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Title: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Ida_Mann on July 04, 2007, 04:46:21 PM
1. How many quads do you own?
2. Does your family ride with you?
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot?
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads?
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)

I'll start it out right after I post this.

Id@


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Ida_Mann on July 04, 2007, 04:47:56 PM
1. 2 a 400EX and a Rubicon
2. when I can I bring my daughter
3. 73, I have measured it
4. yes, a Ford Taurus was on my list till I saw the tow rating
5. close to $200

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Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Da_Mtg_Man on July 04, 2007, 04:49:12 PM
1. How many quads do you own? 3 right now
2. Does your family ride with you? absolutely
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 100 each way
4. Would you have purchased a more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? Yes
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding? ballpark $250 but We already have camp set up so thats gas, beer and food


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: bigscrub79 on July 04, 2007, 04:53:50 PM

1. How many quads do you own? 1
2. Does your family ride with you? Yes my brother and sister-in-law
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? atleast 40 normally more
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? No, i need the truck for work
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) normally about 300 to 400



Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: papahouse on July 04, 2007, 04:56:18 PM

1. How many quads do you own?  3
2. Does your family ride with you?   Y
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot?  25 miles to the closest
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? N
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) $60-$90 for riding spot, $60 gas, $20 food & Drink


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Turboderf on July 04, 2007, 05:07:03 PM
1.How many quads do you own? 4   3- 250R 1 450r 3=Dirt bikes
2.Does your family ride with you? no just my son
3.Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? about 100  ea.way croom 250 one way
4.Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? no
5.Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) about 250.00 or so
6.Time with my 15 year old son Priceless


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: TRX450R_Racer on July 04, 2007, 05:07:12 PM
1. How many quads do you own?               1
2. Does your family ride with you?             No my friends
3. Approximately how many miles do
you drive to get to your riding spot?          either 90 one way or 210 one way
4. Would you have purchased a car or
otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if
you didn't own quads?                             No i like my truck
5. Approximately how much do you
spend on a weekend of riding?                  About $250-$300 just for me
(ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)



Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Ida_Mann on July 04, 2007, 05:11:13 PM
awesome people, keep em coming.

Id@


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: quadracer1992 on July 04, 2007, 05:33:38 PM
1. How many quads do you own? 3               
2. Does your family ride with you?   Yes my dad and mom sometimes, and friends         
3. Approximately how many miles do
you drive to get to your riding spot?   I dont know but it normally takes about an hour and a half     
4. Would you have purchased a car or
otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if
you didn't own quads?                       No, Not old enough to drive anyway   
5. Approximately how much do you
spend on a weekend of riding?            Nothing, my dad does (~$300)     
(ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: dynodon on July 04, 2007, 05:40:01 PM
1) used to own 3, BUT down to 1 due to NO riding areas
    And the 1 left is DRAG only !!!
2)Used to when we went, now she only rides to the track in the truck
3)about 15 miles to trail ride, now its over 160 miles each way to the track
4)No, I am and always will be a truck man
5)for trails and stuff about 75 bucks, NOW its more like 250


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: SkyHighT100 on July 04, 2007, 06:21:21 PM

1. How many quads do you own? 2
2. Does your family ride with you? No
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 50+ Average
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? No
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)? Roughly $50-100, unless I am out of town and have to stay at a hotel or something.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: renmus on July 04, 2007, 06:22:31 PM
1. How many quads do you own?  Four
2. Does your family ride with you?  Yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot?  +/- 80 miles
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? No
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) +/- $250.00


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: cr1 on July 04, 2007, 06:28:07 PM
1.4-2 ranchers,foreman and250ex
2.yes always
3.90
4.no have always had a truck
5.100.00-150.00


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: 450rcrazy on July 04, 2007, 06:43:44 PM
1. How many quads do you own?1
2. Does your family ride with you? no but I have about 18 people in the group I ride with.
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 80 miles
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads?no I love my truck and need it to work.
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) 250-300$


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: koh0001 on July 04, 2007, 07:39:52 PM
1. How many quads do you own?  5, & 1 three wheeler
2. Does your family ride with you? yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 15 local, and 30 to 40 to the tracks
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? NO
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) $150 to $300 depends on who, and where we go.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: grizzlyranger on July 04, 2007, 07:49:33 PM
1. How many quads do you own?2
2. Does your family ride with you?father and little bro on the back
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot?about 40 miles
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads?no
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)100 bucks at least depending on length of stay



Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: fishfry on July 04, 2007, 08:43:14 PM
1.  1 mule
2.  no
3.  100 miles one way
4. Truck allways
5.  100.00 Beer/Crown.   and 400.00 for the rest of things.
6.  Building a new camp priceless.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: SlowJoeRacing on July 04, 2007, 09:00:59 PM
1. How many quads do you own?  0 My dad owns them all
2. Does your family ride with you?just my Dad and I and FF+J racing
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot?depends. from 100-300
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads?no
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)i am not sure my Dad pays.:)


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: quadracer1992 on July 04, 2007, 09:03:11 PM
Your dad pays and you still get the Paul Bunyan Breakfast, W/ a side of biscuits and gravy!(sorry inside joke) ;D


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: foreman1 on July 04, 2007, 09:04:15 PM
1.How many quads do you own?   1-4wheeler & 2 Honda ATC's
2.Does your family ride with you? Sometimes
3.Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 80
4.Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? No my diesel truck gets 19-20 mpg (empty) on the highway.
5.Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) $150


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Palmettobay_recon on July 05, 2007, 01:31:20 AM
1. How many quads do you own?2
2. Does your family ride with you?yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? idk but it's about 40 minutes to the closest
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads?yes
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) depends how much I break...but atleast 100 just in gas and food for the gang.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: GrizzlyGator on July 05, 2007, 06:43:35 AM
1. How many quads do you own? 3
2. Does your family ride with you? yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 140
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? nope, ford truck man
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel + / - 300


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: JR on July 05, 2007, 08:24:11 AM
1.  2
2.  Yes
3.  90 miles round trip
4.  Probably not a car. However, I may have downsized to a smaller truck if I did not pull ATV's and
     boats.
5.  $100


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: cheropride on July 05, 2007, 10:35:54 AM
1. How many quads do you own? 3
2. Does your family ride with you? yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 180
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? nope, chevy girl
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel $300 - $400

Wow no wonder always broke....


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: pywacket1955 on July 05, 2007, 11:36:20 AM
We have a total of 6 quads.
yes, mostly my son and I
60 miles round trip to 200 miles round trip, unless we go out of state
will never give up the trucks we have 4 trucks & a jeep cherokee
in state $50.00 to $150.00, out of state as much as $1000.00 or more.



Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Cory1020 on July 05, 2007, 12:24:19 PM
1. How many quads do you own? 2
2. Does your family ride with you? Dad
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 50-150 or more
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? No
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) under 200 usually


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: anarion55 on July 05, 2007, 12:33:46 PM
1.How many quads do you own? Between Susan & I; 2 sport quads, 1 4X4 utility quad &  2 dirt bikes.
2.Does your family ride with you? Whenever we can drag them with us; The teenager is boy-crazy.
3.Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 90 or so.
4.Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? nope. Need a truck.
5.Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) depends; if we just take the truck up to the farm (where most of the toys are kept) it's only the cost of diesel - IF we're taking the toy hauler, then there's also gasoline for the generator & fueling station, food, drinks and mostly TIME.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: budman on July 05, 2007, 12:37:44 PM
1. How many quads do you own?  3
2. Does your family ride with you? yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot?  170
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? Nope
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)  300 - 400


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: snowmanzz13 on July 05, 2007, 12:46:44 PM
1) 5 banshee, blaster, sportsman 700, DS650, honda odyssey
2) of course
3)about 70-80 never actually paid attenetion
4) no, trucks are better
5) $100-$150


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: FoxHondaRider on July 05, 2007, 01:00:21 PM
1. How many quads do you own? My family has 3 altogether, I own a 400ex, my bro has a 400ex, then my mom has a Yamaha timberwolf.
2. Does your family ride with you? Just me and my bro
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? Not sure on the distance but 25 minutes to get to Croom
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? Probally
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)?  My 400ex doesn't use much gas even when I rip on it.  Like $10


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Prairie Master on July 05, 2007, 01:28:53 PM
1. 6 Quads / 1 Dirtbike
2. yes
3. it use to be 180 round trip to Ocala but now 600 round trip on trips to Ga
4. NO I like my Dually
5. 300-400


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Fox17 on July 05, 2007, 06:09:14 PM
1. How many quads do you own? 3 quads / 3 dirt bikes.
2. Does your family ride with you? all the time and many friends too.
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? not sure. bout 1h15m each way.
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? no i love trucks.
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)? bout $200 give or take. if we camp more like $400.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: mark38090 on July 05, 2007, 07:12:53 PM
1. How many quads do you own? 3 quads, 3 three-wheelers
2. Does your family ride with you? Yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 1/4 mile (usually just ride in the ditch, if we go to the lease, 23 miles.)
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? No
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding? If we go to the lease, $50.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: ScooterB on July 06, 2007, 10:55:43 AM
1. How many quads do you own? 1 Quad, 3 Dirt Bikes
2. Does your family ride with you?  Some Times
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 70 to 200 1 way
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? NO I need a Truck for work
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)  $100 to $400


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Southern4x4 on July 06, 2007, 11:27:39 AM
1.How many quads do you own?   1 atv and 1 ranger
2.Does your family ride with you? my dad
3.Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? depends which riding spot
4.Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? No need a truck for work
5.Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) hmm $50


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Ida_Mann on July 07, 2007, 05:37:14 PM
I know a lot of people are out riding, but any more responses?

Id@


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Cory1020 on July 07, 2007, 07:41:13 PM
Here I'll do my 2 of my friends for ya ;). I know them and their familys well

1st
1.How many quads do you own?  2 atvs, 1 dirtbike
2.Does your family ride with you? all of them, mom dad, and 2 sons
3.Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? they ride local, less than 10
4.Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? Need truck for biz.
5.Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding 150-200

2nd
1. 2 atvs, 3 dirtbikes, 1 ranger
2.Mainly dad and 3 sons
3. Either local or GA for hunting
4. No, truck family
5.300


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: 450rcrazy on July 07, 2007, 08:00:16 PM
I will list my friends for ya

1. 6 atvs

2. all four ride Dad mom and the two kids

3. 1 1/2 hours 95 miles

4. they have 1 truck  1 suv and 1 gas consious car (saab)

5. 150$-350$ depending on where and how long.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Ida_Mann on July 07, 2007, 10:05:33 PM
thanks guys, I have 33 responses so far and some interesting numbers.

I have really been surprised by the number of people who would NOT give up the truck if they didn't haul stuff,,,,,,that was my ONLY reason for getting a truck was because I was gonna buy a quad later and knew I couldn't do it with a Taurus ;-)

Id@


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: caospop on July 07, 2007, 10:21:53 PM
1.How many quads do you own? 2
2. Does your family ride with you?Yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? From 50 to 500
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? I did I got a Nissan Altima.
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding ? 100 +


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Fox17 on July 08, 2007, 09:32:05 AM
thanks guys, I have 33 responses so far and some interesting numbers.

I have really been surprised by the number of people who would NOT give up the truck if they didn't haul stuff,,,,,,that was my ONLY reason for getting a truck was because I was gonna buy a quad later and knew I couldn't do it with a Taurus ;-)

Id@


i use my truck for everything. fishing, goin to home depot, all kinds of stuff. huntin too to get out in the woods. trucks are just awesome.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Ida_Mann on July 08, 2007, 11:09:06 AM
thanks guys, I have 33 responses so far and some interesting numbers.

I have really been surprised by the number of people who would NOT give up the truck if they didn't haul stuff,,,,,,that was my ONLY reason for getting a truck was because I was gonna buy a quad later and knew I couldn't do it with a Taurus ;-)

Id@


i use my truck for everything. fishing, goin to home depot, all kinds of stuff. huntin too to get out in the woods. trucks are just awesome.

agreed, but I could always borrow my dad's truck if I needed one, or put a trailer hitch on a car and haul my lightweight trailer for other stuff.

just my way of thinking that's all.

Id@


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: mudmonkey on July 08, 2007, 05:46:11 PM
1.How many quads do you own? 5 (zuki 250 is for sale tho
2. Does your family ride with you? yes...even my 2yr old bro
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? depends on which one...dad drives with trailer tho...
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? no way, i love my dad's (my future) truck
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding ? idk...ask dad  ;)


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: Chuck_Norris on July 09, 2007, 05:06:36 PM
1. 5
2. YES
3. 3 TO 8 HOURS
4. YES
5. $1000.00


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: VForcedave on July 09, 2007, 05:12:07 PM
3
yes
1 Minute
no
Gas only (unless we go to the ranch)


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: outtolunch on July 09, 2007, 05:41:32 PM
1). two
2). yes
3.) the closes for us is 50 miles one way
4). No still need the truck for work
5). On average $200.00 food, gas, more gas, and beer and more gas


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: HVYHLR53 on July 09, 2007, 06:59:52 PM
1. How many quads do you own? 3 Quads & 1 Dune Buggie
2. Does your family ride with you? Friday night Holey Lands = No, Sat and Sun Holey Lands = Yes, L-Cross Family = Yes, L-Cross Adult = Ole Lady and Friends.
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? Holey Lands = 50mi (1 way), L-Cross = 120mi (1 way)
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? I have one of those also.
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) Holey Lands Sat and/or Sunday = $100-$200, L-Cross weekend = $300-$500


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: qt314nfla on July 09, 2007, 07:04:53 PM
1. 1 quad
2. nope, none of my family ride.
3. miles one way between 120-250 are the closest places to ride
4. i had one before i got my truck.  now i wouldn't trade my truck for anything even if the quad was gone
5. i spend between 100-300 per weekend depending on if i'm sharing a ride and eating expenses.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: EigerGuy on July 09, 2007, 07:30:26 PM
1. 2 a lifted eiger and a raptor
2. yes
3. 20 miles to macks and maybe 50-60 to holylands
4. i got my truck 4 free ;D and is has its ups and downs im an import driver but i also love the sh*t i can put my truck threw
5. on just gas about 50-75 and maybe another 75-100 for food for every one


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: garym on July 09, 2007, 08:12:21 PM
1) 1 honda rancher 4x4/1 yamaha bruin 4x4/1 honda 300 ex
2) family and friends are always welcome and encouraged to participate
3) 75 miles to RR from my house
4) I would get a smaller truck but in the meantime I am addicted to petrol!!
5) $150-$200 (food/drinks/gas only)
6) A weekend with the family and friends in the woods...priceless


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: ltz-400 on July 09, 2007, 09:26:00 PM
1. How many quads do you own? I own two quads
2. Does your family ride with you? yes
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot? 65 miles
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads? of course but cant pull what i need them to do.
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel) 75.00 to 175.00 depending on where i go.


Title: Re: a short survey about ATVs
Post by: NYRAPTOR on July 09, 2007, 10:22:59 PM
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1. How many quads do you own?2
2. Does your family ride with you?my son
3. Approximately how many miles do you drive to get to your riding spot?45 each way
4. Would you have purchased a car or otherwise more fuel-efficient vehicle if you didn't own quads?no
5. Approximately how much do you spend on a weekend of riding (ex. camping equipment, food, fuel)75 for the day

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