Hey!! I joined this group today. I have read some threads in the past while doing a Google search and getting the answer here. There is certainly a wealth of knowledge and information on this site.

I have not owned an ATV for about 22 years. My last machine was a 1986 Yamaha Moto 4 250. I did not treat this machine well. I was 16 at the time. But I gotta say, the Yammi sure treated me well - took all the abuse I could give it.

So here's the thing, I just recently built a house on 40 acres. We burn firewood and make Maple Syrup. I need an ATV to do some light work plus I'm gettin the itch again. Trouble is I can't afford much after buying the land and building the house. I am very close to buying a new Baja Wilderness Trail 250. Its on sale this week for $3000. I am looking for someone to talk me out of a potential mistake!!

Anyone want to give my head a shake for me??

 

Welcome to the forums. Yes, i will warn you of a potential mistake. For 3000, you should be able to find a used Raptor 250 or even a used YFZ 450 for around 3000 or less. I think this would be a much better buy than the Baja Wilderness Baja 250

 

OK, a couple of questions, first, what is a Raptor? Second, where can you find decent machines that are not 20 years old for $3000.00? I should tell you I am in Canada.

 

O.K. I now know what a Raptor is. That is not at all what I am looking for. I need a machine for hauling light loads and doing some chores aound my property. A basic ATV with racks and a tow hitch etc. Do you know what kind of price a smaller ATV, that's not ancient would be? I have checked the classifieds and I gotta tell ya they seem to be over priced for really old stuff. The Baja I'm looking at just came out this year. It replaced an earlier model that I know had lots of problems. It is completely revamped. Tell me why the Baja is such a bad choice.

 

Welcome

 

Welcome to the forums.

With a little searching, you could probably find a good used utility atv for that price. Sounds like a Honda Recon might be just what you're looking for.

 

So what year of Honda Recon do you think I could get for around 3 or 4 thousand?

 

It may be a long way from here to where you are, but this is what's for sale in my area.

Price may vary by location, but should give you a general guideline.

 

Thanks for the link. I'm actually in Ontario but Grand Prairie is still too far away. That does give me an idea of the price though. I think they must be cheaper out there. I don"t think I will find a 2006 Honda for that price in Ontario.

 

I would take a minute and read some of the horror stories about chinese quads and the problems that people have had with them.
This company has no ad budget to speak of so that will keep their cost down. The other way to keep costs down is the parts that go into the machine and the people that build them.
Bottom line is you get what you pay for.

If you are mechanicly inclined and are willing to budget your time doing repairs I would say maybe take the gamble.

Here is a good resource that can help you decide what you can afford.
Auto loan calculator - Bankrate.com

example 7500 borrowed over 60 months at 7.9% = 151.71 a month.

The 2010 Bayou® 250 Sport Utility - Kawasaki.com - 3,499
would be another option.
I pulled that banner from another link so you should be able to go right there.