Would You Recommend A Polaris ATV
#11
05-12-2011, 12:43 AM
Polaris ATV Expert
Retired and loving it!
Retired and loving it!
Hi I really would appreciate input from Polaris ATV Owner's only. I am in a wheelchair and have excluded Polaris from my ATV search based on negative comments on many different websites. Everything from fires to electrical problems were noted. It really appears that Polaris for one reason or another does not want to fix problems. Like I said I excluded Polaris right up to the point of using one with power stearing. I really like it and am currently rethinking my stance.
My question is Knowing the person can only do limited mainteanance, would you still recommend Polaris? Has Polaris turned around to the point they are addressing their problems?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and ideas.
My question is Knowing the person can only do limited mainteanance, would you still recommend Polaris? Has Polaris turned around to the point they are addressing their problems?
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and ideas.
#12
05-12-2011, 06:55 AM
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Well, golly JimBob!
Well, golly JimBob!
I don't believe Polaris makes the tough ATV's they used to. IMHO, they are over engineered. Many rip the other companies for not coming out with "new" stuff like Polaris. Problem is...all this new stuff and new engineering has it's problems, always takes time to work out the bugs, and some of these "bugs" are pretty big. Been alot of unhappy new polaris owners roaming the forums. I agree, we usually read the bad and not the good...but it seems alot of bad compared to other makes. 2 personal friends that are sick about there Polaris 850 XP choice right now...both motor problems.
On a different note...I'm not even sure they make these anymore?? The john deer buck with the open platform...I'm not pushing "john deer". Just curious if any of the manufacturers still make this style platform? Seems like it would be pretty helpful for someone in a chair, not having to lift/swing your legs over the seat/tank to get on/off. Something to consider...basically a function over "style" thing.
Choose what you feel is right for you...good luck!
Wenty
On a different note...I'm not even sure they make these anymore?? The john deer buck with the open platform...I'm not pushing "john deer". Just curious if any of the manufacturers still make this style platform? Seems like it would be pretty helpful for someone in a chair, not having to lift/swing your legs over the seat/tank to get on/off. Something to consider...basically a function over "style" thing.
Choose what you feel is right for you...good luck!
Wenty
#14
05-12-2011, 11:53 AM
I have a 2011 Ranger Crew and I would strongly recommend it. Lots of power (once throttle body spacer is removed) smooth ride and goes ANYWHERE despite it's long length and wide width. I am not a flat trail dry ground easy go rider either, i beat the h****l out of it and it runs like a champ, so far only issue i had was broke the rear sway bar mount, possibly from a roll trying to do dounuts in the dark when i was somewhere i've never been before. Although I have nothing to compare it to i still stand by polaris rangers (utv) to be by wayyyyyy far top of the line!
#16
05-12-2011, 01:34 PM
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Polaris sells military ATVs and UTVs so I would look at the civilian versions of these models for a more troublefree solution.
I went with Polaris because they were the most stable and solid built ATV out there. Had a few problems, but all in all it wasn't too big of a learning curve.
Sometimes I feel like Wile E Coyote with a new ACME invention that backfired on me.
Other times I smile like Garfield when he tricks Odie when it goes far and beyond expectations.
The Garfields far outweigh the Wile E Coyotes. Both are great fun in hindsight !!
I went with Polaris because they were the most stable and solid built ATV out there. Had a few problems, but all in all it wasn't too big of a learning curve.
Sometimes I feel like Wile E Coyote with a new ACME invention that backfired on me.
Other times I smile like Garfield when he tricks Odie when it goes far and beyond expectations.
The Garfields far outweigh the Wile E Coyotes. Both are great fun in hindsight !!
#17
05-12-2011, 09:03 PM
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I give this comment Two Thumbs UP !!! I love the creative description.
#18
05-12-2011, 09:52 PM
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#19
05-17-2011, 11:00 PM
Ride a 550EPS and see what you think. For you, the service department will be extremely important. I'd get another Polaris in a heartbeat. I have an 01 500HO that has never seen a repair shop, even with 4,400 miles. I also have a 2011 Touring 850EPS that is incredible! I had an 06 Outlander that I sold due to reliability problems. I understand that Hondas are bulletproof, but they can't compete with the comfort of a Sportsman XP. I believe the Polaris EPS is the best on the market as is the transmission. As a 63 year old, I can outlast riders much younger, and with no fatigue at the end of a day. Best wishes on your decision and I hope this helps.
#20
05-18-2011, 07:27 AM
hmmm, did the USA invade Mexico? I was not aware Mexico was part of the US.
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/dis.../polaris-folo/
75% of the things you own were made in another country- Even things stamped "USA" will have things in it, made from other countries.
They did the right thing by me and gave me the new parts within 2 days- but I can't get over how a "never seen a trail" atv with 200 miles on it could need 2 cv's & bushings.
That being said- I do really like the bike and hope this was just one of those strange things that no one can explain...
I would recommend a polaris- besides the issues I had above- I feel they make a good quality atv
