Trash or Treasure?!?

[Worksalot]

Never understood the UTV folks. Give me a Taco and life is good......

Even an older Jeep without a top would be plenty useful during good weather. One without a lift kit

[TA_Fab]

I think for a lot of folks it comes down to weight / maneuverability. I’d love run a Tacoma or samurai but the above are my limiting factors.

As to the OP I’ve got a buddy that I believe has that SXS and it has already been in the shop. I’ll ask him what happened but he wasn’t happy as he just got it. Could be a fluke though.


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[texan4ut]

Taco won't handle the rugged terrain where I hunt. I would think for casual use that UTV would probably be good. Bass Pro has some now that look pretty darn good for the price.

[tps7742]

I bought a taco new in 2004 and just passed it on to my grandson. Even though a taco has its place I prefer the sxs to get around in tight woods. Each have their application to hunting imo.

[RattlesnakeDan]

Tractor Supply has that Coleman 550 on Black Friday for $1500 off. I think it will be $6999.

[flywise]

Taco won't handle the rugged terrain where I hunt. I would think for casual use that UTV would probably be good. Bass Pro has some now that look pretty darn good for the price.

They just walk everywhere before utv's

[Slicefixer]

Unless you're going to haul the truck on a pretty serious trailer to your hunting spot (you might have the trailer to do it) you're going to have to insure it. Judging by my annual insurance premiums these days (even for liability on work vehicles) that's going to cost you quite a few bucks. Dollars that a UTV will save you. Plus, for most hunting uses I think the utv wins

One other thought, I really don't understand buying new anything used sporadically for recreation. I use my utvs in my business, a LOT, and I still wouldn't buy new. (I would NEVER finance).... Boats, UTVs, planes, RV,'s, etc are dollar gobblers and a maintenance pain in the arse at times, especially if they sit for extended periods of time.(I.e. expensive/wasted money)

However, I realize my thoughts will differ greatly from others.....

[muzzlebrake]

Coleman atv/utv's are Chinese made. They are manufactured/assembled in China by a company called Hisun

[sharpstick35]

I just bought a 2018 mule 4010 for 8k and have been pleased. its much quieter that a Polaris but a little rougher riding. the mule can turn on a dime.

[Saltaholic]

I would vote for a mule too our 4010 is awesome I love the steel bed and flooring it’s a work horse and never gets stuck

[Capt.Bryan]

Coleman, massimo, benchi are all made by Hi sun. They had a contract for some of the old yamaha Rhino parts and somehow managed to duplicate and sell the rhino. I have a Massima 5oo knight. In 4 years time I have had the solenoid in the fuse box go out once. 150.00 part replaced myself. No other problems.

[60 Deluxe]

Coleman, massimo, benchi are all made by Hi sun. They had a contract for some of the old yamaha Rhino parts and somehow managed to duplicate and sell the rhino. I have a Massima 5oo knight. In 4 years time I have had the solenoid in the fuse box go out once. 150.00 part replaced myself. No other problems.

Ouch! Must have bought that part from a dealer. A solenoid shouldn't cost that much. I bought a wiring harness for a Yamaha Grizzly? for about $160. The dealer wanted $600.

[sotx]

Same here, it is horribly miserable riding in a utv the 19 miles from camp to the farthest blind in freezings weather or rainy weather
Or the dust in summer

This, plus the fact they are so freaking loud you can hear them coming from 19 miles away.

[Traildust]

They are probably as reliable as a Poolaris....

[Throwin Darts]

Guy asked for opinions on a Coleman UTV and half the thread is debating Tacomas. LOL