I have a 92 Polaris Indy 500 SKS EFI. I like it and it has good power but its time for a new one. I'm thinking either a Polaris with the new 500 or new 600 XC.

What kind do you guys have and like the best?

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1994 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0L, K&N, Superchip, 63mm T-body

1993 F150 Ext. cab 4.9L 5spd 4x4

 

I thought snow only happened on TV.

 

Ive never ridden a SnowMobile, but Ill tell you what 4wheeler Ive ridden and liked. A Polaris 500 auto. Good pickup and speed.
I wouldnt have a problem smokin Dunbarton with that sucker...

 

4X4Ranger: I'm originally from a little town across the state from you. Used to run Arctic Cats. I see they have a 1000cc ThunderCat that cranks out 172HP. One of the very few things I miss about snow. You probably don't want to spend the (I think) $10K on it though, kinda steep for a 4 month a year playtoy.

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Red 99.5 Lightning,
#0975,
Born 5/6/99...Adopted 5/27/99
Chipped w/SuperChip Flipchip chip,
PSP Filter(track untested),
Water Wetter,
Mobil 1,
Foglamp Covers,
13.573@101.08



[This message has been edited by 4D THNDR (edited 02-13-2000).]

 

4x4Ranger -
Ive got a Polaris Indy Trail, I'ts an 89
but in mint cond. The sled is very reliable
and completly stock, I just leave at my camp
in Maine and drive up on the weekends (when theres snow)
wish i was there now.
Bosch45

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2000 F150 XLT BLACK, 4X4,SPORT 5.4, 3.55,
SC,SB,ABS, 17IN WHLS, REMOTE ENTRY, CD,
TUBULAR SIDE STEPS, SMK BUG GAURD, VENTSHADES, MOLDED MUD FLAPS, LINER ALL FORD PRODUCTS

 

4D THNDR - I can't imagine driving that sled with that much power. I would probably kill myself with it. And your right on the price of new sleds, its ridiculous how much they are for the limited amount of use they get.

bosch45 - My sled is very reliable too, it has 5500 miles and is completely stock and I've never really fixed anything other than routine maintanence. I love the thing. But, I'd like to get something with more power though and a better riding suspension.


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1994 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0L, K&N, Superchip, 63mm T-body

1993 F150 Ext. cab 4.9L 5spd 4x4

 

I'm Riding a 97 Arctic Cat ZR580 and the wife is on a 97 ZL 440. I'll be upgrading to a 01 something after this season. I've ridden Polaris and Yamaha as well. Looking to get into another sled in the 500-700 cc class. Leaning towards Cat and Polaris. I just do not need anything over 110hp.

80 mph through the woods makes those trees fly by prettty fast 8^)

4x4 try the Xc 500 or 600 I'm sure you'll like it .

-jeff b.



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2000 F150 4x4 SC/SB 5.4 ORP Lariet Oxford White with Harvest Gold 2 tone.

 

4x4Ranger...
I have a '98 Arctic Cat ZR600 EFI Limited Edition. It's similar to the regular ZR600 EFI, but it's black (instead of green), has clicker shocks up front and the front arm limiter quick adjust in front of the handlebars. It's not the fastest sled out there (only 105 HP), but it still flies...broke 100MPH (according to the speedometer) going across a lake last weekend and it handles really well. I bought it in January of 1998 and we haven't had a good winter with lots of snow since...and I live in Minnesota! Looks like I'll have to trailer it to North Carolina. ;-) Oh well, maybe next winter.

Fast46triton...
If you think that 4 wheeler had good pickup and speed, you should take a ride on a new snowmobile sometime...just make sure you're hangin' on tight when you hit the throttle or you'll find yourself on your back lookin' up at the sky. ;-)

FarmBoy...
Did you see that Arctic Cat just announced a new ZR600 for 2001? It has variable exhaust valves for better performance...the couple of test reports I've read said it's a great sled. Rumor has it that they'll also be announcing a ZR800 shortly.

Matt

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99 F150 X-Cab 4x4 SB, 5.4L V8, Deep Wedgewood Blue/Dark Graphite, ORP, 3.73 LS, Tow Pkg, Captain's Chairs
AIRAID, Luvernve Stainless Nerf Bars, BedRug Bed Liner
Lund: Frontrunner bug deflector, Eclipse taillight covers, Eclipse quarter window shades all painted to match

Sony: Mobile ES CDX-C7850 head unit, Mobile ES XDP-U50D DSP, MDX-65 MiniDisc changer
Rockford Fosgate: Punch 600a5 amp, 2 Punch XLC 4 Ohm 8" subs
Infinity: Kappa 63.1i's in the front, Kappa 62.1i's in the rear
StreetWires: Zero Noise 5.0 patch cables, UltraFlow Power cable, Power Distribution Blocks, speaker wire

 

MattT,

Yes I've heard the same thing. I'll spring order something. Probably a Cat......my blood runs pretty green. I'd like to see the
VEV technology go to the 700, and 500 as well. If it were on the 500 I'd probably get one. Right now It looks like the 600 for me.
The ZR I've got now has been a great sled.
One week from today I'll be on my annual outing with "the boys". Yipeee!!

-jeff b.



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2000 F150 4x4 SC/SB 5.4 ORP Lariet Oxford White with Harvest Gold 2 tone.

 

FarmBoy and MattT

How are those Artic Cats you drive? I'm just curious I'm open to different opinions on a new sled. I was just going to stick with Polaris becaue of the good luck I had with my old one. Thanks!!

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1994 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0L, K&N, Superchip, 63mm T-body

1993 F150 Ext. cab 4.9L 5spd 4x4

 

Cat's the only way to go!! I've got a 98' ZR 600 carb and a 2000 ZL500 carb for the girlfriend. Next year, the new ZR800 and my 98 600 will become a mod grass dragger. My buddies and I do that in the summer. You won't believe how cool it is to go 120 in 500 feet on grass!! That's radar speed too!! If anybody has any sled questions email me. I know sleds pretty well.

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98' F-150, Off Road, Short Box, Blue, 4.6, K&N, Auto, Captain Chairs, Dual Exhaust
Alpine CD Player, (2) 10" Rockford Fosgate Subwoofers and a big ol' Arctic Cat
sticker on the rear sliding window!!!!! Soon to be chipped!!!

 

4x4,
I have two 2000 zr440 sno pro's that i race cross country with. fun sleds!
Brian

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99 red lightening,psp filter kit,Superchip, bassani complete system
2-2000 arctic cat zr440 snopro's
built 5-26-99, #1610
2000 super duty v10
Arctic cat 400 4x4
99 chev c1500 pickup

 

97 Polaris Classic touring and 97 Arctic Cat Panther.

 

1998 Ski-doo Formula III 700, the only way to go in Vermont !!!

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1999 F-150 Supercab 4X4 XLT, 5.4 Auto, Amazon Green, Tow package, Captains chairs, Rear sliding window
Ford bug deflector & Ford chrome nerf bars, Putco Stainless Steel Lockers, Pioneer DEH-4000 Cd Player, Pioneer 6813's in all 4 corners, K&N Gen II Kit
Future Mod: Smittybilt Outland brush/grill guard
Email: darylvt@yahoo.com

 

I'd be really pissed if I bought one down here. I'd only get to use it about once every 10 years. We use 4 wheeler here.

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97 F-150 SC Lariat, Styleside, White over Gold, 4.6L (Windsor), Automatic, 3.55 rear end, electronic 4X4, w/ every option of Lariat and ORP packages except the 17" wheels (I even got the OR decals now!) MOD's so far: K&N air box mod, Gibson Super Truck, clear Bugflector II, Leer TSC 600 hard cover, Bridgestone Dueler OWL ATP 265/75 R-16's, TrailMaster Invader N7 shocks, Smittybilt step bars, Ford moulded mud guards, "White-white" head lamps, Cloud Rider Design's SS Grill and bumper opening, Bosch Platinum + 4's, Hayden 30K+ Tranny Cooler,Class III Reece load distributing hitch system, full wiring including trailer battery charging system, Escort Sensor II Brake controller, Superchip