Local Honda shop has a new 2002 rancher es for 3800 otd is that a good price also how reliable is the es shifting. Thanks

 

That seems like a very good price. THe ES is a pretty reliable shifting mechanism. Youll have alot of fun on that Rancher. They are very fun machines especially the 2wd. The 2wd will beat a 250EX in a race. But for utility and work with a little spice towards play you cant beat them. Have fun!

 

yeah I forgot to say it is 2 wd I thought it was a good deal going to get it tomorrow

 

So far for us,the ES has been very reliable for both Recons.We haven't had any problems sincce we got them.After using a regular manual shift,I like the ES better.I think it also shifts a little smoother too.Have fun with that Rancher.

 

You simply cannot beat the Rancher. period.
My wife and I have been riding the Honda "ES" system (see below) for a couple of years, and I only had one temporary "glitch." Mine stuck in 4th -- I parked it, shifted into neutral with the little "back-up" shift lever, and it's been fine since.

Rancher is a wonderfully balanced machine, comfortable ride, fast on the trail, stable at speed, super-reliable, and corners like a sports car.
The only thing we would change on ours is to add an "unlocker", like Warn's 424, to let us switch to 2WD --- and yours already comes that way!

You're gonna love it!!