For about the same price I can get either brand new '04 Sp700 or '05 Sp500, both with the Polaris Glacier plow and Warn 2500 winch. Both come out to be about $7600 OTD with 1 year warranty. I can also get an '05 Suzuki Vinson Manual shift w/ Warn Plow and Warn 2500 winch for $6950 OTD w/ the standard 6 mo warranty. What do you guys think?

I hear a lot about poor gas milage on the 700 (as with any big bore) and how it doesn't really have much more power than the 500. It's my understanding that the 700 is very tame from the factory and it only takes a clutch kit to wake it up. But, those '05 features on the Sportsmans are REALLY nice. The Vinson will DEFINATELY be more sporty when it comes time for fun but it doesn't have a locker for that limited slip front end, nor does it have IRS. I know it is capable of work, but I am confident the Sportsmans will be the better workhorse.

I will be using the quad to plow in the winter (for at least 10 driveways per snowfall) and do whatever other work I need it to do. Otherwise I will be hitting the trail and mud pits.

If everyting works out, I will be buying it tomorrow at the latest!

Thanks.

 

Like I posted in your other thread, You can get an 05 Vinson Auto for about $5700 OTD. And buy your own winch and plow and still come out alot less than that. Shop around. As a matter of fact , I can get a KQ in stock form for $6700 OTD. Thats less than you buying the Vinne which is not Auto. And I remember someone earlier this week or last, saying they got there KQ in Ohio somewhere for like $6500 OTD.

 

Anyone in Ohio that knows where I can get a deal as good as zex129 says let me know please. Those prices sounds too good to be true.

 

Sounds like you have your mind made up already? If I were to get a Vinson I would get an auto anyway.

 

I just bought an '05 Vinson Auto with the Warn 2500 Winch for $6420 out the door at Harding Park Cycle in Canton. I think it's on Kirby Ave. South off of Route 62. Salesmans name was Josh....I think it was just an "end of the year clearance" price though, not sure.

 

Thanks! I'll look into that dealer right now.

 

i got my Sp 500 H O for 5500 brand new never been started and i could have gotten the Vinson for 5700... i said hell im sure the vinson is more reliable but the sportsman has better features and i went with that and my sp has not let me down yet to this day and its been through hell and back. i think u can leave the Sp700 out of the question just a gas hog and doesnt have more low end then the 500Ho or the vinson. between those 2 quads i cant help you love them both i had a hard enough time choosing one for myself, but i think that either one u will be happy with.

i would like to see the KQ plastics on the vinson... that would be awesome!