4 wheeler.. opinions plz!!!

[redseal]

Going to buy a 4 wheeler tommorow. Pros, cons each make and model. Probably going with a Suzuki 700. What brand/ model works good for you?

[McGurk]

Go here and read up, there has been lots of discussion of 4 wheeler options.

ATV Forum

[Lunder99]

Love my Polaris Sportsman XP 850.

[pulleye16]

Honda Foreman..no-seriously, do a little more research then just one day. What are you looking for? reliability, comfort, power, expense???? What are your intensions?

I own the Honda Foreman 500trx. it's plain, simple, but should last a lifetime with minimal maintenance. Rough ride-yes, ground clearance isn't the best, a little cold blooded but its perfect for what I use it for and is solid as a rock.

[CrappieKiller01]

my best advice is to drive them all. i have had yamaha, bambardier, arctic cat and now with the polaris 850. i like the super plush ride and my dealer seems easy to deal with for any warranty work i might need to be done. and easy in and out service not having to wait a week.

[JoeTC]

I like Honda for a brand cause they're as reliable as they come...a Rubicon or Rancher is a great wheeler. You should clarify what you're using it for though. A 700cc is huge. I can't imagine an application requiring that much power that you wouldn't just be using a truck for anyways. I have a Rancher which is 350-400cc and it has plenty of power, we pull our 70ft dock out with it and can move around a large boat on a trailer and much more. 500cc used to be the biggest they made and no one was complaining back then. To each his own but just something to consider, I truly believe these 700+cc atv's are just a sales pitch and don't get you any extra value, only extra weight...just my opinion though.

Joe

[Esox_Magnum]

I have always liked my Polaris products, never any major issues and I ride them hard and put them away wet.

[fishtrapgirl]

I have an Arctic Cat 500 and also a 700 model. No problems with them ever, and I have owned the 500 since 2005. Great machines. Use our's for plowing, hunting, hauling wood,a and trail riding. Probably won't ever buy a different brand. That being said, there are many great ATVs out there. My dad has went thru several Hondas on the farm, they are as tough as they come, and super reliable. Test drive different models, until you find the one that fits you and your needs. I consider my ATV just like my truck, I'm partial to a certain brand, but theres other good ones out there too. It's what you like. Every brand has it's positives and negatives. Good luck with your purchase!

[dougger222]

Had really bad luck with the 700 Sportsman. The 800 Sportsman has been better but a few little problems.

More than likely the third wheeler will not be made by Polaris.

[rickl1968]

I love my 2011 Polaris Sportsman 850 XP, Orange Madness edition

[Big Minnow]

Artic Cat '97 454 Bearcat and 2007 650. No problems, would recomend, But also believe most brands reliable. Look at them all and take the one that turns you on.

[bottom-bouncer]

had 700 polaris nothing but problems. I now have a honda rincon have had no problems and I beleieve it pushes snow better than my polaris. A local farmer that I know has had three honda's and has put between 30,000 and 40,000 on each of them with no major problems.

[PurpleFloyd]

Polaris RZR. I like it much much better than the sportsman that I used to have.

[CigarGuy]

I have a Cat 2000, 400 4x4. Been a good machine until this year. I haven't maintained it too well, so it's mostly my fault.

Looking at a new 2009, Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI for $5500.00. What do you guy's think of that price?

[fishtrapgirl]

CigarGuy,

I paid $6100 final out the door price for my '09 700 H1 EFI. And that was well over a year ago. Got 1.9% finiancing on it too. Found a great smaller Arctic Cat dealership over here in WI and so far I have not seen another dealership beat these guy's prices, ever. Believe me, we searched around. Plus they threw in a $20 AC hat for free, and sold us some AC gloves and 3 AC backpacks for $40. Personally I think thats a little high for a 550, especially since 2011 models are out now. Good luck!

[CigarGuy]

Thanks for the info Fishtrapgirl, don't think you can mention the dealers name, but can you give me the name of the town they are in?

[fishtrapgirl]

Yep, sure. The dealer is in Bloomer, WI. I am pretty sure they have a HSOforum, however I don't know how good it is. It's not a fancy place by any means, but good people and great prices.

[Slowfinger]

Cigarguy, before you buy, do like others said...check them all out. I have, my best buddy has, and my brother n law law have Yamaha 450's. It's all you need...very reliable, always there. Check 'em all out before you decide, you don't need bells and whistles on these things, just reliability. Good luck.

[Crappiechopper]

There is one feature that I would recommend on whatever machine you buy, if you're using it for ice fishing get fuel injection! Easier and more dependable starts after the machine has been sitting outside for periods of time.

[Rippinlip]

There is one feature that I would recommend on whatever machine you buy, if you're using it for ice fishing get fuel injection! Easier and more dependable starts after the machine has been sitting outside for periods of time.

My wife and I both have 2008 Polaris 500's, her has fuel injection and mine is just carbed. I have no issues with starting mine in the coldest of days, does not take any more to start mine than hers, fuel injection is nice, but for the extra money in my mind not worth the expense for starting reasons.

[CAD]

I have a Polaris 800 and one of reason I went that big is that I pull a disk to put in food plots in the summer and ive never had a problem pulling anything. Its been dependable and has pulled everything from docks,disks for food plots, and a wheelhouse. Great wheeler.