Best side by side. UTV

[Russ McDonald]

I am looking for a side by side since I sold my boat.  I am torn between a Honda Pioneer or a Can Am Defender.  I am open to suggestions though.

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[Mudman]

Whats your inteneded use for it?  Dunes?  Trails?  Passengers?  I can already say Honda over Canam..  Teryx may be a good fit, that's what I have.  Price, power, people, reliability seems to be name of the game.  https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/snd/6017646660.html   This looks pretty awesome!  Spendy too!

[Russ McDonald]

No dunes.   Hunting,passenger and trails

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[carpsniperg2]

I bought a 2016 defender and it has been great. I got a killer killer deal on it and 6 years of warranty on mine. That covers just about everything but lights and tires. Great warrenty and they stand behind all there stuff. Unlike Polaris with 6 month warranty I got the 3 years as a promo and added the next 3 years.

Mine is the 800 non power steering model.

[elkslayer069]

I have a rzr 1000 S and love it it's done everything I've wanted and more lots of after market upgrades

[Russ McDonald]

No hi pro UTV's  I am looking for a work horse.  Don't get me wrong I am a Polaris guy but after reading and seeing all the recalls I am going to stay away from a Polaris.

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[Mudman]

No dunes.   Hunting,passenger and trails

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If price is important check out the Teryx.  I got mine a 2 seater for 9999$.  Full 3yr factory warranty.  Teryx a great trail machine and super tough.  Overall Pioneer 5 1000 seems a great rig for multi purpose and I'm sure its quieter than Teryx.  For the record my buddies Can am maverick is on its 2nd warranty claim in 6 months.  Power steering and now front diff.

[Rainier10]

I have a CanAm 800 commander and absolutely love it.  I wish I would have bought one years ago.  Thinking about getting snow tracks for it for next year.  I was looking at the honda pioneers and really like that they are not belt drive. That is the only thing that I don't like about the CanAm is the belt drive.  I got a great deal on it and the belt drive hasn't been an issue.

[Mudman]

I have a CanAm 800 commander and absolutely love it.  I wish I would have bought one years ago.  Thinking about getting snow tracks for it for next year.  I was looking at the honda pioneers and really like that they are not belt drive. That is the only thing that I don't like about the CanAm is the belt drive.  I got a great deal on it and the belt drive hasn't been an issue.

You don't have a locked front diff.  Tracks could be a big problem?  Might want to check into that first as tracks are pricey.

[elkaholic123]

I really like my Polaris 900 trail

[elkslayer069]

I don't blame you i guess I've probably put 5k into mine to make it bullet proof like it should have been from the factory

[Rainier10]

I have a CanAm 800 commander and absolutely love it.  I wish I would have bought one years ago.  Thinking about getting snow tracks for it for next year.  I was looking at the honda pioneers and really like that they are not belt drive. That is the only thing that I don't like about the CanAm is the belt drive.  I got a great deal on it and the belt drive hasn't been an issue.

You don't have a locked front diff.  Tracks could be a big problem?  Might want to check into that first as tracks are pricey.

good to know, I will check that out.  I thought when I flipped both switches it locked me into true 4wd.  I will definitely research it more before I buy the tracks.  Just started looking at them on Thursday.  Thanks for the tip.

[Wacenturion]

I picked up a 2016 Yamaha Viking VI for use on my property.  Reason I choose the larger 6 passenger is because it carries just about every family member if needed.  Had a chance to drive a Polaris Crew and the difference was night and day, as well as the negative comments on shop visits on Polaris products. 

They had a promotion and I bought an additional $1000 worth of options ( most of which I would have bought anyway) and took my warranty out to 5 full years.  A true 6 passenger unlike others as the middle seat front and back are recessed so everyone is comfortable.  It has a 700 engine which is a turn off to some, but like you I wasn't looking for a high performance racehorse, but rather a dependable workhorse.

I believe Bearpaw also has the identical one that I have, which is the Ranch Edition.  Might want to ask his opinion as I'm sure he has had much more diverse opportunities of use with his.   Comes with some extra stuff...fenders, nud flaps, storage, special paint, etc.  Bought mine at Desert Valley Powersports in Prosser, primarily because I got a good deal and it's just off I-82 on the way to and return home from my property in the Blues.

Desert Valley Powersports currently has one discounted.......I posted the link because of the numerous photos showing every angle and detail

http://www.desertvalleypowersports.com/default.asp?page=xNewInventoryDetail&id=2109427&p=1&at=motorcycle%20%2F%20scooter%7Catv%7Cutility%20vehicle&s=Year&d=D&t=new&vt=utility%20vehicle&fr=xNewInventory

[Russ McDonald]

Thanks for all the input so far.  A few other things that I should mention.  I plan on putting this in the back of my truck.  I have a 2013 Ram 8' bed.  So that throws out most of the 5 or 6 passenger rides.  Just the wife and I or another hunting buddy and me.  Most have measured out and would fit in the bed of my truck.  What do you all think having power steering to not having power steering?  Local dealer has a Honda Pioneer 700 in camo 2016 with no power steering at a awesome price

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[Mudman]

The T-rex is the same size 2 and 4 seater.  62" wide stock I think.  Honda similar.  10' long though and 76" tall.  You stuck with a smaller arctic cat wildcat or razor it seems.  It will be tough to carry in a pickup bed.  Maybe a cargo/camp trailer would work for you.  I bought a 7x14 extended height cargo for work and play.