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Title: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: cypress33415 on September 10, 2005, 11:45:25 AM
I'm looking to buy a new 4x4 ATV.I'm leaning toward the 05 sportsman 700 EFI (camo).What do you guys think of this bike?Any down fall because of the EFI?One thing I don't like is that it dosen't have a pull  start backup.I have looked at the Kodiak 660  and the King Quad 700. I like them too but for the price the polaris seems like the way togo.   


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: Qdawg76 on September 10, 2005, 11:58:08 AM
I have the 05 Polaris Sportsman 500HO and Love it so Far, No Problems and Plenty Of Power. The suspension is also Great


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: stump66 on September 10, 2005, 09:09:56 PM
I looked over that 700 and its all you could ask for. Thats what the Grizz traded up to. If you can afford it thats what I would reccomend. Wish I could.


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: Magnum330 on September 11, 2005, 12:57:13 AM
I just bought a 700 carb and it is great. My nephew has the EFI and he loves it. I was looking for a 500 but got a better deal on the 700 cheaper price. I was leary about the pull rope also but it is easy to get to if you need to jump it off. It has a wonderful ride due to the IRS. If it had wings it would fly.

I saw an artical in one of the mags that did a test on the 700 carb and the 700 EFI not much difference.


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: FOREMANRON on September 11, 2005, 09:41:29 PM
I HAD A HONDA RANCHER AD JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT A 2006 HONDA FOREMAN 500 LOVE BOTH BIKES


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: JustC1582 on September 27, 2005, 04:08:30 AM
I love my '04 Sportsman 500 HO.  Goes through some deep water & w/ the new tires (mud lites) mud isn't a problem either.  Just over 50 hours & so far so good.


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: Qdawg76 on September 27, 2005, 01:05:08 PM
I love my '04 Sportsman 500 HO.  Goes through some deep water & w/ the new tires (mud lites) mud isn't a problem either.  Just over 50 hours & so far so good.
I like the Stock Polaris PXT tires so far for the mud and Water.


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: Bigscrb15 on September 27, 2005, 03:50:13 PM
you will be happy with almost anything you buy, i am giving you +1 karma for not starting a poll on this.


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: cypress33415 on September 27, 2005, 11:26:12 PM
Welp , I bought the Polaris 700 from nature coast motorsports in Crystal River.They had the best deal around !!!! I took it out sat to underhills and man was I happy  ;D. Now this is my first utility ( have had many other bikes in the past ) and I have to say that I was impressed with the power of this thing. The dealer stressed that I should take it easy for the first 20 hrs,So i can't wait to see what she's really made of. From the looks of the other guys (and girls) quads out there, I will be needin to do some improvements
to keep up with the big dogs..But that fun too..I took a camera with me but didn't really take any pic's (having to much fun riding) But's here's one with my daughter. Hope the pic thing works  (http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/cypress_33415/4x4003.jpg)

Here's another one of what I drive.I you see me come over and say Hey
Just look for the wheels, ain't seen another pair around yet..(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/cypress_33415/4x4002.jpg)


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: cypress33415 on September 27, 2005, 11:31:33 PM
O and thanks for the +1 Karma Bigscrb15   ;D


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: florida gator on September 28, 2005, 08:12:28 PM
Depends what kind of riding you do. I hear the Sportsman is a great bike from friends that have them.

I have the Scrambler 500. I can hang with the sport bikes on the trails. It does alot of things utilities can't do. It does alot of things Sports can't do. Great all around bike and alot of fun!!


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: AintSkeered on September 28, 2005, 09:18:36 PM
The BRP Outlander 800 is going to turn heads for years to come.


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: Little redneck girl on September 29, 2005, 09:51:27 PM
 ::)I HAVE THE 400 OUTLANDER WITH MUDDZILLAS AND COULD NOT ASK FOR A BETTER BIKE.I HAVE FRIENDS WITH THE 660 GRIZZ AND HAVE ALOT OF PROBLEMS.WITH M Y QUAD ITS BELT DRIVEN AND THAT SUCKS BUT SNORKEL IS THE WAY TO GO . :)BUT THE 800  IS THE NEXT TO BUY.
SEE YA WITH THE NEXT ADDITION.


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: Honda250ex on September 30, 2005, 09:24:12 PM
The BRP is the way to go. I've seen the show the BRP won everthing but the only thing that came close was the polaris 700.


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: Bush Hog on October 01, 2005, 07:10:28 AM
The BRP Outlander 800 is going to turn heads for years to come.
I was at my dealer a couple weeks ago.  I bought two Outlanders last year, and couldn't be happier with them.  He told me about the 800, he said it was scary fast.  And this coming from a young guy that rides a Gixxer.


Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: SWAMP_DONKEY on October 01, 2005, 01:07:24 PM
 go for the Suzuki King Quad 700, great suspension, plenty of smooth power, locking diff, awesome brakes, plenty of dry storage, very comfortable. love mine with 26 inch 589's!!
  and the price is right 7000.00 for a EFI 4x4 open class!!

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Title: Re: which 4x4 to buy
Post by: Qdawg76 on October 01, 2005, 09:29:37 PM
Nice Quad, Great choice, you wont be dissappointed