From Down Under

Waiting is the hardest part you have lots of time to think. Oh welcome to the group! I believe when you get to sit in and drive one you will be impressed. Seriously you can look at all of the product in this category and walk away with questions. While researching before purchase I was looking at everybody's sxs I had so many questions. My salesman sold me, he is a young man maybe in his mid 20's. this kid knew his stuff I was asking questions and methodically one by one he would explain to me. Knowing he could possibly loose the sale he told me to check out the Polaris 570 Ranger at another local dealer and I did. I spent hour and a half with the Polaris dealer test driving and haggling. Three hours after first talking to the kid about the Honda I called him gave him the sale and deposit. So I say approach the Honda with an open mind and you will be pleasantly surprised. I'm no kid I have no ideas of going super fast and I bought one to be another tool for my small farm and to have a little fun. Several of my friends get together for trail rides and now I can go and experience the fun and fellowship after my chores are done. Best to you in what ever you choose!

Thanks for the replies guys, i've read some good stuff from the mods you guys have done, impressed with the mods that have been done.

As for price, dealers can't give me a firm price until next week, but i would assume it is between 22-25K if you live in New Zealand or Aussie, you just get reamed on anything.

Skorp, thats the Electric i was thinking about. take out the 8 stock 12 volt batteries and run 12 8 volt batteries in 48 volt banks would give you almost double the distance.

I'm more looking at trail rides up the coast and going camping (not really allowed to ride it on the gravel roads, but it is an isolated place and there is only one cop.

Also putting the boat in (1.4 ton) boat ramp is across from the house, and throwing the paddle board and Kayaks on the roof and heading to the other beach 3 km down the road, when the winds are up.

The owners of the motor camp at the next beach, have a Big Red MUV700, which they tow Caravans and a 1.7 ton charter boat into town to refuel. so that gives me confidence in its towing ability.

Now i just have to wait……..