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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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Do I want a 2000 Sportsman 500 4x4 with front brake issues, new tires, battery & winch... everything else ok.

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Do I want a 2001 Expedition 325 4x4, with as small cracked fender. Tires 50%.

Each are $1500.

Will be used to play in mud, general fun... maybe hunt in the future. Which is better... known issues with these models?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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according to kelley blue book very similar retail values (excluding the damage).


i prefer more power.


http://www.kbb.com/motorcycle/...edition-325-4x4/74790


http://www.kbb.com/motorcycle/...portsman-500-4x4/74779
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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SPORTSMAN or you'll regret it.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Sportsman
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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brake issues are usually easy fix

new tires, winch, battery with the 500

hmmmm 500 or 325................500!!!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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sportsman 500
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Sportsman
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Sportsman 500.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 05:47 PM
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I agree with everyone else, go with the 500.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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the sportsman - even if you need to spend a few more bucks to fix the problems
 
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