I bought a 2003 Ozark last year. It handles great on the trails! We put a trailer hitch on it and use it for yard work. We even took it to Loretta Lynn's last summer for the races! The seat is extremely comfy! We have had some trouble getting it to start in the cold. It starts eventually, but it's pretty hard to get started in cold weather. The floor boards are great, providing lots of extra mud protection. I kept up pretty good on the trails with a 300ex and my boyfriends 400ex. It's got plenty of power for trail riding! One complaint I have is that there is hardly any aftermarket stuff out for it. Try to find a graphics kit or something. They're not making 'em. I've since bought a Z400, and can't get myself to get rid of the Ozark. Not having a clutch, it's a great quad for anyone to jump on and go! I don't think you'd be dissappointed with one.

 

the ozark is a spectacular bike. the fact that it is in the 250 utility class makes it even more impressive. And they can handle some hangtime, check out my photos from a recent trip to the dunes. i have it at least 5ft in the air!

 

Ozarks are great machines, but I'll have to agree, 2002 models are horrible. DO NOT buy a 2002 model Ozark. I have had my frame break as well, and things wear out much faster on them. I have most of the kinks worked out though and it runs good. I do not use this for much "sport", I'm more into the mud scene. I made this thing go where stock 4x4's will not. I guarntee it. I have a few pics in my gallery thing, let me know what ya guys think.

 

i have a 2002 ozark and everythings held up so far. they do come with a rear differential and if you jump them, youll get a hard landing when you get 4+ feet of air. i also can make it where the 4x4s can just as well as they can. it has a super low first gear, but has great midrange. in stock form, theyll do around 50mph. theyre a good all around machine.