Scrambler is a great atv, Its fast, and its really good for the price. Considering its a 500, It hits about 63-65. When a 350 wolverine hits about 55-58 stock. Now for that extra amount of CC The scrambler is not that fast. I would go with the Wolverine, because its lighter. Smaller, more utility ish if you take off the racks it looks like a sport atv. And you can mod it to be almost any thing you want. Utility like or sport like.

 

I haven't owned the scrambler, but my friend has two Wolverines. They are fun machines and damn quick for a 350. The only thing I would add to his machines is the Warn 424 to unlock the front end when needed for fast riding. We hauled plenty of elk out of the woods on the racks of the Wolverine also, he has the front and rear racks on both....

One of these days I'll get to test the scambler...

 

Scrambler Hands down!
Nice ride, powerful, Polaris 4x4 on demand, tried and true 500HO, plenty of mods available.
I love my 2004 500 HO 4x4

 

Another, MY QUAD IS BETTER POST. The scrambler is okay, but the ground clearance is horrible. And I think if you are going to ride a scrambler change the tires right away..

 

No, I'm not saying that the Scrambler is not dependible, but the truth is that ALL Polaris models require much more attention when it comes to up-keep. What you need to understand is that I've been buying and actively riding ATV's since Suzuki popped the first one out there for us in 84 (as far as a 4 wheeler is concerned) I was even buying the 4 wheel conversion kits for my 3 wheelers before a production 4 wheeler even existed. Through the years I've always based my opinions on what was realistic and honest, not what was the popular thing to say. When people were screaming "BUY AMERICAN", I was saying " You pay the repairs on my FORD LTD as it breaks, and I will be patriotic as hell, but until then I'm keeping this NISSAN around so I'm sure to get work to pay ALL my bills" When America builds a car fairly priced that will get me where I need to go, when I need to go, then the rice is headed for the disposal.
I've been through all the major manufactuers and I can say something good and bad about all of them, as with most things man-made. I'm not going pick-on Polaris except where they need picked-on. I will do the same of any other manufacturer. Know that I choose, and have chosen Polaris over the years more than all the others, as they fit my needs, and do very well at the things I need them to do. But I'm not going to sit and pretend that they don't have issues, some of which seriously need addressing. But the truth is, for me, the pros out weigh the cons.
I loved the Scrambler, and it was a great machine for me. I just don't care much about the sport thing anymore, or I'd still have one or two. But the Wolverine shined really well and is due it's respect for what it was designed. I'm just not one of those people who jump on a waggon "Oh, I've got two Sportsmans, so all other quads are crap" I only speak on what I've experienced. I've had a Wolverine sitting in my garage since 99, and it's been a very reliable machine that could have been refined some. Stills runs today like it did 5 years ago, except I stole the super trap off of it and put on my HSP silencer on my 2000Sportsman, so now it makes my neighbors mad when I break it out, but that's okay because muffler or not, it still out-runs their lawn mowers (-: What the Wolverine lacks in performance, it more than makes up for in reliability. I would recomend it to anyone if it fit their needs

 

The scrambler is heavy, fast, and a dam good machine to ride trails as hard as any thing I've seen. Bring on another 4x4 machine that will go through trails & stay with the Scrambler, they can be counted with less than 1 hand. Unless you consider greasing a machine & adjusting the chain every so often to be "high" maintenance, you are mistaken. Have you ever tried to work on yahamas shaft drives ? I guess you haven't read all the reviews over the years saying the Scramblers are not great at any one thing , but are very good at everything.

 

I guess my point would be that I NEVER needed to work on the shaftdrive, so I could not say anything about the task. I always tear my machines down twice a year to clean and lubricate everything, so the bearings and bushings on my Wolverine are still fine. The only thing wrong with it, ever, is that I could've spent a little more time cleaning it on the surface. I realize that you think your Scrambler is the "SuperMan" of quads, and hey, you spent your money on it, so be proud of it...nothing wrong with that.

 

Hey Bladebite:

I appreciate the unbiased opinion.

I've been around ATV since the 80s. The first yamaha (atv) I ever bougt was a wolverine. I bought it because it fit my needs. I think it's great that there are 2 true sport/utility 4x4's to choose from. I considered the scrambler but decided to give up the extra power in favor of the lighter weight, greater gc, and auto clutch. I also think that the scrambler looks a little funny and has a weird drive system (front shaft and rear chain). It also has the weird 1 lever brake system. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have scrambler horsepower in my wolverine. I'd also like to have had selectable 4x4 without having to install it using aftermarket parts.

They both have their pros and cons but they are both due for some upgrades.

 

well, your wish is about to come true.. scrambler upgrades for the 06 model are coming..
So be patient a few more months, it's coming...

 

though i havent ridden a wolverine,(i would like to someday) i would say that its totally up to the person riding, and their personal needs and wants on the trail.

there have been some good and bad opinions on this, in either direction. if someone spent their hard earned cash on a quad, and it does what they want it to, then of course, its going to be the BEST.

im just tired of people arguing about it already.

if your looking to buy quad, go ride it first. do your homework and make an informed decision based on your needs.

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