I have asked a few questions about buying a new quad, but I still cant decide wether I should or not. The trails around my house can get pretty rough, theres alot of mud and water, and I ride off trails through the woods too. My Foreman works great through all this, but I want something more fun, something I can wheelie and slide with ease. Im thinking about a used 400ex or 300ex, Im just not sure if they will be able to handle some of the terrain. Could someone tell me how well they should do on the trails I ride?

 

I to have the same situation with my 2000 foreman 400.
I am always bringing up the rear of the pack. A lot of it might be my experience level but....
the 400ex blows me away of course and the 300ex also wheelies etc.
the 300ex gets stuck occasionally but they are more manuverable and the turning radius seems much tighter.
present model 400ex has no reverse but changes may be coming and rumors are flying as usual.I have seen ranchers do a lot of tricks riding on two side wheels etc and are a lot quicker than my foreman and do good on hills also.
Do you want 4wd??? rancher it will still pull your buddy out of the mudhole or ditch.
Do you want speed and tricks 400 ex definitely.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]