I am getting ready to buy two UTV's from "Bestbuy" in Dallas, Tx. These 500cc machines are two seaters sold under the brand of 'BMX". Has anyone had dealings with "Bestbuy" or with the "BMX" brand units. How about the Chinese machines in general. I have read some stuff about them, mostly positive, but not in a while. I wonder how they hold up over the long run. I would appreciate any comments. Thanks Dave

 

I bought my son a Chinese 135 ATV and it was nothing but problems!!! He has a Honda now and its like a ton of bricks off my shoulders!!!

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome

 

Run don't walk but run the other way, I have personal experience with the Kazuma Mammoth and Linhai units and they will cost you more in repair bills than a name brand unit if you can get parts for them.

 

There is a vast difference between the Chinese products.....they range from OK to junk.....and you never really know who makes what as they are rebranded so often.

I think there are some decent Chinese ATVs/UTVs out there.....but only when used very lightly and infrequently. My daughter rides a Chinese ATV......in the yard at low speed. I have no problems with it.

My son had a Chinese ATV that he rode hard.....it didnt last and was pure junk. That same ATV idled around in the yard would have lasted years - I have no doubt.

So basically I rank the Chinese ATVs/UTVs as childs toys....if you use them as such you wont be disappointed. Try to use them for anything else.....they are likely to fall apart.

I say pass.....buy a good used one from one of the big guys.....far better choice.

I bought an old Honda ATV for $700.....my neighbor laughed as he bought a NEW Chinese ATV for a few hundred more.

I laugh now as Im out riding......his is broken more than it runs and has been broken for quite a while.....I spent $700 wisely.....he wasted $900.

 

welcome! what everyone else said...

 

Welcome to the forum ytdriver!

Not a lot of feedback on them yet.. If it was me I wouldnt be the first to buy one.. Now if you were buying 2 so youll always have extra parts around?.. I still wouldnt do it..

I agree with the comment about the Chinese only being able to make kids toys..

 

Welcome.. had a Kazuma and other than a oil leak, it stayed together for a year of abuse with my son. I could see the end coming though and switched to a name brand for my son...