I have enough money to buy a used 2002 sportsman 700 or to put down on a new sportsman 500 ho. Now here are the issuses. the 700, big, bad, and its a 700.. what more do I say. The 5oo, more than likely has all the power I will ever need, and it's new ..

Jeff

 

But the new 04.5 500 all the new improvements and about 100 lbs lighter. Rode both and went with the 500. the twin sounds cool and runs well but I just didn't like the idea of almost 700 lbs. Plus I think if you search these forums you will here about some of the troubles with the 02 700's. ultimately it is your choice, you need to buy the best machine for your needs. just my .02 worth.

Rider

 

go with the 500 and get an extended warrenty just in case.

 

Hey bro there is alot more mods out there for a 500 too. Go with the 500 cause dont know how well the used one was maintained either.

 

The 700's the more capable machine, no doubt. What kind of condition is it in? how many miles? is it from a dealer who will back up the sale?
The 02's had some issue's like coolant leaks, most likely those have been addressed on this 700 if it was maintained well. At least you won't need to buy new tires if you buy the 700, I wounldn't want the turf tire's on the 04.5 500. Save another $500 or soo and buy a new 600 - you'll get almost the same performance as the 700(although tire's are still a problem).

 

The 700 has about 1000 miles on it, the owner said there was leak but that was takes care of. He has never taken it out " mud bogging". He needs the money to go back to school.. I am going to take a look at it on tues. Thank you for your responces..

Jefrf

 

I'd go with the new 500

 

i went out with a few 700's (4)... with me on one of them. there was one 500 and he could go thru more than we could...
although i blew out a cv joint right when we started to ride so i only had 3wd.
i dont like the 700 as much as the 5's.. id go new also..

 

Kinda like honda huh hozed.

 

I would go with the 500. You will be worry free with the new machine. You could have headaches with the used one you never know. Then you would end up sinking money in that 700 to get fixed.