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Before You Buy an ATV

By Matt Finley, About.com

Once you make the decision to buy an ATV, and which one you want, it's time to think about getting new or used. In my opinion it all boils down to how much you can afford for what you want. If you'd rather not spend as much and can tell how a used ATV was treated, it might be worthwhile to buy used.

Buying a New ATV

Buying new is always nice. You get that new quad smell, you know what you're getting, (including a warranty!) and there's a certain satisfaction that goes with a brand new ATV. They're more expensive, but there's piece of mind that is often worth it's weight in gold.

Buying a Used ATV

Buying used is great if you're on a low budget, if you're a first time buyer, or if you know who owned it previously and you're sure it was well taken care of. If you know someone that knows motors and ATVs, they might be able to help you find a used ATV that's in good condition.

Buy a Used ATV From a Dealer or Mechanic

Sometimes you can't get the quad you want new, and don't want to take a chance on buying used. Consider buying from a reputable mechanic in your town or a dealer. They often get ATVs in trade and re-sell them after testing and fixing many possible problems that can come with a used quad.
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