there’s no debate. The short wheel base, thin body, high air intake and light weight make it great out in the woods but in the snow??? They are squirrely for sure. My XJ (Cherokee sport) was the best out of all due to its slightly heavier weight. I would imagine these H2’s cruise through the snow like nothing.
I lover Hummer! I’ve owned 2 H2’s and on my way to a third one.. way better than a Jeep! Jeep has no power off road they need major mods to be good off road, Jeep is a college girl car
I don't care a lick about celebrities or what they own. Far as I'm concerned, if they do own one, it is one of the few intelligent decisions they have ever made.
I have owned a 2006 H3 which kept me safe in 2 bad accidents. Now i have a 2007 H2 Luxury. Love this truck. I have owned expeditions and Navigators. A Tahoe and Suburban. By far my fav is my H2.
omg you made me piss my pants. i have an old beat up wrangler tj and pulled out multiple h2's stuck in the easiest trails. The H2 cannot follow a wrangler anywhere other than regular streets.
Great review showing the pros and cons! One truck that has a great balance between the bigger than life cool factor and function is the Ford Raptor. Very comfortable as a daily driver, Great offroad, looks badass, and very useful as a truck also.
Yeah. Buy a jeep he says. Itll be fun he says. Until you look at cost of ownership to fix fiats piles of crap. Nathan is really crabby these days. What happened to the fun loving guy who was more open minded!?
SUVs, Crossovers and Pickups have taken over the automobile industry. This is a perfect time for GM to bring back the Hummer brand. They can bring back an improved, lighter H2, and H3. They can even put out smaller crossovers and name them H4 or even H5 models to compete against Jeep. I always wanted a Hummer H3 Alpha.
Leo Bookman they deserve respect from all men and women. Mine has been worked hard and has served a VERY useful purpose that a wrangler just couldn't do. I'm not saying the wrangler is a bad truck no. But for our purposes a h3 was better but it's reached the end of the road for us so next up is a H1 but the h3 is a very good truck. Shouldn't be tooken lightly like it is. I would shere as heaven rather drive a h3 than a h1 for a daily comuter with very good offroad capability just IN case but for what we use ours for (a worked hard farm truck) a h1 would just be better. But it DOES deserve respect.
I own an 04 H2 with just over 200k miles on it and love ittt its my daily driver . I had also owned both H1 and 3 but find the H2 alot better for me ... keep up the maintenance and it will run for ever ...
Shane Terry I have an H2 also. Bought new 2007. Parking is a snap. Visibility is good as well if you know how to use mirrors. Cargo and passenger room is great. Did a family trip from WI to VA last summer with 5 people and all gear fit inside.
o2man98 that was supposed to go to “I am Sekou”. Does yours have the power folding mirrors like the one in the video? How do you make them fold? I know how to make the glass move but didn’t know you could push a button to fold the whole thing in. I’ve got a 2004, and as far as I know it’s for all the options like full leather, heated seats, sunroof, air suspension (that the dealership I bought it from converted to coil springs because they were leaking). Though it doesn’t have the spare tire carrier and brush guard but if I remember correctly those were dealership add on accessories, not factory installed.
o2man98 I mostly use it to tow my horse trailer and go off-roading, but I wanna get a snorkel, upgrade the front suspension components, and seal it up everywhere so water doesn’t damage things (like fuse boxes under the hood and my doors so water doesn’t get in).
They're great to drive though. Super smooth on the highway. I enjoyed driving the one I did. No issues parking. Maybe Nathan should learn to back up :\
It really bothers Me to watch videos that put down Hummers, I’ve own an H1, H2 and a H3, by far the H2 , I feel is the best. The good guy, bad guy gets very old, very quick
