Doorkicker that a nice sami you have there. My story is just about like yours. Had a 4wheeler that was alright but wanted a sideXside(Polaris Ranger). Then I saw a truck pulling a sami on a trailer. I thought to myself, that would be better and cheaper than a ranger. Already have doors, top, heater, 4WD, small enough to hunt with and trail ride in the woods. Perfect. I started looking around, i found 2. One(88) was in pretty good shape ( body damage) and (87) one for parts. I bought both for $500 (a steal). I've been hooked ever since.
I fixed the 88 just good enough to haul it on a trailer to my hunting land and sold the 87 for $300. 5 years later, About a month and a half ago I bought a 86 sami. Payed $1000 for it. It needs some work but I think I did Ok with the deal. I also found allot more wrong with it after I bought it. The biggest thing is it has a roaring sound coming from the rearend or the TC. But the good thing are, It already had a SPOA(needs more ubolts), bumpers, powersteering, and a new set a 32s mud dawg tires, and the inside is in very good condition. They are addictive.
Good luck and hope you enjoy yours as much I do mine