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AutoTrader.ca · « **on:** October 17, 2018, 10:22:46 am »

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Fobroader · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2018, 12:53:14 pm »

I get the attraction to quads....but the whole SxS thing is completely lost on me. You can build a TJ that will be way more capable than any of these for less than $20k. Plus it will be street legal, have a heater and be way less expensive to fix.

dkaz · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:10:21 pm »

I have to agree, I don't know anyone who has $20k to buy a very specific use machine, but the hunters probably like them for going deeper into the woods than a Jeep can go.

Fobroader · « **Reply #3 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:13:13 pm »

Quote from: DKaz on October 17, 2018, 01:10:21 pm

I have to agree, I don't know anyone who has $20k to buy a very specific use machine, but the hunters probably like them for going deeper into the woods than a Jeep can go.

Also $20k is very much in the middle, look at a RZR, they are $25k plus. Gimme a Jeep with lockers and 35" tires any day.

ktm525 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:14:28 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 12:53:14 pm

I get the attraction to quads....but the whole SxS thing is completely lost on me. You can build a TJ that will be way more capable than any of these for less than $20k. Plus it will be street legal, have a heater and be way less expensive to fix.

Drive the new Can am Maverick X3 and get back to me. 0-60 in 4.4 and can cruise through at a stubble field at well over 100 km/h in comfort. A desert buggy for $30k. It handles big airs quite well too. A total riot to drive. This vehicle totally changed my perspective on SXS.

https://www.brp.ca/off-road/2019/maverick-x3.html

rrocket · « **Reply #5 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:21:50 pm »

Yep....and many of these are legal on ORV/ATV trails where Jeeps aren't.

These things would smoke a Jeep on trails...these are meant to be driven quickly...not rock crawlers.

ktm525 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:31:22 pm »

It does pretty good in the rocks. The question I have is for $30k why would anyone subject their road going vehicle to this stuff?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=024jTmCeK_Y

rrocket · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:34:31 pm »

Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:31:22 pm

It does pretty good in the rocks. The question I have is for $30k why would anyone subject their road going vehicle to this stuff?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=024jTmCeK_Y

Yes, but largely I don't see these as rock crawlers/trail crawlers. Whereas that's primarily what the Jeep crowd does here.

tortoise · « **Reply #8 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:36:24 pm »

I've ridden on the back of a SxS on someones bush trail through their property. I was blown away how well it handled it all. This trail would have been too narrow for a Jeep to navigate.

Fobroader · « **Reply #9 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:38:24 pm »

Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:14:28 pm

Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 12:53:14 pm
I get the attraction to quads....but the whole SxS thing is completely lost on me. You can build a TJ that will be way more capable than any of these for less than $20k. Plus it will be street legal, have a heater and be way less expensive to fix.

Drive the new Can am Maverick X3 and get back to me. 0-60 in 4.4 and can cruise through at a stubble field at well over 100 km/h in comfort. A desert buggy for $30k. It handles big airs quite well too. A total riot to drive. This vehicle totally changed my perspective on SXS.

https://www.brp.ca/off-road/2019/maverick-x3.html

There are like very few sand dunes to launch these things over in Northern Alberta, no the spit of sand in Brule doesn't count, so I have zero use for a desert trophy truck. The fact that you basically have to trailer this thing everywhere kind of annoys me, I like to be able to drive between trails, not put thing on trailer, drive 5 miles, drop it off, go wheeling for a bit, rinse and repeat.

rrocket · « **Reply #10 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:38:37 pm »

Quote from: tortoise on October 17, 2018, 01:36:24 pm

I've ridden on the back of a SxS on someones bush trail through their property. I was blown away how well it handled it all. This trail would have been too narrow for a Jeep to navigate.

Yes, I drove a narrow Razr on an approved ORV ATV trail and was shocked at how fast and how easy it was to navigate the narrow trails.

dkaz · « **Reply #11 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:43:28 pm »

Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:31:22 pm

It does pretty good in the rocks. The question I have is for $30k why would anyone subject their road going vehicle to this stuff?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=024jTmCeK_Y

That looks fun, I'd rent one for sure.

ktm525 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:45:20 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 01:38:24 pm

Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:14:28 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 12:53:14 pm
I get the attraction to quads....but the whole SxS thing is completely lost on me. You can build a TJ that will be way more capable than any of these for less than $20k. Plus it will be street legal, have a heater and be way less expensive to fix.

Drive the new Can am Maverick X3 and get back to me. 0-60 in 4.4 and can cruise through at a stubble field at well over 100 km/h in comfort. A desert buggy for $30k. It handles big airs quite well too. A total riot to drive. This vehicle totally changed my perspective on SXS.

https://www.brp.ca/off-road/2019/maverick-x3.html

There are like very few sand dunes to launch these things over in Northern Alberta, no the spit of sand in Brule doesn't count, so I have zero use for a desert trophy truck. The fact that you basically have to trailer this thing everywhere kind of annoys me, I like to be able to drive between trails, not put thing on trailer, drive 5 miles, drop it off, go wheeling for a bit, rinse and repeat.

In some places. Montana, parts of BC these are road legal. Hopefully the list grows. No sand in Northern Alberta? Vega?

Fobroader · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:47:02 pm »

Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:45:20 pm

Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 01:38:24 pm
Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:14:28 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 12:53:14 pm
I get the attraction to quads....but the whole SxS thing is completely lost on me. You can build a TJ that will be way more capable than any of these for less than $20k. Plus it will be street legal, have a heater and be way less expensive to fix.

Drive the new Can am Maverick X3 and get back to me. 0-60 in 4.4 and can cruise through at a stubble field at well over 100 km/h in comfort. A desert buggy for $30k. It handles big airs quite well too. A total riot to drive. This vehicle totally changed my perspective on SXS.

https://www.brp.ca/off-road/2019/maverick-x3.html

There are like very few sand dunes to launch these things over in Northern Alberta, no the spit of sand in Brule doesn't count, so I have zero use for a desert trophy truck. The fact that you basically have to trailer this thing everywhere kind of annoys me, I like to be able to drive between trails, not put thing on trailer, drive 5 miles, drop it off, go wheeling for a bit, rinse and repeat.

In some places. Montana, parts of BC these are road legal. Hopefully the list grows. No sand in Northern Alberta? Vega?

How are they road legal without a plate and signal lights?!?!?!

rrocket · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2018, 01:55:39 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 01:47:02 pm

Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:45:20 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 01:38:24 pm
Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:14:28 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 12:53:14 pm
I get the attraction to quads....but the whole SxS thing is completely lost on me. You can build a TJ that will be way more capable than any of these for less than $20k. Plus it will be street legal, have a heater and be way less expensive to fix.

Drive the new Can am Maverick X3 and get back to me. 0-60 in 4.4 and can cruise through at a stubble field at well over 100 km/h in comfort. A desert buggy for $30k. It handles big airs quite well too. A total riot to drive. This vehicle totally changed my perspective on SXS.

https://www.brp.ca/off-road/2019/maverick-x3.html

There are like very few sand dunes to launch these things over in Northern Alberta, no the spit of sand in Brule doesn't count, so I have zero use for a desert trophy truck. The fact that you basically have to trailer this thing everywhere kind of annoys me, I like to be able to drive between trails, not put thing on trailer, drive 5 miles, drop it off, go wheeling for a bit, rinse and repeat.

In some places. Montana, parts of BC these are road legal. Hopefully the list grows. No sand in Northern Alberta? Vega?

How are they road legal without a plate and signal lights?!?!?!

There are roads here too where these and ATV are legal to drive. Gotta be towards the shoulder and not exceed 50km/h iirc

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/drive-ATV.shtml

ktm525 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 17, 2018, 02:31:37 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 01:47:02 pm

Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:45:20 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 01:38:24 pm
Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:14:28 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 12:53:14 pm
I get the attraction to quads....but the whole SxS thing is completely lost on me. You can build a TJ that will be way more capable than any of these for less than $20k. Plus it will be street legal, have a heater and be way less expensive to fix.

Drive the new Can am Maverick X3 and get back to me. 0-60 in 4.4 and can cruise through at a stubble field at well over 100 km/h in comfort. A desert buggy for $30k. It handles big airs quite well too. A total riot to drive. This vehicle totally changed my perspective on SXS.

https://www.brp.ca/off-road/2019/maverick-x3.html

There are like very few sand dunes to launch these things over in Northern Alberta, no the spit of sand in Brule doesn't count, so I have zero use for a desert trophy truck. The fact that you basically have to trailer this thing everywhere kind of annoys me, I like to be able to drive between trails, not put thing on trailer, drive 5 miles, drop it off, go wheeling for a bit, rinse and repeat.

In some places. Montana, parts of BC these are road legal. Hopefully the list grows. No sand in Northern Alberta? Vega?

How are they road legal without a plate and signal lights?!?!?!

I believe they do have signals (or is a package). Can always hand signal lol.

KD · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2018, 02:50:22 pm »

Side-by-sides are great work vehicles. Not sure what other vehicle will get to the places i have to go in winter and in relative comfort. With tracks they are virtually unstoppable. Windsheild wiper is important too. I went with a contractor once in his SxS, that had a cab and no windshield wiper, during a heavy wet snowfall and we had to stop and clean the snow off the glass every 10 feet, or so. What a pita!

Our company is now buying conventional atvs for off-road use and there is no comparison. I hope the SxS i have lasts until i retire. I don't want to freeze my nuts off while getting to work.

I wouldn't buy one for personal use though. If i wanted something for off-road fun I would get a dirt bike.

HeliDriver · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2018, 02:57:30 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 01:47:02 pm

Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:45:20 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 01:38:24 pm
Quote from: ktm525 on October 17, 2018, 01:14:28 pm
Quote from: Fobroader on October 17, 2018, 12:53:14 pm
I get the attraction to quads....but the whole SxS thing is completely lost on me. You can build a TJ that will be way more capable than any of these for less than $20k. Plus it will be street legal, have a heater and be way less expensive to fix.

Drive the new Can am Maverick X3 and get back to me. 0-60 in 4.4 and can cruise through at a stubble field at well over 100 km/h in comfort. A desert buggy for $30k. It handles big airs quite well too. A total riot to drive. This vehicle totally changed my perspective on SXS.

https://www.brp.ca/off-road/2019/maverick-x3.html

There are like very few sand dunes to launch these things over in Northern Alberta, no the spit of sand in Brule doesn't count, so I have zero use for a desert trophy truck. The fact that you basically have to trailer this thing everywhere kind of annoys me, I like to be able to drive between trails, not put thing on trailer, drive 5 miles, drop it off, go wheeling for a bit, rinse and repeat.

In some places. Montana, parts of BC these are road legal. Hopefully the list grows. No sand in Northern Alberta? Vega?

How are they road legal without a plate and signal lights?!?!?!

Yeah, the stuff you can get away with down in the States is pretty amazing.

For that matter, I was once a bit surprised when a guy on a quad pulled up to the pump next to me at a gas station in Grande Cache. Completely not legal, but I guess the cops turn a blind eye to that kind of stuff in hicksville AB.

DriverJeff · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2018, 10:04:50 pm »

The full-on sporty ones like that RZR are pretty thrilling machines, but ones that put more focus on utility (like the Hondas, Kawis and Yamaha SXSs) do seem like a heck of a lot of money for pretty meagre performance.

The Grizzly was loads of more fun to ride.

rrocket · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2018, 10:24:42 pm »

Quote from: DriverJeff on October 17, 2018, 10:04:50 pm

The full-on sporty ones like that RZR are pretty thrilling machines, but ones that put more focus on utility (like the Hondas, Kawis and Yamaha SXSs) do seem like a heck of a lot of money for pretty meagre performance.

The Grizzly was loads of more fun to ride.

You getting on a muscle sled this year??