Wondering what peoples thoughts are on the Phoenix? Thinking of purchasing one for my daughter. Thanks in advance!

 

We've had our '05 goin on two years. It's my daughters as well. We like ours. It's been very reliable and just the ticket for her. The '06 and newer are even better. It had a few minor glitches in it, but I was able to take care of them easily myself.

 

My wife and daughter are currently sharing an 06 and they both really like it. Although right before I got to the dunes a few weeks ago I cranked it up and it made a loud knocking noise. I thought it threw a rod. I let it set and restarted it and had no problems. I heard the same noice a few days ago and I am taking to the shop tomorrow. It's still under warranty so hopefully they will be able to find the problem. I will let you know the outcome.

Mike

 

Do yourself a favor a get her a proven one. Like the honda 250ex. It is as reliable as they come and it's a Honda. That Phoenix is made in Tiawan. I've heard of too many problems with them. If you ever decide to sell the honda will get you more money back.

 

i bought a 2005 phoenix for my wife and she loves it. after i figured out how to fix the backfiring its been trouble free. the models after 2005 [first year] have none of the problems the early ones did. i have not heard anybody complain about 2006 models.

 

I have an 05 that I'm selling if interested I will give you an smoking deal. I bought it as a xmas present for my son he put about 40hrs on it (verry little usage) and I bout him a bigger machine. its been in my shed this whole summer.

 

The 250ex that my wife has is a pig and always will be. Can't wait to get rid of it. My wife picked it out cause it's cute....... Come to think of it my riding partners wife has a 250ex, it's a pig too..... I don't know anything about the Pheonix, but I sure wouldn't recommend the 250ex. Plus, it's a honda.

 

I have a 2005 for my daughter and she loves it easy to steer. We have had our problems with back firing,regulator melting, boot on swing arm busting but all problems fixed by dealer and all is good.



Wayne
2003 Polaris 600 Sportsman
2004 Polaris 400 Sportsman
2005 Polaris Phoenix

 

Just got my Phoenix back from the shop today and they could not duplicate the problem. The tech said it may be kick back from the starter. After doing some research it appears Polaris do have a some noise problems which don't really lead to anything. I will see how she does this weekend while out hunting.

 

had a few probs with my 05 , got the dealer to put an 06 throttle control n cable on mine .....