Stinky Posted May 6 Member ID: 752 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 79 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 430 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 159 Achievement Points: 2,834 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/09/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 03:35 AM Device: Windows Share Posted May 6 I haven't sold it yet, but I'm selling my Rhino. I'm looking to buy a used SXS. I've decided against RZRs due to their questionable reliability, or at least that is the way I am interpreting them. I'm now looking at Can-Am and Arctic Cat....although I haven't really ruled anything out. I'm looking at $5K-$8K, and that may be wishful thinking. But, I see 3 Wildcats w/in a short drive of me on CL. They range from $52-8,000. I want something that will fit my 10.5'x6 trailer (which my Rhino does) and has 50-75 HP....I'm old, I've done it, and am happy going slow. How good are the Pioneer 700s? I don't like CVT trans. These have a more conventional Auto-Trans in them (I think). Would it be worth it for me to scrape together more money and wait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Shark Posted May 6 Member ID: 165 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 22 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 3,847 Content Per Day: 3.47 Reputation: 3,828 Achievement Points: 29,078 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 19 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 09:59 PM Device: Windows Share Posted May 6 If you want something reliable then stay far away from Arctic Cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastMT Posted May 6 Member ID: 2,475 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 51 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 679 Content Per Day: 1.02 Reputation: 418 Achievement Points: 6,628 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/21/2022 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Device: Macintosh Share Posted May 6 How about increase your budget a little and look for a yamaha YXZ100R? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dune-Track-N Posted May 6 Member ID: 113 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 35 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 857 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 734 Achievement Points: 5,652 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 09:40 PM Device: Windows Share Posted May 6 I'd reconsider the Polaris options, but CanAm is probably the best choice otherwise. PARTS is more important then anything in the older used market. Can you get the common service parts and if something more drivetrain or computer related can those be found? I've never owned a Polaris, but they only have a bad wrap on the interwebs otherwise all the my fiends have had zero issues. The Polaris General would be an awesome replacement for a Rhino. My fiend got a used CanAm commander and it's been SOLID, better then the rhino in every way. The Pioneer is way to farm for trail riding conditions, worse then the rhino. A YXZ would be the preferred option for no belt, but not storage space to speak of. You'll appreciate that utility bed real fast if you get a sport model of any brand with limited cargo space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Posted May 6 Member ID: 752 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 79 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 430 Content Per Day: 0.39 Reputation: 159 Achievement Points: 2,834 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/09/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 03:35 AM Device: Windows Author Share Posted May 6 What about the Yamaha Wolverine? Which is the Rhino replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megadesertdiesel Posted May 6 Member ID: 1,723 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 11 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 270 Content Per Day: 0.29 Reputation: 372 Achievement Points: 1,958 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/08/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 4 hours ago Device: Windows Share Posted May 6 Polaris issues are over blown just due to numbers of units sold. I would absolutely stay away from the 2013-2016 canam maverick and the artic cat, too many expensive issues to worry about. The yxz you can pick up cheap and not abused because the quad guys buy them thinking its badass and soon find out the suspension sucks and shifting is over rated in a sxs. The Polaris XP100 is a solid car that has tons of aftermarket support. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOG Posted May 7 Member ID: 818 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 23 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,436 Content Per Day: 1.30 Reputation: 1,621 Achievement Points: 14,180 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 05/11/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Device: iPhone Share Posted May 7 If you want reliability, buy the Honda. No question. Both the Pioneer and Talon have a dual clutch transmission, no belt. The Talon is sporty so more $$$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondajimz Posted May 7 Member ID: 462 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 24 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 713 Content Per Day: 0.64 Reputation: 780 Achievement Points: 5,996 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 05/06/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 04:22 AM Device: Chrome OS Share Posted May 7 The only SxS worth a chit in your budget is a Polaris XP900. I would have no hesitation buying one. Good luck in whatever direction you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Moderator SandTrap Posted May 7 Member ID: 7 Group: Forum Moderator Followers: 1 Topic Count: 122 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 2,698 Content Per Day: 2.42 Reputation: 1,108 Achievement Points: 20,421 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 04/30/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 05/09/1971 Device: Windows Forum Moderator Share Posted May 7 I will sell ya a YXZ for 10K if ya want one of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Board Moderator Crusty Posted May 8 Member ID: 6 Group: Board Moderator Followers: 0 Topic Count: 47 Topics Per Day: 0.04 Content Count: 4,210 Content Per Day: 3.78 Reputation: 4,349 Achievement Points: 46,906 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 20 Joined: 04/29/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 7 hours ago Birthday: 02/26/1972 Device: Android Board Moderator Share Posted May 8 8k is just a few k short of really nice and new machines...save a little more $$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Moderator SandTrap Posted May 8 Member ID: 7 Group: Forum Moderator Followers: 1 Topic Count: 122 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 2,698 Content Per Day: 2.42 Reputation: 1,108 Achievement Points: 20,421 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 04/30/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 6 hours ago Birthday: 05/09/1971 Device: Windows Forum Moderator Share Posted May 8 I agree with HondaJimz that Xp900 will be a Great unit for what ya wanna do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladsm Posted May 9 Member ID: 157 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 32 Content Per Day: 0.03 Reputation: 42 Achievement Points: 285 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 12 Device: Windows Share Posted May 9 I went from 2007 Polaris Ranger to a 2013 Rzr900XP Jagged X and now a 2018 Can Am X3. All 3 were top of the line at the time but each jump has been so much better. YOu cant even compare the old models to the new. I was never a CanAm fan but now after owning it I am really happy with the build quality. Spend the money to get the newest model you can afford with the biggest shocks you can find. Your back will thank you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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