1. When I applied the brakes, they worked, but when the brakes were pushed harder, they made a groan/grinding sound. It stopped, but the sound didn’t seem normal. Any idea what this might be?
I think they are wet brakes, inside the transmission
2. It has a factory heater under the seat. The switch didn’t turn the heater on. Owner claimed the fan quit, or possibly the fuse was blown.
3. It has factory turn signals. Fronts work, but not back lights. Probably wiring issues as evidenced by wires hanging loose. I definitely like the idea of lights for working alongside the road. Owner said taillights were replacements. OK, not a big issue.
Those look like someone put trailer lights on
4. Rear tires were low on tread. Pretty straightforward. But how much should a set of 4 “factory” rear tires cost including mounting?
5. When the rear diff was locked, it was noticeably slower and definitely more difficult to steer. I perceived this as a “good thing” meaning the diff lock was locked and working properly?
6. Cab is equipped with windshield wiper, but switch did not turn it on. Another wiring issue.
Hopefully each wiring issue is an individual problem. The wiring harness runs through a tunnel in the center of the frame. Not the end of the world, but can be finicky to get to.
I have zero experience with them and didn’t know what to expect. So my questions are pretty basic. Seems like a lot of electrical repairs.
My friend had a gas one for 20 years, and treated it like a rented mule. He just bought a used diesel 6x4 and gave me his old one. They are tougher than nails. They have a nice big box and are a real workhorse (I assume yours has an electric lift). 4x4 UTVs are like a mini truck in comparison.
Seller asking $8,000 but said he would take $6,000. Knowing it needs 4 tires and a lot of wiring diagnosis/repairs- Is this a good deal? It seems like it based on others I have seen advertised with rust, higher hours, etc.
$6,000 is a fair deal given the condition, hours and cab
$5,500 is a good deal
$5.000 is a great deal
