Advice needed on used Polaris 700XP

Phil705 · 2009-10-17 11:29:42

I am new to side by sides. I have a line on a 2009 Polaris 700XP. It has 30 hours on it, and comes with a winch, plow blade (which I need), top, front window, doors, heater, and wiper. He is asking $12,500.

First, what do you guys think of the 700XP series, and what do you think of the price? I plan on mostly using it as a work vehicle on our 20 acres.

If possible, I'd like to hear today on advice, as I will have to drive 4 hours to see it tomorrow.

Thanks in advance.

Phil705

Titan · 2009-10-17 19:56:18

A snowplow is the worst thing anyone can do to any vehicle including side x sides. When used with some respect they will last forever, unfortunately most people think that when they have a snowplow they also think they own a bulldozzer and treat it as such.
I would look very close to where the plow mounts to the machine for damage, scratched paint around the mount will tell you if they have hit something hard and the mounts were pushed back, If the bolts are bent or look new most likely they were replaced to hide something. If it is lifted by the winch look to see if the winch mount is bent down, alot of people pull the cable to tight and it will break the cable, winch mount or winch.
As for the rest of the machine I dont know much about Polaris.
I plowed all year last year with my Rhino and it is still like new, so dont let anyone tell you it is just wear and tear if it looks kinda beat up.

Phil705 · 2009-10-18 08:14:50

A snowplow is the worst thing anyone can do to any vehicle including side x sides. When used with some respect they will last forever, unfortunately most people think that when they have a snowplow they also think they own a bulldozzer and treat it as such.
I would look very close to where the plow mounts to the machine for damage, scratched paint around the mount will tell you if they have hit something hard and the mounts were pushed back, If the bolts are bent or look new most likely they were replaced to hide something. If it is lifted by the winch look to see if the winch mount is bent down, alot of people pull the cable to tight and it will break the cable, winch mount or winch.
As for the rest of the machine I dont know much about Polaris.
I plowed all year last year with my Rhino and it is still like new, so dont let anyone tell you it is just wear and tear if it looks kinda beat up.

That sounds like excellent advice. I will inspect the mount carefully. I want to look at a Rhino too.

Titan · 2009-10-18 11:57:36

This is my setup if your interested.
http://www.sidexsideforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=1426

#1 2009-10-17 11:29:42

Re: Advice needed on used Polaris 700XP

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Re: Advice needed on used Polaris 700XP

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