I was going to get the rancher 2x4 but then I went to a dealer and they were explaining all the features on the 04 Foreman ES 450 with selectable 4x4/2x4 ESP electric gauge with gas monitor,also shows what gear your in miles traveled speed,hours used(gas gauge shows fuel amount left!) You might wanna try these web sites they have ATV's for wholesale which are a lot cheaper!! www.southernhonda.com or www.ritchiepowersports.com

 

Reliv007,
Did you purchase your ATV from either of those dealers? I've been looking at southernpowersports.com for quite some time now, wish they would ship. That's about a 10 hour drive from Florida!

 

IF you are riding mostly wood trails, and looking at a 2x4, take a look at the Recon. It's very responsive in tight wood trails and just plain fun to ride. I own a Recon and a Rancher 4x4 with the Warn 424 unlocker. I would rather ride the Recon than the Rancher in the wood and light mudding.

 

I havnt bought a quad yet, the dealer just convinced me to get the foreman 450 when I buy one which should be in october or earlyer!(I have to get a job and save every penny so that I can buy one)CANT WAIT[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

but I do plan to buy my quad from southern honda, unless I can find a good deal on a used one!!!!

 

Reliv007,

Just remember the dealer is going to try to move you up to the next bigger more expensive toy to make more profit off of you. There is nothing wrong with buying a bigger toy. But if you are struggling to save money to buy your first ATV, buying a cheaper one will allow you to start having fun sooner for less money. Those expensive bells and whistles that cost another couple thousand won't prevent you from having fun.

 

I want to get an 04 Foreman ES do you know if there are any differences between the 04 and 05?
I might go with the Rancher 2x4 ES just because I dont have alot of money, but if I do get enough money by my 16th birthday(October 4 2005)I will go with

 

the FOREMAN ES 450!!! I am currently saving up all my money so that I can get a HONDA fourwheeler. (sorry it wont let me edit)

 

There are major differences. The 05 has front self cleaning disc brakes, has 475cc engine vrs 425 on 04, has dual oil coolers, better suspension, better body style, new and improved 2x4 to 4x4 switching, improved cylinder head valve arrangement, longer wheelbase. I think you would be dissapointed if you bought an 04 now that 05's are out.

 

Yeah but what about the price change?(what was the old price and what is the new price)So you cant buy an 05 450/425cc, only the 500/475cc? Do you have any pics?

 

My friend owns a 04 Forman ES. We have switched a few times to see the difference. Right off the bat you can tell the 05 has noticeable power difference. You can feel the suspension difference but I don't go often enough to really know the difference (or make it a deciding factor). The guy in the previous post pretty much covered it all. It is a different bike (not just a 433cc bored out to 475cc). I like the 04 also and if you had the money to spend I would get the 04 Foreman over a 05 Rancher. This same friend's girl friend has a 05 Rancher AT and it is a lot of fun to ride but like I said before you know where the money goes when you test drive both of them.