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Posted on 7/2/24 at 11:32 pm to
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
28731 posts
Posted on 7/2/24 at 11:32 pm to
I know where you can get a 22 rmax xtr with 200 miles on it... All stock except for cab enclosure and lights.

It's warm, it's loud above 30, but it has 100 hp and scoots out
Posted by GITiger66
Member since Dec 2019
326 posts
Posted on 7/2/24 at 11:36 pm to
i have a pioneer 1000-5 that’s a couple of years old and has been great. thats all I got.
Posted by Nado Jenkins83
Land of the Free
Member since Nov 2012
62807 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 4:58 am to
New teryx is pretty sweet
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
28731 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 10:04 am to
quote:

New teryx is pretty sweet


New Ridge might be the best one ever produced. Time will tell.
Posted by Slickback
Deer Stand
Member since Mar 2008
27930 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 12:09 pm to
I have a John Deere at the house and a Ranger at the camp in MS. I replaced a Polaris with a Mule in Bama and my buddy has one we use in Texas. I’ll replace the other Polaris with a Mule too eventually.

I like the John Deere at the house to tool around in, but I’m not taking it through any bogs. The Mules blow the Polaris out the water. Good ground clearance, great ride, great power, relatively no issues.
Posted by DownSouthDave
Member since Jan 2013
7478 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 1:32 pm to
quote:

New Ridge might be the best one ever produced


I can't believe there is a market for all of these super expensive sxs. Blows my mind.
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
38967 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 2:44 pm to
Yamaha
Kawasaki

Honda




Can Am/ Polaris
Posted by BayouBengalRubicon
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2019
511 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 4:09 pm to
All the majors are currently making very solid and reliable machines: Polaris, Can-AM, Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha.

They all have their quirks and pros/cons.

Currently have a Polaris Ranger 800 with 6000 miles and it's been extremely reliable for me. I'd definitley buy another Polaris from this experience.

Considering the Pioneer 1000-5 to have the flip up rear seats, but I think they're over priced and the reliability of the DCT isn't proven long term yet.
Posted by willeaux
Member since Jan 2006
2954 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 8:17 pm to
I go through a Polaris ranger on the farm about every 4 years. It goes through hell. Got a 2012 that we have to be careful with but still gets it done. Replaced clutch a couple times.
Posted by Squirrelmeister
Member since Nov 2021
3011 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 8:23 pm to
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I need a machine for duck hunting in Arkansas.

Opinions are like assholes. Everyone has one. I’d recommend you test drive some and get the one you like best.

quote:

I’ve always preferred Honda machines, but recently I’ve been educated on Can Ams. Is that the way to go? Seems like Polaris are constantly being resold but I rarely ever see Hondas or can am being listed on Craigslist.

Refer to my first comment. I have a Honda and a Polaris. They are both super reliable but my Polaris has been a little more reliable (dual clutch Honda gearbox sticks sometimes). I test drove a can am HD-10 and it was pure garbage and was jerky to accelerate and not damped properly (the throttle and ECM and clutch).

The reason you see Polaris in the classified is they are by far more popular than all the other brands combined. It’s the sheer number of them.

quote:

Also curious about the Mule

I know people that love them. Also know one guy who had six of them and they all were pieces of shite breaking down all the time.

Honestly, pick the one you like the best and maintain it by the book and you should be fine. And if not, fix it or sell it.
Posted by Manatee
Mandeville
Member since Oct 2011
423 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 9:20 pm to
Can am XMr….the best option for the duck fields.
Posted by A_bear
baton rouge
Member since Sep 2013
2280 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 9:38 pm to
My good friend is in a club in the spillway and he uses a can am commander to get around, and most other people in his club use can am side by sides.
I don’t own a side by side, but I had an outlander 650 for the past 6 years that never gave me any problems at all. I just upgraded this year to an outlander xtp 1000. I feel like can am gets a lot of hate, but honestly I love them. This is my third one.
Posted by greenbean
USAF Retired - 31 years
Member since Feb 2019
5726 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 10:18 pm to
I have a 2020 Honda 1000-5, it's ok, but if I had to do it over again, I look closely at the canned ham.
Posted by Pauvetibete
Member since Apr 2022
1009 posts
Posted on 7/3/24 at 11:57 pm to
One major problem with Can AM. No one works on em, except for dealerships. You can find a "Polaris" mechanic every 30 miles in South Louisiana. I know of exactly one guy who works on Can Ams in all of Louisana, and he charges like it too.
Posted by Yukon7
Louisiana
Member since May 2018
615 posts
Posted on 7/4/24 at 8:11 am to
I had a can am outlander once. Had a little issue, brought it to a buddy who does small engines. He told me to never bring it back
Posted by TheDrunkenTigah
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
17881 posts
Posted on 7/4/24 at 8:24 am to
quote:

New Ridge might be the best one ever produced. Time will tell.


It looks very similar, almost identical actually, to a ranger xp. Is the idea just that kawa can make a better ranger?
Posted by White Bear
Yonnygo
Member since Jul 2014
16330 posts
Posted on 7/4/24 at 9:58 am to
quote:

New Ridge might be the best one ever produced. Time will tell.


ALL-NEW 2024
RIDGE® LIMITED HVAC
MSRP $33,499

Y’all mother frickers are retarded.
Posted by KemoSabe65
70605
Member since Mar 2018
5475 posts
Posted on 7/4/24 at 10:37 am to
Amazing isn’t it.
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
28731 posts
Posted on 7/4/24 at 11:16 am to
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Y’all mother frickers are retarded.


Two things:

You picked the limited rather than a base which is like 12k cheaper.

I buy enough toys that the quote I got for that limited was 28.

Still too damned much at 28 though. I'm looking for a diesel suzuki sidekick currently. I found one with the bigger VW diesel, but it almost immediately sold.
Posted by TheDrunkenTigah
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2011
17881 posts
Posted on 7/4/24 at 11:26 am to
If you want AC and heat in a sxs, it’s a $10K option. Not my cup of tea but to each own.

Beyond that, $20K isn’t what it used to be. Y’all can roll your eyes but I drove by a 21’ bay boat yesterday with $80K on the sticker. shite is expensive these days.
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