ATV shopping questions and guidance.
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Ok, my fault. Quads are more akin to boats than trucks I guess. You can buy a new Tahoe 18' bow rider for the price of a 2006 24' Powerquest.
Well, I haven’t been here yet for a winter but my family has and they get snow. However, even with a little snow my driveway is HUGE and I am old now....want easy. Lol
See what I mean about used shit? It's a 2006 and he's asking literally brand new Sportsman pricing.
I would go buy the Sportsman 450 so you have a warranty and know the history. There's nothing wrong with those 660 model years, those were actually pretty stout motors. He's just out of his mind on the price.
I can probably get it for 3k but I hear what you are saying. I went to two places locally and I am not walking out the door under 4K for a Sportsman 450.
I totally get that. There might be a better comparison but yeah these used ATV’s are insane. I found a 2002 Suzuki Eiger 400 4x4 for $3000. I offered him $1800 and he said not a chance. I said what would you really take and he said $2950. I literally LOL’d.
I actually did and they kept telling me to come in for their best price. I told them, I am not driving 4 hours without something in an email. I will call them again tomorrow to see if I can talk to a manager.
When I asked earlier I filled out a request... I'll see what they say to me.. Might just text my sales person tomorrow
Nah. Just going to be harder to turn but it truthfully isn’t that bad without it. Just put some M A N into it when you go to turn around.
13 years ago, i plowed a local mall with a buddy, he was on an early 2000's 400 sportsman and i was on a 500, neither had power steering... we each plowed more every time we showed up there, than most people will plow all season, and it was totally fine.
likely one of the most fun jobs ill have ever too. hawthorn never knew what hit them.
likely one of the most fun jobs ill have ever too. hawthorn never knew what hit them.
The EPS models are considerably more. I guess you need to ask yourself is it worth it? Do you know what the ATV itself costs? Thats probably close to $800 in accessories not including install.
I plowed my driveway a few times with my neighbors 04 500 non-eps. I didn't really notice or thought it would work better with EPS.
The EPS was more for the wife but she thinks it would be fine without it. They had 4 2019 Sportsman 450’s at the start of today and now there is only this one left. This was where we started:
450 - $5600
Plow and Winch - $1100
labor to install - $500
Total - $7200
I told them I can’t do that and my Budget was $5k. I said unless you would have to come down a lot more. They came back with $6199 out the door with everything. I said that is still to much. I asked if I can have the parts and take another $500 off for labor and they said that they would but thats it. So I can get a Sportsman 450 with a plow and winch for $5700 as long as we finance. That actually works as I only have the $5k, so we will make payments for a little bit then pay it off. I told them I want the weekend to decide between EPS and no EPS. They were fine with that.
So that’s where we are at. I will have to look at the install of the winch and plow to see if I can do it as I am not sure what it entails. Here’s the one we hope to get. Thanks for all the help along the way. This may still make a great thread for any one else looking to buy.
450 - $5600
Plow and Winch - $1100
labor to install - $500
Total - $7200
I told them I can’t do that and my Budget was $5k. I said unless you would have to come down a lot more. They came back with $6199 out the door with everything. I said that is still to much. I asked if I can have the parts and take another $500 off for labor and they said that they would but thats it. So I can get a Sportsman 450 with a plow and winch for $5700 as long as we finance. That actually works as I only have the $5k, so we will make payments for a little bit then pay it off. I told them I want the weekend to decide between EPS and no EPS. They were fine with that.
So that’s where we are at. I will have to look at the install of the winch and plow to see if I can do it as I am not sure what it entails. Here’s the one we hope to get. Thanks for all the help along the way. This may still make a great thread for any one else looking to buy.
Winch and plow install takes all of 45 minutes to an hour. I've replaced solenoids on winches and taken the frame on/off for cleaning multiple times on a Sportsman frame. The wiring harness is already built into the normal harness and has quick connects for everything. You just plug everything in together and tighten the fasteners on the solenoid.
The hardest part is finding where you placed those plastic pop rivets to put the plastics back on.
The hardest part is finding where you placed those plastic pop rivets to put the plastics back on.
Id get some more quotes. Shit that link I posted was for $3799 for a 450. Even if they charged another $1200 on taxes and bullshit you still would be at about $5K. Yeah coming up to Chicago or Wisconsin will cost money but it will also help you negotiate if you show them what another dealer can offer.
Thanks, after watching a few videos I will be installing myself.
I have 3 quote requests out, waiting to hear back. According to the place I went too, incentives end Monday on the Sportsman 450.
I'm a risk taker and a broke ass. I'd go for that 660.
It's all in how it was taken care of. I knew nothing about mine but the oil looked cleaned. I rolled the dice.
Paid like $3500 6 years ago, it had maybe 3k miles on it.
It can sit for 3 months and still starts better than my fuel injected raptor.
It's all in how it was taken care of. I knew nothing about mine but the oil looked cleaned. I rolled the dice.
Paid like $3500 6 years ago, it had maybe 3k miles on it.
It can sit for 3 months and still starts better than my fuel injected raptor.
Holy fuck
1990 4x6 Big Boss Polaris ATV For Sale
For Sale: *1990 4x6 Big Boss Polaris ATV. *Garage kept! *Only used 50 hours; LIKE NEW! *Engine: 244cc air-cooled two-stroke with fan assist. *Trailer included! *Wood stake side box kit for cargo bed.
chicago.craigslist.org
abernathy's price on the 2019 450 to me was $3,994 without any effort/negotiating/talking. i asked for a "more personalized quote" this morning.
MO is 4.225% tax from what im reading and 8.50$ title, 10.25 registration...
which gets it to $4,181.50
polaris accessories has the mount & plow for ~$400 msrp and the winch is $400 also.
but this is polaris branded stuff, without trying to find a deal or anything, either way, you're a click below 5k but installing it yourself.
MO is 4.225% tax from what im reading and 8.50$ title, 10.25 registration...
which gets it to $4,181.50
polaris accessories has the mount & plow for ~$400 msrp and the winch is $400 also.
but this is polaris branded stuff, without trying to find a deal or anything, either way, you're a click below 5k but installing it yourself.
LOL 250ccHoly fuck
1990 4x6 Big Boss Polaris ATV For Sale
For Sale: *1990 4x6 Big Boss Polaris ATV. *Garage kept! *Only used 50 hours; LIKE NEW! *Engine: 244cc air-cooled two-stroke with fan assist. *Trailer included! *Wood stake side box kit for cargo bed.chicago.craigslist.org
I spoke to them today, unfortunately that price was only good today as the rebates end today. I tried to put a deposit down but they wouldn’t take it. The other problem is this is only available on 2019’s. I believe the guy said they have only two left as I told him I could be there Friday, he said they won’t last till Friday.not that it matters but I also have to pay county tax of 8%. My quote out the door from Abernathys was $4405. I am hoping the rebates are bigger tomorrow and I can get out Thursday night or Friday, as I am off, before all the weekenders get out to buy the rest of the 2019’s.
Unfortunately all the local Powersports dealers are closed today, so I couldn’t negotiate with them. I will see what happens tomorrow. There are a couple EPS 450’s and 2 or 3 Base ones Locally. Hope to have one before the weekend.
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