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Title: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: 02YamahaBigBear400 on November 16, 2004, 11:00:02 AM
Hey guys I went to the dealership yesterday looking for a new quad but I knew which two i was interested in. I like the Suzuki Vinson 4x4 500 auto or manual. They have three 04s left. The other is the Formen S but they didn't have any in and they said the new 05s were coming Dec. 8th. So I need help deciding on the vinson or the foreman. What would you get!


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: Chuck_Norris on November 16, 2004, 11:02:08 AM
you will be happy with either one that you choose.


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: o4250 on November 16, 2004, 11:34:31 AM
You will also be happy riding home and not pushing that susucki home ;D ;D

J/k

but honda gets my vote :)


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: NPRVinson on November 16, 2004, 11:58:32 AM
I have an '03 Vinson and have had no problems with it. It's got about 1500 miles on it. No complaints. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Good luck.


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: BIGWORM3699 ( ECP RACING) on November 16, 2004, 01:43:03 PM
I KNOW FREINDS WITH BOTH AND NO PROBLEMS


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: sk8r_dude on November 16, 2004, 02:42:59 PM
A buddy of mine bought 2 vinsons and is very happy. Great handling for a non IRS bike. Also, the dealers are discounting the 04 models he got his far below suggested retail. Check the motorcycle trader for price ranges. Good Luck!


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: bbf on November 16, 2004, 07:00:13 PM
i would go with the honda


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: SLOW450R on November 16, 2004, 07:07:01 PM
the new 05 Honda has lots of upgrades like new front disks, larger engine, and can be had with GPS and other goodies.  You can go to the Honda site for the full rundown.

I own an older Foreman S and can attest to the reliability, like all Honda stuff it is ROCK solid.

With the new improvements I am sure you cant go wrong with the Honda


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: kawGIRL on November 16, 2004, 07:26:23 PM
Do yourself a favor, wether it's Suzuki or honda give ARS in okeechobee a call or you may be spending more than you should   :o


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: customrubicon on November 17, 2004, 03:10:11 PM
My name says it all. I am Honda all the way. My wife has a suzuki and it is very reliable. I would go with the Honda personally.
Tony


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: J.D. on November 18, 2004, 07:26:36 AM
Have you considered Arctic Cat ? Suzuki motor , bigger gas tank , more ground clearance , more rack capacity , locking front diff , more suspension travel .  Much better bike .


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: LIV2RIDE on June 11, 2005, 08:30:32 AM
Hey guys I went to the dealership yesterday looking for a new quad but I knew which two i was interested in. I like the Suzuki Vinson 4x4 500 auto or manual. They have three 04s left. The other is the Formen S but they didn't have any in and they said the new 05s were coming Dec. 8th. So I need help deciding on the vinson or the foreman. What would you get!


I think you should get the vinson.



Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: stump66 on June 11, 2005, 08:41:05 AM
Just me personally but I fell in love with the new Polaris 800 twin if your going ute and going big.
Bartow Motor sports is moving and has some great deals. Just my 2cents  :)


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: FORDFANZ on June 11, 2005, 12:03:40 PM
Yamaha  Grizzly  !!!!!!!!!!!!11 ;D ;D


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: jwscroll on June 11, 2005, 08:21:24 PM
Two places to buy bikes that I would recommend. ARS in southcentral fla, or Southern Honda.com they're in Tenn. but I saved $1200 per bike. No one in three states could touch it.


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: big-daddy on June 11, 2005, 08:34:29 PM
ARS  ;)


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: speedman8903 on June 11, 2005, 08:45:00 PM
i wud go with the honda


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: yunt2ride on June 13, 2005, 10:45:59 PM
Two places to buy bikes that I would recommend. ARS in southcentral fla, or Southern Honda.com they're in Tenn. but I saved $1200 per bike. No one in three states could touch it.

That may be because they did not charge you tax. If you buy a quad out of state then you don't get charged tax but if you ever register it in Florida you will pay tax when you bring it to the state. If you were gonna ride croom then you would need to register it I beleive.


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: jwscroll on June 14, 2005, 06:27:54 AM
This is correct. the taxes get paid when the bikes get registered here. I still only have to pay taxes on $4000 instead of $5200 which was the best anyone else could do. It's worth checking out if nothing else.


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: raptor426 on June 14, 2005, 11:24:23 AM
The new Grizzlys are pretty nice.


Title: Re: About to purchase new quad....can you help?
Post by: o4250 on June 14, 2005, 12:10:37 PM
The new Grizzlys are pretty nice.

This is from 2004. I am sure he has decided. ::)