2004 HUMMER H1 New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2004 HUMMER H1?
More power, more torque and reduced emissions are the results of enhancements to the 2004 Hummer H1’s 6.5-liter turbodiesel V8 engine. A six-disc in-dash CD changer is now standard, and a front Elocker locking differential is included in the optional Off-Road Adventure package.

Advantages of the 2004 HUMMER H1:

• Awesome off-road capabilities
• Undeniable street presence
• Stump-pulling torque

Objections to the 2004 HUMMER H1:

• Snail’s pace acceleration
• Cramped cabin
• Deafening interior noise
• Cheap interior bits and pieces
• Unsuitable for most urban parking areas and drive-thrus
• Vehicle width a liability on narrow or wooded off-road trails
• Open Top model’s removable roof requires a Ph.D in rocket science to operate
• Miniscule cargo space given vehicle size
• Stratospheric price tag

Editor's Advice:
Logically, to own a 2004 Hummer H1 you must not only require but also understand the following concepts:

• Sixteen inches of vertical ground clearance
• Approach and departure angles of 72 and 37.5 degrees respectively
• Ability to ford a 30-inch deep body of water
• Capability to traverse a 60 percent grade or cross a 22-degree side slope
• Eaton ELocker locking differential
• 12,000-pound winch kit
• Two-piece aluminum wheels with dual beadlocks
• 440 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,800 rpm
• 10,300-pound GVWR
• New Venture Gear Model 242 transfer case

If this is nothing but gobbledygook to you but still might buy the Hummer H1, may we gently suggest an investment in therapy instead?