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Posted by: hammer4
For Utility purposes, Check out the Bombardier Traxter. Or, Since you own 2 Polaris, check to see if you can find a 02 Sportsman H.O.
Posted by: Patto
Hands down, No Question in my opinion..Buy the suzuki Vinson 500. A friend of mine has an 03 Automatic and it is sweet. Plenty of power/speed. Rides smooth and looks great..And the best part is the price...
I might just add one to the stable..Maybe an 04 Camo.
Posted by: Scrmblerman
I was wondering what would be a good utility ATV? I am looking to buy a used one from 1999-2002 around 500 cc. it needs to have 4x4, engine braking and possible other neat features. I don&39;t want to step up to the big bore machines due to $ or step down to far in the 400 ccs because of lack of power. Any ideas would be great. Thanks
Posted by: Scrmblerman
I am not sure if the 433cc will be enough power?? What does this mean “Buy it out of state and it's price is competitive”? The price is a little heafty at $5999 for a new one.
Posted by: Scrmblerman
I am not sure when the AC, Vinson, Rubicon came out?? Remember I am looking at 2000-2002 machines. If they were out on the market then, how did they compare with the Sportsman? I know the Sportsman and Grizzly has been out since at least 1998.
Posted by: Scrmblerman
Wow, so many choices and great quads. It sure is tuff to decide. I think every machine is good in its own way. Thanks for the input. Keep it coming.
Posted by: Scrmblerman
I am not really interested in racing a big utility vehicle so speeds not really a big issue as long is it goes 50mph that&39;s fine. I am looking for a good trail riding machine that will take me threw some tough trails. I am hopping I will still have the power that I am used to with my Scramblers 500 if I stick with the 500 class ATVs without going to the big bores.
Posted by: RiDeNrEd03
Get you a 2002 suzuki vinson auto. They are great machines. I have an 03 vinson manual. It is awsome, my opinon the best in the class. You cant go wrong with the vinson. (note: they didnt make the manual version in 02)
Posted by: stubblejumper
I too have to recommend the rubicon because of it's real automatic transmission instead of a belt drive and honda reliability.
Posted by: 1wook
Take a look at the Arctic Cat, great utillity machines.
Posted by: Rapidrobert137
I looked at them all and the honda rubicon 500 has the best auto transmission on the market, handles better and is more stable than the kodiak 450.
Look around for a 03 left over its the same machine as the 04.
The only draw back to the machine is the full time 4x4 which can be solved easily by installing a warn 424
kit for 2wd or 4wd at the pull of a button.
I had a yamaha 450 kodiak and was not impressed with the belt drive transmission.
Good luck
Posted by: Rapidrobert137
The honda rubicon came out in 2001 check out the link below and read all about it.
http://www.atving.com/editor/review/atv/honda/01rubicon/review.htm
Posted by: Powerstrokinsportsman
I corrently own a 2000 sportsman 500 and with the independent rear suspension you can really do some great trail riding and not get wore out from being beat to death ! lol I went riding at the Land Between the Lakes a couple of months ago with some friends of mine and at the end of the day they were REALLY tired but I didn't feel as bad. Pulled both of them out as well, even though one guy talks about how heavy my machine is it had no problem pulling him out!!lol what a great feeling...lol The 11.25" of ground clearance is great as well, not bottoming out in a mud hole as easily. Just my .02 worth.
Posted by: VonHammer
Very pleased with my 03 Foreman ES. Reliability is hard to beat. Buy it out of state and it's price is competitive.
Posted by: KodaicKid
I can tell you this and i have a kodaic 400 now and yes it has a lot of power but it has the worst bottem end. u need to really rev uit up b4 u feel the hit and then it is not what id call a hit. i have ridden a polaris 500 and an AC. 500. iv tested a vinson and i think that the vuinson has by far the best power. i will hopfully be getting my vison with in the week or in the spring. but i think u should go woth the vinson it is amazine.
Posted by: KodaicKid
i have a vinson and i just got it yesterday but i could not resist doing a drag race with my frin. He has a rubicon an i stomped him. he had no chance. but you can get a pretty good deal on o3 vinsons i gt muine for 5299 and it came to like 5800 or somthing out the door. and that was with a winch.
