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guest · 02-20-2012, 09:21 PM

i had 5700 miles on my 2003 rubicon when i sold it. look at any of my video's and you'll see the way i ride. it was doing just fine when i sold it.

rubiranch has a 2001 i believe, maybe a 2002. he has 16,000+ miles on it and has only done regular service.

i guess they really are junk, right MAC???

mac102004 · 02-20-2012, 09:50 PM

You should really learn to read everything I say, not just what you want to hear/see.

I speak facts from experience not BS from Honda "die hards" that like to manipulate information to suit themselves. Keep reassuring yourself that your Honda is the best bud. I'll just keep speaking what I know to be the truth.

4MANS4EVER · 02-20-2012, 09:54 PM

love the new avatar ss, i just taught my daughter the PB&J song and she loves it

h22ate · 02-20-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bg357

So, how risky would it be to buy a used '02 Rubicon, with 700mi. on it? And how much does it cost for a new, "updated" Hondamatic? What clues can tell you whether it's working properly or not? Having never ridden a Rubicon, it's hard to know what's "right", unless it's plain obvious. What behavior would you look for to indicate the "state of the (hydro)stat"?

Incidentally, what do you think an '02 Rubicon is worth? Good Condition, 700 miles, Warn winch, tapered snow plow.

SS and MAC are both right on this matter......
Yes SS did some mean things to that poor machine and it never let him down, also rubiranch has over 16,000 miles on his and it is good as new.

On the other hand what MAC said is pretty much the truth..... its a risk you may have to take. Ive seen alot more problems with the older hondamatics that any other quad out there combined. With that low of miles on it and for the right price would I buy it, Yea I probably would. However at the firt sign of something slipping of you notice something just isnt right I would dump it as fast as you can unless you wanna spend about 2 grand on a new tranny.

Theres a lemon somewhere out there no matter what you buy, and theres also that diamond in the rough. Im not saying pre 05 rubis are junk by any means but they are known to have more problems than the newer models.

temagamiarearider · 02-20-2012, 11:34 PM

there are a lot of people out there that think very poorly of the rubicon simply because of the early hondamatics issues. a quick forum search will confirm this. it was apparently a relatively common (and expensive) problem. personally I have never known anyone to have trouble with a 05 or later hondamatic. I LOVE mine. it does the job very well. it is the single best feature of the rubicon in my opinion.

HTQM · 02-21-2012, 07:22 AM

The hondamatic cost me $1,100 (new), not hard to install if your handy with a wrench. I replaced the oil pump, timing chain, rings/piston while I was in there just because. If I were to run across another one for the same price and with the same problem, I'd do it again in a heart beat.

joelukex4 · 02-23-2012, 03:57 PM

A 02 Honda rubicon with 700 miles, winch and plow will be worth between $2800 to $3500 if it is good shape. Where is it located? I might buy it. I have an 02 that I bought with 225 miles on it. It now has nearly 5000 miles. I thought the hondamatic was going to die at about 1500 miles, look up my old posts. I nursed it back to health and have not had a problem since. I believe the most important items are to let it warm up before getting on the throttle and to change oil constantly with a good synthetic oil. Just my opinion and I hope she lasts as long as Rubi's.

02-20-2012, 09:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
mac102004 Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 945	You should really learn to read everything I say, not just what you want to hear/see. I speak facts from experience not BS from Honda "die hards" that like to manipulate information to suit themselves. Keep reassuring yourself that your Honda is the best bud. I'll just keep speaking what I know to be the truth. __________________ 2001 Honda 350 / 1996 Honda 300 / 2009 Yamaha Rhino 700 Sold: 2010 Can-am 800 Last edited by mac102004; 02-20-2012 at 09:56 PM.

02-20-2012, 09:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
4MANS4EVER Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UPSTATE NY Mohawk Valley Posts: 1,448	love the new avatar ss, i just taught my daughter the PB&J song and she loves it __________________ 2003 rubicon 26 in. mudweisers itp c-series type 7 wheels 2500 lb. ramsey winch aluminum products front guard 450 foreman headlight guard SOLD 1987 foreman 350D 25 in. swamplites 2000 lb. gorilla winch foot guards k&N filter LOOK MA NO BELTS !

02-20-2012, 11:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
temagamiarearider Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Nipissing, Ontario Posts: 581	there are a lot of people out there that think very poorly of the rubicon simply because of the early hondamatics issues. a quick forum search will confirm this. it was apparently a relatively common (and expensive) problem. personally I have never known anyone to have trouble with a 05 or later hondamatic. I LOVE mine. it does the job very well. it is the single best feature of the rubicon in my opinion. __________________ 2007 Honda Rubicon CTE 2010 Can Am Outlander 800R XT Last edited by temagamiarearider; 02-23-2012 at 05:19 PM. Reason: because I cant spell

02-21-2012, 07:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
HTQM Honda Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Tn Posts: 243	The hondamatic cost me $1,100 (new), not hard to install if your handy with a wrench. I replaced the oil pump, timing chain, rings/piston while I was in there just because. If I were to run across another one for the same price and with the same problem, I'd do it again in a heart beat. __________________ 2001 Foreman Rubicon "$650 Project" 2009 Foreman Rubicon "$500 Project" Both Stock

02-20-2012, 09:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
guest Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 10,011	i had 5700 miles on my 2003 rubicon when i sold it. look at any of my video's and you'll see the way i ride. it was doing just fine when i sold it. rubiranch has a 2001 i believe, maybe a 2002. he has 16,000+ miles on it and has only done regular service. i guess they really are junk, right MAC???

02-23-2012, 03:57 PM	#17 (permalink)
joelukex4 Honda Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: illinois Posts: 225	A 02 Honda rubicon with 700 miles, winch and plow will be worth between $2800 to $3500 if it is good shape. Where is it located? I might buy it. I have an 02 that I bought with 225 miles on it. It now has nearly 5000 miles. I thought the hondamatic was going to die at about 1500 miles, look up my old posts. I nursed it back to health and have not had a problem since. I believe the most important items are to let it warm up before getting on the throttle and to change oil constantly with a good synthetic oil. Just my opinion and I hope she lasts as long as Rubi's.

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