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Posted by: dazed&confused
I have had a honda since 1986 (86 350 four trax 4x4) the machine handles like a pack mule. But it has been a reliable machine and has never left me stranded. I have never done anything other than tires oil and regular up keep stuff. All though its recent dimise by coming off a trailer at 65 mph and hitting a concret wall destroyed the drivability it still cranked right up on the first hit. So reliablity goes to honda.
Posted by: skiatv
which is better for trail riding fooling around and just having fun a quadmaster or a rubicon
Posted by: lovinhonda
I would haft to say the Honda Rubicon
Posted by: snowshark
If those were my only two choices then go with the Rubicon.
Polaris dealers seems to be eager to discount there prices when buying a quad.
I have purchased 2 Hondas & 1 Eton from my Honda dealer. My dealer quoted me MSRP + setup + freight + tax for a new Rubicon. After purchasing 3 quads I figured he would give me a price break, NOPE!
My next quad will probably be a Kawasaki, Polaris or Arctic Cat. I believe each company delivers a product close to the quality of Honda, with more bells & whistles at a lesser price.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Posted by: TEXMud
I dont know much about the quadmaster but I couldn't be happier with my rubicon.
Posted by: 2YellowSportsman
In that price range and size, have you considered a Sportsman? Here is a link to a review of all three by a reputable magazine...
http://www.polarisindustries.com/product/reviews.asp?contentid=01ATVPRUXSPORTSMAN500HO
When you are at the site, click where it says;
"Automatic 500cc 4x4 Shootout"
Also, what about others, such as the AC 500, Bombardier Traxter, or Yamaha Grizzly? All fine machines for your price range... I would recommend riding them all. Also, give some real thought as to how you will use (or abuse :) ) your machine... each excels at something different and they all have their own weaknesses.
GOOD LUCK!
Posted by: RatherB4Wheelin
I have been riding Suzuki for about 12 years the last one being a '99 QuadRunner until 6 weeks ago.
A friend of mine bought a Rubicon and let me ride it and after about 45 minutes of riding I decided it was time to change brands. So I sold the QuadRunner and bought a Rubicon. The ride, handling and stability are far superior with the Rubicon. After I bought my Rubicon I let a friend of mine ride it. (He was riding a '99 Griz.) He sold his Griz. and bought a Rubicon. They are a real nice machine
