I am really thinking about selling my 1996 400 Sportsman and getting a 4 stroke sport machine.What does everyone think would be a good price to ask for the old girl? For those who dont know what all I have done to it......engine has about 40hrs on topend that is ported,.040 over,Boyson power reeds,Aaen Torquer pipe &silencer,clutch kit,UNI filter,HPD steering post bushings,new battry,new counter balance seal,new chains and front sprockets,rebuilt front hub,rebuilt rearend,GBC Gators along with lots of TLC.Only thing I know that it needs is a switch for the winch. Give me an idea .And how about some input on what to replace it with.Thinking about a Scrambler 500 or god forbid a Raptor or 400EX.

 

WOW!! You didnt even say preditor. Why not?

 

I cant afford anything new.looking at the 00-02 models.

 

If you like the auto i would definitely say scambler 500 4x4, If ya wanna try something with a clutch than an any year 400ex would be a safe bet. DS650s are nice too, and if ya really really have to have a raptor, just make sure its an 02 or newer.

As for a selling price on your current quad, maybe a 1000 bucks? I'm not too good at judging the value of quads, but if I'm not mistaken, Polaris resale isnt too peachy.

 

On buying,I have to go with what savestheday61 said on buying a 4 stroke sport bike.Ok,on selling your sportsman,I checked with kelly blue book and it said your's is worth about $3,000 Retail
trade in value is about $2,000.

 

Ya they're a very nice ride. and they are going cheap for what you get.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

well i dont know if its to much but there is a predator on www.cycletrader.com for 5299 from a dealer brandnew. check that site out i bet theres a few more on there close to that price. ok hope i helped
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I have to stay under $4000

 

I've never had a chance to ride one, and you didn't say what type of sport riding you'd be doing, but I've always liked the DS650. Maybe it's because I've always owned Ski-Doo sleds.

 

I ride mainly tech trails .I am leanin more to a 500 Scrambler.I like the 400ex but think I would miss reverse and the last Raptor I rode was a monster that would take getting used to but that was before I rebuilt the 400 now it is a monster too. I may not get rid of it but..........I am ready for a upgrade to a newer ride but plan on keeping my 425 for when I need 4x4 .