2012 550xp eps orange madness

homeycat · #1 (**permalink**) 01-20-2012, 10:23 AM

I just purchased a 2012 Sportsman 400 HO w/warn winch & plow. (Just used it to plow today & I LOVE IT!!) On the other hand, I also have a 2004 Sportsman 500 HO. (the 400 for the love of my life to use & the 500 for me)
I was entertaining two things. Should I upgrade & trade this 2004 Sportsman 500 HO for a 2012 Sportsman 800 EFI w/winch? OR, should I just add a winch to the 2004 that needs a full service on it? Note, the 2004hrs/miles a rediculously low.

swampdonkey1982 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-20-2012, 02:45 PM

Why fix whats not broken? Just my philosophy. But if you need the extra power and got the cash go for it.

**Bruce!** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-20-2012, 03:18 PM

Welcome to the board!

Berntboater · #4 (**permalink**) 01-20-2012, 03:32 PM

I like spending other peoples money. I say trade it in, buy a new one. Keep the economy going.

armycopter · #5 (**permalink**) 01-22-2012, 05:17 AM

I'm debating something similiar. I've got a 2006 450 and I'm wondering whether to just keep it or get something bigger. The 450 does everything i need and runs perfect but there is just something tempting about a shiny new 800...

homeycat · #6 (**permalink**) 01-22-2012, 10:24 AM

Thought I'd go to dealer & check out the Sportsman 800 HO XP. BUT, I was not very excited with going up to a bigger Sportsman that was still GREEN. I would like it in Yellow but they had none & apparently couldn't get one? Since I had just purchased a Sportsman 400 HO in red, I wasn't really interested in 2 red ATV's.

After considerable haggling, I was directed to a 2012 Sportsman 550 XP EPS ORANGE MADNESS LE!!! WOW, did this unit ring my bells & blow my whistle! The dealer made me an offer too good to turn down. (I think that I had worn them out with my haggling.) I am so excited for my "new" ATV, I am having a hard time concentrating & sleeping. Delivery will be Tue. or Wed. next week.