Honda Quad

papat · 11-29-2009, 09:27 PM

Thinking of a quad to play with. Not looking for race ready but something for trail rides. Looking at Honda TRX250EX With rebates the price is affordable, any one have good or bad to add.

billz410 · 11-30-2009, 07:38 AM

I've had a number of different quads in years past- it'd be hard to go wrong with anything Honda- at least as far as reliability and resale are concerned.

I can understand the price of a 250EX may be enticing, but I think you might grow disenchanted with the horsepower, or lack thereof, pretty quickly. You'd spend considerably more for a 400EX, but have a lot more machine.

If you've got youngsters around, the 250EX would be a much more docile ride for them, for sure. The 400EX would have a full manual cluth, different from the 250EX's semi- auto.....

**ringadingh** · 11-30-2009, 01:16 PM

We use them here mainly for hunting, Id get the biggest 4x4 I could afford. Most times you don't need all the power until you get stuck in mud, then you never have enough. And it also depends on the terrain that youll be riding on most of the time as well.

armypac · 12-01-2009, 12:03 AM

hi,
craigs list and the Yamaha 450 is a great machine,
great reviews. 250 is like an 800cc motorcycle, fun, but within minutes you'll want more power.
anthony

landman · 12-01-2009, 12:23 PM

we are still running a 1984 honda trx 200 here so talk about reliable.

billz410 · 12-01-2009, 07:41 PM

So what's it gonna be, papa t, the 250EX or a 700 Yamaha Raptor? 850 Polaris, perhaps?...... ???

papat · 12-01-2009, 11:19 PM

So many choices. I have been talked into 4 wheel drive for sure. Polaris comes up in just about every conversation. I have been offered a chance to barrow one any time, may take him up on the offer. Maybe a letter to Santa

billz410 · 12-02-2009, 10:10 PM

Polaris is very popular where we last lived- Minnesota- also.

Where I rode, which was mainly forest roads and trails, there was a place for a 4x4, for sure, although friends and I enjoyed the sport ATVs alot because of their handling, speed, etc. A lot of what you buy depends on what type of riding you want to do. A big 4x4 wouldn't be much fun in the sand dunes compared to a YZ450 Yamaha, for example.

What's amazing is how you start looking at something that's $3,000, and end up looking at something that's $8,000.00.

papat · 12-03-2009, 08:21 PM

What's amazing is how you start looking at something that's $3,000, and end up looking at something that's $8,000.00.

That is what i am feeling exactly!!!
After looking at 2 different dealers yesterday I believe I have talked myself out of needing a 4 wheeler. The price they want for used ones wow. I will watch for someone trying to sell one . Thanks for your input. Still on the lookout

billz410 · 12-03-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papa t

What's amazing is how you start looking at something that's $3,000, and end up looking at something that's $8,000.00.

That is what i am feeling exactly!!!
After looking at 2 different dealers yesterday I believe I have talked myself out of needing a 4 wheeler. The price they want for used ones wow. I will watch for someone trying to sell one . Thanks for your input. Still on the lookout

HA. Not too many of us 'need' a 4-wheeler. We did use them a lot on a ranch I worked on in Montana.

It is true some of the used stuff can bring a high price- and it doesn't even have to be in very great shape.

It may be time to start tricking out that Nomad, papa......

11-29-2009, 09:27 PM	#1
papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	Honda Quad Thinking of a quad to play with. Not looking for race ready but something for trail rides. Looking at Honda TRX250EX With rebates the price is affordable, any one have good or bad to add. __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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11-30-2009, 07:38 AM	#2
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Honda Quad I've had a number of different quads in years past- it'd be hard to go wrong with anything Honda- at least as far as reliability and resale are concerned. I can understand the price of a 250EX may be enticing, but I think you might grow disenchanted with the horsepower, or lack thereof, pretty quickly. You'd spend considerably more for a 400EX, but have a lot more machine. If you've got youngsters around, the 250EX would be a much more docile ride for them, for sure. The 400EX would have a full manual cluth, different from the 250EX's semi- auto.....
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11-30-2009, 01:16 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Honda Quad We use them here mainly for hunting, Id get the biggest 4x4 I could afford. Most times you don't need all the power until you get stuck in mud, then you never have enough. And it also depends on the terrain that youll be riding on most of the time as well. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-01-2009, 12:03 AM	#4
armypac Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 15	Honda Quad hi, craigs list and the Yamaha 450 is a great machine, great reviews. 250 is like an 800cc motorcycle, fun, but within minutes you'll want more power. anthony
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12-01-2009, 12:23 PM	#5
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Honda Quad we are still running a 1984 honda trx 200 here so talk about reliable. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-01-2009, 07:41 PM	#6
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Honda Quad So what's it gonna be, papa t, the 250EX or a 700 Yamaha Raptor? 850 Polaris, perhaps?...... ???
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12-01-2009, 11:19 PM	#7
papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	Honda Quad So many choices. I have been talked into 4 wheel drive for sure. Polaris comes up in just about every conversation. I have been offered a chance to barrow one any time, may take him up on the offer. Maybe a letter to Santa __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock!
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12-02-2009, 10:10 PM	#8
billz410 Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dodgeville, WI COLD!!! Posts: 550	Honda Quad Polaris is very popular where we last lived- Minnesota- also. Where I rode, which was mainly forest roads and trails, there was a place for a 4x4, for sure, although friends and I enjoyed the sport ATVs alot because of their handling, speed, etc. A lot of what you buy depends on what type of riding you want to do. A big 4x4 wouldn't be much fun in the sand dunes compared to a YZ450 Yamaha, for example. What's amazing is how you start looking at something that's $3,000, and end up looking at something that's $8,000.00.
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12-03-2009, 08:21 PM	#9
papat Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucumcari NM Posts: 358	Honda Quad What's amazing is how you start looking at something that's $3,000, and end up looking at something that's $8,000.00. That is what i am feeling exactly!!! After looking at 2 different dealers yesterday I believe I have talked myself out of needing a 4 wheeler. The price they want for used ones wow. I will watch for someone trying to sell one . Thanks for your input. Still on the lookout __________________ SHEEPLE: Sheep like people, many of whom deny the existence of wolves, and vote to pull the teeth of the sheepdogs who protect the flock!
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