Hello, I have been reading posts on here for a long time researching ATV's. I'm planning on purchasing a new 2008 polaris sportsman 500 x2 next weekend. I have a few questions that I can't seem to find online.

1. What do yall think of this ATV?
2. Will this fit in the bed of a 2006 f150 short bed? I know it will not fit w/ the tailgate up, but will it fit ok with the tailgate down?
3. What types of ramps are best for loading and unloading an ATV?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

1. I really like the 500 X2. Its got a great combination of power and utility. It does everything you need a utility to do plus some. I've had my own 350 lbs. plus a 200 lb. passenger without a problem going up and down hills, over rocks, through water and mud without a stuck yet while out riding. I've towed plenty of trailer loads of wet firewood up and down the hills of VT and NH. I also did a short tow of an industrial sized wood chipper when our trucks couldn't get enough traction going up a wet grassy hill. Pulled the chipper up no problem.
2. No it won't fit in a short bed. Probably no problem with the tailgate down. They are about 93" overall if I remember right.
3. I use a heavy duty set of aluminum ramps that I cut down to 6'6" to fit in the bed of my GMC. I wouldn't use anything else other than maybe steel. I have a tilt bed trailer so we just drive our quads up on it at the same time.

 

Thanks! They quoted me $7700 out the door. This includes tax, freight, title, everything. Is this a good deal on a 2008 brand new one?

 

I paid about $7200 back in 2006. I haggled with them a long time to get that price. They wouldn't even mount the free Polaris winch that was part of the deal back then. $7700 isn't too bad especially since it has a better engine braking system than mine has. Yours would have all 4 wheels braking (ADC). Mine has the older rear wheel only (EBS). Great quad and without a doubt the MOST versatile of any quad out there.

 

If you mean the Sportsman 500 EFI, yes.
Just don't put a Glacier II plow frame under it, it's a weak piece of JUNK.
If it uses the same plow frame design as the 07 Sportsman ho EFI.

 

what is the piece of junk? the polaris or the glacier plow??? do you know if it will fit in the back of the truck? If so would yall reccomend getting a headache rack? I have read reviews of these 4 wheelers breaking the glass windows.

Thanks

 

The piece of Junk is the plow frame. The frame plate is too thin and the self tapping bolt they use are a joke. They don't even have enough common sence to put Loc-Tite on them. I have no major complaints about the quad. The only time my quad has been away from the yard it was hauled off by the dealership trailer.

 

The x2 is a great design. The bed is nice for hauling things around, and the rear seat is handy when you want to ride two. (My wife liked the idea of riding passenger occasionally, which helped me get clearance to buy the atv) I also like the fact that the rear bed is rated at 400 lb., much more than the non x2.

Does your F150 have the 6.5' bed or the shorter crew cab bed?
I have a silverado with the 6.5' bed, The x2 requires the tailgate to be left open. But the rear tires still sit on the bed. If you have the shorter bed, the tires might sit on the tailgate. (I wouldnt be too crazy about that)

You do have to put some kind of spacer in the front of the truck bed so you dont hit the rear window. I built a wood one out of 2x12's with about six inches of blocking in front of it, and then had to modify it when I installed the front brushguard.

The ramps I use are alum. heavy duty ones from cabelas. They fold in half when not in use. They are adjusable in width, and are the longest ones I could find. However when the atv is loaded in the truck you cannot fold the ramps and fit them under the atv. I just leave them extended, doesnt matter as the tailgate is open anyway. The advantages of the folding ones are, easier storage, you can fit them in the backseat of the truck to secure them when you are out riding.

Personally one year after buying the atv, I am now shopping for a trailer. It takes a little longer to load in the truck and get everything tied down. Plus it limits whatever else you need to carry on a trip, without looking like the <Beverly Hillbillys>

 

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Thanks! They quoted me $7700 out the door. This includes tax, freight, title, everything. Is this a good deal on a 2008 brand new one?</end quote></div>


I have a 700 X2 and paid $7,600 about eight months ago. But I paid for the TT&L separately. I won't give an opinion on whether yours is a good deal or not. Leave that up to you. I am very happy w/ my choice though.

 

I have the 800x2 and paid 7199+ 467tax +499 for 36mo ext war. =8165
I highly recommend the ext. war. , atleast on an ATV

This was the best deal I could find.

Does your price include tax, or do you pay that to the Department of Motor Veh.?
Ext War?