P500 What year

[Mudwisel]

I have a question for anyone that can answer. I know the p500 hasn't changed much over the years . When buying a used one is there a preferred year to buy newer than because of some improvements or other changes or is condition the only factor

 

[Admin]

 

[NTCPrezJB]

I have a question for anyone that can answer. I know the p500 hasn't changed much over the years . When buying a used one is there a preferred year to buy newer than because of some improvements or other changes or is condition the only factor

Automatic mode was added a year or two after the initial release if memory serves.

 

[futzin]

Auto downshift came along at some point.

 

[futzin]

The frame near the door was slightly different in the early years.

Condition trumps all, IMO.

 

[Red500]

Auto was added in 17.

 

[Red500]

It may have been my imagination but when I drove yours futzing, it seemed roomier than my 16. Did it seem that way to you.

 

[906UP]

Auto was added in 17.

This ^^^^, also '17 & up got different shocks/springs to make them ride a touch softer which lowered the ride height about a 1/2" and slightly different gear ratios in the transmission which lowered the overall top speed by a couple MPH.

 

[futzin]

It may have been my imagination but when I drove yours futzing, it seemed roomier than my 16. Did it seem that way to you.

I didn't notice that. I think maybe KyGal said that too, though. Did she drive yours?

 

[Red500]

I think she did to try out the shocks.

 

[futzin]

There was a unique green one year. Lighter than Honda's usual. There was one at MOM.

 

[futzin]

I have a question for anyone that can answer. I know the p500 hasn't changed much over the years . When buying a used one is there a preferred year to buy newer than because of some improvements or other changes or is condition the only factor

Not my business, but: Weren't you just looking at a Talon?! 😆

 

[906UP]

'17 & up got taller "shoulder bars", maybe that's the difference you noticed @Red500 , also the seatbelt safety switch

 

[Mudwisel]

Not my business, but: Weren't you just looking at a Talon?! 😆

Yep but as I had said hard for me not to have a dump bed so stated thinking about the 1000. The p500 is a project a friend of mine is contemplating and I agreed to help. I think anything different for me is on hold. Wife decided we needed a bigger travel trailer. Not like there is anything wrong with the 700 for now

 

[KyGal83]

It may have been my imagination but when I drove yours futzing, it seemed roomier than my 16. Did it seem that way to you.

I didn't notice that. I think maybe KyGal said that too, though. Did she drive yours?

Yep, I did notice it. Not sure why though. Being a numbers geek, I would love to take a measuring tape and find the difference. Something is definitely different.

I think she did to try out the shocks.

Exactly.

 

[Red500]

'17 & up got taller "shoulder bars", maybe that's the difference you noticed @Red500 , also the seatbelt safety switch

That could be it.

 

[lee]

Something is definitely different.

I don’t think so, but maybe I need to ride @futzin buggy.
Heard he modified the front suspension on one of his.

 

[trigger]

This ^^^^, also '17 & up got different shocks/springs to make them ride a touch softer which lowered the ride height about a 1/2" and slightly different gear ratios in the transmission which lowered the overall top speed by a couple MPH.

^^These were the biggest changes to happen.^^

 

[KyGal83]

This ^^^^, also '17 & up got different shocks/springs to make them ride a touch softer which lowered the ride height about a 1/2" and slightly different gear ratios in the transmission which lowered the overall top speed by a couple MPH.

I don’t think so, but maybe I need to ride @futzin buggy.
Heard he modified the front suspension on one of his.

At some point didn't the frame go from two pieces to one. Is it possible that could be the difference?

 

[lee]

At some point didn't the frame go from two pieces to one. Is it possible that could be the difference?

Yes, No.


Yes the frame changed from two to one piece.
But the parts on top of the frame did not change.

 

[Mudwisel]

Got text from friend who looking for a 500 for a project. Seems he is buying a 2019 with 85hr on it in yellow. could . I have not seen it but is going to pay 7000. Is that a little high? He says it is stock with a roof