Agreed but not with the electrical. Warrior's really don't have any more electrical trouble than any other quads, even thought it may appear on the forums that there are a large number of them. You have to consider Warrior's have been out of production for five years now and many of those we see on here have now been around and owned for 10-15 years--electrical components are going to begin to wear out after that long. My Warrior is a year 2000 and I have not had any electrical problems with it whatsoever and I do all kinds of deep mud and water up exhaust etc.

Another pro as well, parts are extremely easy to find and the Warrior is a pretty easy to maintain machine.

 

91Warrior357 is spot on.

 

just my $0.02, but i have an 87 warrior and its not horrible...but it doesnt feel as up to date as other quads. it rides soso, and steering is eh. but its easy enough to fix anything on them, and parts are easy/cheap. its not a bad quad if you can find one for cheap, but i wouldt go buying a new one(raptor350). my 300ex is alot lighter and quicker, and feels better, to me that is. power wise they only produce 21hp stock, which for there weight(400lbs-i weighed it on a grain scale) is low. while a 400 today produces 29-31hp stock and are around 400lbs as well.

 

I have an '88. Its my first quad. The gentleman I bought if from bought it for his son - who hardly touched it. Its in excellent shape to be 21 years old. On the trails everyone stares b/c it looks old, but yet looks so new and runs so good. I actually get a lot of compliments on it.

I must say I am extremely impressed with it. It runs like a top and so far, I have had zero problems with it. I have upgraded it with Raptor wheels & tires, HMF exhaust, and am about to rejet the carb to match the HMF. All in all, its a great all around quad. I ride muddy trails and it handles them like a champ. The only con I can say about mine has already been said - it handles like a tank sometimes and if flat out top end speed is your thing - the warrior is not for you. My buddy has a '03 Raptor 660r that has all the goodies and is just one nasty quad! I can hang with him on the trails pretty repectable, but on the straight aways - I don't have a prayer racing him.

Bottom line - I would recommend a warrior to anyone, except those who really want a 'racing' quad or those who do 'extreme' trail riding where a superior suspension is a must.

Edit - Forgot the seat thing. Its funny when my buddy and I switch quads. Sitting on his newer raptor feels strange. The seat is so much higher. Then he gets on mine and always says "damn, this is a low rider quad!" I always think thats funny

 

i love my warrior as has already been siad their easy to fix as well as mod. they might be a little on the heavier side, but to me the only problem that makes is for loading. imo.

 

Warriors are just that, warriors. They are tough as hell and nearly bulletproof. In stock form they will not hang with the more refined 400's and certainly not the 450's but for the money I think they are great quads. I had an 02 that was stock and while riding a hare scramble track with 3 young guys on piped and jetted Honda 400EX's, I was able to drive up their butts on the trails, but on the straits that were 50 yards or better long they could take me. For the money and what they offer, durability and REVERSE they are probably the best quad out there for a first quad and until you hone your skills. I liked mine because it was not so prone to wheelies and they are really good hill climbers.

 

I am looking to buy a 2000-2003 warrior, how much would I be spending about?

 

Well it would obviously depend largely on the condition of the bike, but looking on eBay and Craigslist most seem to be going for about $2000.

 

$1800 at most, but quad prices are down, $1200-1400 is more the price if it's in good shape

 

Paid 2000.00 for my 2002 warrior last year. It has jetted carb and FMH exhaust and some other upgrades. Ive had my share of problems, but like others have said they are real easy to fix when things do happen.