One Year Review of Owning a HUMVEE M998 NOT a Hummer H1

Why I love my HUMVEE so much! For a vehicle that is not practical, it is one of my favorites and here is why you should buy one.

[@floridaboz1]

I had a truck with the 6.2L diesel and i loved it, 400,000 miles before the truck was retired. Or in short when i flipped 4 times down the highway... Even than the big thing i remember after the rollover is the engine still running....

[@JohnEngel]

I totally agree. The 6.2 doesn’t get the love that it deserves.

[@brandono.1823]

Definitely one of my favorites that you own. Nice video!

[@JohnEngel]

Just wait for my next video. Lol

[@Milledge.Austin]

Definitely glad you've held on to it and have really liked it. Such an awesome looking vehicle.

[@JohnEngel]

Definitely one of my favorites.

[@garyc765]

Im a current owner of an H2 .I real like the simplicity of the Humvee. Now i want one. Thanks.

[@JohnEngel]

It is definitely super simple and like driving around in a big tractor. I am surprised, but I absolutely love this thing. Gets more attention than any of my other cars for sure.

[@howy4prez]

i was in the Navy and I drove a Humvee. I did serve with the USMC for six years. I own a M1123

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you for your service. :)

[@HolyFuzzyM.G]

I ❤ humvee the simplicity of it and if I want to make it have more luxury's you can!. You can have a 4 door short box truck, wagon, slant back, 2 door long box truck. You can get the ones that have ambulance body and make it into overlanding rig. The option's are endless!.

[@JohnEngel]

I totally agree

[@hullinger]

Man that thing is clean! Enjoyed the the video and enjoyed you enthusiasm too. Now you've got me wanting to.

[@JohnEngel]

I’m telling you, you will love it. It’s so not practical but man it’s fun.

[@ibberman]

@@JohnEngel What does a FUN vehicle like this run $$, ? It's now on my wish list.

[@JohnEngel]

@@ibberman you can pick one up that’s like this for around 35K. :)

[@ibberman]

@@JohnEngel I think I have to have one, where did you get yours ? Thank you John.

[@JohnEngel]

@@ibberman I found mine in NC. The person had a company called Plan B do the work to it.

[@planbsupply9318]

Looks awesome! Glad you’re enjoying it.

[@JohnEngel]

How awesome is this. Thank you so much for doing the work on this one. I absolutely love it.

[@paullappid9624]

@@JohnEngel which version from Plan B, Raider SD Rukas, Rampage??? looks great, great customer service too

[@JohnEngel]

@@paullappid9624 mine is a Rampage. It was already done when I bought the Humvee but they seem like a great group. Love it so much and a great bang for the buck.

[@paullappid9624]

@@JohnEngel thanks, no so I imagine no issues registering it ?

[@JohnEngel]

@@paullappid9624 none at all in SC. Plan B does all the paperwork so all you do is the normal stuff when buying a car.

[@subroc12]

Man what an awesome rig!! So jealous! Quick question for you, is this beast a 3 speed? And if so what’s it’s comfortable top speed. Thanks!

[@JohnEngel]

It is a 3 speed so 55 is the best speed for it but I have had it going 60. It would not be good on the interstate.

[@LINKPRODUCTIONS]

Love the Humvee! I recommend investing a bit of money into a Lav microphone. You won't get the problem with the wind noise that you have in some of your shots. Cheers!

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. :) I did just what you mentioned.

[@ralfwiegand2286]

Hello John, Great video. Can you recommend floor mats and chargers for your humvee?

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you for the comment. The best charger/battery maintainer I have used is a 24V Banshee. I have not done any mats but man I need to. It would help with road noise.

[@ralfwiegand2286]

@@JohnEngel I found the floor mates, just the same as the Hummer H1 1998; I got the TRuck yesterday from Plan B Supply, which looks great. It has taken them 16 months (first, it was 13 weeks) Communication issues on plan B supply over the entire time. Missing spare tire at delivery, engine has minimum/or below oil. Dan told me he checked everything. There were times when I was very close to dropping everything from Plan B. Very unprofessional service. They what to be a big player, but their service is based on a Mom and Pap store. Very unhappy with their client service. What was your experience with them?

[@NKPGarage]

So bare bones. Love it!!

[@JohnEngel]

It truly is. Makes it so easy to work on.

[@NKPGarage]

@@JohnEngel I just picked up a 2004 H1 that I’ll be restoring. It’s got way too much in the way of unique and electronics and hard to find parts. Should be an interesting adventure

[@JohnEngel]

@@NKPGarage that’s awesome. I’d love to have the comforts of an H1 but didn’t want to have that much invested in it.

[@NKPGarage]

@@JohnEngel My plan is similar to yours. To have fun with it for a while, mark it off of my bucket list, and let someone else enjoy it later down the line.

[@JohnEngel]

@@NKPGarage that was exactly my plan but now it’s one of my favorites and I just can’t let it go.

[@muddyram]

Did plan B give you everything you need for the DMV? I also live in SC and have been looking into one of these and just not sure what the best route to get one is. Thanks

[@JohnEngel]

That I don’t know. I bought it from a guy in NC and all of the plan B and title stuff was already done.

[@muddyram]

@@JohnEngel Good deal. As both a vehicle enthusiast and a small business owner, I’m glad your channel got recommended. I went back and watched some of your other videos too. I really like the information and presentation and look forward to seeing more. Good job and good luck, take care!

[@JohnEngel]

@@muddyram Thank you so much. That was the nicest reply of the year. Thank you again.

[@muddyram]

@@JohnEngel unfortunate state of the world, people need to check their hearts. Just keep being you bud.

[@redstingraycorvette]

Beautiful truck I’ve always wanted one how was Plan B to work with

[@JohnEngel]

When I bought it, it was already completed from Plan B. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to work with them directly.

[@OldManBedrock]

how was ur experience with Plan B? How did you know you were getting a mechanically sound Humvee?

[@JohnEngel]

I did not purchase mind directly from Plan B. Mine was a Plan B build that I bought.

[@pearlbayud5180]

I had 2 Hmmwv's they are a love hate relationship but yet im very keen to get another and turn it to EV. EV Hmmwv would be absolutely insane.

[@JohnEngel]

I would love to make it an EV.

[@AlphaChinoz]

Why love hate? Are they hard to maintain or what?

[@dw4956]

That's blasphemy

[@pete4544]

You still have it and if so how has it been going?

[@JohnEngel]

I do still have it. The Humvee has turned out to be one of my favorite vehicles.

[@camcaro5873]

What color is that? So nice

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. That’s a great question. Plan B did the job but to me it’s a Nardo Gray.

[@RAM_638.]

What i notice about owning a humvee is that every tells me they like my jeep...

[@JohnEngel]

lol. This is true also Jeep people seem to accept them as one of their own.

[@LITTLE1994]

That ex-military car is a nice build.

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much.

[@butterman519]

What can you do to my 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS.

[@JohnEngel]

Lol. Those are great vehicles and the LS loves power.

[@OldManBedrock]

what are some communities you recommend joining?

[@JohnEngel]

So far I have learned the most from FaceBook groups. HUMVEE / H1 Hummer Owners is a good group.

[@samatitian7765]

Yoo I'm thinking of getting one within 2 years, just wanted to know how much it's a full prize for 2 gas tanks in total Your reply will really help me out

[@JohnEngel]

100$ per tank.

[@samatitian7765]

@@JohnEngel thanks it really helps

[@jimsalabim9203]

People who can afford these don't worry about the cost of gas... Something to consider......

[@amilcareschettini5881]

Almost perfect just need a proper HVAC and sound unit as well as thr LBZ and Addison swap.

[@JohnEngel]

I could not agree more.

[@clashofclansshield8583]

I got ac in mine. The condensers are in the rear wheel wells.

[@JohnEngel]

I’d love to add AC to mine.

[@clashofclansshield8583]

John Engel I opted for one of those ecvs. Not too fond of the plastic vents but it works nicely.

[@JohnEngel]

@@clashofclansshield8583 I’ll have to look into those. I know there is a roof top one but never really looked into those due to price.

[@michaelburket9024]

So does it have a key interlock somewhere?

[@JohnEngel]

Kinda but no key. It has a power cutoff that can be used so it will not start without a key fob.

[@walterlangkowski4723]

The safety is the fact that it weights almost 8,000 lbs lol you could probably scape a Prius off your bumper and keep on rolling

[@JohnEngel]

That’s the best part. :D

[@miguelestrada8779]

What caused for you to loose a wheel?

[@JohnEngel]

Lol. The rear tie rod was loose and allowing The rear wheel to wobble. Which caused the Lugnuts to loosen in the world fall off. Super easy fix and no issues so far

[@jasojeep]

3:50 the Humvee never had the CTIS system to allow inflation and deflation of tires.

[@JohnEngel]

Mine doesn’t for sure but I have been told that some did have it installed. Not 100% as mine does not.

[@FirstNameLastName-hy2iz]

Almost done with my install. Too bad I’m not a KZbinr where I could post it so other HMMWV owner could use as reference.

[@JohnEngel]

@@FirstNameLastName-hy2iz it’s super easy. Just use your phone and upload a video. We would love to see it.

[@hummerguy]

@@FirstNameLastName-hy2iz You got CTIS in yours?

[@FirstNameLastName-hy2iz]

@@hummerguy I’m still working on the project. I have 3 out of 4 CTIS spindles installed and still working on air and wiring.

[@Capone2525]

Why did your wheel fall off

[@JohnEngel]

I had a bad tie rod that created vibration and loosened the lugs. Fix it and now good to go.

[@Daemon3rdBlackfyre]

How expensive are they?

[@JohnEngel]

They range depending on condition and options.

[@marksmusicplace3627]

its governed to 55. remove the governor and it will do 85mph easy. I love the m998 hmmmv. I served in the us army for 24 years

[@JohnEngel]

Thank you so much. I really should add a tach.

[@esthebanacevedo4231]

How’s the mpg

[@JohnEngel]

Lol. 8-12

[@danyackeren7426]

If you ever decide to sell, let me know!

[@JohnEngel]

I do love this thing but with that being said everything is always for sale for the right price. Lol.

[@lucius3345]

Can you use h1 parts on a hmmwv

[@JohnEngel]

Some yes but a lot are different

[@lucius3345]

@@JohnEngel OK thnx for replying

[@mattcruz4837]

What color is this humvee

[@JohnEngel]

To be honest I’m not sure what the specific color is called. I would have to contact Plan B and ask. I just call it battles ship grey.

[@mattcruz4837]

@JohnEngel 💯 love the color nice build brotha!

[@redstingraycorvette]

What did it end up costing you

[@JohnEngel]

I bought it from a guy in NC for 30K.

[@redstingraycorvette]

@@JohnEngel that’s not bad did it come titled for the road and did the state you live in except the title I live in Michigan and they just do not want to let these vehicles on the road I’ve heard people getting a title with them and then going to the state and the state won’t except it

[@JohnEngel]

@@redstingraycorvette it was a titled vehicle and SC didn’t have any issues with it. Thank goodness.

[@Dougie6116]

You don’t need a airbag in that monster

[@JohnEngel]

Nope. You sure don’t. Lol.

[@mixinthebisquic1238]

*Prior* military *ex* is disrespectful

[@JohnEngel]

I have no idea what you mean but sure thing. :)

[@mixinthebisquic1238]

@@JohnEngel ex usually is for those who couldn't make it in the military or got discharged for something scummy prior means the opposite

[@JohnEngel]

@@mixinthebisquic1238 I totally see what you are saying now. Thank you for letting me know. I was reading your first comment totally wrong. Thank you again.

[@mixinthebisquic1238]

@@JohnEngel hey man no problem nothing worse then asking a vet if they are ex military lol I learned the hard way I was thoroughly corrected and glad that I was full respect to serving and prior military vets

[@JohnEngel]

@@mixinthebisquic1238 absolutely. Thank you again and for teaching me something I didn’t know. :)

[@drdesign6049]

I’ve been thinking about buying one from Plan B. Well, more like trying to talk myself out of it. You aren’t helping.

[@JohnEngel]

lol. I drove mine this weekend and I will tell you it is still one of my favorite purchases. You will not regret buying one from them.

[@drdesign6049]

@@JohnEngel a good friend served 10 years in the Army and spent a lot of time driving Humvees. We talked about it yesterday, and he thought it was a good idea as long as 1) I have something else to drive long distance/highway travel, and 2) it has some anti-theft measures installed. It’s getting harder to resist the call of Plan B Trucks LOL. Have you addressed the anti-theft question, and if so, how?

[@JohnEngel]

@@drdesign6049 kinda. I have a battery kill switch that will be hidden under the seat. So when I get out, I will just switch it off. This should confuse 99% of thieves. I hope. 🤞

[@drdesign6049]

Thank you@@JohnEngel

[@crucialmatt]

You obviously have money buy a lav mic

[@JohnEngel]

Yeah I noticed the wind noise too. I have a Rode mic but it just didn’t cut it.

[@redracecarrr]

Refer to 6:49 - Lav mic used. Obviously don't be a douche.

[@JohnEngel]

@@redracecarrr thank you. I should have used that setup the whole time.

[@zerofire3172]

Hummer is designed to have people inside it. Hmmwv is not. Everyone on the highway hates u

[@JohnEngel]

Lmao. Tell me how you feel.

[@wavybaby5816]

It’s a big boy toy

[@JohnEngel]

That’s exactly how I feel. Like having a matchbox car that you can drive.

[@wavybaby5816]

For real I been looking at em I know they gone hit my pockets since I live in Cali

[@vietnam2513]

I wanted one bad

[@JohnEngel]

I love it. I think everyone should have one. :)