P500 A real life story trying to buy a Honda UTV. OMG ITS GOING TO HAPPEN!!!

[TacoJoe]

OK / joined this board about 14-15 months ago -after- I zeroed in on a 500/520 to service my 5 acres of paradise in the midwest. Who knew I would be on 4 different dealer waiting lists and it would take 14-15 months to get one.

SO today- 2:30-3PM I got a text. Thought it was spam text -but- read it and it said...

"Hey this is XXXX Honda. I see you previously were interested in the Honda Pioneer 520. We did just get one in and you're on the list. Are you still interested in the Pioneer 520 by chance?"

Are you kidding me? My reply 3.87 seconds later: "YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS - take my money - I have any extra kidney too!!!!" OMFG ITS FINALLY GOING TO HAPPEN!

Going to take delivery sometime this week / totally pumped. Thanks to this board for helping me keep the faith by reading similar stories of ordering/long waits/patience. Fingers crossed everything works out and its the right UTV for me too- sorta waiting to get hit by lighting now -lol

 

[Mini Trail Mark]

Congratulations! Waited 6 months for my 520. Glad I stuck it out, now after 6 months of ownership, have 0 complaints, this thing is a fun workhorse 😁

 

[pappyo]

CONGRATS & WELCOME to the forum.

What Color??

Best put A LOCK on the Wallet -- your Net Worth is about to go Down ( All the Acc. Want & Need )

Many good people & information on the Honda forum ( they " LIKE PICTURES " & Will Help Spend $$$$$ )

Red was the 1st color all other colors followed Honda hopes they sell ( All colors Do Sell )

RED 2018 P500
GRAY 2022 P520 ( Got Luckey 1st. call had 1 on the floor )

 

[Bombardier Convert]

Congrats to you! I know the feeling when you finally do get "THE TEXT!!!" It feels like winning the lottery. At least in my imagination anyway.. lol. As you have probably heard around here before... we all ❤ to see pics!

 

[JenElio]

OK / joined this board about 14-15 months ago -after- I zeroed in on a 500/520 to service my 5 acres of paradise in the midwest. Who knew I would be on 4 different dealer waiting lists and it would take 14-15 months to get one.

SO today- 2:30-3PM I got a text. Thought it was spam text -but- read it and it said...

"Hey this is XXXX Honda. I see you previously were interested in the Honda Pioneer 520. We did just get one in and you're on the list. Are you still interested in the Pioneer 520 by chance?"

Are you kidding me? My reply 3.87 seconds later: "YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS - take my money - I have any extra kidney too!!!!" OMFG ITS FINALLY GOING TO HAPPEN!

Going to take delivery sometime this week / totally pumped. Thanks to this board for helping me keep the faith by reading similar stories of ordering/long waits/patience. Fingers crossed everything works out and its the right UTV for me too- sorta waiting to get hit by lighting now -lol

Well, being that you been here so long but it's still your first post.........Welcome from South FL 👍
Congrats on waiting it out and remember when you get it home......Pics or it didn't happen!!😂😂

NTC

 

[Remington]

Welcome to the club and congrats on that phone call! Youll be Rock Hard (nohmo) till u take delivery!

We Will nee one thing like proof of insurance when u get pulled over.
thats pis! Ooooooo boy we like pics! Goody Goody!!
Also, you need to fix your location. Weve never heard of the State
”Midwest” when did that succeed from the union?🤔🥳

 

[Bombardier Convert]

OK / joined this board about 14-15 months ago -after- I zeroed in on a 500/520 to service my 5 acres of paradise in the midwest. Who knew I would be on 4 different dealer waiting lists and it would take 14-15 months to get one.

SO today- 2:30-3PM

Are you kidding me? My reply 3.87 seconds later..

Actually, I think my reply text was under 3 seconds... I think I maybe could have beat a bolt of lightning! Lol!

 

[TacoJoe]

Thanks much gentlemen - I will definitely update my profile/details/etc. too. I'm located in the greater Twin Cities, Minnesota. I put my deposit down this past Friday (basically shoved cash in their face -lol) and I can potentially pickup as soon as Thursday. The details....

Year: 2022
Model: Pioneer 520
Color: Red

I'll definitely get some pics to share. I'm REALLY excited about adding some upgrades too / PappyO is right/ lock the wallet (lol).

I'm a big big big believer in Honda engineering / have had (3) Honda motorcycles / (2) Honda outboards / (5) Honda cars /etc. They own thee BEST powertrain patents in the industry. I looked long & hard at the Polaris/CanAm offerings but when viewed as an overall "package", I think the 500/520 design is tough to beat for your average UTV buyer. Now it would seem I'm just another Honda Fanboy buying solely based on brand, but that is not the case. I think there's a lot to love about this model and I'm very very excited to pick one up and put it to work!

 

[hallic]

Greetings from a fellow MN Metro person!

 

[waynester]

After reading some , I feel rather foolish and lucky. People waited many months for their ride. I balked at 3 month waiting list last Novemberish . In early to mid January I bit the bullet and ordered P520. Jan 27 received call they had one available !? Someone had backed out of purchased, so sad for them so glad for me. So I did the Bank and Insurance run and of course ordered a few options $$$ , went home and they delivered same day. Our dealer is a long established and think I got one of the good ones.

 

[Kinlaw]

Congrats, TacoJoe!

What's the deal with your user name? Is it dirty? Please say it's dirty. I like eating tacos.

 

[waynester]

OK / joined this board about 14-15 months ago -after- I zeroed in on a 500/520 to service my 5 acres of paradise in the midwest. Who knew I would be on 4 different dealer waiting lists and it would take 14-15 months to get one.

SO today- 2:30-3PM I got a text. Thought it was spam text -but- read it and it said...

"Hey this is XXXX Honda. I see you previously were interested in the Honda Pioneer 520. We did just get one in and you're on the list. Are you still interested in the Pioneer 520 by chance?"

Are you kidding me? My reply 3.87 seconds later: "YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS - take my money - I have any extra kidney too!!!!" OMFG ITS FINALLY GOING TO HAPPEN!

Going to take delivery sometime this week / totally pumped. Thanks to this board for helping me keep the faith by reading similar stories of ordering/long waits/patience. Fingers crossed everything works out and its the right UTV for me too- sorta waiting to get hit by lighting now -lol

Gonna haul it with your Cobra?

 

[TacoJoe]

haha / thanks guys / no no, Tacojoe is just a nickname that followed me from college and never left me / I honestly don't remember origin / probably from some party shenanigans or something-lol / Spoke with the dealer this evening and things are looking good for this week!

 

[crewcabrob]

Congrats on your purchase! I lurked for years before I was able to get my Pioneer.

Rob

 

[Stephan]

Hey Taco Joe,

Patience is a virtue! You are going to love it...and it's fun to dress it up. Be safe!

 

[TacoJoe]

OK! GOT MY PIONEER 520 HOME!!!!!!
...
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We already put 20 miles on it going up and down the street (too muddy for the yard...... well at least this year since its new & shiney- LOL)

LOVE IT - LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! Its really too bad COVID happened because I could have used one of these 2 years ago!

Its early, but I think its the perfect size / I think too many guys over "buy" the monster UTV which basically is a small truck with suspension / I have sooo many things lined up for this thing to see how it performs.

PS- how about my 2011 Honda Odyssey BEAST pulling a monster trailer like a BOSS? - To my surprise: Pulling power was NOT an issue AT ALL / pulled JUST fine / I think tow rating is based on van curb weight (not power) - easily could have pulled more. Freakin MINIVAN my friends!

EXCITED and already thinking of upgrades / thanks much Honda SXS community

 

[crewcabrob]

Looks really nice! They are really handy to have.

Rob

 

[futzin]

Great stuff!

Congrats from Kentucky . . . 👍

 

[Bombardier Convert]

OK! GOT MY PIONEER 520 HOME!!!!!!
...
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We already put 20 miles on it going up and down the street (too muddy for the yard...... well at least this year since its new & shiney- LOL)

LOVE IT - LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! Its really too bad COVID happened because I could have used one of these 2 years ago!

Its early, but I think its the perfect size / I think too many guys over "buy" the monster UTV which basically is a small truck with suspension / I have sooo many things lined up for this thing to see how it performs.

PS- how about my 2011 Honda Odyssey BEAST pulling a monster trailer like a BOSS? - To my surprise: Pulling power was NOT an issue AT ALL / pulled JUST fine / I think tow rating is based on van curb weight (not power) - easily could have pulled more. Freakin MINIVAN my friends!

EXCITED and already thinking of upgrades / thanks much Honda SXS community

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Looks awesome, congratulations! I know the feeling!

 

[Buggyman]

OK! GOT MY PIONEER 520 HOME!!!!!!
...
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We already put 20 miles on it going up and down the street (too muddy for the yard...... well at least this year since its new & shiney- LOL)

LOVE IT - LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! Its really too bad COVID happened because I could have used one of these 2 years ago!

Its early, but I think its the perfect size / I think too many guys over "buy" the monster UTV which basically is a small truck with suspension / I have sooo many things lined up for this thing to see how it performs.

PS- how about my 2011 Honda Odyssey BEAST pulling a monster trailer like a BOSS? - To my surprise: Pulling power was NOT an issue AT ALL / pulled JUST fine / I think tow rating is based on van curb weight (not power) - easily could have pulled more. Freakin MINIVAN my friends!

EXCITED and already thinking of upgrades / thanks much Honda SXS community

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congratulations on the new buggy and welcome from Ohio. that thing is so shinny I had to put on sunglasses, needs some dirt LOL.