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Old 06-15-2002, 03:34 AM
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okay, well since stupid kawasaki discontinued their prairie 300 4x4, which i was going to buy this fall, i don't want a discontinued quad. So the quad of kawasakis that will be around the longest and is utility would be the P650. My question is, is that i was goin to buy the 300 4x4 for $4999. The 650 retails for $6999 almost 2 thousand dollars more. Is it really worth the extra money. I do not like the looks of the 360 and a 650 would be great, just a little worried about spending that much money. Any information would help.
 
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Old 06-15-2002, 05:11 AM
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P360 is awesome. My neighbor has one and I have a P650. I have had problems with mine & just came back from riding at river & a guys P650 just locked up the front end. I think motor has too much power for the other components on bike. If it were my money, I would buy the 360. I work on my own stuff & I like the power, but you can't make it go any faster than the trail will let you! If I had it to do over again, I would get the 360.

P.S. It is cool knowing you are on the baddist bike, but there is a price. We just don't know how much yet?
 
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Old 06-15-2002, 11:34 AM
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I was in a similar situation just a few months ago. I'm in college and didnt know if I wanted to spend that much money on a quad(being the 650). I dont think I" couldve made a better choice. I love having that power there to use and I think it handles great. I really dont know about thr 360. All I know is that I wanted big and big is what I got. Good luck in your decision.
 
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Old 06-15-2002, 12:49 PM
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P 650 is the fastest 4x4 on the market and for the same price as it's big bore competition. If you like raw power and don't mind replaceing the drive belt once or so a year, it's a no-brainer. Every person I have seen throw a leg over the P650 comes back grinnin from ear to ear, it's that impressive!(for a utility)

Good luck with your choice.

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Old 06-15-2002, 09:10 PM
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Hi GUYS;
I did look at buying the 360 at first...it had everything anyone could reasonably ask for in a quad. I am not very reasonable. I simply had to have the 650...and OH MY GOD did I ever make the right choice!!! My 650 cost me only $1600.00
Can. more than the 360, so that is maybe $1200.00 US ,so my advise to you is to haggle a little more with your dealer. Word of advise...If you do not like BRUTAL POWER, AMAZING SPEED, and all the attention you will get from owning the most POTENT,BADDEST, QUAD EVER MADE...do not buy the 650!!
Also if you have kids you may not want them riding this quad unless they have experience and good riding skills...This quad is not for the faint of heart! This quad (650) will be around for a very long time...look at the forums and mags...it is one of the most talked about quads on the market, it's popularity is growing by the minute... and will continue to grow evertime someone gets on, and blasts off on the most fun ride on 4 wheels!!! The way I see it...quads are meant to be fun, so why not own the most fun 4x4 built!!!

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Old 06-15-2002, 09:17 PM
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It' time yo fight. I gave $6500 dollars for my P650 & I know there is no way you got one for $1200. If you did, can I please have you're dealers address so I can buy his entire stock. LOL
 
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Old 06-15-2002, 10:44 PM
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2fat4moto;
If you read my post again you will notice that i said i paid $ 1600.00 more for the 650 than the 360 cost. Which is roughly $1200.00 or so in U.S. dollars. I actually paid $9400.00 Canadian plus taxes ,for a grand total of $10,800.00
I had some goodies thrown in on my bike so it was a good deal. They regularly retail around here for $10,300.00 plus the taxes.

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Sorry about that. Have you had it long?
 
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Old 06-15-2002, 10:51 PM
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Guys;
I should note as well that my dealer has sold 12 650's and not a single one has come back for anything other than regular scheduled services( oil changes ). I have had mine for about 2 months and i drive it hard believe me...and this thing keeps getting better. Absolutely not a single problem. My dealer is a friend of mine and i drove 300kms to buy one from him instead of locally in the city.

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Old 06-15-2002, 10:58 PM
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After I did the 60 mile service on my bike, it seems like a whole new machine. Glad to lay into it with full throttle. NICE!
 


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