Yeah I am also considering the eiger but I am just not to sure of the eiegr bvecause it is a new atv and suzuki may not have all the kinks worked out yet and the big bear has been being built since what 1987???

 

Need to at least look at the AC. It is just as reliable, or more, than the BB, but better all around than a BB.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

bob the AC is just way to heavy I want a midsize atv with mid size atv weight not fullaize atv weight with mid size engine

 

Good call on the AC. That's why I have and Eiger and a Kodiak, both around 550lbs. I understand your concern for a first year model. I must say I'm extremely pleased with my Suzuki and their attention to detail. It seems built well and is really quick, quicker than my Kodiak in fact, which is fast in it's own right, having outrun numerous sp 500's, 450's etc. The Eiger is a smoother ride than my Yamaha and the low range is super low. It's excellent for crawling down STEEP inclines w/ out sliding. I took a chance on the Kodiak as a 1st yr model and has been bullet proof. The eiger had a 1st production run recall which they already addressed before I bought mine, so I feel it will be a solid quad as well. One reason I bought it is it's simplicity in design. Even the in and out 4x4 is cable operated with a lever. No motor driven hubs, etc to break.

 

thanks JHAM for the info on the eiger I have made my mind up to get which ever is available at my dealer because I like the features on both the eiger and BB and alot of people say their both good atv's so which ever one my dealer has I am going to get...Last time I went they didn't have any BB's in stock

 

well I went to the dealer yesterday and my dad gave a $500 deposit for the new 2003 big bear. No eigers in. Oh well I am happy I am getting a 2003 big bear just gatta wait for my dad to get insurance so he can get the check from his bank oh and does anyone know is $5274 is a average -price for a new 2003 big bear otd??

 

Congrats on the bear. It's a proven quad and even better now since in and out of 4x4. Hope you enjoy it..

 

Congrats on the new Big Bear. Them AC guys are just jealous because AC's forum is almost dead over there. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

lol thanks..with all the people I know up here in maine I dont know anyone with AC's and I didnt want to be the only one with one and they weigh a ton! well not really but alot

 

thats a fair price for the bb400. also take advantage of the 69.00 warn200 winch. a very good investment ive HAD to use mine many time and not just for me but for those with me who dont have 4wd[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]