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dirtfan21 Senior Enthusiast

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Like the title says I have a major toys decision to make and need your help.

 

My buddy is selling his 2004 YFZ 450 which is in GREAT shape. It has all the goodies: HMF silencer, nerf bars, aftermarket bumper, ect ect. He needs the money and is willing to sell it to me for $500 down and $100 a month after that, no interest, that deal only being to me. Oh, it comes with paddle tires with front rail tires on practically brand new wheels. He wants $3500 when all is said and done.

 

Here is plan B.

 

Buy goodies for the truck.

 

-Tune

- Body Lift

- Bed Cover

- AR intake tube

 

But I have saved up only a grand cash for these till now and will only buy them as I can.

The truck already has a grill, painted front bowtie, window tint, leveling kit and new tires, and exhaust.

 

So guys which one would you choose? Please give me your feedback as it means a lot to me. The monthly payments are cake for me. That is not an issue. I just cannot afford the $ for all of either at one time.

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Anthonyb Enthusiast

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Like the title says I have a major toys decision to make and need your help.

 

My buddy is selling his 2004 YFZ 450 which is in GREAT shape. It has all the goodies: HMF silencer, nerf bars, aftermarket bumper, ect ect. He needs the money and is willing to sell it to me for $500 down and $100 a month after that, no interest, that deal only being to me. Oh, it comes with paddle tires with front rail tires on practically brand new wheels. He wants $3500 when all is said and done.

 

Here is plan B.

 

Buy goodies for the truck.

 

-Tune

- Body Lift

- Bed Cover

- AR intake tube

 

But I have saved up only a grand cash for these till now and will only buy them as I can.

The truck already has a grill, painted front bowtie, window tint, leveling kit and new tires, and exhaust.

 

So guys which one would you choose? Please give me your feedback as it means a lot to me. The monthly payments are cake for me. That is not an issue. I just cannot afford the $ for all of either at one time.

 

Depends on how often you get to ride. If less than a few times a year, do the truck. Owner of a YZ250f!

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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truck, hold off we will have a blackbear tune in Indy!

amtz.zero Enthusiast

amtz.zero

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I would pick the quad. :dunno: I don't care much for body lifts, bed covers or intake tubes, and I already have a tune! :nonod:

dirtfan21 Senior Enthusiast

dirtfan21

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See I had a 2002 400ex and sold it years back. Then just sold my 2003 KTM 250SX that was a friggin blast (walked all 4 strokes till fuel injected ones came out) but my buddy offered cash and I couldn't resist, it was getting close to needing a clutch and a top end refresh. I love riding and hate that I am without something again. All the people that are close friends to me ride so, it is killing me at the moment I have no wheels. Plus, this quad is sitting in my best friend's garage so it stares at me about three nights a week.

 

As for the truck it will be an 1.5" BL. I have always liked the looks of HD's but dont want the added gearing, weight, other qualities more than a half ton. So, 3" is too much and 1.5" should be just about right. The tune is what I am really itching for... RYAN!!! :nonod: The intake tube is just to finish off my K&N drop in and the bed cover is needed do to traveling with cargo and people to races. I am a huge sprint car fan and other dirt racing and use the bed for cargo quite often over the summer and would like rain coverage.

 

So you can see where the :dunno: comes from. The one thing weighing on my mind is that I could sell that quad in a year and get most all my money back if I had to. I am OCD about maintenance and cleaning of everything I own. But, like most all on here, my truck is my pride and joy.

UUUUUGGGGHHHHH!!!!

Dooner Enthusiast

Dooner

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Personally, I'd take the YFZ...although $3500 seems kinda high for a 6 year old quad. I'd be lucky to get that much for my '06 LTR in this down economy.

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Ive been quad shopping too and I'd say the same. Get a quad, but that seems pretty high for an 04 450....

Personally, I'd take the YFZ...although $3500 seems kinda high for a 6 year old quad. I'd be lucky to get that much for my '06 LTR in this down economy.
RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

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I think you guys are to late, he is getting a tune at the end of the month :uhoh:

02bbcummins Enthusiast

02bbcummins

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i got something that will work out great for u.. buy ur tune and ten buy my 05 yfz 450 for $2k. i only wish that i could find someone crazy enuf to buy mine for 3500.

zcs626 Enthusiast

zcs626

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I think you guys are to late, he is getting a tune at the end of the month :uhoh:

 

bah, i never check when the post was originally created...lol

dirtfan21 Senior Enthusiast

dirtfan21

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Yeah I'm set up for a Black Bear the end of this month and the bed cover went on last night. I'll have a thread on it here today sometime with pictures.

 

As for the quad. $3000 wasn't real bad when you see all the extras I would have gotten with it.

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