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[Robobrainiac]

Just because I enjoy this so much:

 

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[Robobrainiac]

Today Is Something: 04-22-24

Blasphemous as it may be, the Honda Pioneer inherited a sibling today. I am not sure yet if it is a red headed step-child, or the desired brother, it might even be a golden child. Who knows. Time can only tell... Coming home today on the back of the cummins trailer is a 2024 Kawasaki Teryx4 Camo S LE.

 

[JenElio]

 

[ToddACimer]

Today Is Something: 04-22-24

Blasphemous as it may be, the Honda Pioneer inherited a sibling today. I am not sure yet if it is a red headed step-child, or the desired brother, maybe a golden child. Time can only tell... Coming home today on the back of the cummins trailer is a 2024 Kawasaki Teryx4 Camo S LE.

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I don't see many of those out on the trails, what was the determining factor in picking that machine vs others. I'm currently torn between the Rmax, Maverick sport and Commander as a second machine

 

[Robobrainiac]

I don't see many of those out on the trails, what was the determining factor in picking that machine vs others. I'm currently torn between the Rmax, Maverick sport and Commander as a second machine

The main purpose of the second machine was to get family and friends onto the trails with us. Being able to provide something was a big milestone my wife and I wanted to achieve. We have so many friends and family who enjoy riding, most of them don't have their own machine. So this was a way to get them out with us.

Main considerations were:
Short wheelbase
Comfortable seats for 4
Decent price


It came down to the Wolverine and Teryx. The price ultimately won us over on the teryx.

Over the last week my wife and I have been doing some heavy research, we found a unit from a dealer in Illinois. They had the best price and financing. They did not have the Cypher green, which was my favorite color. I called many dealers from IL, MO and IA. I was very direct "this is the machine I want, this is the price I desire. Otherwise I will go with another dealer". Everyone I spoke to basically said they couldn't do it. I called Big Motorsports in St Charles MO. I told the saleswoman my expectations, she asked who the dealer I was currently working with. I told her I was working with Holzhauer in IL. The saleswoman responded with "let me talk with my boss and I will call you back". 30 minutes later I get a call back.

The saleswoman states, the dealer I was working with was selling a new old stock 2023 Teryx4 Camo S LE. We do not have a 2023. We have a new 2024. We can match holzhauer on price and financing for the 2024 Teryx4 S LE. If I wanted a different color the price would be more expensive. The Cypher green was $1000 more than the Camo. After some research, the Cypher green (including the other colors) is nothing different, only a color change. I couldn't justify $1000 for just a color that will most likely be damaged or fade with use. We hashed out some numbers and my wife and I scored a 2024 Teryx4 Camo S LE for $15482.50 OTD with our tax exempt for 0 down and 1.9% interest for 36 months. We declined the extended warranty. They wanted $1800 for that.

 

[Russ989]

The main purpose of the second machine was to get family and friends onto the trails with us. Being able to provide something was a big milestone my wife and I wanted to achieve. We have so many friends and family who enjoy riding, most of them don't have their own machine. So this was a way to get them out with us.

Main considerations were:
Short wheelbase
Comfortable seats for 4
Decent price


It came down to the Wolverine and Teryx. The price ultimately won us over on the teryx.

Over the last week my wife and I have been doing some heavy research, we found a unit from a dealer in Illinois. They had the best price and financing. They did not have the Cypher green, which was my favorite color. I called many dealers from IL, MO and IA. I was very direct "this is the machine I want, this is the price I desire. Otherwise I will go with another dealer". Everyone I spoke to basically said they couldn't do it. I called Big Motorsports in St Charles MO. I told the saleswoman my expectations, she asked who the dealer I was currently working with. I told her I was working with Holzhauer in IL. The saleswoman responded with "let me talk with my boss and I will call you back". 30 minutes later I get a call back.

The saleswoman states, the dealer I was working with was selling a new old stock 2023 Teryx4 Camo S LE. We do not have a 2023. We have a new 2024. We can match holzhauer on price and financing for the 2024 Teryx4 S LE. If I wanted a different color the price would be more expensive. The Cypher green was $1000 more than the Camo. After some research, the Cypher green (including the other colors) is nothing different, only a color change. I couldn't justify $1000 for just a color that will most likely be damaged or fade with use. We hashed out some numbers and my wife and I scored a 2024 Teryx4 Camo S LE for $15482.50 OTD with our tax exempt for 0 down and 1.9% interest for 36 months. We declined the extended warranty. They wanted $1800 for that.

Congrats

 

[JenElio]

The main purpose of the second machine was to get family and friends onto the trails with us. Being able to provide something was a big milestone my wife and I wanted to achieve. We have so many friends and family who enjoy riding, most of them don't have their own machine. So this was a way to get them out with us.

Main considerations were:
Short wheelbase
Comfortable seats for 4
Decent price


It came down to the Wolverine and Teryx. The price ultimately won us over on the teryx.

Over the last week my wife and I have been doing some heavy research, we found a unit from a dealer in Illinois. They had the best price and financing. They did not have the Cypher green, which was my favorite color. I called many dealers from IL, MO and IA. I was very direct "this is the machine I want, this is the price I desire. Otherwise I will go with another dealer". Everyone I spoke to basically said they couldn't do it. I called Big Motorsports in St Charles MO. I told the saleswoman my expectations, she asked who the dealer I was currently working with. I told her I was working with Holzhauer in IL. The saleswoman responded with "let me talk with my boss and I will call you back". 30 minutes later I get a call back.

The saleswoman states, the dealer I was working with was selling a new old stock 2023 Teryx4 Camo S LE. We do not have a 2023. We have a new 2024. We can match holzhauer on price and financing for the 2024 Teryx4 S LE. If I wanted a different color the price would be more expensive. The Cypher green was $1000 more than the Camo. After some research, the Cypher green (including the other colors) is nothing different, only a color change. I couldn't justify $1000 for just a color that will most likely be damaged or fade with use. We hashed out some numbers and my wife and I scored a 2024 Teryx4 Camo S LE for $15482.50 OTD with our tax exempt for 0 down and 1.9% interest for 36 months. We declined the extended warranty. They wanted $1800 for that.

Well, congrats!! Hope it works out for y'all. I wish I had friends like you, mine told me to go buy my own damn SXS enjoy!!

 

[Fatsquatch]

The main purpose of the second machine was to get family and friends onto the trails with us. Being able to provide something was a big milestone my wife and I wanted to achieve. We have so many friends and family who enjoy riding, most of them don't have their own machine. So this was a way to get them out with us.

Main considerations were:
Short wheelbase
Comfortable seats for 4
Decent price


It came down to the Wolverine and Teryx. The price ultimately won us over on the teryx.

Over the last week my wife and I have been doing some heavy research, we found a unit from a dealer in Illinois. They had the best price and financing. They did not have the Cypher green, which was my favorite color. I called many dealers from IL, MO and IA. I was very direct "this is the machine I want, this is the price I desire. Otherwise I will go with another dealer". Everyone I spoke to basically said they couldn't do it. I called Big Motorsports in St Charles MO. I told the saleswoman my expectations, she asked who the dealer I was currently working with. I told her I was working with Holzhauer in IL. The saleswoman responded with "let me talk with my boss and I will call you back". 30 minutes later I get a call back.

The saleswoman states, the dealer I was working with was selling a new old stock 2023 Teryx4 Camo S LE. We do not have a 2023. We have a new 2024. We can match holzhauer on price and financing for the 2024 Teryx4 S LE. If I wanted a different color the price would be more expensive. The Cypher green was $1000 more than the Camo. After some research, the Cypher green (including the other colors) is nothing different, only a color change. I couldn't justify $1000 for just a color that will most likely be damaged or fade with use. We hashed out some numbers and my wife and I scored a 2024 Teryx4 Camo S LE for $15482.50 OTD with our tax exempt for 0 down and 1.9% interest for 36 months. We declined the extended warranty. They wanted $1800 for that.

Congratulations on the new SxS! I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on the new machine.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Well, congrats!! Hope it works out for y'all. I wish I had friends like you, mine told me to go buy my own damn SXS enjoy!!

Lol, I hope to get my parents hooked enough to get my dad to want his own. I plan to instigate him into something sporty.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Congratulations on the new SxS! I’ll be interested to hear your thoughts on the new machine.

I plan to make a build thread in the "others" section. My wife and I are very excited for it.

 

[HondaRed16]

Today Is Something: 04-22-24

Blasphemous as it may be, the Honda Pioneer inherited a sibling today. I am not sure yet if it is a red headed step-child, or the desired brother, maybe a golden child. Time can only tell... Coming home today on the back of the cummins trailer is a 2024 Kawasaki Teryx4 Camo S LE.

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I had an older Tyrex before my Pioneer, loved it. My brother has the exact same machine you bought, it came factory with Fox suspension, it’s a very comfortable ride, even in the back seat.
Congratulations, enjoy.

 

[Robobrainiac]

I had an older Tyrex before my Pioneer, loved it. My brother has the exact same machine you bought, it came factory with Fox suspension, it’s a very comfortable ride, even in the back seat.
Congratulations, enjoy.

Thank you!

 

[HondaRed16]

Thank you!

So just to take it a step further...food for thought; it sounds like you're buying this as a second machine for others to ride, its not your personal primary ride correct?
That being the case, decent performance, great ride and a very good price point.
I think it makes perfect sense

Now if it is your personal primary you are definitely going down a little in performance unless your new model is a 1000cc, in terms of ride comfort the Kawi is way smoother and quieter in my opinion (I am absolutely pro Honda just to be clear). I think you made a great choice.

 

[seijirou]

I looked real hard at the Teryx. Kawasaki makes a great machine. Congrats!

 

[Robobrainiac]

So just to take it a step further...food for thought; it sounds like you're buying this as a second machine for others to ride, its not your personal primary ride correct?
That being the case, decent performance, great ride and a very good price point.
I think it makes perfect sense

Now if it is your personal primary you are definitely going down a little in performance unless your new model is a 1000cc, in terms of ride comfort the Kawi is way smoother and quieter in my opinion (I am absolutely pro Honda just to be clear). I think you made a great choice.

You are correct. The pioneer will be our primary machine. The teryx will be the shared ride. I felt like for a machine to let others use it was perfect.

I agree with your assessment for power vs comfort. I will know more after we ride the teryx around.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Heading Out:

Getting ready to leave for the annual Drummond Island Michigan trip. The van gets to take a tow break this drive. This will be the new to me used trailer's maiden voyage. Hopefully all goes well.

 

[Robobrainiac]

The Getaway: 07-07-24

We got everything loaded up and headed to Drummond Island Michigan for our annual trip. We got to take my brother for his first time up there. We had my sister in law and her official husband. We had a blast. We rode around and fished almost daily for two weeks. We hired a fishing tour and caught salmon and trout. My brother almost flopped the Teryx4 in a mud hole. At the edge of the drop off where the drivers tire was I reached down to my shoulder and never felt ground underwater. The Teryx4 and Pioneer both went down and up Marblehead. We did not have any issues with the machines. We did not kayak very much. We hope to bring my other brother next year. We bought a boat while we were up there and brought it home to MO. So the big van did not get a towing break this year I was very surprised at how much cheaper you can get into a boat from MI vs MO. I have a nice running 1988 Four Winns Horizon 200. Overall we all had a blast. If all things go well, we will try to be to Drummond twice next year.

 

[ToddACimer]

Looks like you followed those guys through the log jam! I'm still pissed they filled the South side of marble head with gravel. They don't want vehicle traffic at the bottom but now you can drive a mini van down there

 

[Robobrainiac]

Looks like you followed those guys through the log jam! I'm still pissed they filled the South side of marble head with gravel. They don't want vehicle traffic at the bottom but now you can drive a mini van down there

I do not remember seeing the gravel. Did I miss it or did they do that after we visited last year?

It's always fun to go up and down it. I remember the first time we went. We watched a whole jeep group go up in down while we sat in our bone stock pioneer. They offered to spot us multiple times but we declined. Then the next year we went with some mods and I drove down and up it solo. The pioneer just walked it. The year after I had passengers do it with me. I remember coming back out and there was a jeep group at the top who did not want to go down at the time. They were all so interested in watching the pioneer walk out of it. Now we just go down and up it