Help Choosing

[Markbama]

How in the world do u choose.....500, 700 or 1000

Mark in bama

 

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[hondarock]

Easy decision right there.

1000.

 

[Markbama]

Easy decision right there.

1000.

Gotta admit I sat in one today and I was swayed quite a bit...

 

[joeymt33]

Welcome @Markbama. You should find a friendly atmosphere here and we're always willing to help.

Where are you located? I'm in north Alabama. If close I could offer an extended test drive of my 700.

 

[swsebek]

If you got the money its a no brainer....THE 1000....The 700 makes me happy still....
And the 500 is nicely priced and nimble in the woods....But the 1000 is the cats Meeeeow.

 

[Markbama]

Welcome @Markbama. You should find a friendly atmosphere here and we're always willing to help.

Where are you located? I'm in north Alabama. If close I could offer an extended test drive of my 700.

Hey...joeymt33, thx for the offer...I am near Prattville....I appreciate the offer, half of me wants the 1000, the other half sez the 500 only because of the size.

 

[sthomp54]

If you can fit the 1000 on the trails/places you ride go for that. I have the 500 and it is great for my riding on tight trails and going thru the woods where there are no trails at all(hauling out game etc), its basically an atv with 2 seats.

 

[Plumber32]

I'd say it's up to your budget, it's easy to spend thousands on accessories. So you can load up a 500 for the price of the 700 bone stock. A 700 with all the bling runs right about a 1000-5 deluxe without accessories. Kinda like buying a dog. The initial purchase sometimes is the cheapest part! Or close to it.

 

[ohanacreek]

Hey...joeymt33, thx for the offer...I am near Prattville....I appreciate the offer, half of me wants the 1000, the other half sez the 500 only because of the size.

I'm near Pelham once we all get our machines (waiting on that Silver metallic) we should get together there are a few several guys in the Central Alabama area.

 

[Markbama]

I'm near Pelham once we all get our machines (waiting on that Silver metallic) we should get together there are a few several guys in the Central Alabama area.

Sounds like a plan....that silver one is smoking.............I guess the names make sense because when you have one of these they are just like a mistress, takes up your time and money...lol! I am going to swing by Halls tomorrow to test drive all three. The one thing about these ATV places is none of them have a suitable test ride place...it is very aggravating. The Montgomery place....drives me nutz they always act like you should feel privileged for them to even sell you a cart. Hoping Halls is different

 

[ohanacreek]

Hall's is going to push Popo and tell you they are a Honda Powerhouse dealer (they aren't) ... Horrible customer service, I moved my deposit to Chattanooga Honda.

They are where I bought my 700, they dropped the price of it only to get it right back to it with feeds and charges.

Take advantage of them they at least have a fairly short road you can at least feel acceleration and if they have all three in stock it'll be a decent comparison.

 

[BULLDOG6]

Yeah....I was in there once and wasn't impressed....I emailed Honda of Chattanooga and they were higher than Southern Powersports...I am actually thinking about making an offer to the guy on here in Jackson county trying to sell his 500. It is yellow, not crazy about the color....but if I can get it for the right price I can always wrap the plastic...I want to ride in the 500 first...

There are too many used 2011-2014 Rangers for sale...makes me worried.

I bought my Big Red from Chattanooga a few years back, from the honda dealer on Workman Rd. They were good to do business with. I called them today. Sales Associate said they got a red 100-5 DELUX for $700 under MSRP. He sounded like it would be several months before any other colors arrive.? Hope this helps. Im from North Alabama also. I havent checked at Cycle World in Gadsden yet.