you should get a 250ex they are good in mud and good for mx put a e-seriers pipe on it and jet it and it would be a good fourwheeler

 

I don't know what prices you've seen so I don't know if this is helpful but I just got the 400AT for less than my buddy paid for his 03 350es. They discounted $1000 off of MSRP and no prep fees. I was out the door for 5700.

Hope that helps.
Oh and also don't forget that just because Honda doesn't offer the 350 in 2wd/4wd you can always get a warn 424 unlocker.

Good luck