Ok, this will be my first quad and I don't wanna screw up on my first buy...

I'm a 180 lb 29 year old looking for a 400 size quad for general use...no hardcore riding..

I've narrowed it down between a..

'03 (haven't seen in person) Suzuki Eiger Manual 4x4. I like the manual option, positive 4wd engagement...little cheaper.

'03 Kawasaki Prarie 360 4x4.. $5199.. I like the rear brake, front diff...no speedo though. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif[/img]

The dealer was trying to get me into a '02 Polaris Sportsman 400 for $5399... but I have heard a lot of flak about the Polaris bikes.. Body looks a little cheap (lotso plastic)...good clearance and true 4wd..

Whadda ya think guys??

 

I Would go with the Eiger 4x4! Its a great quad and the 2wd/4wd works great! I would look at the Eiger 4x4 more if i was you!

 

Need to check out Arctic Cat... Lots of choices for '03 in the 400 class.

 

hmmmmm.. Interesting..

Never looked at the Arctic Cats... Not a bad looking machine..plus has some pretty good features..

I think I'll try and check one out at the dealer here in town...

Although... I guess its true you can't sling the rear around on a IRS machine huh???

 

I had that same choice a while back, was leaning towards the P360 for a while but went with the Eiger. No regrets at all.

The AC is a good point, especially now that it uses the Eiger engine. The AC will be a bit heavier overall. If you like breaking the rear end around......go for the Eiger. You can steer that thing without moving the bars at all.

Jaybee

 

So, have you decided yet?

 

Hey,wanabe check out the AC area.He got a AC 400 ACT in green.Vince

 

Oh yeah....

I should have replied to this thread.


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There are a couple of more brands that i personally would look at, but of the two you have narrowed it down to, i would choose the Eiger manual....i prefer a manual bike....and a buddy i ride with frequently bought an Eiger the same time i bought my rancher....his bike performs great and he hasn't had any problems at all.

 

Hmm... I guess you missed that other post GreatCanadian,

I got a Cat...