What Side by Side to get? ok update, I have a new toy!!!

[carpsniperg2]

As soon as I get my 4 wheeler back from a tune up. I will be selling it and looking to get a side by side. I was wanting to hear some feed back from people that have them.

I WILL NOT BUY POLARIS EVER AGAIN! So no need to suggest them to me.

I am really thinking a rhino or mule. 

Thoughts and Thanks

[Caseyd]

Kinda hard to give advice when your ruling out the best one.

[coop2424]

Kinda hard to give advice when your ruling out the best one.

X2....   Sorry no help here!!

[carpsniperg2]

  I have ate to many polaris shop bills to ever own one again Anything will work better then any polaris I have ever owned.

This is not a topic to talk about polaris or what people think about them. They are junk to me and I WILL NOT OWN ANOTHER. So I need feedback on OTHER brands.

[fair-chase]

  I don't have much use for one these days, but I've always thought that the Bobcat Toolcat was the most versatile when incorporating chores into the equation.

[wraithen]

If you're looking for those lightweight fast types take a look at the ranger as well. Things are pretty fun. If you don't mind paying out the balls, and aren't looking for those light fast ones, we have a tough time killing gators! They are overpriced but they're also pretty simple to work on.

[carpsniperg2]

Anyone play much with Can-Am? I saw a few at the last sportsmans show.

I need something that will haul 2-4 people and maybe a critter or 2 in the back.

[bone collector 12]

Can ams are nice,a little spendy,we run the polaris rzrs and havnt had any problems

[Caseyd]

I have ate to many polaris shop bills to ever own one again Anything will work better then any polaris I have ever owned.

This is not a topic to talk about polaris or what people think about them. They are junk to me and I WILL NOT OWN ANOTHER. So I need feedback on OTHER brands.

I get your point and thats why i kept it short when responding. I wouldnt buy a polaris quad but if I wanted a side by side id get a polaris hands down.

Kubota offers a diesel engine. Saw one last winter on tracks, looked like a solid ride.

[Special T]

We are currently having a debate about some kind of UTV for our archery club. I think a used Geo Tracker is the ticket. You can pick up a soft top for around a grand. Parts are VERY available and MUCH less than UTV parts. Plus you can take it to ANY Mech shop to have it worked on or serviced. 2 people are fine 4 would be difficult... Put a minispool in, some 30x950R15 mud tires and a trailer hitch and your good to go. The are so reasonable you could buy 2  for the price of a new UTV and have them built up. 

[johnnyaustin44]

We run kubota side by sides here at the railroad. always seem to work fine. diesel motors. our doors are removed but some have heaters. comfortable rides.

[NW-GSP]

We are currently having a debate about some kind of UTV for our archery club. I think a used Geo Tracker is the ticket. You can pick up a soft top for around a grand. Parts are VERY available and MUCH less than UTV parts. Plus you can take it to ANY Mech shop to have it worked on or serviced. 2 people are fine 4 would be difficult... Put a minispool in, some 30x950R15 mud tires and a trailer hitch and your good to go. The are so reasonable you could buy 2  for the price of a new UTV and have them built up. 

that is very true, plus its plated so you can run it on the road

[carpsniperg2]

OMG that is funny! Thanks but I think I will let others play with the geo's

[gasman]

Check out http://www.dirttraxtv.com/ for reviews. Today they looked at the Can Am Commander XT,

lots of good info. Pros and Cons.

[carpsniperg2]

THX

[dannysdaddy]

don't own one myself but my dad has 2 arctic cats that are awesome.  one is about 5 years old and one is brand new with no problems from either one.  can am comes the best set up of all of them but damn there expensive.  you could probably get a jeep for the same price as a sxs, thats why i run 4wheelers.

[Jusnl]

Kawasaki Teryx 750

[Special T]

OMG that is funny! Thanks but I think I will let others play with the geo's

WHY?    The ONLY reason i could think to go with a UTV is they offer them in Diesel so for a farmer you could run off road fuel in them. I really don't see the difference in gas Tracker or UTV. Is there something i'm missing? Or does it fall into the catagory of mopeds and fat chicks?

[CAMPMEAT]

Check out http://www.dirttraxtv.com/ for reviews. Today they looked at the Can Am Commander XT,

lots of good info. Pros and Cons.

I know where I could get a 2011 800 for $11000. Owned by a retired State Patrolman. It's got like 800 miles on it and it's mellow yellow. His wife hates it.

[jackelope]

I've got an arctic cat prowler 600 for a few years now. Not too much use but have had no issues with it.

[Happy Gilmore]

We are currently having a debate about some kind of UTV for our archery club. I think a used Geo Tracker is the ticket. You can pick up a soft top for around a grand. Parts are VERY available and MUCH less than UTV parts. Plus you can take it to ANY Mech shop to have it worked on or serviced. 2 people are fine 4 would be difficult... Put a minispool in, some 30x950R15 mud tires and a trailer hitch and your good to go. The are so reasonable you could buy 2  for the price of a new UTV and have them built up. 

That is exactly what I was thinking. I've been around a few of them and the utility ones aren't really much for utility. They can't haul anything because they are so small. I drove a Polaris that was the jacked up dune buggy style thing. Sure, it was fun but, 100% worthless for anything other than ripping around fast. Don't get me wrong, if you're into sand dunes and stuff- fun factor is high. At the company where I used to work we had John Deere Gators. Some were very old and very abused. Easy to work on and fix if needed but, they are really reliable.

I'd buy an old Jeep or bolt some seats in a Toyota pickup......Brat style...lol..

[Special T]

Trackers are light, about the same size and get great fuel economy.
Or you could find a bratt like Happy said.

[carpsniperg2]

I have been pricing them out. They have some solid rebates going on right now. I hate to say it even though I hate Polaris right now I do like the rangers. I can get a 800 without power steering for like 10500 right now or 11500 with. Or a decked out fancy sob with clear coat and the bells and whistles for 12700.

I will have 2 clients most of the time when I am running around. I looked at the 500 since is is still injected. Just not enough room in it.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Buy a JEEP!

[Special T]

Ya for the kind of $$ your talking about a jused 4 door jeep isn't that far off.

[carpsniperg2]

  I have been thinking about it but a jeep will tare up my ranch and leases way worse then a side by side. Or at least that is what I have been telling myself

[KFhunter]

If'n you wanting to haul around a couple of big old boys plus yourself....I think you're pretty well limited on options.
 
You didn't mention where you'd be driving it, down narrow ATV trails?  If so then you'd run into restrictions on how wide you are.
Are you puttering around in cow poastures and don't care how wide it but you want it to be comfy so your clients aren't getting jostled around?
 
Might take a look at the poo's again
 
 
jeep or geo or anything on road is going to be a rough ride compaired to most UTV's - especially the poo's
 
I'm a rhino fan, and I'd encourage you to get that if you were only ever hauling around 1 dude.  But I think the polaris crew would be good for ya.
http://spokane.craigslist.org/ctd/3214923406.html
 
just for chits and giggles
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/rvs/3203751321.html
 
 
 

[carpsniperg2]

No atv trails or anything like that. I got better things to do then waste my time driving around burning gas Just all fields and canyons on my hunting grounds.

Just started looking and the jeep's. I am kinda dumb when it comes to jeeps don't know to much. Have read a few things and know a few of the common upgrades but that is about it.

I found this one on CL.

Just talked to the guy. Sounds like a great rig very open. He said the only thing is does right now is chirp a bit on turns because one of the lockers won't let go. He has a brand new one sitting there just has not got to it yet. He also has the 35 that he pulled out of it that goes with it. I am sure I could unload pretty easy on CL. So what are you thoughts on this one?

http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/3202442620.html

[carpsniperg2]

I like the wrangler style the best.

[Wazukie]

I think this would do, doesn't leave anymore track than a side-by-side does and its a whole lot cheaper

[carpsniperg2]

Yeah I am not sure to many choices. Someone need to buy my 4 wheeler and camper then I can have some money to buy one

[carpsniperg2]

Well not yet LOL. I just found it after spending the last number of hrs on CL and the classifieds.

I spoke for a new toy, will post pictures after I pick it up this weekend!

Special T and wazukie will be happy with me Got a killer deal worked out. Should fit my bill well. I am pretty excitied and saved a lot of money over a 12k ranger. Time for 5-20 new guns

[KFhunter]

That supercharged Polaris Ranger would have fit the bill too   

[carpsniperg2]

I had one of the xp's? I think. Which is the fancy model all priced out and down to 12k

Just could not do it!!! Hell that is just way to much money. I got a great deal worked out with the guy that has this "toy" and it should fit my bill perfect!!!

Most of the time I take a long time to really look at a lot of crap. Took me 1.5 years to buy my new truck and a year to buy the wifes new rig. Just waiting for the perfect rig. As soon as I saw this I knew it had to be mine! My buddy runs one and he likes it a lot.

I am excitied as heck!!!! This weekend will not come fast enough

I will need to air brush it or have someone paint it. It's just white and needs some color