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ADKHonda · 08-30-2010, 10:30 PM

New to the forum but could use your advice. I am looking at a 05 Rubicon with only 325 miles. It is stock other than a utility box on the back. They are asking $4000.00. What do you guys think is this a good price or should I go try and go lower?? Thanks for the advice.

**toodeep** · 08-30-2010, 10:45 PM

Welcome to the forum. That is a little over book value but the book value is just a guide. Depending on the condition of the machine - tires, appearance, mechanics - and what the machines are bringing in your area effect the prices. Here is NADA for the machine to give you an idea.

Used 2005 HONDA TRX500FA5 FRMN RUBICON prices, values, specs and options at NADAguides

ADKHonda · 08-30-2010, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the info. I appreciate the quick reply. It is in very good condition with only a few scratches. No damage and color is still bright. Just had it serviced and no problems were identified. I am thinking to offer $3600.00 and maybe end up right at the book value.

ADKHonda · 08-31-2010, 08:34 AM

How about anything specific I should look at.....Something that might be a common problem with this model and year. Thanks for the help!

Gauntlet3D · 08-31-2010, 09:15 AM

Make sure it starts and runs well. Make sure it doesn't smoke. Make sure it shifts well through all gears. It should run straight down the road (not pull to one side) The steering should be tight. Take the seat off and look in the air box to see if it looks like it has taken on water or has oil in it. (The air filter should be oil soaked but there shouldn't be any extra in the box) Look for leaks under it where it sits and while it warms up and after you test drive it let it run a little more. Check fluid levels and if it looks clean. Look at all the suspension, grab it and move it around see if anything looks loose. You can also check lights. Other than that I can't think of much else to check.

bent1 · 09-08-2010, 01:03 PM

Just hitting 3000 miles on my 05. Third set of front wheel bearings and second set of brakes. Minimal issues for the rough life it has had. Can't make it use a drop of fluids. If those miles are actual, jump on it.

Desert Hawk · 09-08-2010, 01:47 PM

Just an FYI,

I sold my '05 in January of 2010 for $2,500.00
with 9.200 issue free miles

2003 foreman es · 09-08-2010, 02:05 PM

Makes me wonder what my 03 is worth....

WVWHITETAILS · 09-08-2010, 09:11 PM

Definitely worth that, at least around here, I've seen similar Hondas that were older than that with higher mileage sell for $1,000-$1,500 more easily. Honda ATV's are quite popular around here, seems like everyone either has one or wants one, I can't leave mine outside without someone stopping to see if it's for sale. Plus you might as well say it's new with only 325 miles on it, I can't imagine much hurting a Honda with that few miles (other than maybe sinking it)..

rubiranch · 09-10-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2003 foreman es

Makes me wonder what my 03 is worth....

I'll bet mines worth at least a grand LOL

08-30-2010, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
ADKHonda Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 6	Help w/purchase of 05 Rubicon New to the forum but could use your advice. I am looking at a 05 Rubicon with only 325 miles. It is stock other than a utility box on the back. They are asking $4000.00. What do you guys think is this a good price or should I go try and go lower?? Thanks for the advice.

08-31-2010, 09:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gauntlet3D Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,173	Make sure it starts and runs well. Make sure it doesn't smoke. Make sure it shifts well through all gears. It should run straight down the road (not pull to one side) The steering should be tight. Take the seat off and look in the air box to see if it looks like it has taken on water or has oil in it. (The air filter should be oil soaked but there shouldn't be any extra in the box) Look for leaks under it where it sits and while it warms up and after you test drive it let it run a little more. Check fluid levels and if it looks clean. Look at all the suspension, grab it and move it around see if anything looks loose. You can also check lights. Other than that I can't think of much else to check. __________________ 2009 Rubicon Black 350 Miles 2500lbs Warn ITP 212 Machined SS Rims 27" Maxxis Zillas 2" Gorilla Lift Richocett Swing Arm Skid Plate 2" Snorkle HMF Swamp Series UniFilter Rejet Custom Speaker Box Powermadd Black Hand Guards Ammo cans 2007 Rancher ES Red 750 Miles ITP 108 Machined SS Rims Rubicon stock tires Powermadd Black Hand Guards 2 Up Rear Box

09-08-2010, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Desert Hawk Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Phoenix,Arizona.U.S.A. Posts: 2,049	Just an FYI, I sold my '05 in January of 2010 for $2,500.00 with 9.200 issue free miles __________________ "I've always been Crazy but it's kept me from going Insane" Desert Hawk Adventures®#408999AZ Proud and Supporting Member of; ARRA,NOHVCC,ASI,BRC,NRA(lifetime),Ducks Unlimited(lifetime)

09-08-2010, 02:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
2003 foreman es Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Motor City Posts: 3,668	Makes me wonder what my 03 is worth.... __________________ 03 Foreman ES Too much to list...

09-08-2010, 09:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
WVWHITETAILS Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 41	Definitely worth that, at least around here, I've seen similar Hondas that were older than that with higher mileage sell for $1,000-$1,500 more easily. Honda ATV's are quite popular around here, seems like everyone either has one or wants one, I can't leave mine outside without someone stopping to see if it's for sale. Plus you might as well say it's new with only 325 miles on it, I can't imagine much hurting a Honda with that few miles (other than maybe sinking it).. __________________ 2007 Honda FourTrax Foreman 500 4x4 26x10-12 ITP Mud Lite XL's (Front & Rear) AMS Machined Aluminum Wheels

08-30-2010, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
toodeep Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: south dakota Posts: 6,652	Welcome to the forum. That is a little over book value but the book value is just a guide. Depending on the condition of the machine - tires, appearance, mechanics - and what the machines are bringing in your area effect the prices. Here is NADA for the machine to give you an idea. Used 2005 HONDA TRX500FA5 FRMN RUBICON prices, values, specs and options at NADAguides

08-30-2010, 10:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
ADKHonda Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 6	Thanks for the info. I appreciate the quick reply. It is in very good condition with only a few scratches. No damage and color is still bright. Just had it serviced and no problems were identified. I am thinking to offer $3600.00 and maybe end up right at the book value.

08-31-2010, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
ADKHonda Honda Rider Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 6	How about anything specific I should look at.....Something that might be a common problem with this model and year. Thanks for the help!

09-08-2010, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
bent1 Honda Rider Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: St Joseph Mo Posts: 29	Just hitting 3000 miles on my 05. Third set of front wheel bearings and second set of brakes. Minimal issues for the rough life it has had. Can't make it use a drop of fluids. If those miles are actual, jump on it.

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