2005 HUMMER H2

This example has not been beaten up over the past 16 years. Even with three previous owners, the vehicle has just barely surpassed 59,000 miles. The title is clean and the vehicle has never been involved in any accidents, which is an impressive feat considering its size. 

Powered by a 6.0L LQ4 V8, the H2 makes roughly 325hp. This specific H2 has the 'Lux Series' package, which adds: a brushed aluminum crossbar rack, chromed exterior door handles and mirror caps, floor mats, a third row seat, 17" chrome wheels, and a 3 month XM satellite radio subscription! (Likely expired.) 

Glitz and glamour aside, the most exciting piece of kit added to this example is the Air Suspension package which adds a compressor and air springs. This allows the gross vehicle weight to go all the way to 8,600lbs, and allows the car to tow up to 7,000lbs with ease.

This particular H2 is finished in Pewter Metallic. The chrome rims are practically mirrors at each corner of the car. The tires are chunky and have plenty of life left in them. Overall, the outside is in good shape, but not without faults. 

There is damage at the corner of the front left quarter panel, there is also a light scratch from bumper to bumper along the passenger side, (likely done by an electric car enthusiast.) The driver's side chrome mirror has been chipped by a rock or two, the spare tire case on the back has a scratch in its plastic, and the window tinting is starting to show some age which might need redoing in the next three years or so.

The most puzzling defect; however, is at the front of the car. The chrome bullbars at one side curve and follow the shape of the front bumper, while the other side remains defiantly straight. There is no sign of any impact that could have caused this obscurity. It could very well have been a defect that came straight off the assembly line.

Once you climb inside this hulking machine, you'll be greeted by overstuffed ebony leather seats more comfortable than a memory foam mattress fresh out of the box, and all of the tech standard in any luxury SUV on the market today. Standard features include: air conditioning with tri-zone climate control, a tilt leather wrapped steering wheel with radio and cruise controls, heated front and rear seats, 8-way power front seats with a dual memory system, a BOSE premium sound system, and a 6-disc CD changer. All of these can be illuminated beautifully when you pull back the massive sunroof to reveal a piece of glass so big you'll think you're driving in a convertible.

Alas, this interior is not without wear either. The front and rear seats do have a bit of creasing likely from average use over the years. The single third row seat; however, is in immaculate condition. Another puzzling bit of damage is in the back seat. The rear center console air vents, specifically. The knobs on the air vents in question appear as though they've either melted from heat or been chewed on. Whether it was one too many hot days outside or the family dog, remains unclear.

The undercarriage shows minor surface corrosion in some areas, which is to be expected on a 16 year old car. It might not be award worthy in terms of cleanliness, but there is no major damage to be seen. 

The ground clearance you get with this car is incredible. At 9 and a half inches, it's been ready to go overlanding as soon as it rolled off the assembly line.

The engine bay is in excellent condition and the car has been equipped with a brand new Duralast Gold battery. There does appear to be a bit of noise coming from the power steering, and the tires are likely overdue for some aligning.

This H2 has had just three owners over the course of its life. The first had it for a year, the second had it for just under three years, and the third has owned the car since 2010. Owners 1 and 2 both declared bankruptcy trying to get a full tank of gas.

The third owner kept it in good shape, and has managed to put less than 3,000 miles on the odometer per year since taking ownership. 

Owner 3 has also done the most maintenance to the car as well. From what we can gather, the car has been serviced three times since hitting 50,000 miles and specifically at 53,000 miles, the oil pan gasket was replaced.

All three owners kept the car in California, which further explains the clean undercarriage. 

Be warned, it is extremely difficult to operate this vehicle without smiling. Once you hoist yourself up inside, it's hard not to feel like the King or Queen of the road. Few cars will ever have you seated so high above regular traffic, it's almost comparable to driving a semi-truck without any personal quarters. Though, you could definitely fit a bed inside of the H2 if you really wanted, maybe kitchenette too if you're savvy about storage.

The HUMMER brand was an American icon in the early 2000s. Hummers were the peak symbol of excess. Celebrities like Paris Hilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mike Tyson, and Fergie all drove Hummers at one point. Funnily enough, those celebs are all as outdated as any random person might think the HUMMER H2 is, but that couldn't be further from the truth. 

Sure, the dash isn't loaded with fancy touchscreens, and sure, if you run the car in Eco+ mode (*not a real driving mode) you might be able to get 9mpg, but it does have all of the basic creature comforts any modern luxury SUV has. The H2 redefined what a luxury car could look like and be capable of. In fact, we'd go so far as to say that the H2 is the precursor to, and largely responsible for, the luxury SUV craze we're in the middle of today. Love it or hate it, the HUMMER H2 is absolutely a piece of automotive history. We estimate this Hummer H2 to sell between $12,000 - $16,000.