Bad Boy Buggy
 

Bad Boy Buggy (Junk). Anyone having problems with their buggy? I use mine only during hunting season and every season, I have to pour money into it. This season I take it to get serviced, because of the buggy not running and they tell me I have to spend $1200 to replace all batteries. They replace the batteries and now tell me that a part that cost $1000 needs to be replaced, because the buggy is still dying with new batteries. The part that needs to be replaced, they don't use it anymore,therefore they don't stock them. I'm looking at a possibility of a few months to get this part. Now there trying to sell me a used one that they test with for $800. Every owner that I know has multiple problems for a buggy thats only used during hunting season. I spent $300 last season, because it wouldn't go in reverse. 99% of the authorized dealers don't service them, probably because they know there junk. I could have purchased a reliable 4 wheeler by now, considering how much money I spent on servicing this electric buggy that's plastered all over the hunting channels. And don't forget, I use only during hunting season and not year round. Bad Boy Buggy "They Won't Here You Coming" They won't here you coming because your $10,000 buggy is sitting in the shop!!!!!

me & a freind were just taking about these yesterday. I told him that they get really bad reviews and he said that he has heard that people love them and have no problems. if I were you, I would try to get rid of it asap and by a mule of some sort. who cares if it makes some noise as long as it stays out of your wallet and is dependable.

they are ok, but ya cant really drive em like they do on tv, but one time..after that, then the repairs come in

I've got a Titan UTV. It's an all electric 4x4 buggy. I've had it almost a year and love it. It goes anywhere I need it to.

If I were to be "nitpicky", I would say the front end is a little too light. The front wheels tend to spin going up hills in 4 wheel drive. Also, the battery life was short when brand new. But, they just need to be broke in with 15 or 20 charges. Now the battery life is great. I can about 20 miles before needing to recharge. But again, that's just picking nits.

If you still want an electric buggy, I would definitely recommend them.

www.titanutv.com

thanks for the info. When these first came out I always thought they would be a waste of good money. I'm sure some people really think they are the cats meow but overall I'm really not sure why someone would spend $11,000 on something that is electric but thats just my opinion.
Take your money and buy some brand name that has proven itself. Who cares about a little noise, at least in Nebraska deer are so used to hearing vehicles, machinery, etc. All them electric buggy things are good for is advertisement.

i would sell it and go with something like a mule or a ranger.. or a quad if its only for you..

I don't know anything about the electric buggies, or the ATVs for that matter, but guys on my old lease used ATVs and always got good deer. I hunted in the middle of the lease on the mountain and could hear the ATVs coming up the mountain, pass my stand and all the way to the top. Yet they got good deer every year.

Funny part is, I drove my Jeep up and parked next to their ATVs and they never knew I was there. So I don't think deer pay too much attention to them, not enough to spend all the money on an unproven electric buggy.

BB Fan
 

I've had my BB Classic for about a year now. Flawless ! I've had to pull several Kawasucki Mules out of my way, I've buried it in the swamp, bogged it down in the Alabama Prairie mud so many times...It just keeps on coming. You have got to keep the batteries checked. Water'em about once a month til you see how much they're gonna use, then keep the levels up accordingly. There are grease fittings all over this thing. Keep it lubed. I've had mine in way deeper water than is recommended, made it out ok, then got it home and washed it out, blew it dry, lubed it, charged it, and it's ready to ride. Don't run the batteries til they're dead, charge it back up after every trip. When you come in, just plug it in and top'em off. I've not had one minute of problem with mine. After what I paid for it, you can bet I keep mine in tip top shape. It may be dirty, but it runs like a new one ;)

I would call BB EVERY DAY UNTIL THEY HELP YOU OUT !!!!

Hmmmmmmmm, first post and hes praising the buggy and the name is BB007. Think is stands for Bad Boy undercover?? Lol

I don't have an electric buggy, but someday hope to have one.

I know the deer are used to hearing atvs running around, and they don't bother them so much, but what i'm more concerned with is smelling like gas or exhaust fumes while sitting in my stand. That alone justifies the use of an electric "buggy" to me.

If anyone here is interested look into the Bad Boy Mowers UTV. I am a dealer for them and are by far superior to the bb buggy guys. The bb buggie just looks like a glorified golf cart to me. The new 2013 models are crazy sick. One off chassis designed around the needs of 4 wheel drive. elec, gas, and diesel. Have seen one of these pull a 10 farm disc through the ground now problems. Heaviest tow rating and payload on the market. Beats Polaris spec for spec.

My Kawi Mule worked great for a few years , and then it got sour. Also front suspension was crap. Better off buying a little nissan truck and chopping it up!

I have an Ambush 2013 and need a new primary drive clutch and am having a hard time finding one. The one on it is a Team Rapid Response Model # 626611; does anyone know if there is a different one that would work? The gas motor is a Briggs and Stratton 16hp if it makes a difference. Thank you for any help I can find.

Interested in this also. Does anyone know?

I don't know a thing about Bad Boy Brand. However, I would never spend 11 grand on a battery operated vehicle, those batteries are a whole lot of weight you don't need. I believe batteries are to start internal combustion engines in vehicles, not run them. How much does it cost to get rid of a battery after it is no good anymore? I know it is very expensive to dispose of a battery from a hybrid car. Deer hear noises from humans all the time and they smell smoke and exhaust all the time and no sensible person goes ripping and tearing into their stand before daylight making all kinds of noise. The OP says he only uses his machine in the hunting season, that may be his problem. Equipment like atvs utvs even your trucks and cars tend to run better when they are being used and not sitting idle for long periods of time. Seals dry out, batteries die and a myriad of other ills happen to machines sitting idle, even the tires will dry rot. At the very least they should be hooked up to a smart trickle charger all the time when they are not being used, batteries that continually discharge from sitting idle and then being recharged die for good faster than maintained charged batteries. I have been thinking about buying a 4x4 atv, internal combustion, just to get my deer out of the woods. However, I haven't been able to justify the expenditure for a few days use every year, even a used one.