I was wondering if these are good quads? I am looking at the 2000 model. This is a second choice machine and am hoping it can last for a good three to four years of hellish abuse. What do you guys think?

 

The only complaint i have heard is a litle underpowered i drove one i don't think so, i guess compared to the 500 but then again allot of atv's are underpowered compared to the 500. I ride with a couple of them and they go and do everything i do. They are a great machine.

 

A second choice machine?What are you riding now?
Bill

 

You’d be a lot better off with the new Sportsman 400 (actually, it has the tried and true 425 motor in it if I can believe what I’ve read). A 2001 SP 400 will have the steering and brake upgrades and you’ll be MUCH happier with the power to move that heavy machine around.

 

If your going to be doing alot of hillclimbing, get something bigger.
If your going to ride double alot, get something bigger.
If you just going to trail ride, plow snow etc., it does those great. And you can get a good deal one one also.

 

I don't have an ATV yet. I am looking at this as a first ATV and a learner. I ain't gotta whole lot of dough to throw down and this is why I'm leaning towards the 335. I will be plowing snow and bringing firewood in from the fields with it. I was initially looking at the Yamaha Kodiak. I thought about getting something you would have to shift, but then I remembered how lazy I am. So the key is automatic. I would also like to have a switchable 2/4wd with the usual hi/low/ reverse ranges. What'da all think?

 

It'll do fine for what you describe. I plow with mine also using a 48" Polaris plow. They are some-what under powered, but for pulling and pushing using low range it does just fine. Hillclimbing is it's weekness, you know the ones that you need alot of momemtum to make it up. Eveyone always ask me "Why didn't I get the 500?" Well, the 1400 bucks I saved on the 335, I got the winch, plow and other accessiores with money left over. Do I wish I got the 500? Sometimes yes, but most of the time, NO

 

Awhile ago,2 of my friends who ride the 335 Sportsmans took my 500 for a ride,they have regreted their purchases since.They had the extra cash for the 500s,however,the dealer was out of stock and sold them on the 335s.It sounds like your not a speed freak,you;ll probably be fine with the 335.

They really shi- bricks when the rode my 400cc 2-stroke Xplorer,that thing rocks for a 4x4,
Bill