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Chris338378:
I've been kicking around the idea of getting a side by side and am wondering what brand and models you'd recommend to buy and avoid.  I want something along the lines of the Polaris Ranger because I like the bigger box to haul stuff.  Also what size motor would you recommend?  I think I'd be better off with a 900 or something close to that because of the higher weight capacity ratings because I'm also going to use it during the hunting season and around the house besides riding for fun. 

Jkoht:
Are you buying new or used? I was just looking at rangers for my FIL and all they offer now is a 1000 engine, and the price seems to have gone up with it. If you're buying used you can find other engine sizes, but do you trust that the PO took care of it? To be honest I haven't seen much on the new market that a person could consider "affordable". Most machines are anywhere from 11k to 20k, and quite a few over that range too. Basically you're buying a car at those prices. One that I'm seriously looking at is the cub cadet challenger. The come with a 750 engine, plus they're rigged from the start with windshields, roofs, doors, winches, bumpers, front and rear receivers, aluminum rims and better than average tires. There's a 4 up model near me that's 12k right now, plus 1200 for the plow and I'm seriously considering it. All I can say is to do your research very thoroughly before you make your mind up.

Chris338378:
At this point I'm probably going to go the used route because of the high prices for the new ones.  I've seen some reasonably priced new Rangers Crew Cab's with the 570 motor that were in the $10,000 range and some mid size versions for around $8,000 - $9,000 with the 570 motor, and the full size Rangers with the 570 motor for around $10,000.  I've also seen some used ones for $5,000 and more.  I'm still in the figuring out what Ideally I'd want and would rather a crew cab version because I could take my family with me when I go riding for fun.   I'm open to suggestions on what brand and model to get and mentioned the Polaris Ranger for reference purposes and have heard that they're a quality machine.  Also is there a big advantage to going with a bigger motor or would the 570 be good enough?

Mancaveburnett:
With any wheeled machine go with Japanese, mechanically and all around quality you cant beat them. Polaris puts out an inferior product.

Chris338378:
Could you please save me some time and list the makes and models that are Japanese?  What make and model do you have in the Ranger type vehicle?

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