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Hello all, I am looking for a 2nd ride for the girlfriend and was suggested looking into Polaris. I have a Yamaha Grizzly 660 now and like it. I have a friend that is a dealer and said he can get me a great deal on a 2011 model for a price close to used ones. What would you suggest? Don't need lots of extras or big power. look at the Sportsman lines.
Thanks for the input!!!!
Scott
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You won't be dissapointed with polaris. I owned a 700 grizz before my 800 sportsman and am really likeing the sportsman right now. (Not that I didn't also enjoy the grizz and would get another one in a second) Since it is for your GF I would look into getting one with power steering. See what kinda deal you can get on the sportsman 550 with eps and see if its comparable or better to the grizz 550 with eps. Also would be good to just get her to go with you and test drive the different models, 400, 500, 550, to see which one she feels most comfortable on.
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2009 SPORTSMAN 800 H.O.
RUBBER DOWN CUSTOMS 2" LIFT
EPI HD SPRINGS
29.5 S/W OUTLAWS ON ITP SS312
1.5" SPACERS
GORILLA REAR PROP SHAFT
GORILLA AXLES
SUPER ATV BILLET CAGE IN FRONT DIFF.
SUPER ATV ARMATURE
WELDED LOW GEAR IN TRANSMISSION
QUAD SHOP CUSTOMS CLUTCHING
TRIANGLE ATV STEALTH SNORKLE
TRIANGLE ATV REAR RACK PLATE WITH AMMO CANS
RIDE N'REST BACKREST W/FROSTY BEVERAGE HOLDER
K&N FILTER
PURE POLARIS FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS
POLARIS FRONT AND REAR RACK EXTENDERS
POLARIS 3500 WINCH
don't know what kind of money you're looking at, but if 500 to 700cc's is what you're after and if you really want to spoil your girl you need to put the 550xp at the top of your list.. The ride is the best in the business bar none and I don't think you'll find an amature or professional that can really argue against that point.. The 500 and 800are killer machines too..
If I were buying a 4 wheeler for my wife right now, I would go with the smaller framed 400. She drives my 500 around and is ok but I get nervous. That's a lot of weight and size for her to have to deal with. I would feel more comfortable with her on the smaller machine. I would even consider a trail boss for size, but its just not AWD.
My wife is on a 2011 850 Touring with EPS and she loves it. I agree that the 550 is more than enough, but I got the 850 at the 550 price! The EPS has been well worth the cost, not for ease of steering, but for the anti-kickback protection.
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Eric
2004 Sportsman 600 Twin
2011 Sportsman 850 Touring EFI EPS, Ricochet A Arm Guards
I own a sportsman 500HO and a 400 HO Great machines for the money. But make sure you put rear A Arm Guards on them. Warn makes a great set . I enjoy my machines alot. hope this helps
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