Yamaha's CVT always has tension on it. Polaris' CVT's don't. This reduces slippage, so there transmissions are much better IMO. My 450 went for $5800 new. I'd say either hammer em down. Or, consider shopping around a little for a 450. Not sure what other dealers are in your area, but you can probably work out a pretty good deal.

 

Yep, I did some more belt research and it appears that Suzuki and Yamaha are slightly ahead of the others when it comes to belt technology. I had a 2005 Kawi Brute and my neighbor had a 2004 Prairie that we sold. They were good machines but there were constantly annoying belt issues. Slippage, noise, belt lights going off, KEBC issues, etc, etc. Drove us both crazy. Nothing against Kawi or Polaris for that matter but IM going to go a different route this time.

As for the 2007 model...Im starting to question if buying a "new" quad thats already basically 3 years old is a good idea. We stopped at the dealer last night to try to work out buying two machines(me and neighbor, again) but he seems pretty stuck at $4800 for the 2007 Grizzly. I might look at a 450 Grizzly. And, the Suzuki KQ 450 is also a nice machine with lots of good features for the price: Injection, IRS, sealed rear brake, full size chassis for my fat ***, etc, etc.

We'll see.

 

Both the 450 and 400 are excellent machines.

I think the dealer is asking a little too much for an almost 3 year old model. Since they are basing their price on '07 MSRP of $5800 then I would at minimum use the 15-10-5 rule of depreciation.

That means it's worth 15% less the first year, then an additional 10% less the second year and is now approaching an additional 5% for the third year.

$5800 less 15%= $4930

$4930 less 10%= $4437

$4437 less 5%= $4215

I would give them no more than $4300 for it and they should know this especially since they would of let these go in '07 for less than MSRP.

 

Good info. I never thought of it that way. $4800 sounded great for a NEW 400 Grizzly... but once you add the fact that its already 3 years old it does seem pricey, huh?

I can always say $4300 and see what they say....right?

 

I am positive that you can get a better deal than that. I bought my 08 450 Griz in July of 08 for $5150. With the economy in the toilet I am sure that you can get an 09 for what I gave for my 08, or maybe less. Don't be afraid to travel to get it. It will be worth your while.

 

Can always ask them what you could get for it as a trade-in in 3 months if you don't like it. Bet the price wont be $4800. Even with limited miles.

 

Nope, not even close. He even said that retail value was about $3500 bucks according to the ATV blue-book. Oh well. Guess thats not happening unless he comes way down.