2009 IRS 350 grizzly for her - ATVConnection.com ATV Enthusiast Community

mmbintn · #1 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 08:21 PM

This weekend we are going to buy a new IRS Grizzly. I am buying out of state so I dont have to pay taxes. I can get it for $5100 out the door. Is this a good price? Also how is the ride as I run a sport quad. My wife wants something that is fully automatic and not to big. I figure the IRS has got to be better then the solid axle.

What cheap mods can I do to make it better than stock or will stock be just fine? Thanks, Micah

Traildad · #2 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 01:22 AM

Looking at the 2010s, the 350s are close in size to the 450s. It doesn't look like there is a huge difference between the quads so what is important to her? The 450 might have a slightly better ride. The bigger motor does make a difference but does she care? Sit on any that you are considering before you make up your mind. The price doesn't sound bad.

mmbintn · #3 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 06:06 AM

She sat on the 350 at the local shop and she likes the way it feels. I would love for her to get the 450 but I just cant justify spending 1500 more for the extra CC's. If it were her picking then it would not ave 4wd but I will also be using it when I go hunting.

HeftyLefty · #4 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 06:57 AM

The 450 has Hi / Low range tranny, the 350 doesn't. Very important if riding rocks and mountains.

TLC · #5 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 07:00 AM

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I just cant justify spending 1500 more for the extra CC's

Plus Diff lock true AWD,Liguid cooling,digital dash and a Low range.

But I doubt she would care about those things. In Canada that 350 ATV is $7000.

MooseHenden · #6 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 07:31 AM

The 2009 350 does have the diff lock according to Yamaha's website, but doesn't have Low range. Also, the 450 has a better speedometer than the 350 and a slightly larger fuel tank. There is only 22 lbs. of weight difference. If it were me using it for hunting I wouldn't get a quad without 4wd. It just gives you more traction, better towing and toting, and the ability to crawl slowly over abusive terrain.

TLC · #7 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 07:52 AM

Yes your right the 350 IRS does have diff lock. 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 350 IRS Auto 4x4 Reviews, Prices, and Specs The ATV retails for $5999 so $5100 OTD sounds very good.

mmbintn · #8 (**permalink**) 09-09-2009, 05:08 PM

Ok we are picking it up on Friday. Thanks guys