I am intrested in 3 atvs to replace my 01 500

2005 sportsman 500 HO with 752 miles for 3000
front and back bumpers-front and back cargo racks-2500 pound winch - tow hitch -seat cover - 50th anniversary edition

2004 POLARIS 4X4 600 TWIN with 725 miles for 3700
2up seat 2500LB WARN WINCH

or

2005 700 EFI Polaris Sportsman 700 mi for 4100
New two up seat. New 3000 lb winch. Quick removable windshield. Tires like new. Spare rear tires like new. New Polaris belt

I am having a hard time deciding and hopeing you guys can steer me in the right direction. it will be used mostly for trails

 

Ide just spend about another $1500 or 2000 and get a new 500 carb. But if thats all you want to spend go for the one in best mechanical condition sometimes you can't tell how hard they've been hammered on, or how deep they've been dunked. But i'll be the first to tell ya its nice to be riden with a warranty till you know the machine is a good one.

 

Well...I like BIGGER...so the 2005 700efi would be my choice. As long as it was well maintained...and in good condition.

Plus...I NEVER pay what is being asked. I low ball a few hundred...and meet in the middle (if they really want to sell it). If not, then it is just not meant to be.

Good luck!


biz

 

If the 700 looks to be in good shape that is the way I would go.....

 

The 700 is adult owned and "Appears" to be taken care of well . My only concern is I had some people say in other forums and I quote "stay away from an 05 700 or 800 they are nothing but a problem.
my 05 700 was in the shop more than i drove it and everyone of my friend's and every one i talked to that had a 05 700 or 800 all had the same problem's."
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Whats your thoughts on this ?
After reading this I was leaning toward the 500 or 600. Wish I could buy new but want to stay 4k or below

 

IMO, go for the 700, I would drive it, and listen for any strange noises, and check out all of the axles, and the front and rear prop shafts, the EFI, is well worth it

 

Thanks 700 .. SO the 05's 700 isnt as promblematic as this other guy is making it to be ?

Thanks

 

Not that I have heard of

 

problem with a 07 500efi went out today smelled fuel removed fuel cap and gas came out the top also would not start with cap off

 

Sounds like your vent line for the tank might be kinked or plugged with mud.