I was at the dealers today, and found out that the Honda rep. was there, speaking with the owner. Anyway, the parts guy was telling me that the owner was trying to get more 4x4 Ranchers(there selling like hot cakes), and also putting in his first order for the Rubicons. He expects the first delivery around 6-1-00. He also said that the first year Rubicons, were to be limited production. Or in other words, there won't be many to go around. I would suggest that any of you guys who have made up your mind to purchase this model, get down to your local dealer asap, and put a few green backs down if the dealer lets you.

 

Yeah, I herd the same thing. The rachers are selling so well they wont budge on the price one bit, and they said that the rubicon will be $6,999.99 and they will not take anything less. Count me out, just another way to rip off the consumer. Just like the Ford dealers here in Portland Oregon would not accept anything less than $38,000 for the 4x4 X cab loaded F-250 diesel I wanted, I found the exact same rig in Moab Utah for $29,000

 

Come up to the to the Sault Canada right on the U.S border with Sault Ste. Marie Michigan our Honda dealer has 350 Four Traxs (Canadian name for Rancher)sitting on the floor and your money is worth $1.45 to ours.The salesman told me they will get the Rubicon in by mid summer.

 

ARE THERE ANY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE CANADIAN MODEL AND U.S. MODEL AS IN YEARS PAST?

 

Do you have directions for the dealership, and also a phone number to reach them.

 

Bought mine in Canada. Saved about $800. Says fourtrax on the tank. Shift model has a digital
speedo. Put bear claws on mine when I got it. Don't notice the front end pushing reported with the stock tires. Muddin on the Rancher in Maine and lovin it.

 

I second that, a digital speedo on the S would be great! Phone number please

 

I hate to say I told you so on the price but "I told you so"...looks like my $1400 is holding pretty strong and fellows don't get me wrong I was kinda interested in this bike with the new tranny...but I am not going to go for any special edition bulls#$t Honda has dreamed up.