Worried about purchasing a new Viking

Thanks for all the replies, I have to agree with what you guys are saying. I should say that I have never owned a RZR or a Ranger or anything side by side related. I have only ridden a 2007 rhino that my buddy let me borrow for a weekend of fun. I had not rode anything since I was probably about 15 and an old Honda 4trax 4 wheeler. Well needless to say me and my wife had a blast and as soon as I got back we agreed we needed one and didn't want to worry about borrowing one. I should tell you how I came to the conclusion of the Viking in the first place.

1. I'm 35 years old with a wife and 5 year old daughter. I originally wanted a Teryx 4 because I wanted people to go with us to have fun like we did, who might not normally be into that type of thing until they try it. However Teryx 4 LE was all the dealer had and even just the 4 seemed a little pricey to me for a recreational vehicle.

2. Like I said I'm 35 so im not looking to impress anyone just wanted something kiddo and wife could ride with and not have to sit on her lap. So I figured the 3 seat was a good compromise and made sense. Plus I liked the bigger bed over the Teryx and could always mount seats if I wanted to down the road if it came to that.

3. I liked the small extras on the machine , the full skid plate and marine grade electronics (which im not sure maybe others have also, but everyone seems to point these 2 things out). And last the so called Bullet proof engine. While I know some say its underpowered compared to some other machines. I read enough to feel like it will be plenty for me and just trail riding , with the occasional mud pit along the way.

4.I guess I came to this conclusion last night after reading reply's from you guys( I said this to myself while I laid in bed lol). Does it really matter if they stop production. Im sure they will still support the machine on the backend atleast for 5-10 years. and im sure plenty of other places will make aftermarket parts accessories still.


So long story short lol, I'm still planning on picking it up tomorrow and enjoying it.

Thanks "Michigan Viking VI" I'm a pretty boring rider, trail riding and little mud maybe if it happens to be what I have to go through on the trail, and I prob wont do much more then stock rims and tires , maybe different tires down the road but probably stay at 25 or 26. So hopefully that wont be an issue. is it just a safety feature or if it spins does that mean something wrong is happening with the machine ?

Viking2k14 , I honestly have only ridden a 2007 camo rhino 660 my buddy let me borrow, so that's all I have to compare it to as far as power goes, so if its anywhere near that and capable then I suppose I would be happy. I do have a question about the JBS Extreme Sheave kit , I have watched the video and it looks like a great product. My question would be this. If I plan to stay with stock tires or barley go any bigger. Does the JBS Sheave do me any good ? or is only for bigger tire gains ?

Thanks !!