I have a 2005 as well and we love it. Yeah it’s getting old and we’ve performed all sorts of repairs to it over the years but this thing is a tank! It won’t die. It doesn’t get stuck. If treated and maintained correctly it’ll probably last longer than the new one we have.

Just got a free 500 from a ranch buddy of mine. Got a new engine about 100 hours ago but been sitting for two years. Didn't turn over for me but with the help of your videos (thank you!), I'm hoping this turns out to be a good UTV for us. Couldn't beat the price.

love the video. need some more review videos as well as ride videos!!!

Thanks for the review, I have a 500 2005 and all your reviews help me learn more about the machine, keep them coming

Great video ans awesome review! I'd say it was a very helpful and knowledgeable video one of the best I've seen!

About the most awesome review I have ever seen on youtube!!KZfaq!!! Thanks you very much!!

Love the retro review. I just bought my first side by side this summer, a 06 ranger 700xp and am looking forward to a similar video

Nice machines

My grandpa has a 06 ranger 500. It only has 600 hours! He bought it used in 09. It competes fine with my newer machine. I really think the older 500 is one of the best rangers ever built.

Wow what a great video

Nice vid. I HAVE AN 05 WITH 300 HOURS.NEW COND. GARAGE KEPT. WARN WINCH,HYDROLIC BED,FULL ENCLOSURE,TURN SIG AND HORN.JUST DID MY 3RD 100 HOUR SERV. FOR SALE.

Yes, the correct term is the bonnet ! (boot at the rear) none of that hood and trunk stuff here in the UK ! Great video's

Very good info. I’ll have to go look at a few things. I’ve always wondered if mine was 04 or 05. I bought it as an 05 several years ago. But my rear diff lock is manual, and my hitch is the smaller one. Also, I’m experiencing a loss of power or fuel when mine gets hot. I can sit for 15 minutes or so and it’s fine. I’ve tried pouring cold water on the fuel pump and fuel lines, and that’s inconclusive with just two tests so far. It seemed to cut the down time to 5 minutes the first time, not so much the second time. Thoughts? I’m pretty much believing it’s either the stator or it’s vapor locking.

Love the video! Question tho, What is that clear tube for @6:08 coming from the carb? I have an 06 and it doesn’t have that. Also, where do your carb vent lines run to?

I just purchased one and it is making a clicking sound in the right front when i turn the wheel. what could this be?

Can the ring gear be removed and turn around

Where did you find that roof?

I just picked one up last week. Only 636 hours on it! Dude couldn't figure out why it was flooding.... no intake manifold bolts! New fuel filter and some fresh fuel lines. Starts and purrs like a kitten. Now to figure out why it won't engage the front axle in 4wd, and find some tail light housings for less than the dealer price.

Hey Great Video and perfect timing. I'm thinking about picking up an 05 from a local horse rancher. Has 3,000 hours but in pretty solid shape. Noisy when turning wheels but oh well. What are your thoughts??

How much would a machine lie this sell for?

It has a 1000 lb payload capacity in the bed?! I thought it was 450 lbs? If so I can definitely add another 55 drum and my pump to make this my little fire truck. Or at leasst another 30 gallon drum.