Time for a new 4x4....help me.
Feb 22, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Time for a new 4x4....help me.
Just my 2 cents worth which is probably worth less than that.
Our Rubicon has 4000 miles and 465 hours on it. It has hauled over 400 pounds for at least 3800 of those miles through everything the Rocky Mountains have to offer. This atv is the master of engine braking when in the ESP mode. It has the nicest automatic trans of any ATV manufactured today. High range and low range. Manually shifted (with your thumb) or fully automatic, your choice. Love the trans. If your Rancher was an ES, you would love the ESP in the Rubicon. Just hold the throttle wide open and push the shift button and it shifts quicker than you can snap your finger and smoother than a babys butt. It is not as nimble as your Rancher, but a great ATV.
The only money we have spent on repairs was $22 for a new floorboard we busted climbing up "Rock Road" (should be called Boulder Canyon) in a local canyon. It has plenty of power and is just plain fun to ride.
Probably a little more main than a Rancher, but worth it.
Our Rubicon has 4000 miles and 465 hours on it. It has hauled over 400 pounds for at least 3800 of those miles through everything the Rocky Mountains have to offer. This atv is the master of engine braking when in the ESP mode. It has the nicest automatic trans of any ATV manufactured today. High range and low range. Manually shifted (with your thumb) or fully automatic, your choice. Love the trans. If your Rancher was an ES, you would love the ESP in the Rubicon. Just hold the throttle wide open and push the shift button and it shifts quicker than you can snap your finger and smoother than a babys butt. It is not as nimble as your Rancher, but a great ATV.
The only money we have spent on repairs was $22 for a new floorboard we busted climbing up "Rock Road" (should be called Boulder Canyon) in a local canyon. It has plenty of power and is just plain fun to ride.
Probably a little more main than a Rancher, but worth it.
Feb 23, 2004 | 12:52 AM
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Time for a new 4x4....help me.
Originally posted by: Specta
Just my 2 cents worth which is probably worth less than that.
Our Rubicon has 4000 miles and 465 hours on it. It has hauled over 400 pounds for at least 3800 of those miles through everything the Rocky Mountains have to offer. This atv is the master of engine braking when in the ESP mode. It has the nicest automatic trans of any ATV manufactured today. High range and low range. Manually shifted (with your thumb) or fully automatic, your choice. Love the trans. If your Rancher was an ES, you would love the ESP in the Rubicon. Just hold the throttle wide open and push the shift button and it shifts quicker than you can snap your finger and smoother than a babys butt. It is not as nimble as your Rancher, but a great ATV.
The only money we have spent on repairs was $22 for a new floorboard we busted climbing up "Rock Road" (should be called Boulder Canyon) in a local canyon. It has plenty of power and is just plain fun to ride.
Probably a little more main than a Rancher, but worth it.
Just my 2 cents worth which is probably worth less than that.
Our Rubicon has 4000 miles and 465 hours on it. It has hauled over 400 pounds for at least 3800 of those miles through everything the Rocky Mountains have to offer. This atv is the master of engine braking when in the ESP mode. It has the nicest automatic trans of any ATV manufactured today. High range and low range. Manually shifted (with your thumb) or fully automatic, your choice. Love the trans. If your Rancher was an ES, you would love the ESP in the Rubicon. Just hold the throttle wide open and push the shift button and it shifts quicker than you can snap your finger and smoother than a babys butt. It is not as nimble as your Rancher, but a great ATV.
The only money we have spent on repairs was $22 for a new floorboard we busted climbing up "Rock Road" (should be called Boulder Canyon) in a local canyon. It has plenty of power and is just plain fun to ride.
Probably a little more main than a Rancher, but worth it.
Feb 23, 2004 | 02:34 AM
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Time for a new 4x4....help me.
Maddog, where abouts are you located in the Tri-cities? Im in Saginaw
I would highly suggest that you spend a Saturday and go arounf test driving the machines that poke your interest the most. They all have their good points and their bad. Polaris's reliability has dramaticly improved in the last few years. and CVT trannies arent really that bad if you keep them sealed properly and know your limitations. If it were me, I would pick the SP700 EFI for the fact that the EFI has (over the carbed version) better throttle response, better gas mileage, smother idle, quieter motor, throatier exhaust, and excellent cold weather starting, which as you know can be a PINA at times in Michigan
I would highly suggest that you spend a Saturday and go arounf test driving the machines that poke your interest the most. They all have their good points and their bad. Polaris's reliability has dramaticly improved in the last few years. and CVT trannies arent really that bad if you keep them sealed properly and know your limitations. If it were me, I would pick the SP700 EFI for the fact that the EFI has (over the carbed version) better throttle response, better gas mileage, smother idle, quieter motor, throatier exhaust, and excellent cold weather starting, which as you know can be a PINA at times in Michigan
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