Hello,

I have a chance to buy a friend of mines 1999 Trail Blazer 250, he said he would sell it to me for $500... it has been sitting for a while, And it runs, but doesnt really move, like something is keeping it from moving, i posted on here about the problem and you all suggested to check the weights and such... this is going to be my 1st quad, i ride dirtbikes, but want a quad to put around on when i go camping and what not... anyways, I guess my question would be is 500 bucks a good deal?? The overall condition of the quad, is "Fair" some normal wear and tear... any info on owning one of these machines would be much appriciated... thanks!!

 

Sounds like a fun project. Probably alot of labor and cleaning, carb, clutch, etc. A "good" 99' tb probably would sell for about $1,500. It really depends on what you want to end up with. If it's just a campground quad, it's probably worth it.

 

Ya, Its just going to be something to ride around when ever I am taking a break from my CRF 450... so I dont need anything to fancy.... PLeae eveyone be patient I will probably have a lot of questions once i start tearing it down and restoring it, I will post some pics of it when i get chance... whats a good place with a decent price where I can pick up a service manual for this thing. and a OEM parts place... thanks!!!

Will

 

I don't think you could go wrong buying it for $500 since it does run.

Those older two strokes are simple and easy to work on. The only real pain in the *** thing about them is repacing the starter.

 

There is so much info in this forum that you might not need a service manual, just do a search and you'll probably find what you need. There are alot of oem websites. Some have parts diagrams. If it's just little stuff, you're better off going to a local dealer and you can see what you are getting. Nothing worse than ordering something and paying shipping and getting the wrong thing. Been there.

 

my opinion is that it is really underpowered if all you want is to ride around a campground though youll be fine..

 

i think that that would be a good deal, but the 250 realy doest go that good preaty underpowed like Jayblazer said but it being fully automatic it is a good putt putt bike and will still have alitte snap since its a 2-stroke