Is a Ski-doo Elite that rare?

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chillywilly

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Anyone an expert on these? Anyone know how I can find one? Didn't know they'd be so expensive. Is there a hidden network I can find? Prefer a 2004ish..
 
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WorkHardPlayHrd

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Saw one at a farm auction 2 weeks ago. Needed a motor, but the frame and overall sled was nice. Had been stored inside since the motor went 13 years ago they said. It brought $400.
 
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ilzr6

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Yes, they are difficult to find. Many are in collections now. Be prepared to pay a few bucks for one.
 
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goofy600

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Agree they are kind of a cult thing, I was looking into them 5 or so years ago and pulling crazy money. Can only imagine what they are getting now. Don’t think you will find one for less then 15 to 20k.
 
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1fujifilm

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chillywilly said:
Anyone an expert on these? Anyone know how I can find one? Didn't know they'd be so expensive. Is there a hidden network I can find? Prefer a 2004ish..
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Call Simonar Sports in Luxemburg, WI..ask for Dino.
They had a few and likely have parts too.

Bear
 
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whitedust

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What was the downfall of the Elite? I passed one on trail 8 and gave it a wide berth seemed darty. Was it underpowered, rough ride, or just plain dangerous to be pinned inside. I know a young girl drowned in one in Minocqua. Also was very pricey for its time. Maybe the elite would be more popular now days??
 
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Highflyer

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The price tag at the time was the downfall. I believe they sold from around 20k. Back in 2004 sleds were all under 10k. Fast forward to know everyone is blowing 20-30k on UTV's that are basically the same thing with a longer riding season. Given the popularity of the UTV market now I'm rather surprised a manufacturer has come back out with a SxS sled. I think it would sell much better then those Elites.
 
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mezz

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Highflyer said:
The price tag at the time was the downfall. I believe they sold from around 20k. Back in 2004 sleds were all under 10k. Fast forward to know everyone is blowing 20-30k on UTV's that are basically the same thing with a longer riding season. Given the popularity of the UTV market now I'm rather surprised a manufacturer has come back out with a SxS sled. I think it would sell much better then those Elites.
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All you have to do is put on a couple of sets of tracks, wala, sxs sled. Granted it is not as nimble or as fast as a sled, but it would work.
 
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old abe

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mezz said:
All you have to do is put on a couple of sets of tracks, wala, sxs sled. Granted it is not as nimble or as fast as a sled, but it would work.
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Yeah, well a bit more to it than that mezz. I had friends who had the ol twin track Raiders. Granted they where only single seat. The last Doo Elites were a solid unit.
 
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