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[JTW]

New 17 500 has the same engineering

Same engineering as the Rubicon and Forman. ONE filter looked this morning and confirmed it

So it is or isn't DCT?

 

[Admin]

 

[JTW]

The other day I found a smokin deal on a used one. Had tons of Honda accessories (Plow, Winch, Roof, Windshield), very low miles - like 300 I think. Looked pretty much perfect. $7800. I tried finding the ad, cuz I was going to post it on here, but it sold very quickly. There is another one in PA that looks decent - pretty much stock but they put 25" carlisle tires on it. They are asking $6600 and it's been posted a while.

That was a good buy.. I would have bought the one on here last week but alas I'm stuck on the 17. The dealer called today and said he's showing it's shipping.

 

[rocmar]

That was a good buy.. I would have bought the one on here last week but alas I'm stuck on the 17. The dealer called today and said he's showing it's shipping.

Dealer set the hook
your being jerked
wait 4 months.....
he should be giving
to ya

 

[rocmar]

So it is or isn't DCT?

DCT....
your dealer don't
Know....?

 

[rocmar]

JTW
maybe they will
hand deliver. ....
Here's wat it looks.like
.

 

[Montecresto]

The other day I found a smokin deal on a used one. Had tons of Honda accessories (Plow, Winch, Roof, Windshield), very low miles - like 300 I think. Looked pretty much perfect. $7800. I tried finding the ad, cuz I was going to post it on here, but it sold very quickly. There is another one in PA that looks decent - pretty much stock but they put 25" carlisle tires on it. They are asking $6600 and it's been posted a while.

Wonder why we're seeing these things selling already, and people taking a loss??

 

[ehart814]

Wonder why we're seeing these things selling already, and people taking a loss??

I would bet they want something faster. In my area, we ride roads a lot and it sucks trying to keep up with RZR900's going down the road. Just being able to cruise at 45 without screaming the engine would be really really great.

 

[rocmar]

I would bet they want something faster. In my area, we ride roads a lot and it sucks trying to keep up with RZR900's going down the road. Just being able to cruise at 45 without screaming the engine would be really really great.

Probably right...
I knew wat I was buying
& love it

 

[Montecresto]

I would bet they want something faster. In my area, we ride roads a lot and it sucks trying to keep up with RZR900's going down the road. Just being able to cruise at 45 without screaming the engine would be really really great.

Yeah but if there was ever a perfect trail machine, the P5 is it. Just the minimal amount of research before purchasing would inform the buyer of this, along with the fact that it taps at 40mph.

 

[ehart814]

Yeah but if there was ever a perfect trail machine, the P5 is it. Just the minimal amount of research before purchasing would inform the buyer of this, along with the fact that it taps at 40mph.

I agree, and I knew exactly what I was getting. And I don't regret buying it, and I thoroughly enjoy it every time I use it.

However, I did not have a chance to go road riding with other UTV's before buying it. You can't always get someone to wait up for you, and if you don't know where you are it's really not fun to get left behind. And I refuse to hold the engine at max speed going down the road. Even if I could, I still couldn't keep up. I'm not saying this to put down the P5, it's just an observation after owning one for a while and racking up some miles.

That being said, i'm not trading it for a rubber band. I'd rather deal with the 35 mph cruising speed than deal with something that isn't a Honda.

 

[Montecresto]

I agree, and I knew exactly what I was getting. And I don't regret buying it, and I thoroughly enjoy it every time I use it.

However, I did not have a chance to go road riding with other UTV's before buying it. You can't always get someone to wait up for you, and if you don't know where you are it's really not fun to get left behind. And I refuse to hold the engine at max speed going down the road. Even if I could, I still couldn't keep up. I'm not saying this to put down the P5, it's just an observation after owning one for a while and racking up some miles.

That being said, i'm not trading it for a rubber band. I'd rather deal with the 35 mph cruising speed than deal with something that isn't a Honda.

That's one way of dealing with it. I ride with other P5's. BTW, I was referring to the people selling their P5's when you offered up a reason why they might be doing so, and not you. Get a gps/map, a picnic lunch and a chest of beer and go where you want and forget those dudes that want to haul ass until their rubber bands break, lol.

 

[bigbore]

One of the criticisms I see the most about a P500 is that it is underpowered. Not so sure the new gearing is such a good idea.

 

[highpocks]

One of the criticisms I see the most about a P500 is that it is underpowered. Not so sure the new gearing is such a good idea.

 

[highpocks]

i would like to know about the ride with the new shocks and is there more leg room

 

[JTW]

I would bet they want something faster. In my area, we ride roads a lot and it sucks trying to keep up with RZR900's going down the road. Just being able to cruise at 45 without screaming the engine would be really really great.

I could see that being a pita.. But you're right Honda should have used the grizzly 700 motor.. Lol

 

[JTW]

i would like to know about the ride with the new shocks and is there more leg room

I don't think there is any more leg room.

 

[JTW]

One of the criticisms I see the most about a P500 is that it is underpowered. Not so sure the new gearing is such a good idea.

That was my biggest concern.. That and if the new auto trans would be a turd. I do think it's underpowered but that's something I'm aware of going into it and for 90% of my riding will be fine. However, we've all got a little Tim The Tool Man Taylor in us!!

 

[JTW]

Dealer set the hook
your being jerked
wait 4 months.....
he should be giving
to ya

Lol.. Prolly!

 

[highpocks]

That was my biggest concern.. That and if the new auto trans would be a turd. I do think it's underpowered but that's something I'm aware of going into it and for 90% of my riding will be fine. However, we've all got a little Tim The Tool Man Taylor in us!!

thanks jtw it looks like i might haft to waite a little longer to buy another one.

 

[JTW]

thanks jtw it looks like i might haft to waite a little longer to buy another one.

I'll give a full detailed review for you guys on the fence once I get it and have a chance to put it through its paces.