850XP or 550XP?
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850XP or 550XP?
Hiya Folks,
I think I'm in the market for one of the new Polaris XP's. Without a doubt, I'd like to get the 850 version but I'm not sure I want to spend the extra cash for it vs. the 550. I plan to use this primarily for plowing snow and trail riding at altitude (approx. 8600' - 12000'). No hunting or heavy hauling etc... Can any of you that perhaps own each of these or perhaps have driven both give any insight into whether I will forever kick myself for not getting the 850? Or perhaps, the reasons to get the 550 instead (aside from costs)?
Thanks much,
cc
I think I'm in the market for one of the new Polaris XP's. Without a doubt, I'd like to get the 850 version but I'm not sure I want to spend the extra cash for it vs. the 550. I plan to use this primarily for plowing snow and trail riding at altitude (approx. 8600' - 12000'). No hunting or heavy hauling etc... Can any of you that perhaps own each of these or perhaps have driven both give any insight into whether I will forever kick myself for not getting the 850? Or perhaps, the reasons to get the 550 instead (aside from costs)?
Thanks much,
cc
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Hiya Folks,
I think I'm in the market for one of the new Polaris XP's. Without a doubt, I'd like to get the 850 version but I'm not sure I want to spend the extra cash for it vs. the 550. I plan to use this primarily for plowing snow and trail riding at altitude (approx. 8600' - 12000'). No hunting or heavy hauling etc... Can any of you that perhaps own each of these or perhaps have driven both give any insight into whether I will forever kick myself for not getting the 850? Or perhaps, the reasons to get the 550 instead (aside from costs)?
Thanks much,
cc
I think I'm in the market for one of the new Polaris XP's. Without a doubt, I'd like to get the 850 version but I'm not sure I want to spend the extra cash for it vs. the 550. I plan to use this primarily for plowing snow and trail riding at altitude (approx. 8600' - 12000'). No hunting or heavy hauling etc... Can any of you that perhaps own each of these or perhaps have driven both give any insight into whether I will forever kick myself for not getting the 850? Or perhaps, the reasons to get the 550 instead (aside from costs)?
Thanks much,
cc
So if you're the type that likes feeling the acceleration and HP's in general then you should consider the 850. If you view the quad as a work machine and not interested in speed and power than the 550 may be a better choice. Best to get to a dealer and drive one for yourself.
- Ruggo
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Thanks folks for all the advice. As for the altitude, yes I have ridden at those altitudes before. Trouble is, I haven't at sea level so I really don't have a good gauge for the difference. With fuel injection, I would think it shouldn't matter but I may be wrong. I will try to get into a dealer and try them both out. I'm sure I'll want the 850 but the 550 may be enough. I'm still curious how a 550 would do on plowing.
Cheers,
cc
Cheers,
cc
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Thanks folks for all the advice. As for the altitude, yes I have ridden at those altitudes before. Trouble is, I haven't at sea level so I really don't have a good gauge for the difference. With fuel injection, I would think it shouldn't matter but I may be wrong. I will try to get into a dealer and try them both out. I'm sure I'll want the 850 but the 550 may be enough. I'm still curious how a 550 would do on plowing.
Cheers,
cc
Cheers,
cc
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