Polaris re-invents the off-road again

[wheeler]

It looks like there marketing to an older generation. Like the idea of an easy entry, adjustable seat with a nice backrest. Especially from one (me) that has back issues. Love my six, but would like to have one of these. And, hopefully with the new ownership we see some changes in the six by six market.

[shot410ga]

It seems to me that most of the people that own 6-8 wheel AATV's are mostly sportsmen rather than ATV park riders. Kind of different type of owner than someone that races around the local fun park. Just my opinion.

[wfo]

i seen one of these at the dunes and im not impressed

[MaxRules]

i seen one of these at the dunes and im not impressed

I don't think it is a dune machine at this point until is gets a larger engine and longer suspension. What about it failed to impress you? I'm sure your 6x6 didn't run any circles around it. The least favorable terrain for a 6x6 is sand.

[hydromike]

The least favorable terrain for a 6x6 is sand.

Right.

[jpswift1]

[MaxRules]

Right.

Then what is the least favorable terrain for a 6x6? It's sand, no question about it. Nothing about a 6x6 is suited for it nor do they claim to be. Far too slow for the hill climbs and with no suspension, they are dangerous even going down the hills with speed. Don't try to sell people on the idea that a 6x6 is the best for all terrains, they are not and it will just make people disappointed and leave our sport without trying a 6x6 in the terrain in which they excel. Don't try to sell me on the "but my 6x6 has some crazy custom suspension that can handle bumps." Irrelevant.

[wfo]

aatv ?

[jpswift1]

Then what is the least favorable terrain for a 6x6? It's sand, no question about it. Nothing about a 6x6 is suited for it nor do they claim to be. Far too slow for the hill climbs and with no suspension, they are dangerous even going down the hills with speed. Don't try to sell people on the idea that a 6x6 is the best for all terrains, they are not and it will just make people disappointed and leave our sport without trying a 6x6 in the terrain in which they excel. Don't try to sell me on the "but my 6x6 has some crazy custom suspension that can handle bumps." Irrelevant.

Hey Brandon, for being an AATV dealer you certainly spend a lot of time bashing the types of machines that you sell........so how's that working out as far as sales go?

[wfo]

the verdict is in, those who wish they had a springer and those who have a springer
have a higher I.Q than those who don't ever want a springer or drive one

[MaxRules]

Hey Brandon, for being an AATV dealer you certainly spend a lot of time bashing the types of machines that you sell........so how's that working out as far as sales go?

Sales of new vehicles are meeting expectations. Since I haven't bought new vehicles of any brand for over a year nor am I a dealer, sales are zero. However I often have used vehicles of any given brand and people appreciate my honesty when I tell them what they can and can't do. I've never been a pushy salesman for anything I've ever sold in my life. I sell with passion and enthusiasm for whatever it is I'm offering for sale. I want the person to be happy with the purchase. No way will I push an amphib on a person whose primary terrain will be sand. I've already bought amphibs from people who were unhappy with their performance in sandy and rocky creeks. I tell people, through my 15+ years of riding amphibs through everything under the sun, exactly what they can expect. Someone buying an amphib for the wrong purpose hurts our sport far more than just making that one sale will ever help it.

[MaxRules]

the verdict is in, those who wish they had a springer and those who have a springer
have a higher I.Q than those who don't ever want a springer or drive one

That explains all we need to know. But do tell me, what exactly were you "not impressed" with during your encounter with the Sportsman ACE?

[wfo]

"I don't think it is a dune machine at this point until is gets a larger engine and longer suspension."
and its slow..
bulky for what it is..
could be traped inside..
would tumble if rolled over in a foward or backward motion..
i think it wont last long before a major lawsuit..
just my opinion i could be wrong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Kov43RnAUM

how would you like to be trapped in that

[egoperf]

I don't think it is a dune machine at this point until is gets a larger engine and longer suspension. What about it failed to impress you? I'm sure your 6x6 didn't run any circles around it. The least favorable terrain for a 6x6 is sand.

Hey I thought you are a Max dealer. How can a good dealer dog a product they sell. That is not a good business practice

[MaxRules]

Hey I thought you are a Max dealer. How can a good dealer dog a product they sell. That is not a good business practice

See above post. A good dealer tells it like it is. I would not lie to a potential customer by telling them a 6x6 is great in sand. I don't think I've ever had someone really serious about buying a 6x6 to run in sand dunes, I think people already know better. A 20mph top speed and no suspension is clearly not a sand machine. Amphibs are for mud and swamps and that is where they really shine. We will get a lot more people joining our sport if we show off the strong points of the vehicle. We will not gain any enthusiasts by pushing someone into a vehicle that will disappoint under the conditions where they intend to use it.