600 switchback assault for the gf? Thoughts

Go with the 14. You can at least get your money back out of it when she decides she doesn't like riding or like you anymore.

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got my wife the 600 s/b assault 144 last year and she loves it , wider seat and boards plus the nice shocks make it a nice ride for her plus we got the taller lug track, i have rode it a couple times and the 600 will surprise you , nice unit

i was in the same exact position as you are. it sounds like my wife has about the same riding skills as yours does. i looked at quite a few sleds. i didnt want to spend 10 grand on something that she is only going to use a little bit. on the other hand, i didnt want to spend 2500 on something i would have to work on constantly when we should be out riding. so, i gave myself a budget of 7000 and started looking. i am not polaris guy, but i wouldnt call myself brand loyal either......so i considered all options. i ended up with a 2012 600 rmk pro 155'' with 700 miles for under my 7000 budget. she likes sitting on it better than she likes my xm skidoo (i know its just sitting on it, but you know how women are). it has scratchers and a tunnel bag, so it has pretty much all she needs haha. the only thing im scared of is the sled being so narrow compared to what she is used to (an old M7 with a 42'' wide stance). thats where the SB assault would be a little more stable.


but to get to your question, i guess it comes down to what you want to spend. if the new one is in your budget range, i say why not? but then, most sleds with 200 miles on them should be in "like new" condition too.