2000 vs 2001
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I have being looking for a great 4X4 quad and have pretty much decided on getting the Arctic Cat 300 4X4. After doing some checking around I have found a dealer that has a 2000 model. The 2000 model is for $4,200 and the 2001 model is $4,500. Are these good prices to be paying for the 300 machine? Is the 2001 model better than the 2000 model? I was told that the only changes were some graphic changes, the ability to start in any gear, and a larger fuel tank. Are there any other changes? Is the 2001 model worth the extra money?
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Well, thanks for everyones replies. The machines were from two different dealers. When I sat down with the dealer that had the 2000 model he started adding in shipping, setup, and extremely high amount for licensing $80, and taxes. So my total came to a little over $4,700. The dealer with the 2001 just added taxes, and $30 for licensing, So my total for the 2001 was a little over $4800. The difference ended up being only a $100. I am just going to take the 2001. After the dealer tried to stiff me with all these extra charges I figured he was a crook so I wouldn't buy anything from him!!!!
Maybe I am wrong but the 2002 models come out in July. This only gives them 6 months to get ride of the 2001 models. I thought the dealer would be willing to work on the 2000 model.
I think that $4,800 is a good price to pay considering all the other dealers were charging more.
Maybe I am wrong but the 2002 models come out in July. This only gives them 6 months to get ride of the 2001 models. I thought the dealer would be willing to work on the 2000 model.
I think that $4,800 is a good price to pay considering all the other dealers were charging more.
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The start in gear feature is nice but it could be added to the 2000 for the price of some wire and connectors. I believe it is wired into the tail light circuit. Around here the 2000's were selling for 4100.00 this fall but everyone was sold out by Oct. I bought my 2001 300 4X4 for 4500.00 in late sept. P.S. Get the winch you won't regret it as these bikes are too heavy to hoist around by hand.
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Is the $4,500 the total price or did they tack on the license and taxes? I was leaning toward the winch but the 2 year extended warranty is also looked very tempting. I haven't had a chance to read to see exactly what was covered. I just don't know what I would use the winch for? I think that it would be one of those toys thats just there for looks.
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My main intention is for trail riding, and Hunting in the fall. I was wanting my wife to be more involved in ATVing. I figured that we would join a local ATV Club and go on their trail rides. So, I am mainly buying it for my wife to ride when we would go on these rides. I wouldn't be looking for touble but you never know where the trails go. I just wanted something that can get me back out of a place that I happen to get into. I have never used a winch on a quad and just wasn't sure if I would ever use it. From what I have heard, is that the Arctic Cats are very durable machines. but, it is always my luck to have something go wrong right after the warranty goes out.
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So far I have used my winch when I got stuck in a swamp,It saved me a two mile hike to get a come along. Also I have used it to winch trees off the trail, hang deer during hunting season and to lift my snow plow. I suppose you wouldn't need a winch if you are always on good trails but then you really don't need 4WD if that is the case. the reason I mentioned it is alot of dealers will sell them for 50.00 when you buy the machine. The 4500.00 did not include tax or license.