Looking for used utility ATV recommendations

tmm2good wrote:
My 2 cents, I would stick with the Japanese models. I have had bad luck with Polaris, but some people love them. FI would be nice in your elevation, but not critical, like you said, price goes up on them, so look for a larger bore 5-600 cc and up and as long as it is jetted for your altitude, you should be fine. If you wait till spring, that is when there will be the most out there, and at the highest prices. Look for a maintained machine if you can and the less previous owners, probably better chance of knowing how it was maintained. Once you do decide on one, there are lots of forums that are brand/model specific to help you with any problems that might arise. IN your price range of up to 6K, you should have no problem finding a couple year old quad that is pretty nice.

Honda and Yamaha, from my limited research, seem to consistently come away with the most happy owners for reliability. Just as with anything mechanical, I'm sure it can be a gamble though.

Your comment is interesting about Spring. I will probably target a purchase sometime in January/February. Should be a good time since some will get a new ATV/UTV during the holidays and be looking to off load a used unit. I was thinking for a utility ATV, right now would also demand higher pricing since hunting season is upon us shortly.

Something interesting I did learn on another site as well. I understood the bigger engine to be better for plowing. What I didn't consider is that the bigger the ATV, generally the heavier the ATV which will be much better for slow plowing traction. I was really only looking at it from a power perspective. But, that is why I am throwing these questions out there.

Again, thanks for the response. :)