foolofsand Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) may be buying one. which is better for driving 2 adults and 2 kids? I see most have rhinos, any reason? suggestions? thanks Edited November 9, 2007 by foolofsand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 i personally have a ranger....but those with rhinos will have a diff opinion. even though the manufacturers BEG the public not to put extra seats in the bed, it is still done. i can point to analternative....the Ranger is coming out with a crewcab model within the next couple months The rhinos have a better aftermarket setup, cause polaris doesnt support an aftermarket for their ranger...the rzr is a diff story, but will not fit into what you want it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beau Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 i personally have a ranger....but those with rhinos will have a diff opinion. even though the manufacturers BEG the public not to put extra seats in the bed, it is still done. i can point to analternative....the Ranger is coming out with a crewcab model within the next couple months The rhinos have a better aftermarket setup, cause polaris doesnt support an aftermarket for their ranger...the rzr is a diff story, but will not fit into what you want it for. I saw a crew cab on a trailer goin up the highway a few days ago. Looked like it was gonna be a high centering beast. Just my .02. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I've driven both, bought the Rhino. Ranger is an excellent machine with more hauling capacity, more towing capacity, and one more "seat". It's faster stock at 700 CC EFI than the Rhino 660. A few things made up my mind. More after-market stuff for the Rhino Rhino is narrower than the Ranger, fits better in my hauler and on tight trails The CVT/engine brake feature on the Rhino is great when moving through the dunes or over rough terrain, rarely have to touch the brakes Fit and finish on the Rhino is, in my opinion, better than the Ranger. There is a lot of plastic on the Ranger, less on the Rhino. Price difference was, in my case, about $1,500...that paid for my 4-seat cage and most of the back seat I read a ton of forums and found that all side-by-sides have problems...most of the serious SXS posters recommend Rhino over the Ranger I have 600 miles on the Rhino and we've driven everything from dunes to soft sandy trails, to rough, rocky trails, to open desert and even a dry lake bed. It's done everything I've asked of it and more. I think the big deciding factor for you will be what you plan to use it for. Will it be for play only? Or will you be doing farm work too? If you're going to use it for work on a regular basis, you probably want the Ranger for the greater hauling/towing loads. That's my humble opinion. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerhouse Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 they are both nice , the Ranger is a better choice if you have the room . dana diff. front and rear , better shocks and travel , and don't forget power ! now I have seen people post stories about throwing belts off , but I have never seen it ! have you Jason ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JILL~ Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 (edited) I like my Ranger, 6 in. wider, doesn't seem to tip easy, 6 in. shorter than the rino, bench seat for two grandkids,dog loves riding in the back. Have not had any problem with the belt but have heard that some did. We got the notice that some of the rangers had been losing a motor mount in a spot that was not really visable then throwing the alignment off on the belt. Took it in and they put the replacement part on. Never had any problems with it. Edited November 9, 2007 by BALL-N-CHAIN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Rhino Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 they are both nice , the Ranger is a better choice if you have the room . dana diff. front and rear , better shocks and travel , and don't forget power ! now I have seen people post stories about throwing belts off , but I have never seen it ! have you Jason ? The place that rents them in Marysvale Ut used to have all Rangers, and when I was there they were looking allot at my Rhino as they said they were tired of replacing the belts, and there only hang up on the Rhino was it wasnt fuel injected, but well now they have that. so my vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indasand Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Got my wife a ranger.... I'm on my second belt... She loves it for they way she drives it. I've never takem it for a serious ride cause it's PINK (embarresed) LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior07 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 rhino ranger looks like a golf cart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mex450 Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 ranger all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 they are both nice , the Ranger is a better choice if you have the room . dana diff. front and rear , better shocks and travel , and don't forget power ! now I have seen people post stories about throwing belts off , but I have never seen it ! have you Jason ? al rangers and rzrs all the time it seems the belt issue is isolated to a batch of rangers that came out late 06 through the 07 model. seems the clutches werent installed properly most of the guys on that forum fixed it themselves i have almost 100 hours on mine with no belt issues. my only b*tch about it is duning. i want extra hp, like intake/exhaust, fuel controller...but DAMN im starin 2 bills in the face to gain maybe 10-15 xtra HP??? WTF is THAAAAAAT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumontdude10 Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Ranger is the Best for two aduts and two kids goes faster too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 I'm thinking this may be the dumbest argument EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotsand450r Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 apples or oranges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90+ PLUS Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Ranger is the Best for two aduts and two kids goes faster too are you gonna be there for new years???? when and where do you want to meet so we can race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Uhhh.... Rhino Baby!!! :afro: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino king Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Ranger is the Best for two aduts and two kids goes faster too :xmas4: :freakin_nuts: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 um rhino worshipers.... he's talking stock, right outta the box, not with the carb/jetting/revbox/kms sheave mods stock to stock as i said before....the rhinos also hold the upper hand in the dunes for climbing, due to lower weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineurbiz Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 i have almost 100 hours on mine with no belt issues. my only b*tch about it is duning. i want extra hp, like intake/exhaust, fuel controller...but DAMN im starin 2 bills in the face to gain maybe 10-15 xtra HP??? WTF is THAAAAAAT? :freakin_nuts: 2 Bills or 2 G's? 2 Bills would be CHEAP for 15HP, but 2 g's is getting spendy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 (edited) 2 Bills or 2 G's? 2 Bills would be CHEAP for 15HP, but 2 g's is getting spendy. sorry....2g's.....for a decent programmer, then tranny upgrade, aftermarket intake/exhaust the funny thing about the 700 v 800 polaris motors is this..the only thing different are the internals, they use they same case.....fuggin polaris wants a tad under 2 for the internals to turn the 700 into an 800 Edited December 17, 2007 by richard cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BIG E Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 (edited) I WILL SAY THAT THE RHINO IS A BATTER CHOICE BECUSE IT GOES FASTER THAN THE RANGER AND OTHER UTVS Edited December 18, 2007 by THE BIG E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STEEL Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 :flatbiller: I love my Rhino. :flatbiller: :beer_bang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 (edited) I WILL SAY THAT THE RHINO IS A BATTER CHOICE BECUSE IT GOES FASTER THAN THE RANGER AND OTHER UTVS Spellcheck for X-Mas??????? P.S........YOUR CAPS LOCK IS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited December 18, 2007 by wingnut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STEEL Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Spellcheck for X-Mas??????? P.S........YOUR CAPS LOCK IS ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :beer_bang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumontdude10 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 are you gonna be there for new years???? when and where do you want to meet so we can race :dance: i dont own one right now but my cuzin has one and i was riding in that then i was riding in a rhino and the ranger was faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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