I'm trying to decide between buying a used 2004.5 Sportsman 500 with 1065 miles (141 hours). Looks like it has been run hard and the front plastic is broke, but it seems to run good and drive fine. They are asking around $4500. The other option I'm considering is a new 2006 Eiger Automatic. They are selling for $5100 + tax + Lic.

About me and my riding style, 6' 200lb, mostly just trail riding (logging roads, fire roads, old mountain roads.) I do encounter some mud, usually no deeper than a foot or two. I need to be able to go through some deep water 2' +. I do have some steep trails to climb.

Things I like about the Polaris are IRS and true AWD. They are also very comfortable to ride and that is very important to me. I'm not into speed as far as doing wheels and jumping and things but I do like to open it up on a straight-away. I've road the Sportsmans and like them. Buying new (if I could afford it) I would get one.

Don't know anything about the Eiger except, owners love them. I've read good things about them.

So is it worth buying a used Sportsman that might have problems or should I get a new Eiger. Or I'm open to other suggestions in the $5000 range.

On a side note: has anyone had any experience purchasing an atv from Ebay? Good idea or bad?

 

Well the dealer here in TN has a 2006 500 HO new for $5,327 http://www.ritchiepowersports.com/polaris_atv.php

So no I would not give 4500 for that might or might not have issues

 

you should be able to find a sportsman 500ho on clearance for around $5400--- check with your local dealer. msrp means nothing right now b/c the 06 models will be on some kind of factory clearance by august (07 models are released in late july)

 

In my area (Spokane WA) ATVs sell for more than MSRP. The best deal I'm finding on a new Polaris is $5489 for a 450 without a winch. Plus they then add a $299 freight and set-up fee plus tax, plus lic. and registration. My out the door cost is closser to $6400 and that's a 450. Anyone close to the Northest know of a better deal, I'm willing to travel (or pay shipping.)