Hey Guys and Girls I have the option to buy a 01 prarie 650 for a great price I have done alot of research and reading on the prar but dont know much about the 01's if anybody out there in riding land has one rides one has ridden one please let me know about them this is a great deal and really want this machine but need the particiulars what to look for what to be careful of you know all the buying hessitancies. Thanks yall are great.

 

thers no such thing as an o1 prairie[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-cool.gif[/img]

 

venom is correct,
although they hit dealers as early as may of 2001, I know because thats when I picked up mine, (first one in) they were still considered '02 models. these are identical to the '03 models in almost every aspect except for the airbox which is shaped slightly different, and a noticable clutch belt warning light on the display panel.
as far as your other question they are without a doubt great machines, because in many peoples opinion, including atv magazines, they are the closest thing to truly combining the fun and speed of a sport with the usefullness and go anywhere traction of a utility or 4 X 4 atv.
Most of the other utilities have stayed within their comfort zone of the Utility market by keeping IRS or Independent rear suspension, and for some people who's sole joy in life is very very rough terrain, large rocks, logs or deep mud etc this is a benefit.
However it is important to rembemer these only add a few inches of ground clearance or wheel travel and even large off road trucks get stuck so no amount of ground clearance make you unstuckable.
So the keys to enjoying yourself and going where you want to go are knowing your machines limits, and more importantly knowing your limits as a rider, Have fun and good luck.