i need some feedback on what to buy. i never road before, i want an automatic quad, but what brand is considered to be the best quality for my money
i know polaris, artic cat and kawasaki make automatic trans. , but i keep hearing the belts break , or heat up , etc..... i just want to ride and have some fun im 45 years old, any advise from some middle age experts out there ?

 

Check out the Yamaha Kodiak 400 4X4 for 2000! It has many more features than any other automatic.

 

I agree check out the kodiak it's an awesome quad!

 

The new Honda Rubicon 500 features an all new automatic transmission design that shouldn't face the reliability issues you mentioned. It has gotten rave reviews thus far and of course offers typically great Honda fit and finish.

 

Belts don't usually break unless they have been abused. Such as using high gear instead of low when towing or climbing steep hills.

The Kodiak won the shoot out last year for the best 400cc machine. The 2001 model has a speedometer, the machine is about perfect now.

Test ride one, you will love the way it handles.

 

I AM 42 YEARS OLD AND RIDE MOSTLY HILLS AND TRAILS. I RIDE MY MAGNUM 325 4X4 ALMOST EVERDAY ON MY FARM. MY WIFE RIDES HER MAGNUM 425 2X4 WITH ME MOST OF THE TIME. I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH EITHER ONE OF MY POLARIS.STILL HAVE ORGINAL EQUIPEMENT ON THE 98 OF MY WIFES. TAKE CARE OF YOUR WHEELER AND IT WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU. TREAD LIGHTLY AND HAPPY TRAILS!!!!!!!!!!

 

try the honda recon........I suggest a 2 wheel drive quad for first time buyers......4X4's cost more than they are worth unless you will be working it hard.

bang for the buck, I think the Honda is a very good buy. easy to service, easy to ride, and bulletproof. JMHO