Been ridding since 8 yrs old , im now 54 lol. Statred on briggs and stratton mini bikes, to a benelli , then scattered the typical, cr,s and xr,s. Then i seen the coomercial for Big red...... that three wheeler was it , had to have it lol did odd jobs, paper routes and worked as* off , got it reduced in price going into winter , dealership needed floor space for snowmachine season, My dad worked the owner alittle and saturday afternoon we were putting in his truck, snow coming down i was so excited lol.....got it home and rode it in snow it was fun. Moved on with my age to now im on a new kodiak 700 , wife has a new 450. ...we use them to work on property , plowing, pulling trees and general work on property ..... i have always been firm believer never skimp on quality or size to save a buck i just waited untill i could afford it .... but to a new rider you just need to be honest with self , if its for work and occasional trail rides , or if you are a full on racer going balls out ..... but for all practical thoughts my utility machine does all i ask. We enjoy trails,and using for work ....i know Honestly im not the age to have a built banshee going all out lol...... and honestly the woods we ride in are not for that ...... so when deciding i think be honest , if its for the occasional trail ride once a month , or are you plowing sunday and monday , then pulling cedar trees all week , then going for trail ride its all what you expect , just my 2 cents .....be safe and enjoy Airborne