Anyone own a polaris ranger?

Tonester · Nov 9, 2003

Well Doc, It may or may not compare to a Mule, but as a golfer I gotta tell ya, that's one COOL cart! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Thanks for sharing...

Docsknotinn · Nov 10, 2003

Its pretty wild the stuff they do to theese things. I saw a couple in the 10k range that had beer coolers built in the hood and 400 watt kenwood stereos with trick paint jobs. Theres a guy in AZ that turns them into Dune Buggys. Their are islands here, in fla and in Georgia that I know of where no cars are allowed. So many use carts. The only mule this is comparable to is a 2wd 550. The others use 11 0r 14 hp motors Vs the standard 9. Prices vary a lot with location. I did see some used Mules (4x4) in the 5k range in Richards neighborhood ( within 3 states ) but that adds $500 delivery to me and they had the livin snot beat out of them. Honestly I have never seen a used 550 as they are not at all popular here. The models over the 550 and the other brands are all starting around 7k new. The Best "deals" I saw when shopping were on Diesel Mules and they are still 6-8k in the VERY used range. Honestly if I could have found a 550 mule I would probably have gone that route just because I really did not initially want a "golf cart". I had thought when Alan mentioned the 550 he was still shopping so thats really the only reason I put it up not to actually compare the two. I also drove a EZGO st350 used (11 hp) higher, wider, $4500 used. I just did not want to spend that much to transport people from one blind to another. It beats walking in the dark and it pretty fun in the woods. I guess you'd have to see what it can go over to believe it. Either way they are all more fun to me than a ATV because you can go for a ride with your honey and still put some tools in the back. One thing about the 550 that might be better, I never drove one, is that they probably start like a car and idle. The Golf cart starts and stops when you step on the gas. Dave

Tonester · Nov 10, 2003

Sounds like you did your research, and got what you wanted! I saw one the other day with a Hummer body... I still prefer my Quad, although the ridin' solo part is a good point (the CFO prefers a horse if she hits the woods tho') but if you go quad, get one with some nuts! See attached.

Anyhow, something to think about next time! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Docsknotinn · Nov 10, 2003

Yeah it was a good deal for me. Polaris makes the carts in a commercial version too. Pretty slick. I did look at a Yamaha ATV, a 700 grizzly ? I just couldnt swing the $$ after all the other goodies this year. The carts are popular with the hummer body and the 57 chevy too. They even make them up like stock cars. Dave

kubotachief · Jan 6, 2004

Thanks for all of your input. I did buy a Polaris ranger and have had it for three weeks. I am very happy with it so far. I have only put 25 hours on it and man---what a machine. Kick it in 4-wd and this thing will go anywhere. Again thanks everyone for your input. Glenn

BeeFarmer · Jan 7, 2004

Great!!! I too am looking at one ... just missed getting a camo one a few months ago.. I guess I will hold off for a bit and see what the new Kubota is all about. BTW can you tell us how you finally picked your unit and what you tested or compared it too?

kandksaw · Jan 22, 2004

kubotachief
Judging from your post, I assume you bought your new Ranger in December sometime. We purchased a new Polaris ATV in October and got an offer in the mail for $100 rebate if we refer a friend and they purchase a new ATV or Ranger between 11/17/03 and 2/17/04. If you would like to be our new "friend", e-mail me at kandksaw@voyager.net and we would gladly split that $100 with you.
Thanks,
JK