What is your opinions on this 4-wheeler with electric shift? I have searched and found that some have issues with the electric shift, but they seem overall to be pretty reliable. The guy is asking $1,950, which is a little above NADA avg retail.

 

They are generally reliable, but as you mentioned the ES system can act up, especially if dunked a lot.

Most of the time it is something pretty simple, like an angle sensor.

Unless it is in spectacular condition, maybe you can get it for a bit less?

 

i have that same wheeler and im pretty satisfied with it other than it wont take 1st or reverse if rpms are up

 

Until it was stolen, my 01 Rancher ES was very reliable. The popular "angle sensor" was replaced on a warranty recall and never caused any problem.

 

Thanks for your input, I am also looking at a 97 Polaris 300. The polaris is about 1K cheaper. The honda is nice, i went and looked at it today. The guy has only had it for 6 months and is looking to sell it. It makes me question, if I am buying someone elses problems. Anything i should look for specifically with this model?
Thanks

 

The usual things- make sure it runs well, shifts well, doesn't smoke or knock. Also check over the suspension for slop (ball joints, front and rear wheel bearings, stuff like that).