P1000 Is the extra $ worth it for LE vs deluxe?

[Ridgeline1]

After using my P700 for 5 years with manual diff lock (very difficult on my old shoulder injury) and now switching to an SE i4wd , I wouldn't drive anything else.

 

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[Dirtstiffs-1000]

No need to get butthurt about it, it was the only time I've ever seen the magic 4WD not "magically" work. I didn't feel the need to take a picture of the guy sitting there with nothing happening, it was simply an observation that I shared. I have no doubt you've pulled lockers out with your i4WD and I'm sure they appreciated it. Did you take pictures?

Hardly butt hurt.
No pictures of pulling out lockers either, because I haven't. I don't bs about stuff I don't know first hand, owned, ridden or tried.
Unlike 99% of I4wd opinions.

 

[Adam490]

Hardly butt hurt.
No pictures of pulling out lockers either, because I haven't. I don't bs about stuff I don't know first hand, owned, ridden or tried.
Unlike 99% of I4wd opinions.

Me neither, that's why I mentioned the only time I'd ever personally seen it be a hindrance.

 

[Adam490]

Hardly butt hurt.
No pictures of pulling out lockers either, because I haven't. I don't bs about stuff I don't know first hand, owned, ridden or tried.
Unlike 99% of I4wd opinions.

For what it's worth, I don't think Honda had stuff like this in mind when they designed i4WD. This nasty s*** is what all the parks down here are, that's why I head to the mountains to ride .

 

[Dirtstiffs-1000]

Me neither, that's why I mentioned the only time I'd ever personally seen it be a hindrance.

I'd guess it's got more to do with drivers.

 

[JiminAZ]

Back to the OP's question: I simply did not have experience or sufficient knowledge of it's performance to fully trust the i4WD computer/programming to do what I needed, and at times I (felt I) needed 4 wheels turning for sure. Whether i4WD could duplicate the associated performance was a question in my mind so I went Deluxe.

After experience with the rig under true 4wd conditions, and the associated difficulty getting the Pioneer to turn on high traction rock climbs (after all the rears are engaged and pushing straight forward and the fronts are vectored but have to overcome the rears), I've concluded that there are conditions where i4WD would be superior to full lock.

Nothing is perfect and everything has plusses and minuses.

I wish they would offer an i4WD override where you could force full lock. Bet they'd sell a lot of that.

Anyhow, now that there is more/I have more experience with the systems, I might be tempted by the LE because i4WD apparently works very well, and you do get a lot of other desirable stuff. Sometimes you see last year's LE significantly discounted too.

 

[JoeyL]

I just went through the same process and decided I didn’t want the i4wd. Personal preference on whether you want a locker or a computer controlling your front axle.

 

[HappyCamper]

Welcome to the club BTW.
I would say it all depends on the price. We ride with several i4wd models and they do excellent.
I think many lean towards the non-i4wd is because they don't like all the extra electronics controlling things.

I agree. I'm an old school kinda guy and frankly I don't like any of the new electronic stuff on my Delux. I get pretty worried going into the back woods way off the beaten path and wonder, if I blow a fuse or something in the computer goes on the fritz, will I be able to walk back for help when the engine quits or the transmission decides to stop working. I liked the good old non-electric carburetors and transmissions. Lots of times I'm just out there with myself and a passenger, I'd feel a lot more at ease if I was with another SxS to have each others backs.

 

[Dirtstiffs-1000]

I bought an LE with I-4wd and dont ever look back.

 

[Jacktracy]

I am getting ready to trade my pioneer 1000 3 seater basic with 15k miles for pioneer 1000 3 seater le hope it's right decision. Honda does have some 17 and 18 le models for less than 2020 deluxe

 

[TripleB]

I am getting ready to trade my pioneer 1000 3 seater basic with 15k miles for pioneer 1000 3 seater le hope it's right decision. Honda does have some 17 and 18 le models for less than 2020 deluxe

Night and day difference. Power steering and fox shocks will be a tremendous upgrade.

 

[sek-hunter]

I'm hoping to move from a 2014 700-2 to a leftover NEW '18 LE. I believe I will be well pleased. What would you expect to get out of the 700 selling it outright? 5,800 miles, lots of accessories that probably don't add much to value. Most miles are in grass checking fence line on a daily basis.... Which doesn't matter either.

 

[helimech]

Just upgraded from a 700-4 to a 1000-5 deluxe. Night and day difference, power steering is the bomb, power is incredible, ride is smooth. Cant believe the foxes are that much better.

 

[sek-hunter]

Placed a deposit on this machine today. Should be a dramatic upgrade from the 2014 700-2. Can’t wait to pick it up. Can’t make the trip to get it til next weekend due to work and ballgames. Anxiously awaiting.
I would have been elated with the deluxe, but couldn’t pass this one up for less $$$ and the shocks.




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[Dirtstiffs-1000]

Congratulations !!
Great machine, you will not look back on your choice.
Having Thick skin about I4wd helps, but you will quickly figure out that beast will get you in and out of all the places others go.