Hi everybody!
So I have a question regarding this machine. A little background on me: I am a member of the local search and rescue team and after being on our ground team, I'd like to transition to the ATV team because it would save my feet and it looks like fun. I've ridden with them on a few occasions and caught the bug but just have not done anything about it. I came across something that I like but I'm not sure what I'm looking at or if the price is right.
The owner describes it as a 2007 Polaris Sportsman 800 Deluxe Stealth Edition, it has a winch, brush guards front and back gun rack mounts and what he calls the "rare stealth black plastics". It has 3000 miles but he does say it has been meticulously cared for all its life. He says he's cleaned and greased all suspension components and axles, new fluids in diffs, tranny and brake system. New internal chain, new front end rear suspension springs and shocks, new belt, new front lower ball joints and new frond and rear drive shaft u joints. Three years ago a new fuel tank with fuel gauge sensor and tires are in good shape. I offered 4000 which he will take not a penny less.
I guess my first question is:
1. Did Polaris make a Deluxe Stealth Edition? I can find either a Deluxe or a Stealth but not both.
2. Is 3000 miles reasonable for this year? I'm sure maintenance makes a difference, of course.
3. Should I ask about operating hours? I'm not sure if hours are more important than miles or what.
4. Is 4000 reasonable for this model/year? I seem to find a range, depending on engine size, model, condition between low 3000's and upper 4000's in the 07 - 08 model years.
I don't care about frills like the "Deluxe Stealth" or whatever edition it is, this just seems like a good "bang for my buck" machine and figured I'd pull the trigger. .
Any help and input I can get is greatly appreciated, so thank you all in advance. This is for a good cause.
Thank you all!
