Seen a lot of new 520 owners joining the forum lately. ( Welcome to each and every one them! )Made me curious.. Are there any new 500 owners? Is the 500 going to be a thing of the past?
I really hope they do not phase out the P500, the versatility of the rear rack is amazing. Not everyone needs the dump bed, that is evident by those who have completed some pretty creative mods to the rear rack. I do agree with stepping up the game to add the diff and storage. I can't see that it would be too difficult to run a production line with both options.I think the P500 will fade out. The P520 has just that bit more utility built in, and some additional mechanical refinement, that little extra money makes it worth your while. However, I still think Honda has to step up their game with a locking diff, and better in-dash storage. The Polaris 570SP is pretty good, and likely better if not for its CVT.
Me either! I love this thang.Not getting rid of my p5 any time soon.
Completely agree! I love looking at all the creative solutions that have been posted here for the rear rack.I love the flexibility of the P500.
What folks do with the back rack section of the P5 has been a large part of my enjoyment of this forum.
I tend to agree and believe the 520 will continue to climb in popularity, especially given the factory bed option, a very nice feature. I have own various Polaris products and without question, there are some nice features, but I personally keep circling back to Honda.I think the P500 will fade out. The P520 has just that bit more utility built in, and some additional mechanical refinement, that little extra money makes it worth your while. However, I still think Honda has to step up their game with a locking diff, and better in-dash storage. The Polaris 570SP is pretty good, and likely better if not for its CVT.
Not only the cvt,but stuff like A-arm bushings ,electrical parts and one-way bearings for the front drive do not blow my skirt up...I think the P500 will fade out. The P520 has just that bit more utility built in, and some additional mechanical refinement, that little extra money makes it worth your while. However, I still think Honda has to step up their game with a locking diff, and better in-dash storage. The Polaris 570SP is pretty good, and likely better if not for its CVT.
I didnt know you wore skirts.Not only the cvt,but stuff like A-arm bushings ,electrical parts and one-way bearings for the front drive do not blow my skirt up...
Well,most days it's frock.You would be really surprised at how cool one stays on muggy days.I didnt know you wore skirts.
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Interesting deduction. Probably a significant factor. And why have 2 model sxs with almost same displacement?I believe the P500 will be phased out mainly due to emissions regulations, which forced a minor engine redesign resulting in the P520.