The 1500 was a very smart move for them. If it weren't for the quite smoothness of it I would still be content with our Pioneer 1000. Our 2016 Pioneer was also a first year model and now has 6K miles and zero issues. Had a couple recalls that were just taken care of without forum pressures but no clunks, bad wiring, or weird codes. I regularly tow 3 times its rating and It will run away from a 1000 Ranger. It's DCT doesn't have nearly as nice manners as our 1500 but is now 8 years old and working same as new.I absolutely agree!! Polaris does some really greedy stupid shit from time to time that just pisses the customer off.