Hey everyone, hoping I could get some advise on buying a used atv. Ill put in point form what I'm looking for, any information on any of the brands would be a great, personal stories, occuring problems. Anything you'd like just don't go hating on a specific brand. All im looking for is a friendly conversation about the 4 different brands I'm looking at.

What I'm looking for??
-Year 2008-2013
-Price $6000-$7000
-Kms less then 2500
- Would like a snorkel/mud tires/rad relocate if not will be installed eventually
-Size 700-800
-For? Ditch banging, trails, mudding, farm chores, poker rallies

The contenders
-Kawasaki Brute Force 750
-Yamaha Grizzly 700
-Can-am renegade 800
-Honda foreman 680
Any others you can suggest, or any info on the list I have please feel free to comment in the thread. Just a little suck in the middle of them all and would like to purchase one in the next few months here! I do know all have there pros and cons just like everything does, but personal opinions matter over atv online reviews to me! THANKS GUYS!

 

Just one thing from me. Dont buy one that has snorkel and rad relocate already done. That means it has been in some crap and is likely to have future problems. Look for a mostly stock atv with maybe wheels/tires and a winch. Good luck, im looking for one very soon myself.

 

If your looking for the rep of a ATV here is a good site with owner reviews of the machine. Jut put in year and click reviews. Reviews of Motorcycle, ATV, Snowmobile and Watercraft vehicles

I buy used and go by condition not year. When I bought my Sportsman in 2007 I found a 2001 that was in better shape then the 2004 models I was looking at.

Everybody here rides a used ATV. They are only new when on the showroom floor.

 

Thanks Reaper thats something i didnt even think about, I just thought it as a benefit that I wouldnt have to spend money on buying those extras.

But I found a completely stock 08 BF 750 for a good price. Just wondering how difficult is a rad relocate and snorkel job?

 

Thanks for the link its excellent!

 

That's the site that helped me chose a early model 500H.O years ago and I do not regret it.
I just figured all these guys can not be all wrong.
Vehicle Reviews for 2002 Polaris Sportsman 500 H.O.