I did a little window shopping with my father-in-law today looking for a new quad for him. This will be his first experience with a 4 wheeler. He’s looking for something to do leisurely trail rides, take deer hunting, and plow snow. He’s looking at about a $5000 budget, give or take. He’s already ruled out the 500’s as being overkill for him.

We were looking at either the 300 or 400, 4wd. I already explained to him all the differences between suspensions, engines, features, etc. with each machine. The 300 out the door price (excluding sales tax) is $4599 and the 400 is $5000. First question, what do you think of the prices? Second, which would you get and why? I personally don’t think you could go wrong with either, but some opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.

As an aside, they had a new red 500a with ITP wheels and 27x9x12 and 27x12x12 Blackwater XT’s on it that they were getting ready to put on the showroom floor. It was pretty impressive looking. I’ve been thinking about getting a second set of tires/wheels, and seeing this just added some fuel to the fire!

 

i think the 300 would fit the bill nicely. it might be a couple of hundred higher than up by me. call around. my dealer said that ac wants them to sell all of the 2001 machines before the '02s come out. he has the auto for $5500.

 

Well as for the prices, the local dealer is adversizing the AC 400 at $4799 (while they last).

I would personally go with the 300. It has a better ride, extra tranny range, 2wd and locker(if you fix it right), cheaper, and I would think it would be less heat on the rider since the motor is farther back and there is no head pipe close to your leg like on the 400.

 

Here in Missouri and in Illinois they are pricing 400 4x4 cats out the door before tax at $4500 even ! It may be worth driving a little to get a good deal.

Later,

Triston

 

Thanks for the replies so far. I was thinking the prices were a little high, but the problem is there aren't very many AC dealers around here and they don't have a lot of competition. I think there are only three dealerships within a 150 mile radius from me, and they are all in different directions.
I really like this dealer for service, parts, etc.

Again, thanks for the replies so far.

 

maybe the dealer will "throw" in the winch and the install. it won't hurt to ask for some kind of deal. the '02s will be out in 5 or 6 months and we'll know what they will be around june.

 

I know around Minn. they are going for 4299-4399 for the 4004x4 and the 300 only a few hunderd dollers cheaper. Best of luck for you...
Thanks

 

Hey stitch what are the 500 auto's going for ?
Thanks

Triston

 

I have not looked very close at the autos, but they have been selling for 5399-5499 at the lowest priced dealerships and these dealerships are within 1hr of the twin cities
thanks

 

Damn, I just did a search on cyclertrader and there is a dealer in arizona selling 500 4x4 manual shift for 4399 wish I was a little closer

Later,

Triston