2011 Polaris LXT 550 IQ

Very Impressed

Purchased this machine just recently and love it so far, great ride and handling. The 550 fan has more than enough power for the lake and trails. Have always owned Ski-Doo and now switched over because of price, great value for your hard earned money. Read Full Review

Not happy with reliability

I loved my 2011 polaris 550 IQ. I had 700 miles on it and left side piston melted down, from over heating. I did not use this polaris hard. I drive mid speed and follow in my husbands tracks. It is now sitting at a dealer ship getting fixed. Around $900.00 to fix. NOT HAPPY. When looking o...n the internet and asking about this. This 550 fan has problems with over heating the exhaust is to close to the cold are intake, and there is not enough vents at your feet to get the hot air out... You will need to put a heat guard around the exhaust and add more vents around you feet. Read Full Review

Unreliable engine.

Not happy at all with Polaris and their 550 fan engine! It failed with 120 miles on it luckily in field in front of my house. Warranty covered this failure but failed again with 1079 miles. Reed valve broke this time no coverage,no goodwill,nothing from Polaris. Machine is for sale and new Ski- doo ...purchased. Have no faith in 550 Fuji engine. Read Full Review

Junk

I bought my LXT brand new in 2011. Since that time I have had problems getting it in reverse. It inexplicably died on the trail last year. Now there is fuel spewing everywhere from under the hood. I take immaculate care of this thing and prep it for spring like a mechanic. I also run no ethanol fuel.... 400 miles on the damn thing!!! I am completely turned off by Polaris after this! Read Full Review

Great sled

Purchased this sled in January and love it. Great value. Very comfortable. I have teenagers and do not want a performance machine. This machine is fast enough. This is a great work machine also. Read Full Review