Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 04, 2012, 11:22:08 PM
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
Post by: Caseyd on August 04, 2012, 11:36:19 PM
Post by: coop2424 on August 04, 2012, 11:38:37 PM
Kinda hard to give advice when your ruling out the best one.
X2.... Sorry no help here!!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 04, 2012, 11:41:18 PM
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.
Post by: fair-chase on August 04, 2012, 11:46:01 PM
Post by: wraithen on August 04, 2012, 11:48:09 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 04, 2012, 11:50:19 PM
I need something that will haul 2-4 people and maybe a critter or 2 in the back.
Post by: bone collector 12 on August 04, 2012, 11:56:32 PM
Post by: Caseyd on August 06, 2012, 02:48:04 PM
:chuckle: I have ate to many polaris shop bills to ever own one again :tup: 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.
Post by: Special T on August 06, 2012, 03:40:27 PM
Post by: johnnyaustin44 on August 06, 2012, 03:44:51 PM
Post by: NW-GSP on August 06, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
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. :twocents:
that is very true, plus its plated so you can run it on the road
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 06, 2012, 04:05:15 PM
Post by: gasman on August 06, 2012, 07:46:27 PM
lots of good info. Pros and Cons.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 06, 2012, 07:55:53 PM
Post by: dannysdaddy on August 07, 2012, 10:13:25 AM
Post by: Jusnl on August 07, 2012, 10:22:52 AM
Post by: Special T on August 07, 2012, 10:31:53 AM
OMG that is funny! Thanks but I think I will let others play with the geo's :chuckle:
WHY? :o 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?
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 09, 2012, 04:29:32 PM
Check out http://www.dirttraxtv.com/ (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.
Post by: jackelope on August 09, 2012, 08:19:33 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on August 10, 2012, 08:14:43 AM
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. :twocents:
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..
Post by: Special T on August 10, 2012, 08:42:03 AM
Or you could find a bratt like Happy said.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 21, 2012, 01:40:58 PM
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.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 21, 2012, 01:50:23 PM
Post by: Special T on August 21, 2012, 02:20:05 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 21, 2012, 04:42:30 PM
Post by: KFhunter on August 21, 2012, 04:57:35 PM
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 (http://spokane.craigslist.org/ctd/3214923406.html)
just for chits and giggles
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/rvs/3203751321.html (http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/rvs/3203751321.html)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 21, 2012, 05:06:34 PM
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 (http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/3202442620.html)
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 21, 2012, 05:08:14 PM
Post by: Wazukie on August 21, 2012, 05:37:48 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 21, 2012, 05:48:00 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 21, 2012, 09:46:11 PM
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 :tup: 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 :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: KFhunter on August 21, 2012, 10:08:54 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 21, 2012, 10:15:07 PM
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 :IBCOOL:
I will need to air brush it or have someone paint it. It's just white and needs some color :IBCOOL: