I need to make a decision soon I hope you can help. I was thinking about getting a used Scrambler. I have a choice between a '01 Scrambler 400 2x4 or an '02 Scrambler-X 500 2x4. Great deals on both machines. I use it for an all purpose machine trail riding, sand, going up in the mountains etc. and I am not planning on modifying it. What machine would be best? Which one would be easier to sell in the future?

Thanks,

First off, I think the 400 would be a bit easier to sell in the furutre. If you do not plan on modifying at all, these machines are pretty equal. Save $1000 and get the 400 I say. It's a bit lighter and if you ever change your mind and need more power, that's the one the will respond. They should both be very reliable. Only difference between the two is the motors.
Now, last question. Do you want more torque down low for those hill climbs (500) or more of a racey top end feel (400)?

Well the 400 sold for $3400 I guess I will get the 500. Oh well. Thanks

I have had mine up for sale now for 3 weeks and not even a call, I didn't think that $3500 was all that high for mine. I don't think any polaris is going to be easy to get rid of if you need to. Just my .02

Balzak
2000 scrambler 400 2x4 (for sale too many mods to list)
1998 Yamaha Warrior (some mods)
2003 Suzuki Z400 Stock for now

The 500 4x4 seems to have the best resale value. Many people prefer 4-strokes and the four wheel drive is the best thing a Scrambler has to offer.

Scrmblerman, me personally I love my scrambler 400 2x4, I've rode the 500 scram and it seves no justice to the 400. Two strokes have a lot more potential than four strokes.

LONG LIVE POLARIS!!!

2000 POLARIS SCRAMBLER 400 2X4

SCRAMDADDY400

I think that if you want a scrambler, get 4 wheel drive. No offense to anyone, but the only thing the scrambler has going for it is that it is a 4 wheel drive sport machine. The performance is limited for polaris until they come out with that new one in fall.

Want to buy mine Scramblerman? I'll give you the $850 in mods and sell it to you for less than that other 500X.

I would like to get the 4x4 but can't justify needing four-wheel drive, spending the extra money and adding weight for the sand. I have not ridden the 400. I heard it is a little faster than the 500. But the 500 is more of a trail riding machine which I do the most. I will be riding with my wife and I am not 18 anymore. The 500 will be probably be more maintenance free. I will keep you in mind BarelyLegal send me an email with all the details again. I will find out today if I am getting the 500. I appreciate everyone’s comments.

I have spent time on a 500 4X4 and was not impressed. The extra weight is all on the front wheels, and with out a low range for the 4X4, its fairly useless in the sticky slop usually associated with "Mudding".
The 500 does make a better "Slow trail ride". The 4-Stroke is more willing to putt arround. The 400 2-Stroke begs to rode fast, and tends to spit and sputter a little at 1/4 throttle type rideing.
If the 500 is already as fast as you will need to go, it is a great machine.
The lack of 4X4 has never been a problem for me. When the going gets real bad, you would need more ground clearance, a bigger set of tires, and a low range anyhow. My last trip up north we got into some real mud, and every time my 2 weel drive Scrambler got stuck, the 4X4 Scrambler only got a little further and also had to get towed out by the big 4X4's.
Good luck with whatever you get.