Used Four WheelerWhich 4x4 Models are the Best Buys?We know a lot of you are looking for a good used four wheeler. Specifically, a 4x4 utility type ATV. The big question is which ones are good bets, and which ones are trouble? Seems like everyone has an opinion, but who do you believe? So it was time to separate fact from opinion. Apply a little science to get to the truth. Filtering thousands of owner surveys for the answers you need was the best way to accomplish that. Let the games begin! The surveys asked owners to rate their 4x4 used four wheelers in each of four categories: Performance - Reliability - Quality - Comfort. They were then asked for comments on likes and dislikes for each model. Only used four wheeler models with enough survey responses to be statistically relevant were included. Best Used Four Wheeler 4x4 ATVsArctic Cat - 2005 500 4x4 - Liquid cooled engine, front diff. lock, independent rear suspension, hi-lo range 5 speed tran. Can Am - 2006 Outlander 800 HO XT - V-twin liquid cooled and fuel injected engine, 4 wheel independent suspension. XT includes winch, heavy duty suspension, and radial tires. Fastest 4x4 utility ATV. Honda - 2003 Four Trax Rancher 4x4 ES TRX 350 FE - longitudinally mounted air cooled engine, 5 speed tran. with electric shifting, torque sensing front diff. Honda - 2003 Four Trax Rubicon - longitudinally mounted 499cc liquid cooled engine, sealed automatic transmission, torque sensing front diff. Honda - 2004 Four Trax Foreman ES TRX 450 FE - 433cc, Air Cooled, longitudinally mounted engine, 5 speed tran. w/electric shifting, torque sensing front diff. Honda - 2007 Four Trax Rancher 4x4 TRX 420 FM - 420cc liquid cooled and fuel injected engine, 5 speed manual shift with automatic clutch. Polaris - 2001 Sportsman 500 HO - 499cc liquid cooled engine, CVT transmission, 4 wheel independent suspension, engine braking system. Polaris - 2004 Sportsman 500 HO - Same engine as 2001, long travel independent suspension, highest ground clearance in class, improved engine braking system. Polaris - 2006 Sportsman X2 - 499cc engine, electronic fuel injection, longer wheelbase to accommodate a passenger. A favorite used Polaris ATV. Suzuki - 2003 Vinson 500 4x4 - 493cc liquid cooled engine, hi/lo range CVT transmission, locking front differential, sport/utility style. Suzuki - 2006 Eiger 400 4x4 Automatic - Simple air cooled engine, locking front diff, dual range CVT transmission. Suzuki - 2007 King Quad 450 4x4 - Full size utility ATV with a mid-displacement liquid cooled and fuel injected engine, locking front diff, independent 4 wheel suspension, and disc brakes. Yamaha - 2002 Big Bear 400 4x4 - Good choice for a mid-size sport/utility ATV. Air cooled engine, 5 speed trans with automatic clutch, locking front diff. Yamaha - 2003 Kodiak 450 4x4 Automatic - Mid-size sport/utility with the same driveline as the Grizzly 660, liquid cooled engine, disc brakes. Yamaha - 2004 Kodiak 450 4x4 Automatic - Same as the 2003 and one of the highest rated mid-size sport/utility 4x4 ATVs ever. Yamaha - 2005 Big Bear 400 4x4 - Basic 4x4 with air cooled engine, 5 speed tran, locking diff, and standard trailer hitch. Yamaha - 2006 Wolverine 450 4x4 - 4x4 sport quad with a little utility, liquid cooled engine, the good Yamaha automatic transmission, locking front diff, 100 pounds lighter than most utility 4x4 ATVs. Yamaha - 2006 Kodiak 450 4x4 Auto. - mid-size 4x4 with 4 wheel independent suspension, liquid cooled engine, good automatic trans, locking diff, almost 11 inches of ground clearance. Yamaha - 2006 Bruin 350 4x4 - smaller and more nimble 4x4 ATV, 348cc air cooled engine mated to the great Ultramatic transmission, locking front diff, good beginners 4x4 utility ATV. Yamaha - 2007 Grizzly 660 - One of the best all around 4x4 ATVs. Good at both sport and utility riding. Liquid cooled engine, 4 wheel independent suspension, Ultramatic trans, and disc brakes. Owners love 'em. Best Used Four Wheeler 4x4 ATVs- ConclusionKeep in mind that these are the absolute best of the best used four wheeler models. Only those with near perfect scores were included. Also remember that these surveys put a premium on overall owner satisfaction and not just reliability.It's obvious that Yamaha dominated the results. Honda was long thought to have the edge in reliability, but that may not be true any longer. Kawasaki was the only major manufacturer that failed to make the list. They had a couple of models that were close, but when held to the same standards as the others, not close enough. After all the surveys processed, we feel comfortable recommending any of the ATVs on our list. For those looking for the very best used four wheeler 4x4 models - this list should be a great starting point. Source - Power Sports Network Related links: Used ATVs - How To Find the Best Buys. World of ATVs Home.
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