P1000 Deluxe vs LE? Need some real world knowledge.

[Rangejunkie]

Hi all, I am looking to purchase my first Honda sxs. I've decided on a 1000-5 model, but can't decide between the deluxe or the LE model. The biggest hang up for me is the idrive system. I like the fact that the deluxe has a diff locker, but the LE doesn't because of the idrive. Can someone tell me how they compare in the real world. Just seems like something else to mess up later down the road. Can anyone give me some insight. Thank ya. Itll be used to trail ride, some mud and used for hunting.

 

[Plumber32]

Hi all, I am looking to purchase my first Honda sxs. I've decided on a 1000-5 model, but can't decide between the deluxe or the LE model. The biggest hang up for me is the idrive system. I like the fact that the deluxe has a diff locker, but the LE doesn't because of the idrive. Can someone tell me how they compare in the real world. Just seems like something else to mess up later down the road. Can anyone give me some insight. Thank ya. Itll be used to trail ride, some mud and used for hunting.

If your not into absolute hard core rock climbing and don't want to add shocks and skids, l.e. would be great. If you like to mod things yourself deluxe. Deluxe needs skid plates, heavier duty tires and shocks.

 

[tbaker]

You answered your on question more to tare up I have the deluxe 3P and I use the paddle shifters most of the time that way I have control of what gear I am in plus the LE model costs a lot more you can use the money you save on the deluxe model and do a lot of upgrades on it

 

[JACKAL]

Hi all, I am looking to purchase my first Honda sxs. I've decided on a 1000-5 model, but can't decide between the deluxe or the LE model. The biggest hang up for me is the idrive system. I like the fact that the deluxe has a diff locker, but the LE doesn't because of the idrive. Can someone tell me how they compare in the real world. Just seems like something else to mess up later down the road. Can anyone give me some insight. Thank ya. Itll be used to trail ride, some mud and used for hunting.

Read my post through whole thread, covers 2500 miles with I-4WD and compared it to my P1K5D from 2016. Still have both.

P1000 - 2018 P1K5LE / I4WD Review

 

[Cuoutdoors]

s*** let's not start another LE pissing match. Lock this this thread and point him toward the hundreds of posts on this topic.
@Hondasxs @JACKAL

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[JACKAL]

s*** let's not start another LE pissing match. Lock this this thread and point him toward the hundreds of posts on this topic.
@Hondasxs @JACKAL

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I already did point him to the other thread.

 

[Plumber32]

s*** let's not start another LE pissing match. Lock this this thread and point him toward the hundreds of posts on this topic.
@Hondasxs @JACKAL

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If your not a handy guy then an l.e. is the way to go. Do you agree?

 

[Rangejunkie]

I appreciate the input everyone. I did look for some threads, but was wanting real world experience using both systems. I'm more of a function over form.

 

[Rangejunkie]

Thank you @JACKAL , the tread was helpful. Just the unknown vs what ya know I guess.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

I appreciate the input everyone. I did look for some threads, but was wanting real world experience using both systems. I'm more of a function over form.

I wasnt trying to be rude. It's just that this topic has been beat to death several times, and it tends to turn into a pissing match every time. A lot of guys refuse to accept or even acknowledge how good of a machine the LE is. Jackal has a good write up and there are several more.

There are two kinds of pioneer owners. Those that have driven an LE and love it, and those that have never driven one.

I've had both machines and have been extremely happy with my LE. I was EXTREMELY skeptical of the LE before I bought one. However, I'm very glad I did. I couldn't be happier. I've written about it several times on here. Im very much a function over form guy. I do believe the LE performs better than my previous pioneer 1000. Feel free to PM me if you have questions.

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[Cuoutdoors]

I already did point him to the other thread.

You know where this is headed, happens every time.

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[Cuoutdoors]

If your not a handy guy then an l.e. is the way to go. Do you agree?

No I dont agree. I think being handy has nothing to do with it. But I would agree that if you're not handy then HONDA is the way to go.

I think your statement discounts how great of a machine non LE's are, such as yours, and gives the wrong impression of the true benefits of the I4WD.

They are both great machines. Just different.

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[Plumber32]

No I dont agree. I think being handy has nothing to do with it. But I would agree that if you're not handy then HONDA is the way to go.

I think your statement discounts how great of a machine non LE's are, such as yours, and gives the wrong impression of the true benefits of the I4WD.

They are both great machines. Just different.

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Next weekend we can really put them head to head and see if theres a difference..

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Next weekend we can really put them head to head and see if theres a difference..

I'm looking forward to letting plenty of folks try mine out. I think it will be a good time for all.

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[Tramguage1]

I'm looking forward to letting plenty of folks try mine out. I think it will be a good time for all.

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I'm in with ya .

 

[Plumber32]

I'm looking forward to letting plenty of folks try mine out. I think it will be a good time for all.

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I'm in with ya .

I'll bring my bubba rope lol!

 

[Tramguage1]

I'll bring my bubba rope lol!

Good we can use it to pull you up the rocks!

 

[Plumber32]

Good we can use it to pull you up the rocks!

Bring it my friend!

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Next weekend we can really put them head to head and see if theres a difference..

Better get your truck tires on I dont wanna hear you b****ing that I had the upper hand.

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[Tigermark]

s*** let's not start another LE pissing match. Lock this this thread and point him toward the hundreds of posts on this topic.
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