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Decisions on new purchases
- What makes you buy what you buy?
started by NorthWestRider
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May 14th 2009 at 8:43 AM
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NorthWestRider
Awaiting a winter of fun!
NorthWestRider Just finished the preseason prep and looking forward to a bit of snow.
Updated Last Monday at 11:01 AM
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307 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: August 25th 2006
Location: Schenectady, New York, USA
Current Sled: ZL 600 EFI SS
2008-2009 Miles: 465
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Hi all, I know the forum has been a bit slow around here as of late. So I figured we could get into a discussion on what you think the most important things are when looking to purchase a sled. Here are a few things that come to mind,
1. Dealer - Buy a particular brand of sled because you like the dealer associated with it?
2. CC displacment of the sled?
3. 100% brand loyal?
4. Good past experience with a brand? (Lets here it!)
5. Long track v.s Short track requirements?
6. Would you purchase the same model of sled again in a newer year?
Ok, lets here it. . . BTW we can also include after market accessories if you feel that makes your machine what it is! 
1992 Arctic-Cat Wildcat 700
2002 ZL 600 EFI SS
2008 Triton Trailer
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May 14th 2009 at 9:10 AM
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tdgbigfoot
Certified sledaholic
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1277 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: September 12th 2008
Location: Albany, Vermont, USA
Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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Mileage and any other details about it's condition. What people have said about that model sled. Any work done to the engine/mods.
That's besides what you already mentioned.
2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo
1969 Corvette 350
2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies
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May 14th 2009 at 10:02 AM
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TRICKPaint
Paint that's good for your cranium
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2511 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: May 25th 2006
Location: Mount Vernon, OH, USA
Current Sled: '05 Renegade 600 HO-SDI
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#1 What the word is on any specific sled. What do the different mags' have to say about it and word of mouth.
#2 The Dealer. A dealer could make me flip brands if he really stands behind a product and looks at me as long term customer!, not just some slick salesman pushing sleds out his front door.
#3 Price I have got 3 machines new off the showroom floor, but I don't know if I will again. I think I would rather let someone else assume the initial hit now and get a machine 1-3 years old.
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May 14th 2009 at 10:56 AM
[ Modified May 14th 2009 at 11:16 AM
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bobp53916
Looking for Sno Pro motor mounts
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890 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: December 14th 2008
Location: Gwinner ND/Waupun WI
Current Sled: 99 ZR600/2000 Sno Pro
2008-2009 Miles: 500+
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1. Brand loyal, wouldnt buy anything other than AC unless its a REALLY good deal.
2. Wont buy any vehicle new, let someone else eat the depreciation
3. Mileage and condition
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May 14th 2009 at 9:25 PM
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jesse500
Junior Member
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378 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 11th 2008
Location: French River, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: Searching........
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-brand loyalty (i would buy anything other than a polaris, unless it was an OUTRAGOUSLY CRAZY DEAL, like half of what the sled sells for)
-shop around ALOT, check the price range on the sled(s) you are interested.(look all over you city/state/province, see what the average price range on the sled model is)
-condition (even if it has high milage, it could be in showroom condition)
-milage (although, the milage doesnt really make that big of a difference most of the time, as it could be like 1000 miles old, but it could have been beaten and not looked after those 1000 miles, compared to the sled with 8000 miles of maticulas maintenance & easy, old-man trail riding, when the motor never sees over 60 MPH)
-modifications done to sled (if it has $x worth of parts installed on it, it would be worth a bit more)
-I never go to a dealer for anything but the odd parts, so dealers have no part in a purchase for me.
-I would never buy new, they sell 2009's right now for $3000+ less than 5 1/2 months ago.
-keep cc's within reason, if you find a higher cc for more, the higher cc is worth a bit more (this really only applies to fan cooled to liquid cooled comparisons, if its like a 500 liq. to a 700 liq. no huge difference, maybe an exta $150ish.
Present sleds:
1998 Polaris Indy 500: red screens, red/black Sportech handguards with billet mounts, red C&A pro Razors with 9” sharpers, red gripper running board trim, red hyfax, billet pull handle, billet brake lever, silver front & rear bumpers, low black windshield, custom graphics, clutched (Primary: Polaris blue primary spring #7041080, 10m5 weights, sheave/belt clearance is set at .015''. Secondary clutch: 42/36 helix, SLP black driven spring), geared (dropped 1 tooth), 121" x 15" x 0.91" Camoplast/Polaris track with 96 studs, stripped warning decals, white-faced edge chassis speedometer & tachometer.(For sale).
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May 15th 2009 at 10:18 AM
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duece
Junior Member
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227 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 26th 2007
Location: brookfeild, ma, USA
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do a broad search on any model that interests you if there are recurring problems you will see a patern.I wish i had done this before i bought a xcf
gerald j sullivan
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May 15th 2009 at 1:11 PM
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jesse500
Junior Member
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378 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: September 11th 2008
Location: French River, Ontario, Canada
Current Sled: Searching........
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^^you overpay?
Present sleds:
1998 Polaris Indy 500: red screens, red/black Sportech handguards with billet mounts, red C&A pro Razors with 9” sharpers, red gripper running board trim, red hyfax, billet pull handle, billet brake lever, silver front & rear bumpers, low black windshield, custom graphics, clutched (Primary: Polaris blue primary spring #7041080, 10m5 weights, sheave/belt clearance is set at .015''. Secondary clutch: 42/36 helix, SLP black driven spring), geared (dropped 1 tooth), 121" x 15" x 0.91" Camoplast/Polaris track with 96 studs, stripped warning decals, white-faced edge chassis speedometer & tachometer.(For sale).
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May 15th 2009 at 1:26 PM
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duece
Junior Member
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227 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 26th 2007
Location: brookfeild, ma, USA
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no i didnt realize what a pain in the ass the 440 high output fan was i hate it
gerald j sullivan
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May 15th 2009 at 2:21 PM
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ZLZEBUB
Junior Member
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103 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: April 30th 2008
Location: hammond, indiana, USA
Current Sled: 2004 F7 EFI FIGHTERPILOT
2008-2009 Miles: 2500 miles
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Quote originally posted by NorthWestRider
Hi all, I know the forum has been a bit slow around here as of late. So I figured we could get into a discussion on what you think the most important things are when looking to purchase a sled. Here are a few things that come to mind,
1. Dealer - Buy a particular brand of sled because you like the dealer associated with it?
2. CC displacment of the sled?
3. 100% brand loyal?
4. Good past experience with a brand? (Lets here it!)
5. Long track v.s Short track requirements?
6. Would you purchase the same model of sled again in a newer year?
Ok, lets here it. . . BTW we can also include after market accessories if you feel that makes your machine what it is!
heres how my list would look
1. is it EFI or CARBED?
2. how much damage will it incur if it hits an object
3. is it easy and or cheap to find parts
4. will it go off trail
thats it
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May 15th 2009 at 4:13 PM
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Pance
Cummins Fanatic
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3007 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 19th 2006
Location: Eagle Bend, MN, USA
Current Sled: 1998 XC 700
2008-2009 Miles: 150
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For me...
1st- Price - Hey I'm not going to have a buncha $$$ tied up in something I can only ride 3 months a year.
2nd- Reputation - It has to have a decent mechanical reputation... Ex: My 98 XC 700, good solid motor, a real screamer, not the greatest on fuel...
3rd- Condition - Hey! I don't care if it only has 1000 miles on it if you ripped off trailing arms, put studs through the cooler, and blew out the shocks!
4th- Durability - Goes with reputation I guess, but I want something I won't have to be fixing 3 hours to ride for 30 minutes.
5th- Dealer/Parts Availability - Polaris dealer in town, my brother in law works at (10% off for me :P)
6th- Ride Quality - I'm still young and dumb, and I allow my body to take the beating of older suspension.
7th- Power - Although I enjoy having the power of the 700, I've realized I could have just as much fun if I were riding the same sled with a 440 fan.
1999 Saab 9-3 5dr 2.0T 5spd with a long list of mods planned...
1998 Polaris XC 700 reverse, 96 studs... still stock...
2008 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI winshield, Tool Box, Winch and Aluminum wheels...
1995 dodge ram 2500 cummins turbo diesel, 335000 miles.
For Sale!
-1954 ford f 100 w/ a 383 stroker, turbo 400 tranny, camaro front clip
For more info on either of these PM me...
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May 19th 2009 at 6:45 PM
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myvertxcape
Bring It, Don't Sing It!
myvertxcape flu sucks azz.
Updated Thursday at 8:00 PM
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2640 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 10th 2005
Location: Kotlik, AK, USA
Current Sled: '07/8 600RMK 144's
2008-2009 Miles: 6200
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All Polaris, all the time. Won't mind a Doo 600 just to try it out. Even then I still love how my 600's perform in the deep and overall. Plus, my dealer is awesome! :)
'08 600RMK 144" 6565 miles
SLP single pipe/can, intake kit, footwell vents, Clutching
my own shockwell intake vent, VMI rack, backrest
'07 600RMK 144" 2725 miles
SLP can, VMI rack! Footwell vents
RAW chassis tunnel bag for sale, fits RMK's and Switchbacks. $80 new, $60 shipped within US(looks like new) http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/...splay.aspx
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May 21st 2009 at 12:29 PM
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acrox1220
New Member
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56 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: May 27th 2008
Location: Greenville, Maine, USA
Current Sled: 2007 Arctic Cat F5 LXR
2008-2009 Miles: 3800
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I agree with everything above, plus what kind of riding are you going to be doing? Whats your passion? You like powder and backcountry, or you like the smooth trail? Each sled has it's purpose.
Tony Murray
2007 Arctic Cat F5 EFI LXR
2001 Arctic Cat 400
acrox1220@yahoo.com
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May 22nd 2009 at 10:24 AM
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arcticcatinc
Sabercat Fever!
arcticcatinc if your going to watch "new moon" tonight..or ever for that matter. Your gay.
Updated Thursday at 7:06 PM
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2510 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 16th 2005
Location: Owosso, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 2004 SaberCat 700 EFI
2008-2009 Miles: 2159
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i never listen to the magazines.. they are all so damn brand loyal is seems...
Trenton Bailey
2004 Sabercat EFI 700 (Red)
2002 ZL 600 EFI SS *sold* (Orange)
2001 Z370 (Green)
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2005 Ford Explorer 4X4
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May 22nd 2009 at 12:44 PM
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RMK-KING
The Fabricator Moderator
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9125 Posts 
Group: Moderators
Member Since: October 3rd 2002
Location: Center and Roseglen, ND, USA
Current Sled: 09 RMK 700 & 06 IQr 600
2008-2009 Miles: 550
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1.My primary sled has to be a race sled,they hold up alot better to my abuse
2.I really like my 600cc sleds,they seem to run with most any other stock sled. I do like big bores for the arm pulling torque,but my 600 does everything I want it to.
3.Im partial to polaris because I have had great luck with my last 3 polaris sleds,all iv had to do is general maintence.
4. I like both short and long tracks,but for the amount of time I get to go west I have just been renting a MTN sled. Maybe I will get another RMK someday.
5. Price is usually a factor,I usually dont buy anything unless its a good deal.
Current Line Up
-09 RMK Assault
-06 IQ R 600HO
-01 ProX 600
-95 XCR 600
Days get shorter,snow gets deeper,life gets better.
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May 26th 2009 at 9:12 PM
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Octane
Senior Member
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2462 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 16th 2004
Location: Edgerton, WI, USA
Current Sled: '01 Polaris 600 EDGE XR
2008-2009 Miles: 326
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Brand loyalty and past experience is important. I wont buy anything except for Polaris or Yamaha based upon past experience and for the reputation of quality/reliability that those brands have.
'01 Polaris Indy 600 XC SP EDGE XR
Powermadd articulating bar riser with 2" riser block, Pro-X seat, Pure Polaris handguards with Pure Polaris handguard mounts, red Cobra low sno-x windshield, almond/blue primary spring with 10-60 weights and 121" x 15" x .91 track with 96 studs.
7,300 miles
NGK spark plugs
Citgo Sea and Snow oil
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May 26th 2009 at 10:12 PM
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sledneck1978
HAIL CHASER
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2143 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 9th 2007
Location: Andover, MN
2008-2009 Miles: 875
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I'll always own Polaris and am very loyal to my current dealer. He sells Kawi dirt bikes and I still have him order my parts for my Yami dirty just to give him the business. I'm pretty hasty when it comes to purchases on my machines. If I like it I usually by it...then ask the wife, LOL. I like my white dragons so I'll be riding them another year since the 10's are red. I haven't thought about this winter yet but I'm probably going to save the 5 or 6 grand it would cost to re-up to 10's and fly out west a couple times. Never made it this year and am still bummed.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (Wayne Gretzky)
"Not everyone gets off to a great start, but you have to start to be great" (Zig Zigler)
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May 26th 2009 at 10:19 PM
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70panther340
Ride to Live, Live to Ride!
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524 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 5th 2009
Location: Clear Lake ,Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
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condition
cost
shape
millage
kind
size
where its located
and thats about it for me
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster
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May 27th 2009 at 11:21 AM
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Ugly_old_Poo_kid
techno-bumpkin
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1084 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 18th 2007
Location: Walworth, NY, USA
Current Sled: 05 Edge & Frankenstorm II
2008-2009 Miles: 165
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The top decision maker in buying a sled should be getting a sled to match your riding style...
If you're looking for a ditch banger, don't buy a lake runner, and vice versa.
Same if you prefer to ride sitting or standing.
Then pick the motor size/style to suit you. Don't buy a 800+ unless you like adrenaline rushes. And don't think you can keep up with yer buddies that are using 700's the lake, with a 340 fan. If you like high fuel mileage and a heavy sled, get a 4 stroke.
Then once you know the gist of what you're looking for, then shop price, brand, etc..
Getting a sled that doesn't suit your riding style, can be unfulfilling at best, and dangerous at worst.
JMO..
95 - Storm 800 - Modded - AKA: FrankenStorm - Totalled near 100mph at Tug Hill!
96 - XLT/SP with Storm 800 trip/trip and now EFI - FrankenStorm II lives...
95 - RXL -- Sale Pending --
05 - Edge 800 long track - Stayin' stock for now..
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