I haven't been on the board in a long time, have been busy putting miles on my 2005 400i.
I bought it brand new in October of 2005 when the 2006 models were about to come out. I was hesitant in buying an Arctic Cat, in South Texas, they are few and far between. Down here, Hondas and Polaris rule. But I liked the features of the Arctic Cat and bought it against the warnings of my friends.
Well, a 1000 miles later, I have only one thing to say. I LOVE IT! It hasn't been in the shop not one time and I have have driven through some of the roughest brush country in South Texas. I have a half of a bottle of Arctic Cat brand tire slime in each tire and have had no problems in this thorn and cactus country. If I can push it over, over we go. I did add an aftermarket front bumper to help in that department and it has come in handy. The plastic is still in great shape, nothing broken or out of place. Everything still works as new.
This atv has lived up to every expectation that I had when I bought it and I have no regrets. I would gladly do it all over again and my next atv will be another Arctic Cat, if and when this one every wears out. lol
Thanks for reading and thanks to Arctic Cat for a great machine.

 

Oh, and I'm looking at a used '04 650. It has 3200 miles on it, looks clean, has been used on a ranch, supposedly never mudded or ridden hard. Any thoughts on it? Good or bad on a '04 650?

Thanks again.

 

I got a 07 400 and really am happy with it, no problems either. I have been keeping my eyes open for a 650 twin also but sometimes I hear bad things about them but you never know the truth till you try it yourself. Good luck on the 650!