I was just wondering( this may have been discussed already forgive the repeat)wich would be a good ole run in some mud,trail riding,hunting polaris 4X4,the 500 mag or the 500SP?I would like to dump the 450s and get a 2000 polaris.

 

The 500 magnum is identical to my xpedition except
that I am 5 speed and the mag. is auto. Both the mag. and sp500 are good for hunting. the sp500 will go through deeper mud then the mag. if that means anything. The new sp's are very comfortable to drive now with the independent suspension. I drove one memorial weekend and When I drove over bumps I would brace my self for bumps and not bump. My xpedition is bumpy. Im not complaining. I like my xpedition allot. I am a trail rider that encounters deep mud frequently. So both machines will do what you want. rangerchet

 

They are both great, I went with the Sportsman mostly for the ride , I ride double allot. They both will do about anything you would want, the Magnum is less complicated, especially in the rear, the Sportsman IRS is crazy looking.
I really like the Sportsman. The Magnum is cheaper, maybe not as good a ride, but it has liquid cooling and the awesome 500 motor. Shaft drive. I would say drive them both. Then decide.

 

Either bike is a super ride the Sportsman has a comfortable ride but does come with more maintenance and more things that can break although the Sportsman does have a bigger gas tank, I don't think you can go wrong with either let us know what you decide...

 

Thanks for the replys,I going to test ride them both the dealer near me has an area that you can test ride them on all kinds of terian.also do you know if they will hold up with the 27 bi/tri tires off of my 450s and a lift?