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Hi everyone, new member on the forum. Ive been a hummer fanatic ever since i was a kid, and always told myself that if i was going to live up here in Canada, im going to have to get myself a hummer, plus ive always wanted a diesel. Well things are going good, so i decided to go on the hunt for a H1. I decided to settle down for a 2001-2003 H1 wagon. Those seemed to fit into my price range, and had the options that i wanted, (abs, newer style dash, newer engine block, etc) and my buddies thought the wagon was cool; we could jam all our stuff into it for trips or such, or just parade around town in this gigantic box <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' /> .

I really wanted a 2003 with the electronic locker, but the right deal hasnt shown up yet.



About 4 weeks ago, i stubled across a private seller for a 2001 in the US, with around 100,000 miles. A bit high to my liking, but the price was pretty good, had a good serivce history, and i did have plans for a cummins conversion down the road if anything decided to quit. Well after talking to the seller, i put a deposit down, and couldnt wait to book some time from work and get into my H1 <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... n_cool.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> well next day, the seller refuned my deposit; he decided to trade it into a local dealer for another vehcile. Great! <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ngHead.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':banghead:' />



Last week, almost the same thing, on a white 2001, this one i just didnt have a good feeling about, and the seller just didnt want to deal with a Canadian... so it seemed. <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... #>/dry.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='<_<' />



This week. I found the machine that been burning at the back of my mind for a few years. A 2002 H1 10th anniversary edition. And to my surprise, it was already in the country. Awesome! i thought. After chasing it down for a few days, i happen to end up at a dealer in ontario that has it for sale. Now i posted a reply on a topic here on the forum about the same vehicle. I was surprised that i happen to find a thread about the exact vehicle, and now im concerned ill be buying a lemon, or abused H1.

I just thought i would probably get a better/quicker response posting a thread in the H1 section, then the for sale section.



http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... l-edition/



What do you guys think. The dealer that selling it here is a bit at the high end of what im willing to pay, and he says hes got 2 other people waiting for it if i dont go for it. Do you think i should pass on this one, or does anyone have any tips or pointers on what to check out or test when i take a look at it on monday.



As far as my typical usage, ill be driving about 2-3 times a week from home to work (around 8km trip), and do the occasioal weekend ride around town. So i wont be putting much milage on it myself. And plan on doing all maintence myself, im extremely mechanicaly inclined, and have a full shop at my disposal, and love working on vehicles. This wont be just a road queen, i do plan on doing some mild off roading with it, thats why i want a H1, plus living out in the country theres a lot of fun places to explore.



Thanks for any help, you guys have a great info packed forum here, and i cant wait to be a part of the whole hummer experience! <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... SMILEY.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':woot:' />

I would suggest you do a couple of things, you can speak to Phil, 905 5849448 (site sponsor and H1 mechanic) and let him know your situation and what you are looking to do, he can provide you some questions to ask and things to look for. Also if this truck is in Quebec, maybe message Kevin (polar Bear) to go take a look at it..This can be tricky and there are some true tell tale signs on how these trucks are. I don't like the fact that the sales guys won;t let you take it for a ride. If the engine has been replaced, how many miles on the new engine, what was truly replaced? How is everything else on the truck? I know from my H1, it doesn't take long for the "repair" bills to add up...



hope this helps..



I also have this article I like from Flashoffroad, a great reference site..



Buying a used truck

Thanks for the info! <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' />



The dealer in quebec sold it to a dealer here in ontario, its actualy a place in toronto, im located just south of barrie. I was actualy one day late from buying from the quebec dealer before the toronto dealer snatched it up, it was imho a awesome deal, but now its just a ok/good deal when compairing it to other same year H1's.



The dealer here is leting me test drive it before i make my decision, but i have to make it the same night, i dont think he will hold it for me any longer.



Ill see if i can take a spin down today, and check it out. And ill post up some pics for all to check.



Ive been all over that flash offroad site, awesome resource!!!

where is it located in Toronto? Maybe Phil could go take a look at it, he is close to Bolton...

PM sent.



When i woke up today; i was thinkin about why the motor was replaced, what could of caused it? the gears started turning turning in my head. I thinkin maby, the turbo had a oil leak, and with it being a diesel, the engine just injested the oil, and burnt it off, without the driver noticing it, slowly draining all the oil out of the engine, and siezing it. I have a feeling that this H1 has a good ammount of hwy miles on it.



Ill give Phil a call today, not too early though dont want to wake him up <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... e_wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

and also, when I posted that truck in January,, dealer was telling same story about having 2 other Guys just waiting for it if you dont take it,, sounds more like a pressure tactics to get you to spit the money fast. Do like Derek says,give a call to Phil. this truck has been a long time on the market.



Marc

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When i woke up today; i was thinkin about why the motor was replaced, what could of caused it? the gears started turning turning in my head. I thinkin maby, the turbo had a oil leak, and with it being a diesel, the engine just injested the oil, and burnt it off, without the driver noticing it, slowly draining all the oil out of the engine, and siezing it. I have a feeling that this H1 has a good ammount of hwy miles on it.



Ill give Phil a call today, not too early though dont want to wake him up <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... e_wink.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

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I just had my turbo replaced... same issue but luckily Darcey caught it before I blew my engine...now that I have seen it, you can tell pretty easy if your turbo is blown.

Dwaxman, just sent ya a PM.



And other guys ill have some good stuff for ya soon. Its gettin late, i could write a whole essay <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' /> <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' /> <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' /> <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... ght_on.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':right_on:' /> <img src='http://www.canadianhummerclub.com/forum ... rgreen.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':mrgreen:' />

AWESOME!!!!

i got my 2003 H1 FOR SALE....military green 2003 with elocker wagon....pm me if interested....