Here is from Polaris' web site.

Available in three Mossy Oak® models: Sportsman 700 Twin, Sportsman 500 H.O., Magnum 330 4x4.

The camo green is just what Polaris calls their color of green but it is not a camo color.

I own a SP 700 and have not had any problems with it. If it wasn't for getting a great deal on my 700 I would have gone with a 600. They are just as good as the 700. This is the first Polaris I have owned and I really like it so far.

 

I have a whopping 24 miles on my 700, no trouble yet. If you do get one, I'd make sure the manufacture date is after 9/02 (from what I've read on this site). It's an awesome machine!

 

The earlier 700s had a few problems: coolant leaks & carb boots in particular. The new ones have updated parts & are much better. One reason the 500 is so trouble-free anymore is that they have been making them since 96 or so, and all their weaknesses have been found and addressed. I really don't think the 700 is much worse than any other machine I have seen with an all-new engine, but still, shy away from an early-build one if you can.

Farmr

 

Sounds like most of you are pleased with the Polaris brand, as far the 700 goes the dealer told me the 2003 models had the coolant leak and carb boot problem resolved. When I test drove the 600 I couldn't tell any difference between it and the 700, I just liked the 700 because of the Mossy oak camo. After looking at the parts manual for the 700 it looks like everything about it would be fairly easy to work on if you had to in a few years. I am a good mechanic and do all of my own work on everything including 3 4wd trucks. I think I will probably buy a 700 this weekend, thanks for all your response.

 

V8s 10

Let us know if/when you get it - and how well you like it. Inquiring minds want to know [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

If I'd known in July what I know now, I'd likely waited until I could've got an '03 600/700 instead of the '02 HO

 

Craneman,

I'll keep you posted, I'm also union and proud and besides my domestic 4x4's I also ride a Harley.

 

I own a Honda and a Polaris, and the Polaris is notably easier to work on yourself. For example, the engine and range transmission are housed completely seperate, so you don't need to mess with one to work on the other. Also, there just doesn't seem to be as many things jammed together as tightly on the Polaris. Makes a difference for someone with fat clumsy fingers like myself. Parts are about 1/3 less expensive, too, and most bearings, bushings, & U-joints are of a standard size, so you can get them easier aftermarket, as well. I recommend NAPA or Tractor Supply. Just take your old one in & they can usually match them.

 

Polaris quality?

for me it's been FANTASTIC!

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It's easy to keep parts stocked when they make most of their ATV's use the same parts, I think all 4 strokes use the same oil filter?

 

Polaris is a very long lasting brand. My dad owns one and it is a 1992 and still no trouble yet.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]