2010 Polaris ATVs Being Introduced Tonight
Jul 24, 2009 | 08:58 AM
#41
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Well, I'm glad I picked up a couple of 08 700 X2s for the ranch while they still existed. The 700 seems to work really well with tracks, good power and decent fuel use. The 800s have great power, but they like the fuel and if your not careful in heavy wet snow, they like to smoke belts. I know guys run the 500's with tracks (Mongrol) and do fine but the 700 seems to be a happy medium.
I just think Polaris is missing the boat, if they drop the big bore X2's, they are just a really good all around work horse.
My .02
I just think Polaris is missing the boat, if they drop the big bore X2's, they are just a really good all around work horse.
My .02
Jul 24, 2009 | 09:39 AM
#42
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No im in arkansas but my salesman delivers them too me,great folks to deal with so far,we'll see when the #'s come around on my trade..
I forgot to tell him mine comes with a tranferable exteneded warranty also.
Jul 24, 2009 | 09:47 AM
#43
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I saw that and thought, wow! Fully independent 6wd. I can't imagine too many circumstances where that would be stopped. I like the tool box they have behind the cab. Now, if I only had the spare cash lying around.
Jul 24, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Hey Rtick, I didn't stay up last night for the announcements. I think they did a little more than I thought they would. With that said, why didn't they make a 850 X2? Or, why didn't they make the 550 X2 available with power steering? Makes no sense. Maybe they'll be coming out later???? And no 700 or 800 class motor???? The fuel capacity is down about a gallon too. That's about 20 miles less per tankful. They do have a lock-n-ride box that you can get for the back though. About time. It's a half bed box that can be installed on either side. 2 boxes for a full bed. Interesting looking. Wonder if they fit the old X2? I noticed the Touring models are shorter than the X2s. I thought they were the same length, but looking back at the current models I see it's the same. I had to laugh when looking at the bed images for the 800 6x6. They were showing the X2. OOPS... Scrambler is ugly. And no dual a-arm on the front???? It's funny but the look that looks so wrong on the new Scrambler isn't too bad on the Trailblazer. New Trail Boss looks a little more modern too. Well, that's my less than humble opinions on the new ATVs.
Jul 24, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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Sounds like most every one here and on HL that was intersested in a two up Sportsman was wanting the 850 X2 version and not the touring model. I just don't get why polaris skipped the 850 X2, but spent the money to design and build an X2 for the XP chassis.
Jul 24, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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Guess I will be another on the disappointed list also. I was hopeful for something completely new in 2 up that combined the X2 and touring together. I am ready to buy right now but will have to wait and see the touring before deciding.
Jul 24, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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I have been giving some thought to maybe building one. Say buy the RED 850 T with eps. Then buy the parts that make up the bed and back seat for the Red 550 X2. Both machines are on the same wheelbase, both machines are avalble in that same color, I have a feeling the frames and such are probably the same as well. What do you guys think?
