Still lookiing for that right atv. Just sold my 2000 300 4x4 cat today. I took a new 400 sportsman for a ride. I was impressed with the performance, turning radius, and ride quality. Can anyone give me more input on 400 sportsman.

 

jett-
where is Forest ONT?? and what is the dealers name you were at??

I saw the new 400 at the local dealer they look no different to the SP500's.

 

I think it's great the 425 motor is now in the small Sportsman. The 425 and 500 and H.O. are all basically the same motor. So this is great for all of us. But why not get a 2000 SP for probably about the same money? They are going for $6100 out here, and I just sold my 2000 SP to a friend for $5800. There's bargains out there, and the new 425 SP has got all the weight-
but not all the power.
Silly Later,,,,Fourlix

 

I agree with Fourlix Maybe you could get a leftover 500 for about the same money as a new 400. Bigger engine & no more weight. However, the steering on the 01 will be noticeably lighter than the 00, and has upgraded (more durable) components so that has to come into consideration, too. Mainly it is the bottom steering post bushing, which only costs $35 or so for a 'forever' replacement, but it's a pain to get at.

 

The dealer is Forest Farm Equipment. It is located on Highway 21, approx 20 minutes East of Sarnia, or about 1 hr West of London going towards Sarnia.

 

Get the 425 it is very close in power to the 500 non HO and has all the 2001 upgrades.

 

If your buying give Elder Enterprises a call for a price (519-263-6142). They are up in Hensall, near Exeter. I've found their prices are very good. Even if you want to buy from your local dealer, having another price makes a great bargaining tool!

 

The SP 400 is a 425 so it it will have close to the same power as a non-H.O SP.I dont know how it is in Forest but here in the Sault the left over 2000 SP are going for $9300 out the door and all of them have a winch included.There was also a 2001 400SP and it was only $300 less and with no winch included.

 

The dealer said the new sportsman 400 will keep up to the 2000 non HO 500 sportsman.The price quoted before taxes including winch was $7600.00.

 

I have a red 2001 400 Sportsman for 3 weeks. It has plenty of power and handles easily even for the wife. I paid $6200 including tax.