I would go for the SP500 if I were in your shoes. It's not that more expensive and you will never regret the extra buck$ spent. I ride with both and the 335 is not as good for mudding...small Titan 489 tires. It's very smooth though. Plus if the deal is the same as here they throw in a winch on the 500!!!

 

had 99 335 one year 1500 miles, the whole time wishing i had got the 500,so like the spoiled 38yr.old brat that i am i went and got it.i thought the 335 was good ,but the 500 is better get the 500.and be done with it !!!

 

I went riding with 12 polaris's this weekend, through some challenging mud holes and hills. Explorers, Expeditions, Sportsman 500s, and Sportsman 335's. Only the 335's consistantly had to be rescued (pulled out). Are you going to get into serious mud??. Other than the mud, they were great! P.S.--we were all basically stock, except one Explorer, had good mud tires--it showed!!

 

I got a SP 335 in October of 99 and have had no problems with it. I have a good friend that used to play pro football as a defensive lineman and he rode it. He said that it had plenty of power for his purposes (mine are the same) which is hunting, trail riding and for the kids to ride. This is a good machine. I just wish that my dealer would have told me that they would make some changes to them shortly after I bought it.

Andy Taleisnik
Jackson, MS

 

ATV_MAN
The 335 is a great machine and I would have satisfied if I had'nt rode several 500s.When I ride with other brands I'm the guy pulling out the other machines. If money is not the determining factor buy the 500.

 

Well got it back a couple weeks ago doing great so far. Only rode it once. I am going to royal blue to ride (in tenn.) tomorrow. I will let you know how it does.

 

I ride my 335 about every day and I really enjoy it , hope you have alot of trouble free miles.