TXDirt said:
I wouldn't be scared to jump on the '07. Your link for the '09 just takes me back to the '07...lol... The price is right and it doesn't look too bad. One nice thing about buying from a reputable dealer is that 9 times out of 10 they have already checked the machine out to make sure it's not junk and it will come with a fresh service.
Power steering isn't a big issue. The machines are light enough and nimble enough you don't have to work hard to steer them. I can drive mine with a drink in one hand and steer with the other.
Since it is your first sxs a 500 will be ok. They have some pep and will do the same work as an 800. The biggest draw back is if you want to play you will notice a lack in power if you need to really spin the tires hard (like hill climbing or deap mud/ snow), I believe they have a lighter load capacity (still able to do the work of most sxs).
Sorry about posting a link to the 07 twice. Here's the 09:
http://www.atvtraderonline.com/listing/2009-Polaris-Ranger-XP-110822087
Thanks guys, you have been a big help.
So, if the 500 will work, we could get a newer machine.
Decisions, decisions.
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