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Quads wanted

shari - 6-28-2007 at 08:30 AM

A good amigo has asked me to enquire about the chances of getting a used quad for around a $1,000...Is this possible?? Any out there?

Bajaboy - 6-28-2007 at 09:39 AM

Hey Shari-

Did a quick check on Craigs List and SignonSanDiego.com and found a number of quads for sale in this price range

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/mcy/

http://classifieds.signonsandiego.com/ads/automotive/?query=...

Zac

BajaWarrior - 6-28-2007 at 03:37 PM

Stay away from the Chinese manufactured ones. Nothing but trouble with no replacement parts. I know a few people that bought those because they were inexpensive, and they only ran a short time.

shari - 6-28-2007 at 07:33 PM

Which models are chinese?

BajaWarrior - 6-28-2007 at 10:00 PM

The ones that are not Japanese!!

Japanese quads are Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki etc,,

If no one has heard of it, it's Chinese. A knock off of the real thing.

[Edited on 6-29-2007 by BajaWarrior]

David K - 6-28-2007 at 10:46 PM

Chinese quads (or Commie quads) They were for sale in auto parts stores... :lol:

Packoderm - 6-29-2007 at 07:45 AM

Here is an article about Chinese quads:
http://ezinearticles.com/?id=491777

BajaWarrior - 6-29-2007 at 08:12 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Packoderm
Here is an article about Chinese quads:
http://ezinearticles.com/?id=491777


Pack,

your link goes to email.

BW

Packoderm - 6-29-2007 at 08:20 AM

Oops. http://ezinearticles.com/?id=491777

BajaWarrior - 6-29-2007 at 08:34 AM

Yep, pretty accurate article. My buddy couldnt pass up a good deal so he bought one for about $850 brand new. Damn thing ran for about 6 hours total, and died, electrical problems. After he let it sit after numerous attempts to get parts, he just cannibalized it for the wheels and tires.

BajaWarrior - 6-29-2007 at 08:39 AM

A good all around quad is a Honda 250EX. Reliable 4 stroke power, automatic 5 speed, has plenty of power, and very good on fuel, also has electric start and reverse. We upgraded with differant tires on rear, exhaust, and K&N air filter.

We have two of them for the wife/kids that we bought used at one year old 5 years ago and have never had a problem. We are bringing both of them down in August to Asuncion, but they are not for sale. Average price used in good to excellant condition is about $2000-$3000.

New is just over $4000 out the door form a dealer.

Hook - 6-29-2007 at 10:01 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaWarrior
A good all around quad is a Honda 250EX. Reliable 4 stroke power, automatic 5 speed, has plenty of power, and very good on fuel, also has electric start and reverse. We upgraded with differant tires on rear, exhaust, and K&N air filter.

We have two of them for the wife/kids that we bought used at one year old 5 years ago and have never had a problem. We are bringing both of them down in August to Asuncion, but they are not for sale. Average price used in good to excellant condition is about $2000-$3000.

New is just over $4000 out the door form a dealer.



Baja Warrior, is this one of the Honda Rancher types? I really like those for their ability to carry other stuff as well as two people. Not into speed on ATVs, just crawling and exploring.

BajaWarrior - 6-29-2007 at 11:43 AM

Nope, it's a tame trail/dune bike, looks sporty, but not aggresive.

Great all around bike. The farm/utility bikes are great for hauling stuff around, but can be a bit heavy, but the reliability is high because of their 4 stroke motors. Caution, some only have very low gears, meaning, 30 mph is making the motor scream when you have smooth road in front of you.

I believe honda.com has a showroom for viewing.

Hook - 6-29-2007 at 11:59 AM

That's a good point about the gearing. dont want to be stuck at 30 mph for occasional road use.

Al G - 6-29-2007 at 04:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaWarrior
A good all around quad is a Honda 250EX. Reliable 4 stroke power, automatic 5 speed, has plenty of power, and very good on fuel, also has electric start and reverse. We upgraded with differant tires on rear, exhaust, and K&N air filter.

We have two of them for the wife/kids that we bought used at one year old 5 years ago and have never had a problem. We are bringing both of them down in August to Asuncion, but they are not for sale. Average price used in good to excellent condition is about $2000-$3000.

New is just over $4000 out the door form a dealer.


I could not agree more for an excellent entry level...one thing for comfort is all independent suspension. I for one, cannot ride (long) on any bike with straight axles....I believe it means a lot as to where you can go and how beat up you are when you get there.
Not that it matters to Shari...I have a Polaris and think it is the Harley of quads.
None of the straight axles I rode with could climb with me or follow me in the corn starch if they had to stop and go.
I will not commit to durability issues as I don't know...it is a big bad machine with more power then it needs...hope it lasts.
Sorry...I am way off the original request...

bajamigo - 7-8-2007 at 02:50 PM

I'm looking for a utility quad in the $2K-$3K range, to carry stuff around our camp, where the roads are all 25% grade or higher. Any recommendations? Anybody got one?