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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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I'm looking to get either a Polaris RZR, a Kawasaki Teryx, or a Yamaha Rhino. Right now I'm leaning hard toward the Kawasaki, the 09's will have Fuel Inj.

Any advice from those that know?
 
Old Dec 5, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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I've heard that the Yamahas are the most reliable. But my source is second hand. I do not know from experience. I do have a Yamaha Raptor 350 and I can tell you its reliable as hell and I beat the crap out of it!
 
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What about a dirt bike? Strap on a YZ450. Liquid adreneline.
 
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A good friend of mine has the Rhino 450. When I tell you that we beat the hell out of that machine, it would be an understatement. Extremely reliable through deep water, mud, sand, hills or just plain ol' trails. I am sure it is just as reliable as a work horse as it is a play toy. The RZR is sharper looking though, I will give it that.
 
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The Kawi is a good machine but the Rhino still top dog. Have fun either way!
 
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Rhino would be my pick, lots and lots of after market add ons.
 
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My yamaha products have been top notch
 
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