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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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04/01/24 05:09 PM
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Forrestgump1
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You can get the northstar ranger way less than $50k
People start throwing around those numbers without factual info. Yes you can definitely spend that, but you don’t have to. The newest Polaris is the expedition. One of those in the northstar crew will get deep In your pocket. The new ranger XD northstar is also pricey. Also, a jeep is not going everywhere A quality side-by-side will go. And a fourwheeler will take you places that neither above will go.
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: buckhunter2]
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04/01/24 05:20 PM
04/01/24 05:20 PM
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ford150man
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My question with a Side by Side is:
What can it do that a used Jeep Wrangler (YJ, TJ or JK) can't do?
Because a Jeep Wrangler can actually go on the road in addition to doing most of the stuff that a side by side will do, and you can get one just as cheap, and the Jeep resale value is higher, and the Jeep is quieter, has a better top and usually has heat and a/c and has more power for pulling stumps, dragging objects, etc...
Tell me you’ve never owned a side by side without telling me you’ve never owned a side by side😉 I’ve owned two SXS and agree with Irish 100%. I’ll never own another one unless it was mostly for farm use. If that’s the case, I’d just go buy one like Tractor Supply, or one of the other big box stores sells.
If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.-Mark Twain
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: Irishguy]
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04/01/24 05:20 PM
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blade
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My question with a Side by Side is:
What can it do that a used Jeep Wrangler (YJ, TJ or JK) can't do?
Because a Jeep Wrangler can actually go on the road in addition to doing most of the stuff that a side by side will do, and you can get one just as cheap, and the Jeep resale value is higher, and the Jeep is quieter, has a better top and usually has heat and a/c and has more power for pulling stumps, dragging objects, etc...
Jeeps are a horrible ride for the most part, no body to put stuff in and bigger.
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: BhamFred]
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04/01/24 06:16 PM
04/01/24 06:16 PM
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Fosters, Alabama, USA
Shaw
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I bought a like new 2019 Ranger from kkfish last year. Been very pleased with it and haven’t had any problems. One drawback that I didn’t see mentioned is, they are very easy to roll. A lot easier than I realized. I wasn’t doing anything stupid and wasn’t going very fast when I put mine on its side. Luckily, me or my Ranger weren’t hurt. I’m still overly cautious on hilly terrain and ruts in the roads.
"I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it." Captain Woodrow F. Call
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: Shaw]
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04/01/24 06:27 PM
04/01/24 06:27 PM
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Over yonder
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I bought a like new 2019 Ranger from kkfish last year. Been very pleased with it and haven’t had any problems. One drawback that I didn’t see mentioned is, they are very easy to roll. A lot easier than I realized. I wasn’t doing anything stupid and wasn’t going very fast when I put mine on its side. Luckily, me or my Ranger weren’t hurt. I’m still overly cautious on hilly terrain and ruts in the roads. Not saying you did this but, most of the time this happens because people are in four-wheel-drive taking turns they should not be taking in four-wheel-drive
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: BhamFred]
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04/01/24 06:37 PM
04/01/24 06:37 PM
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Fosters, Alabama, USA
Shaw
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Get what you’re saying, but I wasn’t. I had it in 2WD easing down a wet log road. Rear end slid down a small incline and the rear tire went in a shallow rut and it was on its side before I knew it. Been 3 other guys in my lease put theirs on their sides over the past year.
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: BhamFred]
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04/01/24 06:41 PM
04/01/24 06:41 PM
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ford150man
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Most of the people that say “my sxs will go places that no (insert whatever type of vehicle) will go…”, most of the time rarely take them in those places. How many of us have seen people pull up to the club, unload their 4 wheelers/sxs, and end up parking them on the side of a dirt road where they are signed out for, where they could have just parked their truck?
If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.-Mark Twain
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: Shaw]
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04/01/24 06:44 PM
04/01/24 06:44 PM
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Hoover
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Get what you’re saying, but I wasn’t. I had it in 2WD easing down a wet log road. Rear end slid down a small incline and the rear tire went in a shallow rut and it was on its side before I knew it. Been 3 other guys in my lease put theirs on their sides over the past year. I rolled mine doing a doughnut. They are top heavy.
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: hunterturf]
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04/01/24 06:45 PM
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get a used polaris that doesn’t have a lift kit, aftermarket rims and tires , or snorkel. expect a problem from time to time but they’re tough and last forever if u take care of them
[/quote] Why no snorkel? One of the problems is water getting into the poorly designed seals of the air intake of the Polaris Ranger. Snorkel takes care of that problem. I learned that lesson the hard way after a rainstorm. Also go through belts quick if you run them fast in high gear. Every mechanic has told me to keep them in low gear 10-15 mph if you want to preserve your belt. If I were to buy a new one it would be Kawasaki or Honda. What’s the point of having a side by side if you have to go slow in low gear. 
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: ford150man]
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04/01/24 06:48 PM
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Most of the people that say “my sxs will go places that no (insert whatever type of vehicle) will go…”, most of the time rarely take them in those places. How many of us have seen people pull up to the club, unload their 4 wheelers/sxs, and end up parking them on the side of a dirt road where they are signed out for, where they could have just parked their truck? So what? The side by side will still go places a hell of a lot easier that a jeep or short wheel base truck won’t when needed. Plus, how many people here drive 1.5hrs+ to get to their camp? Most people don’t want to fool with taking a worn out Jeep or truck that far driving/on a trailer/ or leaving it there only for it to not start when you get there…Heck of a lot easier to trailer a side by side Edit to add: You don’t HAVE to buy a $20k+ side by side either, plenty of new ones sub $15k or even less on the used side.
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: BhamFred]
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04/01/24 07:11 PM
04/01/24 07:11 PM
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Montgomery
bamaeyedoc
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2012 Polaris ranger doing fine. I need to replace the rack and pinion and front CV axles but for a 12yo machine it’s doing just fine. Bought from an ALdeer member in 2015 I believe.
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: extreme heights hunter]
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04/01/24 07:15 PM
04/01/24 07:15 PM
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Boxes Cove
2Dogs
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I bought a like new 2019 Ranger from kkfish last year. Been very pleased with it and haven’t had any problems. One drawback that I didn’t see mentioned is, they are very easy to roll. A lot easier than I realized. I wasn’t doing anything stupid and wasn’t going very fast when I put mine on its side. Luckily, me or my Ranger weren’t hurt. I’m still overly cautious on hilly terrain and ruts in the roads. Not saying you did this but, most of the time this happens because people are in four-wheel-drive taking turns they should not be taking in four-wheel-drive They turn over in the mountains up here all the time , in 2wd , 4wd and any other wd. The smaller and more nimble , the more their wheels are on top. If I can't get one of my Toyotas there , I can get close enough to walk.
Last edited by 2Dogs; 04/01/24 07:20 PM.
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Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: BhamFred]
#4110458
04/01/24 07:17 PM
04/01/24 07:17 PM
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Lickskillet, AL
Irishguy
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Yeah, try more like closer to $50k...
Thank you. My point has been made. i wish I had Aldeer money so I didn't have to have a gay Jeep Rubicon and I could have a badass side by side.
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Re: SXS imformation/advise
[Re: blade]
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04/01/24 07:19 PM
04/01/24 07:19 PM
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Posts: 22,706
Lickskillet, AL
Irishguy
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My question with a Side by Side is:
What can it do that a used Jeep Wrangler (YJ, TJ or JK) can't do?
Because a Jeep Wrangler can actually go on the road in addition to doing most of the stuff that a side by side will do, and you can get one just as cheap, and the Jeep resale value is higher, and the Jeep is quieter, has a better top and usually has heat and a/c and has more power for pulling stumps, dragging objects, etc...
Jeeps are a horrible ride for the most part, no body to put stuff in and bigger. Wait... So a SxS has a bigger cargo area than an old Jeep? My buddy has a SxS and you couldn't fit a mother in law in the back of that thing.
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