So, I am finally ready to pull the trigger on a side by side, but I'm obviously all over the map. I meed help narrowing down my options.
I live in northern Illinois but shop Abernathy in TN because of their outstanding deals, that local dealers refuse to touch.
Of the 2016 inventory left at Abernathy's, the only three that interest me are:
2016 yamaha yxz in orange for 14.5k (the special edition is the sa!e price but I much prefer orange)
2016 rzr 1000 s two seater in black
2016 xp4 turbo in orange.
As I mentioned, I live in northern Illinois which has hardly any riding parks/trail systems. I have a 15 year history riding quads all over, so am fairly well versed with the riding around here. My friemds own 550 acres in Wisconsin which is 70% rolling hills, and the rest wooded trails. of those trails, only about 30% will fit a side by side, mostly due to overgrowth. I also will be riding the trail systems in Wisconsin which for the most part are fairly wide open. I am an adrenaline junky so the more hp, the better!
For reference, I sold my 2012 manual tranny mustang GT for a 2015 (orange, of course) auto GT which I love, but sorely miss rowing gears. The manual tranny in the mustang is garbage, hence my forced decision. I currently own a 2015 Polaris 570 sportsman that I use to care for my 12 wooded acres and snow plow. The idea of a CVT on a quad or side by side is livable...and easy for other riders, but I don't want any regrets.
I like the idea of the turbo for the 4 seat capacity but am also fearing that option for the 6-7k premium, the questionable(?) Reliability of the turbo models, as well as the harm that a school bus sized side by side has on handling.
I have a wife and a 5 year old, who are interested in doing family trips occasionally (maybe twice a year). Ideally, the 4 seater keeps the whole family in one unit, as well as offering space for buddies.
Of I lived out west, I'd buy the turbo 4 seater in a heart beat. We do rixe little sahara utah once a year, but I'm worried about navigating a vehicle as long as the 4 seater in the Midwest.
My wife says get the more expensive 4 seater (that never happens!) So that we can haul more people... my thought is, if she really gets into riding with me, down the road we can buy a rzr 570 or an ace to accommodate the family better. im honestly leaning toward the yxz or the 1000s.
Any input on this is much appreciated!
I live in northern Illinois but shop Abernathy in TN because of their outstanding deals, that local dealers refuse to touch.
Of the 2016 inventory left at Abernathy's, the only three that interest me are:
2016 yamaha yxz in orange for 14.5k (the special edition is the sa!e price but I much prefer orange)
2016 rzr 1000 s two seater in black
2016 xp4 turbo in orange.
As I mentioned, I live in northern Illinois which has hardly any riding parks/trail systems. I have a 15 year history riding quads all over, so am fairly well versed with the riding around here. My friemds own 550 acres in Wisconsin which is 70% rolling hills, and the rest wooded trails. of those trails, only about 30% will fit a side by side, mostly due to overgrowth. I also will be riding the trail systems in Wisconsin which for the most part are fairly wide open. I am an adrenaline junky so the more hp, the better!
For reference, I sold my 2012 manual tranny mustang GT for a 2015 (orange, of course) auto GT which I love, but sorely miss rowing gears. The manual tranny in the mustang is garbage, hence my forced decision. I currently own a 2015 Polaris 570 sportsman that I use to care for my 12 wooded acres and snow plow. The idea of a CVT on a quad or side by side is livable...and easy for other riders, but I don't want any regrets.
I like the idea of the turbo for the 4 seat capacity but am also fearing that option for the 6-7k premium, the questionable(?) Reliability of the turbo models, as well as the harm that a school bus sized side by side has on handling.
I have a wife and a 5 year old, who are interested in doing family trips occasionally (maybe twice a year). Ideally, the 4 seater keeps the whole family in one unit, as well as offering space for buddies.
Of I lived out west, I'd buy the turbo 4 seater in a heart beat. We do rixe little sahara utah once a year, but I'm worried about navigating a vehicle as long as the 4 seater in the Midwest.
My wife says get the more expensive 4 seater (that never happens!) So that we can haul more people... my thought is, if she really gets into riding with me, down the road we can buy a rzr 570 or an ace to accommodate the family better. im honestly leaning toward the yxz or the 1000s.
Any input on this is much appreciated!
