Help with grizzly purchase

[jszorady]

After researching atv's for several weeks, I have decided
on a new grizzly 550 auto with power steering. I inked the
deal for a 2010 only to get a call telling me they could
not find it in green. My choice is to pay $400 more and
order a 2011 or $200 less and get a 2009.

I was told that the vehicles are identical for these three
years except for perhaps some minor tweaking.
Can anyone tell me if there are big differences between
these model years ? I have also noticed a few posts about
the 09 having exhaust noise problems.

Any and all comments appreciated

Thanks

Jim

[DSCZ71]

2011?? Already!? The 2010 and 2009 are identical.

[jszorady]

yes, 2011 but I may need to wait awhile until they are released.
Could take a month

Thanks for the reply

[jfer]

Not sure where you are at or what the total price is, but I would go with the 09, and I think you and do better than $200.00 off.

As far as I am aware, there have been no changes from 09 and up. The exhaust noise is nothing more than a slight rattle at the tail section gasket, and does go away after a few good heat cycles.

[Dino Bravo]

If you plan on keeping it a while I would go with the 09, just knowing if your goin get rid of it in a year you might take a hit on trade or sale. From all I have read all three are identical ! My 09 made some odd noises till it was broke in, after twenty hours or so it all seems normal. by the way as far as price my dealer just had a sale where a 2010 550 eps was 6999 out the door if that helps ! work some tires in the deal maybe, the stock ones a pretty lame !

[jszorady]

Thanks for the reply.
tax, title after rebate etc.
2011 $8400
2010 (the one I could not get) $7950
2009 $7740

look ok ?

[jszorady]

was that after tax?

[Dino Bravo]

Originally Posted by jszorady

was that after tax?

No you would add 6% for sales tax and title and reg is like 50 $

[UpstateNYGrizz]

Don't know what state you are in, but that seems high.

[wayupnorth]

I'm in alaska, the land of high prices, and THAT seems high to me. I paid $8400 for a 09 700 in december. The 2010 700 was $8900 then. With EPS.

[hardwater]

It's high around here too 700s list in that range and the 09s even go cheaper

[sled05]

Originally Posted by jszorady

Thanks for the reply.
tax, title after rebate etc.
2011 $8400
2010 (the one I could not get) $7950
2009 $7740

look ok ?

2010 and 2011 550 eps list for $8,699. I bought a 700 eps in May 08 in NY for $7,300 no tax.
You should at least get the 2010 for $1,000 below list with no set up and freight cost, and at least $1,500 off list for the 09. The web site says the 2011 green eps is available July 2010

[Dan1724]

Our local dealer (who has us by the shorthairs due to location) lists an '09 550 4X4 In Hunter Green (non EPS) for $6299. With EPS and in Metallic Blue, the price is listed at $7249. AND a 700 Camo (non EPS) for $7349. They've never had a good deal EVER and that's still cheaper than what you're talkin' about.
Personally, I'd keep lookin'. Use the NET to your advantage and find a better deal.

[hardwater]

I found my deal for an 09 550 non eps for 5600 at Heinens in Osseo, MN. EPS was 6500, 700's non eps were 6700 and I don't remember what the 700 eps was going for. That was 6 months ago and I think they moved all of their 09s.

[Jstowell2008]

6500 non eps, bout 7200 after all wa said and done, keep searching fpr better price

Edit, noticed your looking at a 550, mine is a 700

[Dan1724]

Originally Posted by hardwater

I found my deal for an 09 550 non eps for 5600 at Heinens in Osseo, MN. EPS was 6500, 700's non eps were 6700 and I don't remember what the 700 eps was going for. That was 6 months ago and I think they moved all of their 09s.

Heinens is a GREEAT dealer. Always cheap and well worth the drive if you can. I miss that place. I'd stop for a cold one right down the street from there after work when we lived in the Twin Cities. Small World!!

[hardwater]

I have a friend that lives 20 miles from there, when I told him I was on the hunt he told me I should look there. I purchased from Afghanistan and had some family pick up from 3 hours south.

All the dealers around here wanted 1000 more, I could of gotten a decent deal on a 700 here in Montana for 7k but with their prices and having already planned a trip home to see the family, it was well worth it to purchase in Minnesota.

Great guys to deal with.

[sinurgy]

If it helps literally last week I just purchased a brand new metallic black 09 Grizzly 700 EPS for $8200 OTD.