Ouch!
I had an employee who had two nephews die when their ATV hit a small log, rolled over and crushed their skulls.
If it were ME, I'd NOT get an ATV without seat belts and, minimally, a roll bar.
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Best ATV (all terrain vehicle) brand & model sold/serviced in the DR?
I had an employee who had two nephews die when their ATV hit a small log, rolled over and crushed their skulls.
If it were ME, I'd NOT get an ATV without seat belts and, minimally, a roll bar.
The UTV fits the bill in the rollbar area and seat belts.
My concern is that a vehicle like that, capable of up to 70mph, is whether it has the braking power to stop properly.
I would like one for local, in-town trips.... but that does involve going on the public roadways.
I wouldn't be a good match for Caribe Tours...... blowing me off the road.
Then why not build a VW powered Dune Buggy, like a Meyers Manx?
Would be cheaper and more practical.
"Anyway, the number one question is what are your needs and how far can you see yourself traveling on your ATV."
Wow, these are some really great responses to my question about the "best ATV sold and serviced in the DR?"
My idea was to get a brand new, lower priced ATV and use it for short rides from our home in LT to town to fetch sundry items or to do errands. Maybe some nice beach area roving around and trail exploring but probably no super duty off-roading.
Reliability, ease of maintenance, and decent parts & service support are all important factors.
I've seen the Polaris in person and absolutely love it! Sadly, $22k-24k is way out of my price range.
BTW, we will also have a car at home in case of rain or touring the DR at times.
Wow, these are some really great responses to my question about the "best ATV sold and serviced in the DR?"
My idea was to get a brand new, lower priced ATV and use it for short rides from our home in LT to town to fetch sundry items or to do errands. Maybe some nice beach area roving around and trail exploring but probably no super duty off-roading.
Reliability, ease of maintenance, and decent parts & service support are all important factors.
I've seen the Polaris in person and absolutely love it! Sadly, $22k-24k is way out of my price range.
BTW, we will also have a car at home in case of rain or touring the DR at times.
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Then why not build a VW powered Dune Buggy, like a Meyers Manx?
Would be cheaper and more practical.
I grew up in that era... dune buggies.... I suppose you can get a kit for almost any undercarriage, huh?
Doesn't need to be a VW?
Steve McQueen in the original Thomas Crown Affair....
Kits are definitely available, as are rebuild VW chassis and decent hi-po motors.
I think you can buy a complete unassembled kit down to nuts and bolts from Meyers.
A dune buggy would be a fun toy vehicle for the DR...