looking for a used UTV - help - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Mo · 08-27-2009, 09:52 AM

I'm looking for a used UTV mostly for utility work on a small farm. pulling trailers around, moving hay bales, dragging fallen trees, etc.

I can't afford new, but don't want some clapped out piece of shit either.

I've been cruising craigslist but all I'm finding locally is almost new rigs where someone "spent $30k, but need to sell it today for $12k." Their loss is my gain!

can these things be had for the price of a newer 4wheeler? or am I better off getting a good 4x4 4wheeler?

0ILBURNER · 08-27-2009, 01:24 PM

One word = Samurai

Mo · 08-28-2009, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teryx

what $30K for a UTV????

I paid $10,500 for my new '09 Teryx sport

the MSRP was 12,499 dealers are hurting and will make a deal!

I've seen a couple of CL ads saying such crap. I'm assuming they paid retail and bought a bunch of addons.

DOUG38S · 08-28-2009, 10:00 AM

there are a lot of scams in the UTV market on craigslist. I went on for months looking and looking and looking and it was like trying to find a needle in a haystack for a good deal b/c of all the scammers.

gemer · 08-28-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo

I've seen a couple of CL ads saying such crap. I'm assuming they paid retail and bought a bunch of addons.

Man, I see these bunch of A-holes that keep advertising on CL. They pay no attention to KBB value or anything the market says, they want what they paid for even after x years of fun!!!!

Mo · 08-28-2009, 01:33 PM

that said, I'm looking for more Utility than Sport, but want some Sport.

Obviously, I'm not looking for an RZRs - but which models should be considerd? all of them? Should I focus on the Bobcat/John Deere type mfgs, or do they all do it all?

az_amsoil · 08-28-2009, 02:39 PM

Get a Polaris Ranger...workhorse and perfect UTV for your needs

jasonmt · 08-30-2009, 11:28 AM

We picked up a new 08 Yamaha Rhino 700 for $8500 off of ebay from a dealer a few months back. I also noticed it was not unusual to see the slackjawed asking higher prices for their used junk than the dealers were for new.

Mo · 08-30-2009, 07:02 PM

Bass Pro Shop is advertising the 09 Arctic Cat Prowler 550 H1 for about $8500 new. Might go take a looksie at those.

Roxywheels · 08-31-2009, 07:24 AM

Mo, this guy is in the Springs. Its where we bought the golfcart from. How about the Rover that he is showing? You could also give him a call and see if he has anything else. He doesn't just sell golfcarts

http://www.callziggy.com/

Mo · 08-31-2009, 12:11 PM

thanks for the pointer. whatever happened to your gator?

Belooky · 08-31-2009, 03:22 PM

Not sure where you are located but check out Highlifter.com. They are mostly guys who race mud but tons of them have utvs that they just trailride on. I would stay away from the Mule/Gator type vehicles. Too slow for very much fun. I have a Mule 3010, its an older model but as far as i know even the new ones have lawnmower type engines. The Polaris Ranger has either the 500cc, 700cc or the new ones have the 800cc engines. The 800cc has tons of torque but the belt system on polaris's do not like even a drop of water and they belts are uber expensive. The Yamaha Rhino has good power and a great clutch setup. Still uses a belt naturally but its better than the ranger. The Honda big red is the only one I havent had seat time on due to the fact of how hideous it is. When it comes to UTV's and ATV's I know my stuff so dont take a second thought to ask me.

Oh yeah almost forgot the link.http://forum.highlifter.com/Want-to-Sell-f16.aspx

You can search on there and find the answer to most any question you have. Im "Rinny650" over there so I can ask any questions you need to know

Roxywheels · 08-31-2009, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo

thanks for the pointer. whatever happened to your gator?

We traded Ziggy's the broken Gator for the golf cart.

bamatj51 · 09-01-2009, 03:49 PM

How hard do you plan to work one? I wouldn't count the rzr out unless you really are going to be hard on one. They do have a small bed though. I assume most people rather just throw a bale of hay on the bed instead of having to hook up a trailer. Also the hitch on them is kinda flimsy. The rzr may not be the best choice. But I think you should take a look at their hitch and it would probably be pretty easy for you to tell if it can hold up for what you need. I have pulled around some good size trees with mine. I think everybody will agree the rzr is not the first choice for a work horse. But imho they are so much more fun to ride than the others it makes up for it. Which may not even be what your looking for, but you should drive one around some if you haven't already. You probably wouldn't go wrong with any of the others.

rugburn · 09-08-2009, 11:23 AM

I've got one of these on the farm.
Diesel is not the most powerful, but it does all we need and more.

My girls love driving it too

Mo · 09-10-2009, 02:33 PM

as for use:

hauling feed, hay and straw would be the main use, as well as firewood/fallen timber.

I'm thinking I might need to convince my BIL to buy a new Ranger and sell me his older one.

82toyoturd · 09-10-2009, 03:45 PM

Tempting.. im sure i can handle rebuilding the motor in this, but obviously its been used and abused...

oh and it has 22k invested!

http://spokane.craigslist.org/rvs/1339697231.html

Deez Nutz 08 · 09-21-2009, 09:53 AM

don't buy an arctic cat they are junk

TOE123456 · 09-23-2009, 06:40 AM

Im looking to sell my 07 rhino it is a 660 special edition blue with silver seats I have invested almost 20,000 into it. It has a 686 big bore kit, hot rods cam,hot rods crank, black rhino performance fuel pump, black rhino cdi,two brothers true dual exhaust with header, billet part swap in the transmission to handle the torque,epi clutch kit, snorkled,brand new 28x12x12 outlaws on the rear and 28x9.50x12 in the front bike runs 46 mph with the current clutch kit setting. The mechanic told me that If i wanted to tune it for top end it would run between 60 -68 mph. The motor has 47 hours on it since the build it runs like a top. The bike has plenty of power as i was using it to hunt/ride.
i hate to get rid of it is but im getting married in 6 weeks and it must go asap. Im letting the bike go as a steal for 8500. i have some pics let me know i ill email them right away.Thanks IM in New iberia La And can be reached at 337 523-4819

Repost · 09-24-2009, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rugburn

I've got one of these on the farm.
Diesel is not the most powerful, but it does all we need and more.

My girls love driving it too

My boss has one of those Kubota's

I drove it once. Boring and slow as shit. You could tell it had a bit of grunt to it though.

He uses it to haul hay to the horses and mow is fields....and drive around and drink beer.

It's a worker that's for sure but not dual purpose like a rhino would be. Rhino would be fun to just trail ride in addition to work.

Repost · 09-24-2009, 07:18 AM

Did you see this one?

I know it's a 2x4 but
http://denver.craigslist.org/grd/1351575318.html

Mo · 09-25-2009, 06:14 PM

looks good, but I'mgoing to hold out for 4x4.

that and I'm probably going to wait a bit - trying to re-fi the house. wheee.

GPERX4 · 12-21-2009, 01:43 PM

I got a good deal on my 99 Ranger 6x6 , I still need a front drive shaft for it. It is fun and my 13 year old daughter loves driving me around in it.

08-27-2009, 09:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,668	looking for a used UTV - help I'm looking for a used UTV mostly for utility work on a small farm. pulling trailers around, moving hay bales, dragging fallen trees, etc. I can't afford new, but don't want some clapped out piece of shit either. I've been cruising craigslist but all I'm finding locally is almost new rigs where someone "spent $30k, but need to sell it today for $12k." Their loss is my gain! can these things be had for the price of a newer 4wheeler? or am I better off getting a good 4x4 4wheeler?

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08-30-2009, 11:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
jasonmt Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3236 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,770	We picked up a new 08 Yamaha Rhino 700 for $8500 off of ebay from a dealer a few months back. I also noticed it was not unusual to see the slackjawed asking higher prices for their used junk than the dealers were for new. __________________ [QUOTE=Roxywheels]The trolls always out themselves :laughing: :roxy:[/QUOTE]

08-31-2009, 07:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
Roxywheels Girly Bender Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1842 Location: In the Pink! Posts: 21,704	Mo, this guy is in the Springs. Its where we bought the golfcart from. How about the Rover that he is showing? You could also give him a call and see if he has anything else. He doesn't just sell golfcarts http://www.callziggy.com/ __________________ inthePINKracing would like to thank it's sponsors! Marlin Crawler Griffin Yukon Gear BFGoodrich Artec Industries FOA Raceline Poly Performance RuffStuff Magnum Ink Hendrix Motorsports Cupcake Jihad!!! I'm not a bitch, I just play one in your life

08-28-2009, 01:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,668	that said, I'm looking for more Utility than Sport, but want some Sport. Obviously, I'm not looking for an RZRs - but which models should be considerd? all of them? Should I focus on the Bobcat/John Deere type mfgs, or do they all do it all?

08-28-2009, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
az_amsoil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 111970 Posts: 23	Get a Polaris Ranger...workhorse and perfect UTV for your needs

08-30-2009, 07:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,668	Bass Pro Shop is advertising the 09 Arctic Cat Prowler 550 H1 for about $8500 new. Might go take a looksie at those.

08-31-2009, 12:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,668	thanks for the pointer. whatever happened to your gator?

08-31-2009, 03:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
Belooky Quit looking Join Date: Jun 2009 Member # 138061 Location: Left of the ocean and right of the mountains Posts: 523	Not sure where you are located but check out Highlifter.com. They are mostly guys who race mud but tons of them have utvs that they just trailride on. I would stay away from the Mule/Gator type vehicles. Too slow for very much fun. I have a Mule 3010, its an older model but as far as i know even the new ones have lawnmower type engines. The Polaris Ranger has either the 500cc, 700cc or the new ones have the 800cc engines. The 800cc has tons of torque but the belt system on polaris's do not like even a drop of water and they belts are uber expensive. The Yamaha Rhino has good power and a great clutch setup. Still uses a belt naturally but its better than the ranger. The Honda big red is the only one I havent had seat time on due to the fact of how hideous it is. When it comes to UTV's and ATV's I know my stuff so dont take a second thought to ask me. Oh yeah almost forgot the link.http://forum.highlifter.com/Want-to-Sell-f16.aspx You can search on there and find the answer to most any question you have. Im "Rinny650" over there so I can ask any questions you need to know __________________ Altman's Racing 1996 f250 D60, 10.25, 557bbf, bottle fed by giggle gas

09-01-2009, 03:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
bamatj51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 130844 Posts: 147	How hard do you plan to work one? I wouldn't count the rzr out unless you really are going to be hard on one. They do have a small bed though. I assume most people rather just throw a bale of hay on the bed instead of having to hook up a trailer. Also the hitch on them is kinda flimsy. The rzr may not be the best choice. But I think you should take a look at their hitch and it would probably be pretty easy for you to tell if it can hold up for what you need. I have pulled around some good size trees with mine. I think everybody will agree the rzr is not the first choice for a work horse. But imho they are so much more fun to ride than the others it makes up for it. Which may not even be what your looking for, but you should drive one around some if you haven't already. You probably wouldn't go wrong with any of the others.

09-08-2009, 11:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
rugburn 45 Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 45 Location: close to my girls Posts: 2,570	I've got one of these on the farm. Diesel is not the most powerful, but it does all we need and more. My girls love driving it too __________________ John Runberg

09-10-2009, 02:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,668	as for use: hauling feed, hay and straw would be the main use, as well as firewood/fallen timber. I'm thinking I might need to convince my BIL to buy a new Ranger and sell me his older one.

09-10-2009, 03:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
82toyoturd Not Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Member # 140354 Posts: 148	Tempting.. im sure i can handle rebuilding the motor in this, but obviously its been used and abused... oh and it has 22k invested! http://spokane.craigslist.org/rvs/1339697231.html __________________ 81 Toyota 4x4 35's - DD 82 Toyota 4x4 needs a v8 Lego buggy build: http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showt...ght=lego+build

09-21-2009, 09:53 AM	#18 (permalink)
Deez Nutz 08 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 132156 Location: Rock Springs, Wy. Posts: 70	don't buy an arctic cat they are junk

09-23-2009, 06:40 AM	#19 (permalink)
TOE123456 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Member # 130882 Location: NEW IBERIA Posts: 14	07 rhino 660 Im looking to sell my 07 rhino it is a 660 special edition blue with silver seats I have invested almost 20,000 into it. It has a 686 big bore kit, hot rods cam,hot rods crank, black rhino performance fuel pump, black rhino cdi,two brothers true dual exhaust with header, billet part swap in the transmission to handle the torque,epi clutch kit, snorkled,brand new 28x12x12 outlaws on the rear and 28x9.50x12 in the front bike runs 46 mph with the current clutch kit setting. The mechanic told me that If i wanted to tune it for top end it would run between 60 -68 mph. The motor has 47 hours on it since the build it runs like a top. The bike has plenty of power as i was using it to hunt/ride. i hate to get rid of it is but im getting married in 6 weeks and it must go asap. Im letting the bike go as a steal for 8500. i have some pics let me know i ill email them right away.Thanks IM in New iberia La And can be reached at 337 523-4819

09-24-2009, 07:18 AM	#21 (permalink)
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09-25-2009, 06:14 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mo Everyday is Tuesday. Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 47 Location: Lizzy, CO Posts: 15,668	looks good, but I'mgoing to hold out for 4x4. that and I'm probably going to wait a bit - trying to re-fi the house. wheee.

12-21-2009, 01:43 PM	#23 (permalink)
GPERX4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12414 Posts: 774	I got a good deal on my 99 Ranger 6x6 , I still need a front drive shaft for it. It is fun and my 13 year old daughter loves driving me around in it. __________________ Team Devil Frogg Kettering, Ohio Last edited by GPERX4; 12-22-2009 at 04:57 AM.

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