Hi there Im am looking at buying my first atv I can get a new o1 trail boss 2900 out the door and was woundering what kinda machine it was the only polaris I have ever had has been sleds and never had a problem with any of them.When I read these forums I keep hearing that polaris atv's need to get fixed alot how much truth to that is there or are they just brand bashing. I need real input not from dealers trying to get me to buy there machines

 

I think polaris is one of the best ive had four one trail boss 250 1 400 scrambler and 2 500s and the most problems ive had was a belt. run great plus there american made

 

Pre 01 models did have some tie rod and steering stem problems, so yours being a 01 they were fixed. The Trail Boss is a very nice atv. It's got a plush ride and decent power. And being a 4-stroke a very reliable motor. $2900 is a good price, the only difference between the 01 and 02 models is the plastic. The 02 has blue plastic and looks totally different.

 

....and stainless break lines...

 

The 01 has stainless brake lines too.

 

wyguy, I think that for $2,900 out the door you cant go wrong. I bought a 2001 TrailBoss for my girlfriend last March and they (I checked w/three dealers) wouldn't budge on the MSRP so with tax and all I paid about $3,900 out the door. It has been a good machine although it has been used just for pretty easy going trail riding. I guess if somebody beat the hell out of one they may have problems. The only thing I don't like about it, and this applies to probably any automatic with out engine braking, is that riding down the mountains you have to ride the brakes or it will "free wheel". Other than that it rides great, and does everything I have ever expected of it. Just don't expect to,say, win any drag races! LOL[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Sorry. my bad, I thought that was an 02 upgrade.

 

i love my 01 boss i put the rcr stage one kit on and loved it even more. i jump it wheelie it and no breaks yet love the great ride and comfort good luck

 

$2900 out the door is a great price. We paid more for our '00's. As far as abuse, mine has taken significant abuse and still runs/performs strong. They are a good all around quad.