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I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 2:29:57 PM

Restoman

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I'm most likely getting my wife an 08' Rancher 4x4 manual shift for Christmas. I have found it for a reasonable price of 5500 OTD. I'm happy with that and I'm just wondering what if any tips you guys have for that particular bike in black. Do I need to grease something before I ever take it out. Anything and everything I should do.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 2:41:52 PM

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I think you should be able to beat that price easy with a minimum of shopping around.

If you are getting black and use the bike you wont be happy with the black in a year.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 2:58:42 PM

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The worst price so far is $5850. So it's good, I'm open to all suggestions. It has to be registered. I plan on waxing the black plastic very well before she ever gets on it.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 5:04:23 PM

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I got my 05 Foreman 500 4x4 for $5200 OTD, but total came out to $5600 with the tires/wheels. That's too high for a 420 IMO. I know the local dealer is still advertising 08 Foremans for $5300.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 5:06:49 PM

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http://www.lakehillmotors.com/hondaatvs.htm

i wouldnt pay that much, does waxing the plastic keep it from scratching? my red starting to look bad

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 5:08:04 PM

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2008 Rancher 420 4x4

S $4,379.99*
ES $4,679.99*

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 5:09:41 PM

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They have all the colors also

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 5:34:30 PM

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I got my 05 Foreman 500 4x4 for $5200 OTD, but total came out to $5600 with the tires/wheels. That's too high for a 420 IMO. I know the local dealer is still advertising 08 Foremans for $5300.

Who is your dealer. The Corinth dealer in MS is just to far for $200 and I bet when I talk to them the OTD cost to me will be even narrower.

I don't see why the black would scratch any worse than another color, The wax should do very well to prevent them. It's called Klasse. Maybe scratches would show up better than on another color?

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 5:57:11 PM

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Honda of Russellville or Sunrise Honda in Searcy, both compete and have very close pricing. The one in Russellville tried to add about $400 freight and dock fees, I told him I wouldn't pay them, got up, and he caught up with me as I was walking out the door and agreed to waive them. Don't be afraid to do the same, small profit is better than no profit for them, so they'll work with you.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 9:14:13 PM

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dont get the black shows scratches wayy to much second day i had it wanted to shoot my self why i didnt get another color

and nothing hides well that i have found even waxing

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/29/2008 10:36:53 PM

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No go on the black !!!

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:11:12 AM

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Alright, I get it, besides the black, what do I need to look out for.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:14:57 AM

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5500 is actually a really good deal. im a salesman at honda and retail on an 08 is $5400 alone. on a rancher the sales tax comes out to be around $650 so really if you look at it your getting the bike for $4900. and in response to the black scratching issue i think the green and red look worse than black over time. i wouldnt trade my black one for anything

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:20:31 AM

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in response to the scratch questions...i havent tried it on mine yet but some customers have told me that they are getting 1000 grit sand paper and getting it smooth and then they say they buff it. like i said i havent tried it yet but ive heard it from several ppl so i guess something works

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:23:17 AM

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Black and green are a joke. I'm going for white.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:25:35 AM

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ya white will def do better with the scratches but it an 09 model only

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 8:31:00 AM

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I know I can walk into the local dealer and pick up an 07 Foreman 500 S 4x4 for ~$5300 OTD and taxes are included. I've not priced the 420, it doesn't appeal to me (use my quad for farming, not play).

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 11:56:27 AM

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I can get the new 420 AT for 5799 at my dealer. So the ES one should be way cheaper. I think its like 4700 or 4800

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:08:57 PM

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4379 is the out the door price at Corinth, $200 diffrence I would check the math on that 5500- 4379=1121. I think i could make a trip for that! I have no idea how much sales tax is ive never bought a new quad

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:20:00 PM

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Thats why I am buying mine in TN. out of state. no taxes

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:29:33 PM

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I think Brookhaven Honda, about 45 mins south of jackson has them for around $4500. go to their site and see. they are a good place to deal with.

for $5500 you could have something better.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:34:17 PM

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Im really thinking about the new AT. 5799. white

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:37:21 PM

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quote:

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Im really thinking about the new AT. 5799. white

thats pretty good seeing as how they msrp for like $7K...? I think.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 12:38:20 PM

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thats pretty good seeing as how they msrp for like $7K...? I think.

400 more for the esp one

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 1:53:39 PM

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right, seeing that the poster is from Lousiana he wouldnt pay sales tax. Ritchies Power sports in chatanooga has really good prices on Honda and Polaris

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 11/30/2008 1:55:35 PM

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http://www.ritchiepowersports.com/

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 12/1/2008 10:04:21 PM

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The black scratches bad but still looks good and can be sanded down. Drill a couple more drain holes in the battery compartment and relay compartment, if you don't it takes days to clean them out lol. Other than that I haven't had any probs with mine with the racks underwater (snorkeled). I bought my 08 m/t for 5500 out the door with the extended 3yr warranty. Prolly should have done some shopping but oh well lol.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 12/1/2008 10:15:47 PM

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Thats why I am buying mine in TN. out of state. no taxes

that only works till u need to regiser it and they ask u what u paid for it so they can charge u tax

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 12/2/2008 12:48:15 PM

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I would say to not go manual, go ES or At.

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RE: I'm buying a Rancher in Dec, any tips. - 12/2/2008 9:51:12 PM

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I would say to not go manual, go ES or At.

Why would I want ES? I don't like the idea of an AT except for the rear disc and irs.

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