Dear Arctic Catian's,

This is a copy of a post that I had over in the Suzuki forum, but not getting much feedback. I know you guys have some Canadian riders over here. Over there it seems that you have to be talking about your Z400, or there is no interest.

Dear Suzukian's

I am STRONGLY considering retiring my 98 Grizzly for a liquid cooled manual machine (just my preference). I want an ATV that I can use as more of a tractor. I was strongly considering the Arctic Cat, but found a Canadian guy selling brand new Vinson's on Ebay (there is one listed now) for $5300.00 plus $200 to $400 for shipping depending upon where it is bound to. I e-mailed him about a manual model and he quoted me a 2003 manual Vinson (brand new) for $5200 + $275 shipping (to Iowa). I don't think I can touch a 03 Cat 500i for that. Seems like a VERY good deal to me. I asked him what was the differences between the Canadian version and the U.S.A. version were and if I would have any issues getting the warranty honored in the a U.S.A. He replied that they are the same, but never directly answered my warranty question. His Ebay feedback is good. Does this seem to good to be true?

Awaiting Your Replies

Suzuki is Suzuki don't see how they could not keep up warranty. I realy don't know though. What is your price for an AC and the Vinson locally?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

OKay heres the scoop, If you wanted to buy a vinson manual for 5200.00 US off ebay ,go for it . It would be alittle spendy for me though when I could go to any dealer in Canada and pay 7300.00 to 7500.00can for one. Does that sound expensive , not really when the exchange rate is 1.54 right now, that puts the US PRICE at 4740.00US to 4780.00 US .That guy or Canadian dealer most likly is doing very well on the old profit margin Id guess.

hey man is it a new on on ebay or what?? i would go artic over that vinson[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] let me know was going on, iam on ebay alot

I'm not sure where Vinson's are made, but you may have to pay custom's fees and duty to get it over the border? I would spend the little more money and buy it locally. It's worth it just for peace of mind. Let us know what you decide and how you make out.