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Borg_One71

New Member
Jul 18, 2020
1
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Minnesota
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  1. Do not currently own
Hi All! Just joined as I'm looking for my first SXS (haven't purchased yet).

I live in-town (small, rural town). So I'm needing something that I can zoom (not in the fast sense) around town and also plow some snow when winter hits. When I say plow, I mean only 50 feet or so of sidewalk and 60 feet of driveway, nothing crazy. Light duty for sure, I've done it with a shovel for the last 6 years (keeps me in shape, but I'm sporting a new 'dad-bod' these days).

The occasional trips to the woods is secondary, and will be fun too!

Everything I've researched has been pointing me to the Honda Pioneer 500. I'm not one that is super mechanically inclined... so the Honda reliability is something that comes through in the Googlin that I've done!

Local regulations say I'll need blinkers for in-town driving. So I'll get those for sure, a plow, and a full windshield. Any other 'must have' or 'should have' options that you'd personally recommend from experience? Also, since I'm still shopping, what do you think a fair price is for a new 2020 Pioneer 500? Just the base model, not accessories.
 
SILVER_ALERT

SILVER_ALERT

HONDA SXS Club Flounder
Lifetime Member
Supporting Member
Jan 6, 2016
2,873
19,355
113
Route 66 Oklahoma
Ownership

  1. 500
Howdy from Oklahoma and welcome. My 2016 P500 has not needed anything other than regular maintenance. I have not really kept up with pricing since I bought mine. I know it can vary from state to state, Hopefully someone from your area will chime in. Oh yeah, what's a snowplow? ;)
 
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100Acre

100Acre

Samsquinch the Terrible Magic Bean Manipulator
Lifetime Member
Club Contributor
Apr 25, 2017
17,369
103,399
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Idaho
Ownership

  1. 1000-5
You can't start new from MN. You have to start with ABCD...Children these days.....Welcome from the underside of the crusty old dollop of velveeta Splattered in days gone past....before the Pioneers even....possibly from another dimension entirely...It's space cheese really, like primordial ooze it is!
 
03mossy

03mossy

Well-Known Member
Jun 20, 2018
275
1,080
93
MN
Ownership

  1. 700-4

  2. Other Brand
Welcome from small town rural MN also. After owning ATV’s for years we bought our first SxS 3 weeks ago, Pioneer 700-4, and absolutely love it! The 500 is a cool machine, go for it you won’t regret it.
 
Todd627

Todd627

HondaSxS Club Stress Management Director
Lifetime Member
Supporting Member
Sep 4, 2018
56,122
613,727
113
MI
Welcome from The Great Lakes State :cool:

Sounds like the P500 is exactly what you need.

#NTC

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Remington

Remington

Deputy Fife POIDH Enforcement Officer
Lifetime Member
Supporting Member
Jul 24, 2016
18,406
104,868
113
Michigan
Ownership

  1. 1000-5

  2. Talon X
Welcome from the Hand between the Great Lakes!

P5 is a good little machine and tuff! Had one as a second machine myself for a bit. Dont forget, whatever you get we need Pics! Lots of Pics
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Smitty335

Smitty335

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Oct 3, 2016
35,368
208,011
113
NWA Arkansas
Ownership

  1. 1000-3

  2. 1000-5
Hi All! Just joined as I'm looking for my first SXS (haven't purchased yet).

I live in-town (small, rural town). So I'm needing something that I can zoom (not in the fast sense) around town and also plow some snow when winter hits. When I say plow, I mean only 50 feet or so of sidewalk and 60 feet of driveway, nothing crazy. Light duty for sure, I've done it with a shovel for the last 6 years (keeps me in shape, but I'm sporting a new 'dad-bod' these days).

The occasional trips to the woods is secondary, and will be fun too!

Everything I've researched has been pointing me to the Honda Pioneer 500. I'm not one that is super mechanically inclined... so the Honda reliability is something that comes through in the Googlin that I've done!

Local regulations say I'll need blinkers for in-town driving. So I'll get those for sure, a plow, and a full windshield. Any other 'must have' or 'should have' options that you'd personally recommend from experience? Also, since I'm still shopping, what do you think a fair price is for a new 2020 Pioneer 500? Just the base model, not accessories.
WELCOME from NW Arkansas! I would suggest a grin guard, your mouth is going to get sore!
 
JenElio

JenElio

NTC's NoMo Chupacabra Caliente!!....
Lifetime Member
Oct 31, 2019
63,838
599,755
113
Loxahatchee, florida
Ownership

  1. Other Brand

  2. 1000-5
Welcome from South FL!

Yesssss, pics or it ain't happenedededed 😂
As far as add-ons/accessories to recommend, well..........that can be a little difficult to figure out:rolleyes:, but we do a darn good job at helping you spend $$$ 😂😂😂 good luck! Keep us posted.

#NTC
 
Mudwing

Mudwing

Well-Known Member
Lifetime Member
Jul 9, 2017
36,959
306,563
113
The Mud holes
Ownership

  1. 700-4
Welcome from South FL!

Yesssss, pics or it ain't happenedededed 😂
As far as add-ons/accessories to recommend, well..........that can be a little difficult to figure out:rolleyes:, but we do a darn good job at helping you spend $$$ 😂😂😂 good luck! Keep us posted.

#NTC
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Pedpole

Active Member
Apr 12, 2020
42
106
33
UP
Ownership

  1. 700-4
Welcome from the UP of Michigan! Recently bought a Pioneer 700-4 deluxe and it is a great machine. Honda’s reliabilit was a high selling point for me along with 4 seats when needed in a normal length sis.
 
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