Dad just retired recently, and I'm trying to get him into a hobby. He's 56 years old, 80 pounds overweight, and the highlight of his day is taking the dog for a ride in the truck twice a day, and his 3 o'clock nap.

He does want a quad, but doesn't know exactly what he wants. I'm trying to get him to try out a SP500, sure he'd like it, but says he doesn't want to spend that much money. He has it, just wants to keep it.

What would be the perfect quad for this old(er) guy?

I think he would really just want to put around in fields or in the woods. No serious hill climbing, and little or no mud. He probably doesn't need 4x4, but I think it would be good for possible resale. He wants shaft drive, automatic, (retired truck driver)and four stroke.

My suggestions are, Magnum, or Sportsman. Whadaya think?

Dave

 

For "puttin" around, I think a Mangnum 325 4x4 or 2x4 will do absolutel fine. Maybe a Sportsman 335? if yyou dont want four wheel drive I'd go with the Magnum 325 2x4 cause you got the low range if you need it.

 

Dave,
If pops has the $$,the Sportsman 500HO is my recomendation.If $$ is a real factor here,than the Magnum 325 is a good choice.

Two of my friends ride the 335 Sportsman,after riding my 500cc Sportsman and my Xplorer,they wish they would of done more homework before purchasing the 335s.They let the dealer talk them into the 335s.There is no comparising between the powerbands of these quads.You are doing dad a BIG favor by telling him to purchase a 4x4 quad.The first time he gets stuck on a 2x4 quad,he'll be callin you names.====Bill

 

SP 500 is the ticket if he is tall. Soft suspention...........easy on the back. There will be a lot for sale when everyone is trading up for sp 500 HO

Hugh

 

Thanks guys.

You all said pretty much what I thought. I told Dad yesterday that alot of SP500s would be traded in when the 2001s come out.

Bill, I did the 2x4 thing myself. After being winched out 3 times on the first ride, I was ready to kill everybody that told me I only needed 2WD. 2WD is more fun than a full time 4x4, but this is Polaris were talkin' about. Why not have both.

Thanks again,
Dave

 

Dave,
your right,very seldom do you need 4x4,but man, it sure is nice knowing that it is there in the event that you needed it.And I personally love the idea of switchable 2wd-4wd.Im not one for full time 4x4 like on other models.Just flip the little yellow button on the right side of the handle bars,it works like a dream.Best of luck to you and dad.====Bill

 

How much does he want to spend ? i know of a 2000 green sp 500 with a 2000lb warn and a a snow plow the quad has 420 miles on it 5500.00 is what he needs for it.

 

OK indydave you know my 4wheeler. The Polaris Sportsman 500 that you talked about via email. I will sell it to you for 6000$ with a snowblade. It is i $1000 dollars less than a new one and still a 2000 model. So it is about equivelent to a new atv. But cost less money. Email me if you want more info

 

Well dave? I am trying to sell it before the end of september. That is when the big Parade is here. ANd i want to ride my new rubicon in it. YOu can also have a full blooded labrador puppy for just 200.00$ with the purchase of a used SP500. Sorry i kinda got carried away!

 

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