I went to my local deal to check out banshees.As I was looking I noticed this yellow quad,it was a scrambler 500 4x4.I liked it so much I am thinking of buying it.How good are they at jumping and any reliability problems?

 

Man, if you found a yellow scrambler you better buy it fast. So many people are searching for those and having know luck. Your lucky!!!!

As for the machine, I don't know if you know much about them but they are definatly not a true sport machine like a banshee. They can jump a little but are pretty heavy. There is a pic of me jumping my 400 scrambler if you go to the link. You are safe to go that high and a little higher but not much. What kind of riding do you do? As for reliability, some will say they have lot's of problems and other will say not. The most common problems is breaking chains.
I haven't experienced many problems so hopefully others will comment and tell you about their's.

 

The only problem about jumping the Scrambler is the weight. I think having almost 600 lbs. of machine coming off a jump can't be to healthy. If I was going to jump a lot I would probally go with a Raptor or a 400EX.

 

Well, I have to say i've had some good success jumping mine. nothing major but pretty decent for sure. it lands smoothe too. It's a 2001 SC 500 4x4. Here's a link for some pics. my bike is not part of the first 12 but is on the 2nd page (13-24). I'm Aaron.

http://photos.yahoo.com/eggman2k1

 

A scrambler is not even in the same playing feild as a banshee but they are a lot of fun. Like everyone else has said their main problem is wheight. They are just to heavy to get any air like a true sport. The reliability is all in how you drive and take care of it. I have learned the hard way to never buy a used one. Mine has been nothing but problems. Everything from the belt to the chain to the front hubs has broke on mine. But like i said i bought it used, evedently well used. I am trading it for a new one in a week so that i know how it has been treeted. Good luck.

 

A Banshee and a Scrambler are made for 2 totally different types of riding. A Scrambler is definitely not made for jumping. I'm not saying you can't get some air with it but it's more suited for mud & trail riding. The Banshee or a 400EX are better for suited for jumping and speed. You need to determine what type of riding you will be doing and not pick your quad based on looks alone.