I'm thinking about buying a quad. What is reliable and reasonably priced? I want a sport-utility for work and fun. I have rode a few quads. 400 Kodiak is a great quad, but the ride is a little harsh, the Kawa 650 was very impressive, but is it reliable with all the electical gagets, the Grizzly feels like a big quad, sits up high, lots of power, but how stable is it in the hills? Polaris 500HO has a great suspension, maybe too good(soft), how stable is it in the hills? Honda is reliable but is it more a work quad? Thanks in advance for all of your input.

 

A scrambler is also a good sport-utility to consider. But, with the others, you can't go wrong by getting the P650, Grizzly, or Sportsman....not too familiar with a Kodiak so not too sure about it

 

Yes a Scrambler is fun. I would also look at the Arctic Cat 650. Same engine as the Kawasaki P650.

I would say that anything you buy NEW today would be reliable if you take care of it. However, I don't think ANY new ATV is reasonably priced, you can buy a good used Suburban for the same price!!!! But hey, there is just something about owning an ATV.

Just be sure to ride them all and then choose the best dealer! Good luck.