DC50

I'm sure im opening a can of worms here. But I figured I would ask on the SXS forum on the rhino or rzr and so on forms.

Which does everyone seem to get and why?

3TV

Depends on if you are buying new or used. If you're buying used it depends on what shape it is in.

If you are buying new, and you want to use it for utility work more than recreation I would take a look at the new re-designed 2009 Polaris Ranger. I must say I am impressed with the improvements that have been made to this side by side.

If you are buying new, and you want to use it for recreation more than for utility use, then I would recommend the 2009 Polaris Rzr S. It has 6% more hp than the 2008 model, has a stock top speed of 63 mph, and comes from the factory with long travel suspension that has 12" of suspension travel, and makes the Rzr 60" wide, for great stability. And you get the high dollar suspension, extended a-arms, extended axles, extended steering, and Maxxis Bighorn tires, all with the factory warranty.

My next choice for recreation combined with utility use would be the 2009 Arctic Cat Prowler 1000 XTZ. Next in line would be the Kawasaki Teryx 750.

I hate to say it, because I own one, but the Rhino would be my last choice of the new model side by sides. Yamaha chose to go with bold new graphics as the only upgrade for 2009, and the Rhino has been left far far behind in both performance and utility use, by virtually all of the competition. Maybe it can still measure up against the Honda Big Red, but since no has seen a Big Red yet, we can't say.

3TV

DC50

thanks for the info...

Looked into the new rzr s up here and there 17500... so looks like i'll be looking for a used rzr or a used rhino. I wont be useing this for utiliy just recreation.... well I wounldnt mind a blade in winter time. lol

Seems my best bet would be the rzr...

class51600

I have to agree with 3TV. I have a 2007 Polaris Ranger, I only use it for recreation but since I have 2 children and I wanted a rear seat I chose the Ranger. The reasons were many 6 seat instead of 4, 1000 lb capacity instead of 400 or the Rhino, fuel injection at the time, 63" front instead of 53 of the Rhino and so on. By the way I have a bunch of friends with Rhinos and my ranger has as much and a lot time more fun (Recreation) then there stock rhinos. Anyway I think the list 3TV put together makes a lot of since..

DUNE DUMMY 29

I KNOW YOU CAN'T BE TALKING ABOUT OUR GROUP. NO ONE HAS STOCK RHINOS & WE ALL HAVE WAY TOO MUCH FUN TO BE LEGAL.

Craig

Really, you have more friends then us?????
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CODOG

Hey DC50, If you are in the market for a sxs, get whatever you want. They are all a good time. If someone doesnt like what you got kick them in the shin!

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DC50

I think im heading towards the RZR due to the fact it's width is only 50".

So if anyone knows of one for sale please let me know.... or if a member on here would get back to me on his rhino. lol

greenhorn

DC50

see I wanted long travel.. but due to the fact i'll be taking it threw the bush it might not be the best thing. It makes the over all width of the sxs even bigger and that might hinder the sxs for trail rides.