ATV recommendation

[virgil]

My 2001 Polaris seems to be dead- it’s not starting again and I can’t seem to find anyone who will work on a machine that old. 
 

Looking for recommendations for a new one. Hoping not to spend a fortune. I really only use it for hunting- transporting stands in/out of the woods, dragging deer, etc. I just want a reliable machine that won’t break the bank. 

[Lawdwaz]

Budget?

New or used?

Easy button….Honda Rancher.  

 

[virgil]

4 minutes ago, Lawdwaz said:

Budget?

New or used?

Easy button….Honda Rancher.  

 

Preferably new. Hoping under 10k. 

[G-man]

The best you can get  imo is can am.  Promotion going  on now . 450 is  big enough to do anything you want. 

https://promotions-off-road.can-am.brp.com/en-US/usa?_gl=1*vo7uqi*_ga*OTU2NzQ3NjI0LjE2ODk4NTAzNjY.*_ga_PDJJ2H9GPG*MTY4OTg1MDM2NS4xLjAuMTY4OTg1MDM2NS42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.179548711.2037952689.1689850366-956747624.1689850366&_gac=1.23855816.1689850366.CjwKCAjwtuOlBhBREiwA7agf1nyhQ1041ZHG_m8cD1wXBPVvq_bB0UkUkKYi0YVAswkNPjSdXad7exoCszAQAvD_BwE

Diving one  is  like taking the luxury car vs the honda fit.  

Edited July 20 by G-man

[Lawdwaz]

Just now, G-man said:

The best you can get  imo is can am.  Promotion going  on now . 400 is  big enough to do anything you want. 

https://promotions-off-road.can-am.brp.com/en-US/usa?_gl=1*vo7uqi*_ga*OTU2NzQ3NjI0LjE2ODk4NTAzNjY.*_ga_PDJJ2H9GPG*MTY4OTg1MDM2NS4xLjAuMTY4OTg1MDM2NS42MC4wLjA.&_ga=2.179548711.2037952689.1689850366-956747624.1689850366&_gac=1.23855816.1689850366.CjwKCAjwtuOlBhBREiwA7agf1nyhQ1041ZHG_m8cD1wXBPVvq_bB0UkUkKYi0YVAswkNPjSdXad7exoCszAQAvD_BwE

Diving one  is  like taking the luxury car vs the honda fit.  

How’s the reliability and ease of maintenance on the Can Am rigs?

Dealer network?

[G-man]

27 minutes ago, virgil said:

My 2001 Polaris seems to be dead- it’s not starting again and I can’t seem to find anyone who will work on a machine that old. 
 

Looking for recommendations for a new one. Hoping not to spend a fortune. I really only use it for hunting- transporting stands in/out of the woods, dragging deer, etc. I just want a reliable machine that won’t break the bank. 

Probably the starter solenoid..  common issue.  My nephew has gotten very good at fixing  old atv. Parts are cheap on the internet.  Has picked  up and repaired several from the 80s and  90s 

[G-man]

Just now, Lawdwaz said:

How’s the reliability and ease of maintenance on the Can Am rigs?

Dealer network?

Mines a 2006 beat it harder than most will no issues.  Several options  in wny if you need a repair.   I  got mine used and  guy i got it went to a polaris and regrets it every day..  out of the 3  that sit  in the barn  the can am is  grabbed by all and used the most.  Favorite of niece for ease of use and ride.  Honda are great  long lasting machines  but can am   is step above.  2  hondas  here as well . The ride is quite different.

[G-man]

I would recommend  buying new  over used. If your going to spend good money  Lot of modifications done to many different machines.  You may find a deal only to find  problems  used and  used sell very fast  if  good  machine.. 

[mowin]

Absolutely love my Polaris sportsman 570.  Bought it new in '19 and use it all the time.  Never a single issue.  The only thing I wish I had gotten was power steering. 

[G-man]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/blog.ridenow.com/best-utility-atvs-money-can-buy%3fhs_amp=true

Simple google search...    lot of options 

Best advice  go to a dealer that lets you try multiple  models/ brands..  fortunately by me we have a nice dealership that has an outdoor track you can try them on.. nothing  like a test drive  in real world setting.

[Robhuntandfish]

we have a 400 polaris.  Drags the brush hog and all the work we do without an issue.  I think you can get a brand new one for about 8k. 

[Buckmaster7600]

Honda or Yamaha, owned/been around them all and those 2 just don’t have issues. 

[virgil]

Gonna go and look at a dealership tomorrow. From a bit of quick research, I like the reliability reputation of Honda. 

[Rob-c]

9 minutes ago, virgil said:

Gonna go and look at a dealership tomorrow. From a bit of quick research, I like the reliability reputation of Honda. 

Yamaha is right there with Honda for reliability , do yourself a favor and test ride a Yamaha after the Honda . I think you’ll be surprised . 

[Robhuntandfish]

30 minutes ago, Rob-c said:

Yamaha is right there with Honda for reliability , do yourself a favor and test ride a Yamaha after the Honda . I think you’ll be surprised . 

Yamaha and Honda also make the best outboard boat motors now too