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Old May 13th, 07, 12:52 AM
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What side X side would you buy?

Looks like thats the direction i'm heading ... Any thoughts?
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Old May 13th, 07, 08:13 AM
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There are many opinions on this subject. I have an 07 rhino 660 special edition. I have been able to go everywhere that Jeff has on his wheeler. It is narrow and not as tall as the prowler. (Chad can tell you about that). The Polaris ranger is tough but it is wide. I guess it would depend on where you are gonna be riding, farm, trails, mud, around the house. If you want tons of mode the rhino is the way to go. Have fun in your search.
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Old May 13th, 07, 09:08 AM
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Old May 13th, 07, 01:55 PM
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I would make every effort possible to get the Polaris RZR.
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Old May 13th, 07, 02:38 PM
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Rhino for the fun factor,polaris ranger for work
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Old May 13th, 07, 05:07 PM
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I would make every effort possible to get the Polaris RZR.


But it really depends upon what you want to accomplish with it and how much money you are willing to spend
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Old May 13th, 07, 10:11 PM
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I do like the RZR. A dealer a couple miles away has one sitting out. I'm afraid to stop because it will probably cost me. Any word if other manufacturers are going to come out with something comparable to the RZR?
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Old May 13th, 07, 10:14 PM
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If the RZR catches on in popularity like I think it will, then the others will just about have to do something.

If I could afford one right now, and the dealer had it available, it would be mine.
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Old May 13th, 07, 11:46 PM
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i wouldnt buy a rzr until its been out a year or so. i like my rhino pretty good but its not as tough as a atv. i agree with angie, my rhino will go any where an atv will, but it scratches a little more.
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Old May 14th, 07, 08:03 PM
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Rhino... all the way. They're amazing.
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Old May 14th, 07, 08:45 PM
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THe rzr is ok. But it sits a little low and doesn't have the Bed area of the rhino or ranger. Plus it is tight in the cockpit. (I am sure someone will blow that out of proportion Anyway I think if you live somewhere with sand dunes the rzr would be fun.
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ItsDeep, well I made the leap to get the Rhino and after taking it on the Soo Line trail yesterday I am happy with the decision. This weekend will be the Red top trail (I imagine that you have been there) just north of you. It is tougher to maneuver in the woods than an atv but after riding for 4 hours my arms and rump are happier than when I rode on my former sportsman. I am sure that more confidence will get me stuck and really find out more, but for now very happy.

See you on the trail,

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Old May 14th, 07, 11:05 PM
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Doogie, does the DNR ever give you any grief with your Rhino out on the trails? I've rode the redtop a couple times. We mainly ride in Wisconsin. Will be in Hurley memorial day weekend.
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Old May 15th, 07, 02:37 PM
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ItsDeep, well I made the leap to get the Rhino and after taking it on the Soo Line trail yesterday I am happy with the decision. This weekend will be the Red top trail (I imagine that you have been there) just north of you. It is tougher to maneuver in the woods than an atv but after riding for 4 hours my arms and rump are happier than when I rode on my former sportsman. I am sure that more confidence will get me stuck and really find out more, but for now very happy.

See you on the trail,

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A few words to the wise. Take the seats out and remove the engine cover and CHECK THE AIR FILTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Chad's was dry and so was mine. His engine blew after just a few hours. Luckily I learned from his mistake and pitched a fit at the dealer until they took it apart and oiled mine.
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Old May 15th, 07, 07:16 PM
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thanks for the tip, I can certainly understand the passion behind your post. Having used amsoil filters for my tow rig and race car, I should have covered that one. Thanks for the reminder.

Having only gone out once with the rhino I haven't ran into any DNR, but the law is favoring the new class so it shouldn't be a problem (unless of course I am mis-interpreting it)

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Old May 15th, 07, 09:49 PM
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I think the RZR is to narrow. The Ranger is to wide. I'd have to say the Rhino.
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Old May 15th, 07, 10:15 PM
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Thanks for the tip here as well... when I took mine out it was so slippery I nearly dropped it..... but I'd rather that than the alternative!
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Old May 16th, 07, 11:14 AM
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I have ridden behind and alongside chuck and his rhino in my kawasaki mule, and we seem to be able to go just about the same places, the mule just doesnt have the ground clearance. (hi centered once) Sure like the mule, (and so does the wife, MOST IMPORTANT)
Skip and jean
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Old May 16th, 07, 10:30 PM
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To add to what Skip said about the Mule.... some of the coolest innovations I've ever seen exist on that machine!

I almost fell over when I found out that the intake for the motor and the transmission intake was snorkeled through the roll cage! WOW!

That should be an industry standard!

And the built-in-storage on this machine is incredible... the Rhino could only dream of having that much water-tight storage from the factory!

They're all good machines... just depends on what you're lookin for. (The wife wouldn't have anything else once she saw the S.E. Blue)
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Old May 16th, 07, 11:12 PM
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Wait till she sees the pink!
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Old May 17th, 07, 01:14 AM
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Old May 17th, 07, 09:20 AM
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I can see it now. Chuckles in the passenger side of a pink Rhino with his wife driving, grinning ear to ear. LMFAO
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Old May 17th, 07, 06:40 PM
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I seen the perfect acc. for the rhino at Wal-mart. They have a margarita machine that makes 1 gallon of frozen margaritas that plugs into a cig lighter. hmmmm................
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Old May 17th, 07, 08:31 PM
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But I bet it isn't pink... LOL
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Old May 17th, 07, 09:12 PM
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The only drawback so far!
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