Another Ranger Question

[dfeck]

I'm about to pull the trigger on this 2007 Limited Edition Ranger XP. It's from a private owner out of state and it has 73 miles. We agreed on a price of $8100 and I'll need to pick it up (350 miles). Seems like a good deal. The only extra options he added was the rear screen and bed divider. What do you guys think about the cost? I actual think the color is unique and really like it. I haven't seen many in orange so I'm not sure if it's just rare or people are disgusted by it.

Thanks,

 

[bigdeer2000]

i think it is a great price if the machine has no issues. the orange color was a limited run color and hard to find in our area i looked for quite some time before giving up and buying red 08 xp.

 

[DaryleD]

I think that it's horrible. That's why I think that it would be better if I bought it; to spare you of such a high price. Seriously though, it looks to be a REALLY good deal, if the pictures are recent, and are any indication of how it was maintained. Enjoy.

 

[rutwad]

I'm about to pull the trigger on this 2007 Limited Edition Ranger XP. It's from a private owner out of state and it has 73 miles. We agreed on a price of $8100 and I'll need to pick it up (350 miles). Seems like a good deal. The only extra options he added was the rear screen and bed divider. What do you guys think about the cost? I actual think the color is unique and really like it. I haven't seen many in orange so I'm not sure if it's just rare or people are disgusted by it.

Thanks,

It almost sounds too good to be true. Just don't send any money b4 you pick it up and you should be fine.

 

[jcmseven]

It would be nice if you could have the machine gone over before buying it and look the papers over thoroughly. My personal experience with Polaris products has been positive (between dad and me we have owned four Polaris ATV's en totale), but I have a few Polaris anecdotes which have been not positive, and appearance or newness had little to do with them. My experience has been Polaris' stock warranty leaves some to be desired and I would hate for you to find out you have a "lemon" too late and inherit a money sump. I am sure this is a legit deal, but one must think just over $8K for this machine, which I would say had a retail price of nearly $11K (if not more), means one of four things: 1. The machine is hot (a number of Polaris Rangers were stolen locally and not all have been recovered--makes you wonder where they all went); 2. There is something wrong with the machine; 3. The person selling it is not the real owner or it has a lien greater than its value, or 4. you have encountered someone who is very altruistic or does not know the value of the machine. This may turn out great for you, but my suspicion radar is going off. Keep us posted.

John M

 

[dfeck]

Well, I did end up buying the machine and picked it up last Saturday. Before I puchased it I did the following.

1. Ran the VIN number through by local dealer. He verified the owner and were it was purchased. Yes, the owner of the Ranger and the seller were the same people.

2. Verified there was a lien on the Ranger. The lien was through Polaris and I was given the pay-off amount which I cut a seperate check for, made out to the bank that Polaris used to finance the Ranger. The owner said he would send me the letter from the bank that indicates the loan is satisfied when he received it.

3. Did not give ANY money until I physically picked it up. Ran the Ranger and inspected it. Looked brand new and drove the same.

4. Found out he purchased a 4 year extended warranty through Polaris. I'm in the process of transferring to me.

5. The owner gave me the original bill of sale, Certificate of Origin and all paperwork he had. He did add a few accessories that the dealer installed and had all the paperwork for them.

Overall, I think the original owner was trustworthy. He showed all proof of ownership and most important, I know where he lives in case something happens. I'm guessing he's in his early/mid 30's with a wife and 3 young kids. If I had to guess, he just needed out of his loan/payments and wanted this machine gone. He indicated to me that he was in real estate and just sold-off some property that was not profitable and currently doesn't have a job.

Fingers Crossed,
Doug