Dreaming of my 1st UTV for Mountain Property

[Tonya Pike]

I am trying to take a crash corse in selecting the best UTV for my needs.   I recently bought a home bordering the  Chattahoochee National Forrest.    The primary use would be around the property and travel between neighboring homes.   All surrounding roads are gravel and there are several 4x4 trails in the area.   I initially was looking at electric models because of my limited mechanical skills and noise,  it seems only the Polaris is available and pricey.   I want to be practical…….but still be able to have fun and be the envy of my new neighbors with golf carts.  Help a city girl out?\

[TapBoss]

If you're not mechanically inclined, I would look at what dealers are nearby and do a search of their service reviews.  Stick to the main manufacturers, Polaris, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Can-Am and Honda.  Probably not going to find much in electric models no matter where you look.  

[Steve Vanvelzen]

Definitely read as many reviews as you can, some are from winers but most expose the truth  and like always beware of the salesperson.

[MitchSpence]

On 10/26/2022 at 12:54 PM, TapBoss said:

If you're not mechanically inclined, I would look at what dealers are nearby and do a search of their service reviews.  Stick to the main manufacturers, Polaris, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Can-Am and Honda.  Probably not going to find much in electric models no matter where you look.  

This is the truth. Follow TapBoss' advice. You get what you pay for. If you cant afford a name brand as he outlined, don't buy anything and save your dinero til you can.

[Tonya Pike]

So.     I am choosing between 2 models right now.  A new single cab Polaris new equip as I want runs about 17K.   Or. A used Yamaha wolverine 4x   2021 192 hours /220 miles  20K.     I am leaning Wolverinebecause it looks so fun….  Can someone tell me how the Hours and miles stack up?……..  Is this as “low use” as it seems to me?

 

[TapBoss]

Going by the hours, that's only about 10hrs/Month.  Something about the Hrs vs miles definitely doesn't add up though. Who has the Wolverine up for sale, dealer or private?

[Tonya Pike]

Mountain Motorsports Marietta GA.   Suggestions on how to address this with sales rep

 

[TapBoss]

My guess is there is a zero missing from the miles since that would put it at averaging 11 mph which is more likely. If not, ask them how the miles and hours are almost equal.