I'm new to ATV's and about to buy my first one. Our local dealer has some pretty good prices right now on remaining 2006 Sportsman 700 models ($2000 off MSRP) and I was wondering if there is any signifigant difference between the 06 and 07 models. Also is the EFI worth the extra $500? Thanks,
Steve

 

i think the efi is worth the extra 500 dollars, that way if u go from say the desert to the mountains, you wouldn't have to rejet your machine for altitude. the efi automatically does it itself. you can also pu a power commander on your efi for optimum performance, while as carburetors u can't do much more for performance after rejetting. and there isn't really a big difference between the 06 and 07 models.

 

I prefer a carb, simply because I can work on it myself and not have to pay a dealer the big bucks on service. Next question is how proficient is the tech at the dealer in the event that you need to have the EFI worked on.

Dial-a-jet can solve many issues if you frequently change altitude and cost around $75.00. Takes less than a 10 seconds to dial in a different jet setting. It also offers several other bennies.

If you want to read about it, here is the link.
http://www.thunderproducts.com/dial_a_jet.htm

 

I like the efi i had 400 sp carb they were fine just a little cold natured in winter efi just cranks first time every time. i'd go with 2007 you can get them as cheap as 2006

 

The 06 has EBS. The 500 and 800 have it in the Deluxe model, but I don't think they offered it on the 07 700's.