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Bought a new atv- junk? UPDATE page 4
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:38 pm
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:38 pm
Saturday I took delivery of a 2016 model 400cc atv. Got it home- it had 9 miles on it though saleman said he had to take it out of the crate. Had 1/2 gallon of gas in it. I had to put 3 gallons in it in a 3.8 gallon tank to fill it when home. Kind of mad at this point but dealing with it. Ride 4 miles thru solid pasture.
Next day, check oil- its grey= water in oil. Air box is pristine. I change oil as an emergency- 13 miles on it at this point. Oil filter has corrosion on both endplates. Oil analysis pending at Blackstone
Talk to dealer- they want to "look at it". I was going to keep it until analysis comes back then get corporate involved. I paid full price, no breaks and a 400 buck prep fee like a sucker. Am i wrong to want a replacement atv?
Next day, check oil- its grey= water in oil. Air box is pristine. I change oil as an emergency- 13 miles on it at this point. Oil filter has corrosion on both endplates. Oil analysis pending at Blackstone
Talk to dealer- they want to "look at it". I was going to keep it until analysis comes back then get corporate involved. I paid full price, no breaks and a 400 buck prep fee like a sucker. Am i wrong to want a replacement atv?
This post was edited on 2/24/17 at 4:23 pm
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Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:41 pm to lsewwww
Go get a Honda and call it a day.
I'd hold on to that thing until the analysis comes back. No telling what they can do to that thing in the shop if you bring it back.
I'd hold on to that thing until the analysis comes back. No telling what they can do to that thing in the shop if you bring it back.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:44 pm to lsewwww
Man, that would be disappointing as hell. I would give the dealership a chance to make it right, though. If they say they have fixed it and you find water in the oil again, then I would have to push them for a new machine.
Meantime, I would not go putting a hell of a lot of miles on it between now and then.
Meantime, I would not go putting a hell of a lot of miles on it between now and then.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:45 pm to lsewwww
Unless u have proof they are going to say it's your fault and you put the miles on it
Posted on 2/1/17 at 8:51 pm to lsewwww
If you bought one of the chinese ATV's go get your money back if possible. You've seen the good side of it and it's all downhill from here.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:08 pm to Big_country346
Its a Honda rancher 420 4x4 with power steering.
The corrosion on the oil filter ends means to me it had been wet for a while.
Parked in a barn under a tarp right now.
The corrosion on the oil filter ends means to me it had been wet for a while.
Parked in a barn under a tarp right now.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:10 pm to lsewwww
Should've taken pics or noted the mileage when you bought it. Would you buy a brand new car with 5k miles on it?
Keep it until the OA comes back and you get a copy of directions from corporate on what to do. Call corporate now and let them know what's going on before going back to the dealership
Keep it until the OA comes back and you get a copy of directions from corporate on what to do. Call corporate now and let them know what's going on before going back to the dealership
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:26 pm to lsewwww
Nine miles seems like a lot for a brand new, out of the crate ATV.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:30 pm to VOLcano
It is. They were lying. Its supposed to be less than 1 mile, less than 1 hour
Its got that stupid digital push button select for the readings and it defaults to fuel when started. It was already home by the time I saw it had 9 miles and I forget how many hours.
This was my first new anything. With used I'm lookin g for trouble and expecting it, but not new from dealer. Live and learn
Its got that stupid digital push button select for the readings and it defaults to fuel when started. It was already home by the time I saw it had 9 miles and I forget how many hours.
This was my first new anything. With used I'm lookin g for trouble and expecting it, but not new from dealer. Live and learn
This post was edited on 2/1/17 at 9:33 pm
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:32 pm to lsewwww
No way would I accept a brand new machine that has water in the oil.
Absolutely not.
Absolutely not.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:40 pm to lsewwww
Damn. I know when I bought my rancher at friendly they checked all the fluids and lights before they'd let me put it in my truck. That filter aughta show up as a filter the dealership/manufacturer uses or something. I don't know dude. That's pretty shitty either way.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:42 pm to bbvdd
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No way would I accept a brand new machine that has water in the oil.
Absolutely not.
I agree. I would demand a new machine and hold them to it. I'd have my attorney make a call if they balked.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:44 pm to lsewwww
If they didn't give me a new one, if seriously consider ghost riding that shite through their front door.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:51 pm to kengel2
Go have a cordial discussion with manager but having a bat in your hands and shove it up his fu lcking arse at the first sniff of shite
This post was edited on 2/1/17 at 9:52 pm
Posted on 2/1/17 at 9:58 pm to lsewwww
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Honda rancher 420 4x4
Oh snap I thought you were talking about a Chinese bike. I would get the dealership to fix it first. Of it still does it, get your money back or a new bike. That's what a warranty is for.
Posted on 2/1/17 at 10:03 pm to Chad504boy
Did you buy it from a dealer in an area that flooded?
Yeah 9 miles is a few too many for a brand new bike. I def feel your pain. We bought a 20k dollar ranger 1000 and at 42 hours had to have the engine rebuilt. It was less than 3 months old, something about the air intake recall.
Yeah 9 miles is a few too many for a brand new bike. I def feel your pain. We bought a 20k dollar ranger 1000 and at 42 hours had to have the engine rebuilt. It was less than 3 months old, something about the air intake recall.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 7:00 am to lsewwww
Tell us who's the dealer and the salesman is so we all know who to avoid.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 7:14 am to lsewwww
man sorry to hear this. I had a 450 Honda blow a front end with 44 miles on it. the dealership was being difficult about fixing it but the corporate guys stepped in and replaced the entire front end.
Posted on 2/2/17 at 8:03 am to lsewwww
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Am i wrong to want a replacement atv?
Hell no......and tell them you want your $400 back since they didn't do their jobs the first time.
And you want a full fricking tank on the replacement.....and tell 'em we said so or else
Posted on 2/2/17 at 8:11 am to lsewwww
As for getting a new one, 4 wheelers are registered vehicles with the state. The only way you will get a new one is if the dealership allowed their registrations to cross into February. Which they shouldn't.
If you have having issues with the bike, the dealership should do everything possible to make it right.
Honda would typically do an inspection and then rebuild at this point.
Yamaha would typically do an insoection, and then depending on the issue, they may buy the unit back and sell you a replacement.
As for the bike not coming with a full tank a fuel. That is logistically more difficult than you might think.
ETA, didn't see it was a 420. I don't know of any honda dealers than flooded.
Ktm, polaris, canam, suzuji, sure. But I don't know about the Hondas and yamaha.
If you have having issues with the bike, the dealership should do everything possible to make it right.
Honda would typically do an inspection and then rebuild at this point.
Yamaha would typically do an insoection, and then depending on the issue, they may buy the unit back and sell you a replacement.
As for the bike not coming with a full tank a fuel. That is logistically more difficult than you might think.
ETA, didn't see it was a 420. I don't know of any honda dealers than flooded.
Ktm, polaris, canam, suzuji, sure. But I don't know about the Hondas and yamaha.
This post was edited on 2/2/17 at 8:15 am
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