I have an 08 700 efi in camo, came new in june of 09 with the 3k warn winch and front and rear bumpers for 6000 out the door. Deals can all depend on the location also though. As far as handling goes they are not the best for fast trail riding, they are good at it but cats are more like the tank of the market in my mind. They are physically huge, lots of ground clearance, and the 700 has plenty of power for the mud. They are also very easy to work on and of your dealer is that close its almost a no brainer. I think the cats are a great over all machine.

 

Congrats!!! You will love this machine. And yes, you can shift on the fly into 4 wheel drive. AC intentionally put the switch next to throttle so you would have to shift when off the gas.....