I live in Phoenix and see a lot of quads for sale around here. I am saving my money up and looking each week on Craigslist to see what the common prices are for what I am looking for. Either a 2005 TRX400EX, or a TL Z400. I am leaning more towards the TL Z400, because I like them, I see a lot of them in great condition and there are a ton of them for sale at a price I can afford.

However, I notice that its up and down in my market. Just for giggles I went to California's Craigslist to see what they had and I saw a couple of unbelievable buys, I mean really great quads for an unbelievable price. You know those I need to dump it deals. But they are 5-6 hours away, one state over. Would you, or have you ever traveled 300 miles to buy a quad? Or do you just wait patiently for that deal to come a long when your ready to buy?

 

if its still cheaper even after figuring in gas and other travel costs go for it but to me a 6 hour drive seems kinda ruff what if you get out there and you find out the things not as nice as advertised then your up a creek with no paddle

 

I wouldn't make that trip for a used quad. Easy to make something look nice in an ad, but when you get there you can find all the stuff they didn't want you to see. If it were new, and savings were worth it like zz8t pointed out, I'd probably make the drive.

 

Not a quad but I travelled 1100 miles each way for a boat and it was worth every mile for the deal I got, you need to ask for detailed pictures and info and be sure you are dealing with someone that is honest which can be hard these days, that case it was someone on a boat forum that had a good reputation and I knew they wouldn't screw me over, I would be weary about going that far for something just posted on CL or somewhere like that.

 

TL z400? LT z400?

I try to buy pretty local, people ain't always up front- they'll get you there and pressure you into buying it 300 miles is way to far! I'd say 50 mile radius tops!

 

If I was buying used I would definitely buy local so you can actually see and touch what you are purchasing. If you are buying new, I would be open to driving a little further. On the other hand, buying local all in all is hard to beat, new or used!

 

If you hit China you went to far. LOL

 

If its a ultra super deal 100 miles one way. A normal quad 25-50 miles 1 way.

 

Or if it was made in china.

 

I've driven 12 hours to look at an atv-