Hi Guys, New to the forum here. I came across someone selling a 05 KQ with maybe 50 miles on the machine and it's in showroom condition. It comes with a Brand New Warn winch and run flat tires but the down side is that it falls within the recall range for the tranny problem. I know Suzuki is taking care of that problem just can't make up my mind whether to buy or cry?? Please any input would be appreciated...

Thanks Andy

 

I think the KQ is a great machine. I wouldn't worry about the recall. Get it fixed and ride it. I have two friends with KQ's that fall in that range and they have not had a problem. If I didn't currently have my Grizzly that would be my quad.

 

I forgot to mention he's willing to take 6000- for it. Is that a good price?? Any differance in the 06 and 05 models??
Thanks

 

Yeah that's a great price, the KQ is a great ATV too. 50 miles..it's practically brand new, that's not even broken it yet. I paid 7500 otd brand new for my 05 KQ in June. Suzuki has the reverse gear covered for 5 years so you don't have to worry about that. Just make sure you get an aftermarket air filter for it..either a Uni or Twin Air, the stock air filters let air into the engine.

 

quad238, welcome to the forums. My advice to you, quite honestly, would be to just do it. If you need all my reasons and arguements why, I really don't care to relist them here, search for topics on the King in the Suzuki forum and look for my posts to people that have asked about the abilties of this machine.

 

Well I just got a quote tonight for 7925. 06 camo with winch + mounting plate & 4 year extended warranty no tax... How does this sound??

 

That's a fairly good price for a Camo model with those extras, but the 05 KQ for 6k is a better deal, since it comes with a winch and run flat tires.

 

The problem with the 05 is that the person is a second owner (No big deal) the machine was purchased in Dec 04 so it's a year old. The tranny issue was not taken care of but the ECM issue was. I could not get the extended 4 year warranty because the 6 month factory warranty expired in June 05 so I really don't know what to do. How many people buy extended warranty for there machines?? Is it really worth it?? Need guidance. Thanks

 

if you know the owner and history, maybe its OK, but.....

if you are the type of person that keeps something, and you can afford it, buy new

you just never know buying used.....that's a lot of money only to find out it was dunked or owner ran it without oil by mistake (and it appears fine now)

I would not do that to someone, but I have seen people get screwed

 

I would be wondering why two different people have owned a quad and yet managed to put less than 50 miles on it total.

Jaybee