This is my first post on this forum. I have been reading lots of posts about the intake problems with ingesting dirt. Took a Rzr and a Rhino for test drives and was very impressed with the Rzr. But after reading about all the problems people are having with the Rzr intake I'm leaning towards a Rhino as I don't want a bunch of problems to deal with. Or maybe I'm just hearing all the negatives about the Rzr and there are actually some that don't have problems. The other reason I'm thinking of the Rhino is because I was wanting to buy used. Sounds like a used Rzr might just be a headache. Need help with decision. Like to hear why I shouldn't buy a Rhino?

well honestly yes you do hear alot of negative things on this forum, but it also lets you be aware of certain issues and what people have done to fix them. every utv you buy will have problems at some point early or later. I work with a guy who just got a brand new rihno and already had fuel problems(kinked hose). And are you wanting a utv to drive sporty like the rzr and still be narrow enough to go on atv trails. or are you doing more hauling and using the box function like on the rihno more. Its really all depends what your really expecting from your unit and what you'd prefer to be doing. I used to ride an 04 polaris predator did that one up and i switched to the razor and never regreted it I have way more fun can bring more gear and a buddy to sit with you. So i'm not going to tell you what to buy cause its not my money lol. As i said figure out what you really want.

Thats like comparing women .


Rhino = The fat chick at the back of the bar ....Even though you know she might be a fun ride its not worth it

Razor= The slender chick you know that will rock your world


There ya go

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1985 atc 330r
2004 trx 450r
2006 trx 450r
2009 poolaris RZR

LOL!!!! love it

Dude the razor is the best thing since stripper poles ...But on a serious note all i gotta say is friends dont let friends ride rhino's ....So if you still want to be our friends get a razor

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1985 atc 330r
2004 trx 450r
2006 trx 450r
2009 poolaris RZR

I can't speak for the Rhino, it wasn't an option for me because of trail width restrictions and I don't need it for any type of utility use, but I haven't had any problems with my Rzr. The airbox issue is a serious one but it's not happening to everybody and Polaris seems to be making efforts to fix it. From what I've read it seems to be more of a problem in areas with fine dust. The airbox gets a lot of attention in the forums and there are aftermarket fixes, but there are also thousands of posts here that are all about how much fun we're having and what folks are doing to make them even better.

Thanks for the opinions. Just want to ride don't need the rear box on a Rhino. The smaller size of the Rzr and the fact of more power are big factors for me. Have been mountain sledding for years and know that you can never have too much power. Found some used Rzr's to look at. One has only 30 plus Hrs. The other has lots of accesories but 1200 miles. Will post the final choice soon I hope.

I sold my 2007 Rhino and got a RZR. The RZR requires an after market intake which is $300 to $450. The Rhino needs extensive performance mods to make it entertaining about $1000 and replacement shocks or long travel $1500 to $5000 to make the ride bearable. The RZR has some nice reatures ie FI, tach, decent seats, lock and ride, cup holders, OS handle, adjustable steering wheel, AWD, and sounds real good. Also its an American company and American made. If you don't need the bigger bed, go RZR.

those skinny good looking ones can be high maintance thought!

Just get the Cyclonic air box = problem fixed.
I plan in the spring to install the DFR intake & fuel controller, HMF dual exhaust (goto utube and hear it very deep sound (RZR dual exhaust is the search words)

good friend of mine just purchased a 2008 rhino there are major cooling problems - he is installing an oil cooler and 2nd radiator