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Buying a used Snowmobile

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crazy_karl
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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?

Oct 23 2009 8:07PM
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Kmania
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check craigs list. from the sounds of it, price is a bigger concern then brand
Oct 23 2009 8:10PM
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crazy_karl
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what brands should i stay away from? and whats the oldest I should consider (like 1980, 90, 95, etc.)?
Oct 23 2009 8:12PM
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factory81
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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).


Oct 23 2009 9:11PM
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Kmania
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this is the best thing to do
Oct 23 2009 9:27PM
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KyleA
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lets get some 2 sled package deals
Oct 23 2009 9:50PM
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Banjo
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Do you live in WI, I have one for sale for $1500
Oct 23 2009 9:58PM
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ChefBoyardee
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I live in WI... what you selling for that 15 hundo??
Oct 23 2009 10:20PM
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GayWolf420
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yeah sledding is pretty fucking fun. its my second favorite sport besides skiing. if your looking for cheap, good condition sleds,
Oct 23 2009 10:42PM
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GayWolf420
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Go search on the ksl.com classifieds. they got tons of sick sleds for sale. good ones too
Oct 23 2009 10:43PM
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Banjo
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Z570 Fan cooled 8k miles on it rebuilt twice. New track and shocks.
Nov 9 2009 6:50PM
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superpoluha
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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)
Nov 9 2009 6:51PM
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