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Kicking the idea around of getting a sidexside however i don't know exactly which one i want. I really like the Teryx but not sure how the others perform. So i would like something that i can run dogs out of and when not running dogs can take licking and keep on ticking, Ive driven a teryx before but i don't know how others handle/perform. Tell me the pros and cons of each rig.


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Bellar has had most of them, Polaris, Yamaha, Deere, Kubota, etc. The only one he kept long term was the Polaris. I think they have something like 7000 miles on it. Polaris is the Treeing Walker of the SXS world. There is a reason why they out sell all others.

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IMO--Polaris is the cream of the crop,,I've heard Can Am is the best of the best,,but I've never been on one of those,,my info is just hear say on the Can Am,,but I have been on most others and owned the Polaris XL 800 Ranger with power steering,,it is sweet

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Thanks for the replys, I saw a 2013 camo Teryx today set up with a 4500# winch full cab minus doors a heater a bed and hood rack and a remote controlled roof mounted spotlight, full aluminum under carriage skid plate with 1600 miles and 220 hours. he told me to make him a fair offer...what do you think I should offer?

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Thanks for the replys, I saw a 2013 camo Teryx today set up with a 4500# winch full cab minus doors a heater a bed and hood rack and a remote controlled roof mounted spotlight, full aluminum under carriage skid plate with 1600 miles and 220 hours. he told me to make him a fair offer...what do you think I should offer?

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Offer him 3000

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Offer him 3000

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Just tell him I will give 3 for it lol. They high here. Ive been looking. Thats probably a 8k machine. Ive been looking at a polaris mid size 570. You catch em right here with rebates. You can get one in places for about 8300. Most times they around 9.

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I got the 570 mid size love it it as @8500 back in June.This are nice machines.
No problems so far got about 30 hrs.on it just us it to coon hunt off of.Been lucky this year the most I have had to walk is @ 300 yards it has spoiled me

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I got the 570 mid size love it it as @8500 back in June.This are nice machines.
No problems so far got about 30 hrs.on it just us it to coon hunt off of.Been lucky this year the most I have had to walk is @ 300 yards it has spoiled me

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if it were me id go with honda my next chioce would be can am don't like the polaris because they are belt drivein but that's just me

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Bellar has had most of them, Polaris, Yamaha, Deere, Kubota, etc. The only one he kept long term was the Polaris. I think they have something like 7000 miles on it. Polaris is the Treeing Walker of the SXS world. There is a reason why they out sell all others.

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anyone try a rhino

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I live in some of the roughest steepest mountains in the country and have had or rode them all at one time or the other and Polaris is king in this part of the world. If you campare the specs on everything they'r tops

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anyone try a rhino

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I live in some of the roughest steepest mountains in the country and have had or rode them all at one time or the other and Polaris is king in this part of the world. If you campare the specs on everything they'r tops

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Well he said bottom dollar is 6750 so im gonna show up with a trailer and 6500 and say take it or leave it. LOL

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Chattanooga. South east part not too far from the smokies

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Bmoss those polaris up there are cheaper than here. Im a couple hrs from Chattanooga. When I get ready to buy. Im heading that way.

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Check out battle creek power sports in jasper tn. I do a lot of business with them and they have the best prices in the usa. $100 over cost

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I can tell you which one NOT TO BUY...the Arctic Cat Prowler. Junk with a capital "J". I had one and it immediately started to fall apart the day I brought it home. It was so loud that electronic ear muffs activated and turned off as soon as you got in it. You could not ride in it at any speed and have a conversation with the person sitting right beside you.
It was fast and it was virtually impossible to get stuck within reason.
I have always preferred a three wheeler for in the woods, but they are all but gone now. I have a Yamaha Grizzly...my kid drives a Kubota and I like it too. I would not be afraid of anything Yamaha makes.

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im in farm and ranch country and most places have one or multiple buggies and get used hard all day everyday, especially on cow calf operations. lots of people around here like myself use these and only use pickup when have to. we have rough country plenty hills and bluffs but definitely no mountains and way less swamp or super wet areas than some where constantly mud bogging.

yamaha rhinos most people liked them but my biggest complaints only seat 2 and super loud.

artic cat have heard several complaints about serious engine problems, oil burning, suspension problems.

yamaha viking is getting real popular around here and i like them, have been around plenty neighbors and friends have but they are super big. the cab and box room though is awesome for 3 hunters and dog box. seem to sit low though and get stuck easier.

ive owned 2 midsize polaris rangers. the 500 was pretty good with couple problems, the 800 was junk! been around countless others and almost all had problems. every one including me likes userability of polaris but not quality. rangers are most popular here but starting to swing to yamaha and honda.

right now im running honda pioneer 700 and been great no problems. typical honda product though... slow, under powered, brakes suck compared to polaris, box has goofy shape and sits so high and at angle most dogs cant jump into my home made dog box. long as honda stays reliable thats what im sticking with. if was in mountains or mud running all the time, or needed faster than mid 40's top speed might look at something else.

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well i got it 220 hours 1600 miles

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Looks good to me. Im wanting one bad. Cheapest new one I can find is 570 midsize polaris. 8300 out the door. Dang lot of money but I recken you only live once.

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