Thanks for doing that review. We have been kicking around the idea of getting one for the property and this was helpful to see some gripes instead of all the ooh, awes, this is so great type of review.

I’m glad I came across your video, I have a farm as well and the things you brought up have caused me to at least re-think my options.

I honestly think you were reading my mind! I have had this thing for a week. Everything you mentioned, I found as soon as I got it home and actually rode it and looked at it. You nailed it. I knew about the back seat’s when I bought it. And whoever at the dealer put it together at the dealer did a horrible job. Been fixing their mess. Missing bolts and not correct. Mine has no squeaks yet. The at/mt switch I noticed first though. And the headlight switch is in a dumb location.

Thanks...Reading my owners manual while watching (listening) to you. Got a 700 deluxe yesterday! And it does rattle along...

I have been considering your exact machine. Ty

For the seatbelt issue just either buckle the belt prior to getting in or just find only the buckle part and insert it into the release. we do both on the farm on ours

I have one and agree with all the same issues. Looking atvgoing with the 1000 pioneer just for the transmission and engine RPM thing. When Im on the road with it I manually shift it into 3rd at 25 MPH top speed is 43 MPH and at 35 MPH it starts to sound like the engine needs that 4th gear or even the 6 speed transmission the 1000 has. For the price it should have come with the 6 speed transmission. I have to laugh at the people complaining about your complaints on the 700-4 pioneer. The title says what the video is about. What were they expecting? Roses and hot coffee to drink while watching the video. I have a 2020 honda pioneer 700-4 with the exact same issues and complaints. I just bought a 2023 can am defender 1000 and its quite, fast, and so far no complaints other then the price but it is 2023 after all. Lol great video by the way.

My tip for the squeeks and rattles, anything that can get wet with water, will love a coat of WD…. Try it once… does it collect more dust…. Yea… yea it does…. But a garden hose ends up taking stuff off like a pressure washer…. And plastic on plastic doesnt squeek…. Little latches like the bed latches where they hold… no squeeks… it drives water out of the connectors… its like tire shine for your frame…

I purchased what i feel is to be the base model, surely not the deluxe version. My wife and I just came back from a what was supposed to be a 4 hr trail ride, it turned into an 8 hour. Due to not fully understanding the machine capabilities or lack there of. 😕 Due the overheating. High RPMs for too lengthy of times on a 99° sunny dry dusty day. Ok we were trying to keep up with a RZR 1000-5 😜 Thanks for the video, i agree with you 💯 it also was informative 👍🏻

I have a 2014 700-2 and it is still going strong, I use every day for farm work. No issues at all with any of the plastic body parts and I don’t baby it at all. The seat vinyl is junk and only lasted a couple of years before it crapped out, I got an awesome seat cover by Ruff Tuff. They look and fit great and you can storage options built into them on the front on the bench seat. It still squeaks like it did on day one, and I’m alway looking new ways to store and carry every day stuff that I need to have on board. It rains a lot here in Hawaii and the roof sheds the water right down on the dash and your legs so I made an eyebrow like the old trucks from the 50s used to have out of 1/4” ABS plastic, now the water sheds onto the hood. The only other way to solve that issue is to install a windshield but I didn’t want to do that for several reasons.

I have had a 2017 pioneer deluxe, One of the first to come out . I have made a lot of modification to mine . Everything is custom made on mine. I understand your complaints . But if you can find all of these thing that are wrong and you said you had a lot of time to research it .Just why did you buy it ! ( custom Metal top , heater, light bar ,green rock lights skid plate, infrared light system , lithium battery , custom front and back bumper , back up light,front winch , back lift winch for hauling game, led mirrors, mud flars , lift kit , 27 inch tire, and a custom paint job with Monsta line 2 part magnetic epoxy paint ) what im getting at . Its a toy for big boy to play and fix up and i promise you it is tough as it comes . I have had mine in Alaska for 2 years and it preform excellent , I live in Southeast Oklahoma. Look dont complain about it. Start working and add what you want on it . Take a good machine and make it a great machine. Have fun while your doing the build.

You better sell it now! 🤣 I have one and I agree with most of what you said. We went with the seizmik bed extender and love it. I also added the roll bar bags for overhead storage. Solved my storage needs.

Get a 1000-5 forest or trail edition. I originally wanted a 700-4 but I am dang thankful I opted for the big dog. Yeah, it was expensive but I’m a 52 year old mechanic and expect this machine to out live me.

Honest and straightforward opinions based on first hand experience. Great job. Thank you for your insight. I still like the Honda over the competition for many reasons. One of which is the Honda brand which from my perspective is all about reliability. I still have not made a purchase yet. You make an interesting claim about these being golf carts. In a sense I get your point.

100 percent agree with all your comments. Just looking to get our first side by side. Way over priced, poor quality and not worth it. Thanks for the vid.

I have a 700-4 and everything you are saying is Correct. I have a gripe and im not sure if its just my machine or what. Turning at slow speeds it acts like its in 4x4 and the rear tires kinda fight to turn like the front end of a pickup when you are in 4x4 when hard over. Seams like its fighting to turn?? Like the rear diff is always locked or something.?? I AGREE 100% It revs WAY WAY to high. up here in NH we can ride on the streets in some towns and this bike is LOUD and Revs way way to high at 35 40mph. There is PLENTY of bag for a 4th gear that would be like an Over drive gear. And then the machine would hit 50 55 no issue. I dont care about the speed as much as the RPM and LOUD rev...

You are dead on with your review. We love our 700-4 Deluxe but everything you said is true. You did not mention the excessive heat coming up through the seat. I wonder if your newer model addressed that issue. Room for improvement to be sure but I would definitely buy it again vs the competitor's models.

I have a 2019 Pioneer 700-4 bought new. Live on a farm connected to family. We have several Kubota, Polaris and Can-Am SxS. I agree 100% with every point you made in both videos. I would also like more availability of after market options, like a good enclosure for the winter. All things considered, the Honda is by far my preferred SxS for fun and utility. (FYI…there is a cheap solution on Amazon to override the seat belt engine limiter) I like the versatility of the rear jump seats, the transmission, and comfort of the cab. The ride is great and plenty of power to climb hills and cross creeks.

Last summer we bought the 1000-3 deluxe addition. The only gripe so far is the bed squeaks going down the road. Not a major problem but just annoying. I tried to adjust the latches on the front of the bed to pull it down tighter but it didn't help. Kemimoto sells a nice seat cover. It protects the seat and it's cooler to set on when it's 90 in the shade. I also bought the floor mat and mirrors and rear soft window from them. The delux addition came with rear view mirror,under dash storage and storage under the driver's seat adjustable shocks and a winch. It supposedly will run close to 70 but I've only had it to around 55. It also sounds like it could use another gear. I need to check the manual again. I thought i read 600 miles on oil changes. We had the dealer install a top and windshield. That was an extra $1100. Then all the dust was coming in from the back. Got the soft cover for $35 from Kemimoto and that solved the dust problem. Have been looking at getting a set of the upper doors for it and a decent sound bar.

If you’re having shifting issues you need to change the oil. The engine and transmission share the same fluid

HAY BOB THE BUILDER HERE FROM SMITHS FALLS ONTARIO CANADA , I LIKED YOUR INPUT I HAVE THE 2021 520 PIONEER AND IT SCREAMS TOO NEEDS ANOTHER GEAR TOP SPEED 62 KM COULD REACH 90 TO 100 IF HAD ONE MORE GEAR . THANKS BOB

I agree with you 100%

None of these complaints outweigh having gears and a hard drive line. Did you buy it sight unseen?

My friend, You Are ABSOLUTELY Spot On!!! And in order too! Lol I have the 2023 deluxe 2 seat, so a couple of the of your issues didn't apply But, "OMG" everything else.... especially the 4th gear, Damn! Yep! It cracked me up... If I made this same video, It would have been Exactly the same "just a 2 seat version". And yes. "Arizona kid" those videos are what I watched as well before my perchance. And on a final note... My 2023 Honda pioneer 700 deluxe with doors, a windshield, a roof, winch, and snow blade was ... ready? $19,500... Ohhh, but they did deliver it. 😂

I am also fairly dissapointed in my 700 4 that I bought a year ago. I share all the issues he went into, however, I would put the lack of TURF MODE up at the very top --that tears up my yard, embarrassingly, my neighbors yard. . . yes, the off brands are now much mor attractive to me because of much lower costs, and the better functionality and fit and finish.

Why not buckle the seatbelt behind your back?

The 700 is on my shortlist to buy. I agree, Sounds like it needs a 4th gear. Too bad it doesn't have the 6-speed 1000 transmission! So if I want to let's say run 30 mph on the flat. What rpms is the engine doing? And how well does it hold back coming off of a steep hill?

I haven't seen any utv that doesn't have squeaks and rattles lack of storage space and caps and I've never had a problem with my door handles

Can you manually shift it from 2nd to 3rd at lower rpm

I bought a 700-4, about 7 years ago. Got rid of it for a Teryx4. The pioneer is a steaming pile of garbage compared to the Kawasaki. Kawasaki fit and finish is so much better. Plus having a low range and the bed is a huge plus.

They make a seatbelt bypass. I put one on my 1000-5 and it’s great.

I want the Honda over Polaris specifically for pushing snow, the Honda Pioneer is clutch driven vs the Polaris being belt driven

So given the things you hate is this buyer remorse? Is there a better option for the price point?

Bruh, next time buy a Pullaris or and ChiCom brand... You won't have any problems... Because IT WILL ALWAYS BE BROKEN DOWN AND NEVER RUN. 😁😁😁😁😁😁 BUCOLIC RUBE 🙄

I forgot to add. You can't beat the price.

I like mine but wish I had gotten the 1000. Mine won’t hardly climb up some of the roads on my property because of not having a low range. Literally every other machine I’ve had and friends go up that long incline like nothing.

you pay good money for a Honda you speak your mind right on for you I know this after your video I will not be buying a Honda

I mean… i bought i chinese hisun 750, because i have all the same gripes as you, about EVERY machine… the gripes go away as the price goes up… honestly, i think i feel like i got a great value.. ive rode a few mules, rangers, a rhino, a gator, new and old… all are pretty rough… they all feel like your riding in a plastic tote… sound like it too…. I have a 95 tercel… put that motor in a UTV, it will be the best one on the market… that whole car was like 9k new… where is this money going…? Maybe we need a unibody utv…?

Sounds like this dude just needs to go get a Yukon

But who else makes a vehicle that can either be a 4 seater or a 2 seater with a tilting bed and is clutch driven as opposed to a belt? Anybody?

10 things i love abt our 1000 6, its a Honda, it aint kawasaki, it aint suzuki, it aint john deere, it aint Polaris, it aint a Harley, it aint a Kubota, it holds 6 ppl, its red, and its mine😅😅😅😅..perfect 10...im good

You lost 100% credibility at, "I hate the Diff Locker". You hate the locked rear diff & the 4 wheel diff lock? Then, you said "it's a Golf Cart". Cup holders, storage, squeaks, the seat belt (keep it buckled, behind you) empty spaces (for an extra battery), OMG! You're worse than my wife! My 2018 700-4 Dxl is a straight up beast. It is a Farm & Ranch machine. I have had 4 adults in it, traversing ground NO other 4 seater can touch! It's not a stretch limo like others! The back/dump/bed/seats are amazing. But, ppl with Polaris ECT say "It's slow" I say "I don't care how fast it runs. Only how long". That shuts them up immediately.

God bless

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Good lord, the whining......please make it stop.....

This has to be the worst review I’ve ever seen. Most of the complaints are stupid and whiny.

Petty nonsense I gave a thumbs down go to Chucky cheese and ride their rides if you don't want to get dirty. What guy would complain about getting dirty while riding out in the woods or on the farm. Sounds like he purchased too small of a machine 😢