got one!!

[obxmike]

Been making up my mind on buying an ATV since I sold my boat, ran across what I thought was a good deal yesterday. I'd been thinking about a used yamaha 450 utility a friend of a friend had for sale, (considerably more $$) but this one showed up and I now have it in my garage. I bought a 2002 suzuki ozark 250 for $1700....looks/runs like new (mechanic owned).  2wd, but for what I'll use it for, it's all I'll need.  Did I do good??

[Graybeard]

Well personally I think you paid way too much. Back when I bought my used Honda Recon 250 it was no older than the one you bought is now and I only paid $850 for it. A new 250 can be had for under $3500, some times a fair bit under. To me half price on a used one that old is a bit much. But if you're happy that's what matters.

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[obxmike]

:shock:

WOW! Used ATV's in my area are hard to find in any condition! Seems like the only ones offered cheap are on their last leg. Compared to a lot of other ones I've looked at, this one seemed like a bargain. I guess it has a lot to do with the market area. Anyhoo, I'm happy. The guy I bought it from just replaced the brake pads and gave me a second set of tires, plus he races the 100 mph type of ATV's and is a good mechanic. No smoke, leaks or anything. It'll probably out-last me, for all the use it'll get! Besides, now I have a few bucks left over to buy another toy or two... :-D

Thanks!
Mike

[NYH1]

We (wife, kids and I) have a 2002 Suzuki Ozark 250 too. We bought ours brand new. It is an awesome little machine! :grin:

[PEPAW]

We have an antique ('85 model) Suzuki 185 that we rode yesterday.  I am sold on their products.

Price sounded fair to me for one in such good shape.

pepaw

[SURVEYOR]

Been making up my mind on buying an ATV since I sold my boat, ran across what I thought was a good deal yesterday. I'd been thinking about a used yamaha 450 utility a friend of a friend had for sale, (considerably more $$) but this one showed up and I now have it in my garage. I bought a 2002 suzuki ozark 250 for $1700....looks/runs like new (mechanic owned).  2wd, but for what I'll use it for, it's all I'll need.  Did I do good??

You done good! I'm waiting for a check to come in to buy a 2005 Ozark for $3,000. The Ozark is a fine atv!


Here a couple of feel good reviews,

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/review_list_vehicle.asp?veh=8292

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/review_list_vehicle.asp?veh=13083

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/review_list_vehicle.asp?veh=5616

http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/review_list_vehicle.asp?veh=3924

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