After evaluating my needs for an ATV I narrowed it down to a 4x4 auto Eiger or 4x4 P360. Most dealers that sell both seem to say Eiger due to its better handling, faster and overall sportiness. I prefer more sport over utility as i won't be doing any farm work, pulling logs, trailers etc. I know this is on the suzuki forum but maybe someone has ridden or owned both.
I got an OTD price of $4800 on the '04 Eiger 4x4 auto in green. Also got an OTD price of $4500 on an '03 Eiger 4x4 auto green. Both are new and no miles. Since this is out of state I will exercise my option on paying sales tax which is only 4.5% in my state which is not that bad.

Which is the better deal? I think the only difference on the '04 is it is pre-wired for a winch. Anything else. Suzuki doesn't have any incentives on this bike to really help on the price. I'm paying cash so if incentives in 2 months will get the price better I will wait. I am in no rush but I would think spring time would be a tougher time to get a better deal. I also posted this on the Suzuki forum

Thanks

 

Check the frame strength

 

**Check the frame strength**

What are you referring to? A difference in frame strength between the '03 and '04 Eiger. A difference in frame strengh b/w the Eiger and Prairie? Do you have frame specs to share with all of us or just a bad experience and chalk it up to a weak frame? Please elaborate.

 

I almost purchased the Eiger. Not trying to scare you , Eiger is a great bike. Just look underneath and make sure that it's as strong as you need or maybe put bigger skid plate on?

I met a guy last week when I was in the dealership, he had an 04 Eiger with a bent frame from a large rock. Scared me off.

Like I said, probably just a freak accident. I love the Eiger, buy I bought a Rancher AT.

Spud