Hiow about those 2018 Cat's??
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snobuilder
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Likely to be a blue 200.
srt20
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$3789 I think I saw on AC website?
I love the idea for my boys, but not sure Ill spend that much.
ridindirty800
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I have always thought that the money for the 120's and now the 200's is steep. There is market for sure but I would rather spend $400 on a older smaller sled that runs to let the kids beat around on. I mean by 6-8 years old both boys were driving full size sleds. But there many people I am guess who are going to snatch up the 200.
The Snoscoot is back as well
https://www.snowest.com/2017/02/2018-yamaha-rebirth-of-the-snoscoot
The Snoscoot is back as well
https://www.snowest.com/2017/02/2018-yamaha-rebirth-of-the-snoscoot
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$3789 for something that they will outgrow in two years? Maybe. I don't know what to think. It will either be a boom or a bust. Around here older XC 500's are gold. That is what folks buy their kids. For about 1500 bucks.
sweeperguy
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Still good 440's around too.
Maybe.
It reminds me how BRP tried to bring out the entry level "Spark" watercraft; it was choice of a 600 or 900 ACE motor and was about 3-4k less than the big rides. Well, it bombed and you can buy one cheap; only a matter of time before all the spare parts are built into machines and the line is discontinued.
Sleds and watercraft are dying sports (expense and weather dependent) I agree with the other guys, buy a used sled and have kids learn on those.
Bear
that's not true about the Spark. Sales of the spark jumped 35% in its second year. Also Spark can be $10,000 cheaper then other models. While not the biggest seller of the lineup. It does fill a void. And I'm not sure about PWC sales dying. Last year was PWC sales best year since the Great Recession.
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I forget what Sparks began selling for when they were first released but new two year old ones can be had for 4,995 if you look; old Yellow does not have a history of depreciating that quick so I see it as a dead product to me. I also laugh at the "Scarab" line; yuk and more accelerated depreciation, it is not for me, I like some value with my purchases.
As an FYI; I buy a new Doo each year so I am a BRP supporter. This year, my 850 Renegade cost me abut $980 in depreciaiton to ride about 1,050 miles, now that is value!
Bear
ridindirty800
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Hey Bear 980 is pretty good... I will make a deal with you, You buy me a new doo every year and I will pay you $1,000 a year so you can make a little?? Sound good? lol
Sounds like the tax man loves you too.
There is definitely a need for entry level sleds but, as others have stated, it will be a tough sell at $4000 when they will outgrow it. What about a full sizes chassis w/a 440 fan? At least then you could use it as a spare for adults. The Jags, Lite's, Phazers and Formulas are long in the tooth but, still in demand.
scoot
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I love that ZR 200! Now, how about an inexpensive Panther ($5000) for young families who can't afford, (and dont want) to ride over 60 mph for 200 miles per day. I applaud the manufactures for trying (again) to draw more families into the sport. But unfortunately what we really need is a place to ride them without getting blown off the trails.
Totally agree no way I take my gkids on WI or UP trails with a 200 they would get blown off.. poop their pants & scare them. It would have to be a controlled enviroment so they could be safe. Maybe a lake with me close by or my own land under a watchful eye. To me the 200 is nothing more than a yard toy and expensive one at that.