P1000 Sold my 1000 5 today

[Jakey]

Well, I sold it. 6 years and a lot of great times. It’s an awesome vehicle that will go anywhere, but it’s not perfect. Reliability for me was perfect, never a single issue. Heat was easily handled with a shield and a bilge fan. It was all the dust that finally did me in. Dust behind the seat, through the cracks around the doors, through the dash, through the bed and the back seat design. Absolutely everywhere and overwhelming. I ran a windshield, back panel, drove slow, you name it. I will miss the capability, but it seriously lacked refinement. I hope Honda takes a page from can am and comes out with a vehicle that is that well sorted. I would buy another. Meanwhile, I will sit out the winter and decide what to get this spring. Maybe a 2 door jeep, but likely a can am limited cab. Thank you to everyone for a great forum and resource here. Lots of great enthusiasts and info here. Maybe I’m soft in my 50’s but really I think just owning this for 6 years illustrated what I desire in a vehicle. Honestly, the transmission and engine combo is perfect to me. It’s what’s wrapped around it that I would like to see improved.

 

[Admin]

 

[Isaiah]

Well, I sold it. 6 years and a lot of great times. It’s an awesome vehicle that will go anywhere, but it’s not perfect. Reliability for me was perfect, never a single issue. Heat was easily handled with a shield and a bilge fan. It was all the dust that finally did me in. Dust behind the seat, through the cracks around the doors, through the dash, through the bed and the back seat design. Absolutely everywhere and overwhelming. I ran a windshield, back panel, drove slow, you name it. I will miss the capability, but it seriously lacked refinement. I hope Honda takes a page from can am and comes out with a vehicle that is that well sorted. I would buy another. Meanwhile, I will sit out the winter and decide what to get this spring. Maybe a 2 door jeep, but likely a can am limited cab. Thank you to everyone for a great forum and resource here. Lots of great enthusiasts and info here. Maybe I’m soft in my 50’s but really I think just owning this for 6 years illustrated what I desire in a vehicle. Honestly, the transmission and engine combo is perfect to me. It’s what’s wrapped around it that I would like to see improved.

I sold my 1000-5 a few weeks ago , I bought it new in 2018. It was a great machine and never left me stranded but I wanted something that rides better, more stable and more power so I got a RZR lmao.

 

[ChadD]

👋🤪 Honda owners on a Honda site.

 

[Remington]

Maybe a 2 door jeep, or Bronco

Fixed it for ya!
At least you had the balls to admit it. Id lean towards a Bronco. I had 2 jeeps and there an electrical Chrysler poor quality nightmare. Last one was a 13’ Wrangler Sahara Bought new And my Bro inlaw has a 21’ same types of issues. Now living in TPSROK Id get on that right away, cuz u know the gov there is going to spring another band on the Prisoners banning all made in the US vehicles to cross there boarder lol. In all seriousness, good luck. One other unsolicited advise, If u love that DCT so much dont go to the high rpm rubber band life of the Canned Ham, you wont like it. I have 2 Canned Ham sleds (SkiDoo’s) and 2 more nee ones coming in November. There about all I can take of the belt life the few months we ride! Hell…and thats with a helmet on with music! 🤣

 

[Remington]

I got a RZR

 

[Red21]

I hear ya. I had a 1000-5 and have since sold it. My wife and I went out to the Black Hills in May, and rode with our friends who had a Polaris Northstar. We followed them on gravel roads for probably 6-8 miles. The dust was terrible and my wife hated it. I even kept my distance from them trying to minimze the dust. Like you said, there was dust everywhere on the Honda, including ourselves. Why Honda can't build something comparable for the buyer that wants a more refined SXS, and those type features, I have no clue. The first thing my wife said when we finally loaded up the Honda to drive home was...we need to sell our Honda and get something like they have.

 

[gullyjumper]

Good luck with the polaris , you may wish you had the honda back !

 

[Isaiah]

Good luck with the polaris , you may wish you had the honda back !

My wallet may wish for the Honda but my back doesn't 🤣

 

[JenElio]

I hear ya. I had a 1000-5 and have since sold it. My wife and I went out to the Black Hills in May, and rode with our friends who had a Polaris Northstar. We followed them on gravel roads for probably 6-8 miles. The dust was terrible and my wife hated it. I even kept my distance from them trying to minimze the dust. Like you said, there was dust everywhere on the Honda, including ourselves. Why Honda can't build something comparable for the buyer that wants a more refined SXS, and those type features, I have no clue. The first thing my wife said when we finally loaded up the Honda to drive home was...we need to sell our Honda and get something like they have.

Let us know how the next unit does following someone for 6-8 miles on dusty roads.......... 🤦‍♂️

 

[CID]

No one tole me there'd be dust.

 

[ArizonaSilverado]

I hear ya. I had a 1000-5 and have since sold it. My wife and I went out to the Black Hills in May, and rode with our friends who had a Polaris Northstar. We followed them on gravel roads for probably 6-8 miles. The dust was terrible and my wife hated it. I even kept my distance from them trying to minimze the dust. Like you said, there was dust everywhere on the Honda, including ourselves. Why Honda can't build something comparable for the buyer that wants a more refined SXS, and those type features, I have no clue. The first thing my wife said when we finally loaded up the Honda to drive home was...we need to sell our Honda and get something like they have.

Here is a decent article on the topic of dust: Dust in side by sides

 

[HBarlow]

If Honda actually offered a small limousine with 1000 cc engine, DCT, and 4wd none of the people complaining about the dust or heat would pay the $30,000+ price tag.

The Canadian machines with rubber band automatic are much cheaper to manufacture so they can offer sealed plastic cabs.

Personally, I wouldn't own a side by side with rubber band drive.

 

[SaltwaterSlick]

No one tole me there'd be dust.

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Well at least you were wearing your seat belt! 👍 😉🤣

 

[GovtMule]

No one tole me there'd be dust.

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Sometimes it happens!

 

[Mopower58]

No one tole me there'd be dust.

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So that's what they mean when they say Ridin Dirty!

 

[Red21]

Good luck with the polaris , you may wish you had the honda back !

I really doubt it. But I understand...you own a Honda and will defend it.

 

[Remington]

I really doubt it. But I understand...you own a Honda and will defend it.

Says you! 🥳

 

[Smitty335]

I really doubt it. But I understand...you own a Honda and will defend it.

Well I suspect us Honda boys are in for an awaking on the sub transmission weakness with the added HP of the Talon. We'll see?

 

[HBarlow]

Well I suspect us Honda boys are in for an awaking on the sub transmission weakness with the added HP of the Talon. We'll see?

I've never read or heard of a sub-transmission failure. Have their been any?

 

[Smitty335]

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I've never read or heard of a sub-transmission failure. Have their been any?

Been several, the dogs round off on the low side gear selection.