i have a '97 Kodiak (Yamaha) - i have no complaints; use it primarily for cutting/hauling wood, snow plowing, and Adirondacks off road travel; it has good power - definitely not a speed demon; i have a winch that comes in handy

if i where to get a new one i would look for one with independent suspension all around - it makes the machines ride much more smoothly - makes a big difference; the automatic transmissions and push button 4wd also seem nice