P1000 Looks like it's time to trade up.. need opinions on 1000-5

[Smitty335]

Currently have a 15 Viking 3 SE. It has been an excellent machine. Have just south of 1000 miles on it now.

However, after this last week, I think I need more room. Our 4 yr old Shepherd rides up front. He stands on the floor in front of my wife, which has been fine..(other than the occasional "rear foot on the gas pedal") until now. We added another dog. Two is just too many dogs in the front.

Of course, there are other reasons for an upgrade. My gripes about the Viking are as follows;

*Noise. That one lunger is not quiet. Even with a Silent rider on it.
*Power. It's more than enough for the average dude, but I want more rip.
*Suspension. There is no "sport" whatsoever in the Viking haha!

So.... What are your likes, your dislikes etc. Are the additional options on the LE worth the extra dough?

Added a shot of the Viking just because...

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Buy a 700 and put the 1000 drive train in it, the 700 comes with a parking brake, HA! Check out the Textron Havoc, it's way to big, makes a P1 look tiny, but I really like the lay out, seats are kinda weird.

 

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