Massimo utv (let me explain)

One of my friends from school opened up a Massimo dealership here on town. Now I saw them and laughed. Called him and asked what he was thinking. He told me to come look at them before I made up my mind.

Well, here is what I came up with for this model. http://www.massimomotor.com/MSU-1100.html

Yamaha style front diff. (3wd and locking diff)
Very comfortable seating
Highway legal
Winch
Camo
Rear diff and transmission are separate pieces
Very strong LOOKING axles
1200cc Nissan 4cyl engine
And it appears to have a very similar transmission as a commander

Also, the front a-arms look IDENTICAL to a polaris ranger 800 full size. Meaning bigger tires are no problem. I also inspected the frame and all drivetrain, I can honestly say they are not built with any less quality than a polaris ranger.

Does anyone have any experience with these things? Especially this particular model? The price on the website is not
What my price would be. I would be paying equilivant to an equilivant ranger.

Any idea on horsepower?

No idea on HP or clutch setup. I am leaving Friday for Miami so I'm not pushing the issue with the wife until we get back. Lol. But I'm really debating on giving them a try.

It's a 4cyl DOHC Nissan engine. That's what I do know.

He said that a rzr 800 s nor a ranger 900 would keep up. Said he hasn't ran it against anything else yet. And I know he wasn't giving me a sales
Pitch because he knows better.

I have never even heard of one of these.

Yep they look cool and go fast.... But what happens when your buddy goes belly up because he can't sell them and the company follows?

I wouldn't be worried about stock parts as much as aftermarket parts and accessories. I feel like the aftermarket would be pretty slim. As far as axles, clutching, exhaust, programmers, and lifts. All of that would have to be one off stuff which means more $$$$. That is unless you keep it stock, lol.

I am exploring Aftermarket also. But I think you will be surprised on a few things. I have some parts that are looking like they will cross from one brand to this one. I will see in 2 weeks.

I did not notice an exposed belt. But I will look again.

Reminds me of a dune buggy type thing my cousin bought once.  It also has a 4 cylinder.  Trying to remember the name, but the few dealers that sold them no longer do.  His stayed in the shop.  Its now sitting in the field with grass grown up all around it because the trans exploded on it, and cant find a dealer to work on it or get parts.  I do remember he bought it from Sawgie Bottom in Leesville thou.
 
I also see this thing also has a serpentine belt.  You know that's no good for what we do on em.  Might be a heck of a trail rig thou.  But I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't last long.  Just like all the other Chinese brands. 

14500 mspr they have priced themselves out of the market

How do you figure meankitty? Compare a comparable ranger or teryx.

I agree with kitty. Why take a chance on this when you can get a ranger, rzr, teryx, or commander for the same price or less? If they were about 10K I would think about it, but 14.5K not even a chance. Thats just my opinion though. 

Ok, as of now polaris ranger forward a-arms fit. Direct bolt in. It is a polaris bolt pattern also. Hmmmm.....

14,500 is the RETAIL price on a camo crew. The regular 2
Seaters are around 12k