I'm looking for a old/new quad, and am wondering between a 300 fourtrax of 400 foreman. I would be using them for hunting, fishing, and trapping in the fall, bit of winter and spring, and then in summer would be a bit of trail riding. So I will actually use it more for utility then recreation. I don't care to set land speed record, but I will do occasional mudding just to get to a certain area (if I can go around it, I do) What year would be a good one to get, not too old, not too new? Any other info is much apreciated. Which one is more RELIABLE (really important)

JasonJ

Probably either quad would serve you well. I'd say buy which ever one is in the best shape for the best price.

the 400 has a bit more power for the mudding part and im with Coyotechaser
which ever one is the better deal [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

I had a 94 honda fourtrax 2x4. And I loved it. I still kick my self for selling it.

You can't go wrong with either one if it's in good shape. The 300 is notorious for being bulletproof. It's often called the "best quad ever built" because it so rarely breaks. If you do get one, consider a '96 or newer because parts are cheaper since they started making them in the USA. My 300 serves me well when I need to haul a deer out of the woods, carry a fellow deer hunter into the woods or pull the kids on a sled when it snows. A 300 will probably be a bit cheaper than the 400 and there are all sorts of upgrade equipment available for it, more so than the 400. The 400 will give you more grunt when you need it, though at the expense of using a little bit more fuel.
Whichever one you decide to get, do what I did and get a Warn 424 Select so that you can switch into 2wd mode. It'll save on fuel, reduces wear and tear on your drivetrain, reduces steering effort, improves throttle response, makes maneuvering on trails easier and is just plain more fun in the snow. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] It'll cost over $200 but it's worth every penny in my opinion.