My wife & I wish to purchase a side by side. I don't want to spend a fortune but do have two concerns, the noise & heat level in the cab. The less the better. Any help with this is appreciated. Thanks guys..............Lynn
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A full cab will get hot in the summer unless you opt for AC. Normally, just remove the doors and live with it. Noise?? The newer units aren't loud enough to be a bother.
We've run Polaris ATV's since 1994 and UTV's since 2010. I'll look at CanAm before my next purchase.
We've run Polaris ATV's since 1994 and UTV's since 2010. I'll look at CanAm before my next purchase.
Can Am.
We have a polaris rzr 900 trail. Its been a good machine,heat in the cab isn't a problem. The noise isn't terrible but the engine is right behind the seats so you do have noise. My in laws have a polaris general and they like it also. If I was doing it again I'd look at kawasaki.
OP
Thanks guys. Appreciate your time.
I have had 4 Polaris ATV's and had good luck with them. I bought a sideby side last year and went with the Tracker 500s that they sell at Cabela's/Bass Pro. I am very satisfied with it.
OVERLOADDED
Single-Sixer
Get the American made unit!
best side by side that I can think of is a 10 year old jeep. Has a good heater, AC and radio. A lot more comfortable to drive and a lot more reliable than the best side by side. Will be worth almost as much in another 10 years as you pay for it.....just saying
We put 2000-2500 miles per year on the 2 UTV's we have. It's 100% in the field use and much of that use is at times when a vehicle (Jeep or otherwise) would leave horrendous ruts or simply get stuck. In MO, we don't pay sales tax or registration on UTV's for farm use. Our UTV's aren't for trail riding and playing, they're tools or implements so our views of comfort may/will be different. Even the noisiest, most uncomfortable UTV beats the heck out of walking. Polaris takes a beating and keeps working but that comes at a cost. They're expensive(new or used), they have some quirks and weak points, and the factory accessories are VERY expensive. On the other hand, there's a plethora of aftermarket parts and upgrades at very reasonable prices.
If the OP is simply looking for something to enjoy riding around here and there, one of the smaller, more basic units such as the 570CC Polaris would likely be both adequate and lower cost. If buying a used one of these, be cautious as the cooling on the smaller CC units is not as foolproof and a previous owner may have run the engine VERY hot at times.
If the OP is simply looking for something to enjoy riding around here and there, one of the smaller, more basic units such as the 570CC Polaris would likely be both adequate and lower cost. If buying a used one of these, be cautious as the cooling on the smaller CC units is not as foolproof and a previous owner may have run the engine VERY hot at times.
nrobe50 said:
I agree with this. I’ve been trying to talk my wife into one of those side by sides for a while, and I get the best reaction when I mention an older Jeep.
Plus you also get the added benefit of being street legal. I’m not sure about insurance on those side be sides, but we have a newer Jeep and the insurance on them is fairly reasonable. And, lots more aftermarket accessories available.
I can see the resale value of a used side by side being pretty low compared to an older Jeep.
Busterswoodshop
Hunter
I have had several side by sides over the years.
Just about every maker out there makes good rigs.
You just need to find the one that fits your style.
I personally have a Polaris Ranger and have no complaints.
Mine is street legal and only cost $120 a year for insurance through Geico.
Just about every maker out there makes good rigs.
You just need to find the one that fits your style.
I personally have a Polaris Ranger and have no complaints.
Mine is street legal and only cost $120 a year for insurance through Geico.
I've owned Jeeps for many years. Use them off road, sometimes real nasty trails.
Lots of time off road with various types of ATVs.
I'm probably stating the obvious but spend some time thinking about how, where and
why you want one. Some people want speed and high performance, fast open terrain
running flat out. Somebody maybe muddy tight trails, nasty hills big obstacles to climb
over and around but still riding/driving for the fun or thrill of it. Next guy wants it as
a tool to use so he can get out and explore new places, get to a hunting or fishing spot.
Really once you figure the where and why the selections will really narrow down.
Pick a name brand with strong local to you dealer support, do not buy some off brand
POS just to save money.
Jeeps are handy but are too big for many trails. They can be modified into about any form
but it requires a fair bit of money and the one's with narrow off road focus usually end
being trailered to wherever it is you want to play.
Dave
Lots of time off road with various types of ATVs.
I'm probably stating the obvious but spend some time thinking about how, where and
why you want one. Some people want speed and high performance, fast open terrain
running flat out. Somebody maybe muddy tight trails, nasty hills big obstacles to climb
over and around but still riding/driving for the fun or thrill of it. Next guy wants it as
a tool to use so he can get out and explore new places, get to a hunting or fishing spot.
Really once you figure the where and why the selections will really narrow down.
Pick a name brand with strong local to you dealer support, do not buy some off brand
POS just to save money.
Jeeps are handy but are too big for many trails. They can be modified into about any form
but it requires a fair bit of money and the one's with narrow off road focus usually end
being trailered to wherever it is you want to play.
Dave
OP
Jeeps can't go where I will be going. A street legal UTV is fine as I can run it here but it will mostly be on my place or in & out of mud holes, up & down rough stuff. Plan to trailer it if going over a few miles. I was hoping to stay under 10,000. Guess I need to go look.
bogus bill
Hunter
Get one with a roof or you will cook. Street legal is nice but be aware if you drive on pavement you
will be spending on expensive tires as it wears them. We just sold our 2012 RZR XP 900 as I am on hospice.
The cab did get hot and we put insulation behind the seat. I miss trail riding.
will be spending on expensive tires as it wears them. We just sold our 2012 RZR XP 900 as I am on hospice.
The cab did get hot and we put insulation behind the seat. I miss trail riding.
OP
Wasn't aware you were having trouble Bill. We'll be praying for you.
bogus bill
Hunter
Thanks!
ATV / UTV market is high now because covid has slowed manufacturing. Dealers that have stock get full price or more. With that said you may find a deal but will have to be looking.
I think Kawasaki has the best warranty.
Lots of them are belt drive.
I have a Honda 700-4 which is more like a car with an automatic transmission. It does get warm in the summer and is a bit noisy but as other have said the motor is basically under the seat.
Test drive some and hopefully you find what you want. Good luck,
I think Kawasaki has the best warranty.
Lots of them are belt drive.
I have a Honda 700-4 which is more like a car with an automatic transmission. It does get warm in the summer and is a bit noisy but as other have said the motor is basically under the seat.
Test drive some and hopefully you find what you want. Good luck,
"Something to consider that I didn’t see mentioned is width, a smaller s/s will get you on a lot more trails and snake through the woods easier."
The Polaris "mid-size" (meant for 2 occupants) is approx 6-8" narrower than the "full size" machine and often not quite as tall. I'm currently running an 800 mid-size that easily fits my 66" wide trailer and scoots under the low clearance of the shed door where it's parked. A full size barely fits(literally rubs tires on trailer top rails) the trailer and doesn't clear the overhead.
Downside is the mid-size is somewhat "cooling challenged" and the engine is directly under the seat so it's pretty hot in summer.
As far as "getting around", the full size machine actually turns in a smaller radius than the mid-size due to longer wheel base and different front drive/steering geometry. Most of this stuff would not be noticed unless both size machines are used together driven side by side for a while.
The Polaris "mid-size" (meant for 2 occupants) is approx 6-8" narrower than the "full size" machine and often not quite as tall. I'm currently running an 800 mid-size that easily fits my 66" wide trailer and scoots under the low clearance of the shed door where it's parked. A full size barely fits(literally rubs tires on trailer top rails) the trailer and doesn't clear the overhead.
Downside is the mid-size is somewhat "cooling challenged" and the engine is directly under the seat so it's pretty hot in summer.
As far as "getting around", the full size machine actually turns in a smaller radius than the mid-size due to longer wheel base and different front drive/steering geometry. Most of this stuff would not be noticed unless both size machines are used together driven side by side for a while.
