I would judge the conditions or concerns of future trouble issues. Sounds like you seem to have none.. Just curious about what else might be trouble in the future if you keep the Cat. Axles, bearings, tranny & maybe some others.
I have no idea about life exp. of the newer Hondas or Polaris'. I just know that if I were to buy a 4 wheeler...........new or used..it'd be a Honda.
I hope you get the Cat fixed. Maybe just a ring job.
p.s......checked around a lil'..forget the polaris from what most peeps say!!!
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