Honda 450ES or Polaris Magnum 500
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To Tim1, your price lists are all wrong, as is most information on this topic. The Hondas list prices are $6199.00 for the S and $6399.00 for the ES. The list price for the Mag500 is $6499.00. I think you would make a good student of the Clinton art of speaking, giving people the best price you can get on the Polaris and then giving the list price for the Honda. As with Mr. Clinton your not lying, but you sure aren't telling the truth. For those who are interested you should be able to pick up a 450 Honda in the $5600.00 to $5900.00 range, depending on your shifting preference.
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I did some checking on the price, in MN you can get the 450 for 300- 500 bucks cheaper than the mag, nice try buddy. Don't even bother posting if you don't know what your talking about.
As for the liquid cooling on the rubicon, I guess honda enginers figured it needed it. Not sure about excess heat that would be created by the new transmission. I can assure you that the radiator isn't stuck low and won't be as prone to clog up like the sportsmans do.
But I'm pretty sure were talking about the mag versus the foreman, and my point is that the foreman doesn't need liquid cooling - have never seen one overheat. After a good mud run I do see a lot of sp500's with there temp lights on. Don't believe me read some old polaris forum material.
As for the liquid cooling on the rubicon, I guess honda enginers figured it needed it. Not sure about excess heat that would be created by the new transmission. I can assure you that the radiator isn't stuck low and won't be as prone to clog up like the sportsmans do.
But I'm pretty sure were talking about the mag versus the foreman, and my point is that the foreman doesn't need liquid cooling - have never seen one overheat. After a good mud run I do see a lot of sp500's with there temp lights on. Don't believe me read some old polaris forum material.
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Like I said I got the retail price from a Jan 99 Dirtwheels buyers guide.I did call both dealers for real world prices and there is a $100 more for a Magnum which is not much for a size and feature it has over the Foreman.Your not going to bore out a Foreman 66cc more,add liguid cooling,give it 4valve , add selectable 4wd and add taller suspension for $100.
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