Which Teryx would you pick?

Mrs. Stench has fallen in love with the Teryx - I was leaning more towards the RZR, but if it encourages her to go ride with me, then so be it! I did some calling around yesterday and have found three models very close ($500) to the same price. 2010 base model, 2009 LE with windshield and top, 2009 sport with aluminum rims and special shocks. Which one would you pick and why? I understand the flip up hood on the 2010 would be nice to have, but is it worth $500 and lack of accessories?

Thanks....want to ride soon! I knocked the dust off my TRV in the snow yesterday, lol! Getting itchy to ride!

2010 for sure. Made some belt and CVT improvements, the hood opening, and major cooling upgrade. And tweaked the motor by almost 1 1/2 horsepower.

As far as performance and durability it would have to be a 2010 for me due to the upgrades.

spend the extra money for the 2010. The changes are well worth it.

2010 for sure

yep....2010 model......lime green if u can find one,comes with rezzie shocks

The people have spoken! LOL! Thanks!

Dirt Wheels has a nice write-up on the new TERYX. It sounds like they have made some really nice improvements over the 09.

definitely the 2010 if only for the opening hood! I like the teryx too.
The Colonel

i might be a little late on this and am going againest the grain and saying the 09 sport.

unless you are wide open in the 100+ desert, most dont see a cooling issue. in fact, my 08 runs better once it gets a little warm.

the hood is minor. yeah it opens, but there is no storage or any thing to really be gained. with a few simple changes and 4 bolts, the 09 hood will slide up the cage.

havent heard anything about a power increase.

sleepy23 wrote:

havent heard anything about a power increase.

Yeah, there was a 1HP increase from 09 to 10 on the Teryx. From 43 to 44HP.

The 09 is a better looking than the 2010 in my opinion

hillbillyrzrs wrote:

The 09 is a better looking than the 2010 in my opinion

I agree. Those headlights look sorta strange, that being said, I could learn to live with them because of the improvements otherwise.

ridepate wrote:

hillbillyrzrs wrote:

The 09 is a better looking than the 2010 in my opinion

I agree. Those headlights look sorta strange, that being said, I could learn to live with them because of the improvements otherwise.

Hum, pate you thinking about something??????

Don't laugh, but I'll probably end up with red if a 2010 - wife says it has to be a bright color so the helicopter can spot it easily if laying in a gully...

Seriously, I'm concerned about the black showing scratches badly?

Big-R wrote:

ridepate wrote:

hillbillyrzrs wrote:

The 09 is a better looking than the 2010 in my opinion

I agree. Those headlights look sorta strange, that being said, I could learn to live with them because of the improvements otherwise.

Hum, pate you thinking about something??????

NNNOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

Stench wrote:

Don't laugh, but I'll probably end up with red if a 2010 - wife says it has to be a bright color so the helicopter can spot it easily if laying in a gully...

Seriously, I'm concerned about the black showing scratches badly?

dont wuss out, the black hides the ugly headlights the best!!!!

Turns out the black one was a "demo" - I liked the Red one better in person that I thought I would. I like the black cage better than the red cage on the 08/09. Doesn't matter, will probably change the color when maier comes out with new plastics anyway!

Pick her up Saturday!!!

Stench wrote:

Pick her up Saturday!!!

Another V-Twin in the house.

's when ya get it please

Will do!!

Alright!! I've been wanting to run a new one to see what they got.