NY Potential HMMWV Buyer

[slmanella]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking at purchasing a vehicle and have spoke to several sellers in NY, NJ and other states.
I'm wondering if there are any other NY owners here that have registered a Humvee for on-road use,

thx,

 

[98G]

I'll sneak this in before the lock -

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?138670-HMMWV-Titling

It's the elephant in the room. For some reason we don't discuss it here.

 

[slmanella]

thx for the info,

just curious if there are any NY owners aboard?

 

[maa45069]

Welcome to the site. Search will pull up a long list of threads. It is a very heated debate and honestly it is a big headache. I really had a lot of interest in the HMMWV but I wanted it for on road use and it turns out to be not so straight forward. Many on road titles have been revoked from many states. Patience is probably going to be your best friend right now. If you have the itch go ahead and purchase one but remember there is a huge chance you wont be able drive it on road legally for now but maybe in the future that could change.

 

[98G]

The short answer - varies by state.

Even more than that, it varies by who you get behind the DMV counter within the state.

Interpretations of the HHA vary. What you see here doesn't necessarily reflect the interpretation that DLA and GP have on their websites.

Only two opinions really matter - the DMV clerk who will or will not give you plates, and law enforcement.

 

[comike27]

I have a M998 hmmwv registered in ny for road use I bought it from a dealer in nj off craigslist with a on road title . I had the right clerk at the dmv since am general wasnt in there list of manufacturers and there wasnt a weight on the title but i still got it registered . A guy at work has two of them and he got both of his registered also but he had a hard time and he had titles also but he did get them registered just dont buy one without a on road title . The dealer i bought mine from i think still has 16 of them still . There is a dealer alot closer to me with four of them and no titles and cant get them registered.

 

[FFesco]

I have 3 HMMWV’s in new york

 

[M1097R1Rak]

Any HMMWV mechanics in NY? I bought a HMMWV M1097R1, but it drives slowly (10mph). Wanted to see what could be the problem. Anyone can take a look at it or give some advice.
Thank you

 

[Mogman]

Any HMMWV mechanics in NY? I bought a HMMWV M1097R1, but it drives slowly (10mph). Wanted to see what could be the problem. Anyone can take a look at it or give some advice.
Thank you

Welcome to the SS forums, this thread is several years old, you should start a new thread.

 

[dougco1]

Any HMMWV mechanics in NY? I bought a HMMWV M1097R1, but it drives slowly (10mph). Wanted to see what could be the problem. Anyone can take a look at it or give some advice.
Thank you

Hear is your advice;
Your 10mph is built in for your safety. You have to get over the "WOW" factor before it will allow you drive any faster.

 

[M1097R1Rak]

Hear is your advice;
Your 10mph is built in for your safety. You have to get over the "WOW" factor before it will allow you drive any faster.

Thank you. As long as there is nothing wrong with it. I am not sure why it is not going any faster. Maybe I am doing something wrong. Also, there is some smell when I drove it - Maybe something leaking? Should I change the fluids?

 

[dougco1]

Thank you. As long as there is nothing wrong with it. I am not sure why it is not going any faster. Maybe I am doing something wrong. Also, there is some smell when I drove it - Maybe something leaking? Should I change the fluids?

Smells when you drive it? Maybe the PO used it for a toilet smell? Or is it more of a Fuel smell?

 

[M1097R1Rak]

Smells when you drive it? Maybe the PO used it for a toilet smell? Or is it more of a Fuel smell?

Not fuel and not toilet. Like antifreeze or something. I will change the fluids and will see.

 

[Mogman]

Not fuel and not toilet. Like antifreeze or something. I will change the fluids and will see.

Check the passenger floor board for dampness.