Which ATV hold better value as used

[prdicon]

I was looking to buy a new ATV. 

I was debating between Polaris sportsman 450 and Honda rancher.

Polaris it a bit cheaper.

But can you tell me which one will have more demand on the used market? Which one will keep it's value better?

 

Let's say 3-5 years from now.

[Mech]

If you looked at second hand bikes on the market, you would find your answer.

Here in New Zealand Honda would win hands down.

Edited February 27, 2023 by Mech

[prdicon]

I live in Florida, United States. 

I know there are many Polaris on the market. But also Polaris sells more than Honda. So it make sense more Polaris are available for buying. 

 

[Mech]

Exactly.. And some bikes need a lot spent on them, and some don't, and some get the money required and some don't. The value to the seller is mostly dependent on what they have spent on their bike. 

The only real way to answer your question here and now is to look at your local second hand market.

 

[SHilke]

Instead of looking ahead at selling it, maybe you should think about which would be better suited to what you will be using it for.  Then use it until the wheels fall off and have a lot of fun!  Worry about selling it if/when that day comes....

[Mech]

If you go talk to a bike dealer he will likely have an industry price guide for second hand bikes.... 

[prdicon]

 

As far as I checked, new Polaris and Honda MSRP are similar.

But, I just wonder about their value as second hand. 

 

[Mech]

Yeah bike dealers will probably have a book of second hand prices too.. for trade-ins and reselling.. They are only guides, but based on market research.. 

Edited February 27, 2023 by Mech

[Gwbarm]

If I had to rate: Honda wins, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawaski, Arctic Cat. Don't see many Polaris for sale in my area South US.  

[prdicon]

Wins for what? Holding value as used?

[Gwbarm]

Reliability holding value and performance.  I have had a 250 since 89 and never done anything to it except starter, its now worth twice what I paid for it. Just my opinion, never rode a Polaris they may be good. In my area the Hondas bring the biggest price  on the used market, Foremans and Ranchers second is Yamaha, Big Bears and Kodiaks running in good shape sell immediately. 

[prdicon]

I just sold my Sportsman 570 EPS. Very comfortable. Not sure if powerful enough. But great ride overall 

[MarkinAR]

Southern US as a whole Honda is always going to hold value better in the long haul.  Polaris is a love hate, personally I hate them because there are so many one year only quirks, harder to work on because some things just don't make sense.  Hondas have more or less looked the same since the 80s.  Two different target customers for those two machines though so really impossible to compare.

[Gwbarm]

If I was buying a new one, I would go to all the dealers sit on them and see which one is the most comfortable and fits you best with ease of controls, you are going to be sitting and driving this for a while and I wouldn't compromise comfort , they are all good as long as you maintain them and not terribly abuse them, you will be fine. 

[RjMaan]

Yeah, I have heard about reputation about Polaris but personally I really like Honda Rancher. It is way more powerful and stylish. 

[prdicon]

On 3/5/2023 at 10:48 AM, RjMaan said:

Yeah, I have heard about reputation about Polaris but personally I really like Honda Rancher. It is way more powerful and stylish. 

I guess you meant the other way 

[Gwbarm]

The only thing I've ever heard bad about Polaris is that they were hard to work on, never worked on one, so I have nothing to back that statement up.

[noticon75]

Also have to consider how far you live from a dealership.  Nearest Can-Am, and Honda dealer is an hour away, Kawasaki, Suzuki is 30 miles away. Yamaha and Polaris is 15 minutes.  I don't see many Hondas while running around the countryside.  Honda makes an excellent machine but numbers speak volumes.  

[Gwbarm]

Sounds like I might be looking at yamaha, good machines.

[prdicon]

Thanks for the great advice 

[WyoOutlander]

Having owned and worked on a lot of ATV's, I like Honda.  They are well built and mostly bullet proof.  As for performance, I love my Outlander 1000.  As for value, I have to go with Honda.  My Honda rarely needed any work or repairs.

[prdicon]

And what about the outlander? Any issues?

Edited March 20, 2023 by prdicon

[MarkinAR]

Canned Ham has a weird reputation for being unreliable but it's pretty unfounded.  the Outlander 650/850 and especially the 1000 make enough power to destroy themselves.  Without throttle control and common sense an outlander will eat itself alive.  The 650 for example weighed 680 lbs and had 72 HP...that's a recipe for fun.

[WyoOutlander]

Here in Wyoming, Honda wins in my opinion.  Honda is built MUCH better than others, especially Polaris.  I have owned and worked on many ATV's.  The only thing I had to do to the Honda is clean the carb after it sat for about 6 years before I acquired it.  That being said, I have never had to work on my Outlander 1000 and it has a good resale value.  

in short, Honda.

[Pod]

On 2/27/2023 at 3:59 PM, prdicon said:

I was looking to buy a new ATV. 

I was debating between Polaris sportsman 450 and Honda rancher.

Polaris it a bit cheaper.

But can you tell me which one will have more demand on the used market? Which one will keep it's value better?

 

Let's say 3-5 years from now.

Personal opinion but I would says Honda without a doubt

[Code54]

Honda

 

[kp3004x4]

Kawasaki,the older ones still hold up to the best of them they were really well made machine's.

[Anthony7812]

New to forum but have been riding and opened several machines over the years. For what it’s worth in my opinion, I’ve only done preventive work on Hondas and Suzuki’s. I went through 2 Polaris sportsman’s before I learned my lesson. But some folks swear by them. Parts were east to come by for Polaris but never needed parts for the 88 or 02 Honda I currently own. The 88 250x is still going strong for value if ya look online. 

[frugalsob]

As a Yamaha and Polaris owner, I would say in my area the Honda would be more sought after.