As already stated the Sportsman will be the cushy Cadillac on the trails and the Vinson would be the sporty Corvette (as far as ride and handling goes). I was looking at the Sportsman and the Vinson back in January and I opted for the solid rear axle over IRS because of my style of riding. If you can get a good deal on that used Sportsman then that sounds like the way to go if that's the machine for you.

 

It sounds like the sportsman is in awesome condition. I would offer the guy 4k for the sportsman and go up slowly from there if he doesnt like your offer. I could only get 4800 for my 2004.5 sportsman 500 HO with a full four year waranty and it only has 300 miles on it.

 

is a new Vinson only $4500? that doesn't sound right. that sounds too cheap.

isn't a new Vinson around $6K plus?

-MT

 

No the Vinson is not $4500. But what I was looking at was the fact that the Sportsman had very few miles even though its 2 years old and it looks new, plus all the extras. I've seen on Procycle's website you can get a Vinson for $5100, which sounds really cheap to me. I don't know if there's a bunch of hidden costs or what. Anyways that was my reasoning.

 

One of the main things I would want if I was putting this kind of money down is a warranty.

 

I want to buy the new 800 EFI[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] I cant find anybody that wants a polaris around here. Mine is still for sale for 6k...

 

what is it whats on it how many miles..... why 6k

 

- 2004.5 sportsman 500 HO
- sonic blue in color
- All stock no accessories
- polaris full 4 year powertrain waranty unlimited miles
- 400 miles/ 50 hrs of ride time

I'm asking 6k for it because i wont be able to sell it for anymore than that! Whats your e-mail address so I can e-mail you all the pictures that I have of it

 

i have a 04.5 and i really dont think you will be getting 6k for it... i bought mine out the door for 5800 with a winch and warreny

 

Doodle
i would buy a 2005 Sportsman400 over a Vinson for that kind of money. have the dealer add the free EBS and $49 Warn 2500 winch, 4.9% Financing, and you're all set bro!

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