Buying a used Snowmobile

[crazy_karl]

Hardly done any sledding, but definitely want to get into it, and expand my horizons beyond the bunny hill.Don't have a very big bidget, but looking for something that can get out in the backcounty. Any recomendations?

 

[Kmania]

check craigs list. from the sounds of it, price is a bigger concern then brand

 

[crazy_karl]

what brands should i stay away from? and whats the oldest I should consider (like 1980, 90, 95, etc.)?

 

[factory81]

You should join a sled forum for specific advice.

Off-topic but still drives the point home.

I bought a Sea-Doo boat that runs a 2cyl Rotax engine. Well the thing is easy enough to work on. But if I had known what I knew now about the boats...I could have / would have turned down a few boats before buying it....because I failed to do a few simple compression tests, cavitation tests, check out a few other things.

And I assume the same applies for snow machines.....in fact I think Rotax makes snow machine engines?

Anyways don't buy yourself a problem, get out on a forum with sled owners and ask for advice.

There is usually even a FAQ: Buying a (insert product here).

 

[Kmania]

this is the best thing to do

 

[KyleA]

lets get some 2 sled package deals

 

[Banjo]

Do you live in WI, I have one for sale for $1500

 

[ChefBoyardee]

I live in WI... what you selling for that 15 hundo??

 

[GayWolf420]

yeah sledding is pretty fucking fun. its my second favorite sport besides skiing. if your looking for cheap, good condition sleds,

 

[GayWolf420]

Go search on the ksl.com classifieds. they got tons of sick sleds for sale. good ones too

 

[Banjo]

Z570 Fan cooled 8k miles on it rebuilt twice. New track and shocks.

 

[superpoluha]

this, drop lik 500-1,000 bucks on it and you will b set, i almost got one but didnt cuz im a jew(not really)