I.S. is it worth it ?

[1Scorpion]

 Hi Guys.  I've been in and out of ATVing the last few years.  
  I'm looking to buy another atv. Is the independent suspension worth the extra money ?  I don't need a 4X4 but I'm considering it.
  Also I tend to ride alone a lot so reliability is extremely important . What brands or models should top the list ?
 I'm looking used.  I thought I could spend $2,000 to $3,000. but that might not be enough from what I'm finding.  
 

[Thunderdually]

Hi Guys.  I've been in and out of ATVing the last few years.  
  I'm looking to buy another atv. Is the independent suspension worth the extra money ?  I don't need a 4X4 but I'm considering it.
  Also I tend to ride alone a lot so reliability is extremely important . What brands or models should top the list ?
 I'm looking used.  I thought I could spend $2,000 to $3,000. but that might not be enough from what I'm finding.  
 

IMHO yes it is worth every penny...  It gives the best ride by far. Both my wife and i ride 2006 sportsman 4X4 and we love the way they ride.  The older you get the more you will appreciate the ride you get LOL

[1Scorpion]

  
 
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IMHO yes it is worth every penny...   The older you get the more you will appreciate the ride you get LOL
[/quote]   That's me all day !   I'm just over 55 and holding. 

[SMP63]

I will never go back to a straight axil again!!!!!!! Merle is correct, I.R.S. is worth every penny.
Buying used is always a crapshoot, not knowing how the P.O. rode or maintained it .

[Thunderdually]

 
 

IMHO yes it is worth every penny...   The older you get the more you will appreciate the ride you get LOL
[/quote]   That's me all day !   I'm just over 55 and holding. 
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66 and still hitting the trails and the old phosphate mines at Croom...