Side by side UTV's

[buckeyefarmer]

I just bought a new car for less money, ouch.....

 

[teejk]

Strange...I hit the "post" button and then the message appeared again. Sorry!

 

[ovrszd]

Owner's uses of UTVs vary so much I don't think anyone can tell you which one will work best for you. Shop, shop, shop. Get as much seat time as the various dealers will give you. I'm not talking about sitting in the UTV while in the showroom. I'm talking about asking the dealer to let you demo the machines. Even if it's putzing around on the dealership property. Would you buy a new car or truck without test driving it, or keeping it overnight?

 

[flynlow8740]

I have a Kubota RTV-X 1100C and love it! Not fast at all, but does everything else very well. The cab, heat, and AC aren't bad either.

 

[teejk]

Owner's uses of UTVs vary so much I don't think anyone can tell you which one will work best for you. Shop, shop, shop. Get as much seat time as the various dealers will give you. I'm not talking about sitting in the UTV while in the showroom. I'm talking about asking the dealer to let you demo the machines. Even if it's putzing around on the dealership property. Would you buy a new car or truck without test driving it, or keeping it overnight?

Cruising around the internet today and surprising to me is that Honda seems to be winning for what I need. Yamaha and Kawi are probably more durable but that's not a concern. Will keep you posted.

 

[groundcover]

Went and drove the Cam-am , really wanted to love it but couldn't get past the rubber belt issues. Drove the new Honda, wow, they did their homework ! Six speed auto gear drive, very impressed!

 

[Gunny]

2004? You realize that the 2017's are now coming to market...your machine is 13 years old! And if your battery (probably good for 4-5 years regardless) and fuel pump are your only issues, you should not be allowed to complain on anything!

I wasn't complaining a bit, it's been a tough durable machine. Like I said, the wife and grandkids hardly let the engine cool off during the warm months, it's constantly running all over the place. With the luck I've had out of this one, when I do get another one, Yamaha will be were I start looking.

 

[teejk]

I wasn't complaining a bit, it's been a tough durable machine. Like I said, the wife and grandkids hardly let the engine cool off during the warm months, it's constantly running all over the place. With the luck I've had out of this one, when I do get another one, Yamaha will be were I start looking.

I knew you weren't complaining. Glad you were happy with your choice. Yamaha is on my list to look at. Looking at the comments above, seems that most people are satisfied with whatever brand they chose. That's good to hear. For me it will likely come down to comfort (including leg room). It can get cold here and clothing/boots can get a little bulky.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I didn't know Honda had a gear drive. I'm impressed. When I first got my Mule, my Dad and I went for a drive in maybe 10" of snow. That belt was just smoking, until I put the thing in low. Then that thing was just screaming. NOT impressed.

 

[JRobyn]

I think it is true with anything Honda - from stand-alone small engines on outdoor power equipment to their most luxurious autos and everything in between - they are probably the best engineered and most expensive. But their reliability, performance and VALUE are also at the very top of the heap.