New sled prices! Yuk!

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1fujifilm

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Hi Guys,
You know me as a bargain hunter, WELL THERE ARE NO BARGAINS TODAY!

With the big snows and no rebates you better keep what you got.

Got a price for a friend from my Doo network of guys and am told inventory is already low as guys are SPENDING BIG!
This is actually a good year for us snow-checkers as long as there is no mid-winter meltdown.

Run what ya brung, Bear
 
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slimcake

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Ya I also noticed that. Had an itch about a month ago. I got three years of warranty left. I am in no hurry.
 
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harvest1121

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I will have a slightly used Viper in March 12,000 miles and 2.5 years of warranty left. Taking deposits now so beat the rush
 
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snobuilder

Well-known member
1fujifilm said:
Hi Guys,
You know me as a bargain hunter, WELL THERE ARE NO BARGAINS TODAY!

With the big snows and no rebates you better keep what you got.

Got a price for a friend from my Doo network of guys and am told inventory is already low as guys are SPENDING BIG!
This is actually a good year for us snow-checkers as long as there is no mid-winter meltdown.

Run what ya brung, Bear
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Getting a 18 pro s es 8 for 8200 plus WI tax and 99 in paperwork wasn't to shabby eh?

Glad you are able to justify your wasteful spring order cost....LOL.
 
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Attak man

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I can tell you this...working at a dealership, used sleds, especially certain model do not last long.. we have very few used sleds..the newer 600 ETEC's, and 900 Ace sleds especially go quick...had a low mileage Blizzard 600 R come in monday, it sold by Wednesday, and a 2016 600 HO TNT sold two hours after the guy dropped it off...we can't keep them on the lot, we are almost sold out of all our used stuff..it's crazy.
 
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euphoric1

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My 2 cents... sleds have been over priced for quite some time... the 2017 I have will be the last new sled I will ever purchase, wont get into how I ended up with it but would be a cold day in you know where before I would ever spend that kind of money on a toy, even though I love the sport and have been doing so for 40 years, I love the sport but not that much. It doesn't stop at the sled either, you have clothing, trailer, tow vehicle and a place to stay if you want to go up north. With most of the world living day to day as far as finances go, if todays gen never exposed to or raised in the sport im sure the cost of it is a real deterrent to even trying it. Until my 2017 other than one I purchased in 1995 I have ridden used sleds and kept some for more that 10 years and got same enjoyment out of the sport as I do on the new one, have always bought left over clothing and deals whenever I can find them. Even if I had the disposable income I would probably still do the same. just my thoughts.
 
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harvest1121

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euphoric1 said:
My 2 cents... sleds have been over priced for quite some time... the 2017 I have will be the last new sled I will ever purchase, wont get into how I ended up with it but would be a cold day in you know where before I would ever spend that kind of money on a toy, even though I love the sport and have been doing so for 40 years, I love the sport but not that much. It doesn't stop at the sled either, you have clothing, trailer, tow vehicle and a place to stay if you want to go up north. With most of the world living day to day as far as finances go, if todays gen never exposed to or raised in the sport im sure the cost of it is a real deterrent to even trying it. Until my 2017 other than one I purchased in 1995 I have ridden used sleds and kept some for more that 10 years and got same enjoyment out of the sport as I do on the new one, have always bought left over clothing and deals whenever I can find them. Even if I had the disposable income I would probably still do the same. just my thoughts.
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I agree prices are out of hand bought my leftover 2017 Viper Ltx Le for $10200 its ridiculous what they cost now might run this for the life of the warranty unless something comes out and reasonable.
 
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kip

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Good paying jobs build this stuff. They can't sell stuff cheap with their type of overhead and it's a lot cheaper than doing drugs:) Never seen a brinks following a hurst. Sleds have never been cheap when compared to wages for most people. Life is short, have fun and enjoy it. If you worry about all the little details it will eat you alive:)
 
gary_in_neenah

gary_in_neenah

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Just for the sake of comparison.

1968

Cost of a new home: $26,600.00

Median Household Income:
$7,743.00

Cost of a gallon of regular gas:
$0.34

Our first family snowmobile cost $795

(...And yes, Dad thought that was too much back then but he wrote the check anyway.)​
 
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byr 13

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euphoric1 said:
My 2 cents... sleds have been over priced for quite some time... the 2017 I have will be the last new sled I will ever purchase, wont get into how I ended up with it but would be a cold day in you know where before I would ever spend that kind of money on a toy, even though I love the sport and have been doing so for 40 years, I love the sport but not that much. It doesn't stop at the sled either, you have clothing, trailer, tow vehicle and a place to stay if you want to go up north. With most of the world living day to day as far as finances go, if todays gen never exposed to or raised in the sport im sure the cost of it is a real deterrent to even trying it. Until my 2017 other than one I purchased in 1995 I have ridden used sleds and kept some for more that 10 years and got same enjoyment out of the sport as I do on the new one, have always bought left over clothing and deals whenever I can find them. Even if I had the disposable income I would probably still do the same. just my thoughts.
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so true , new sled prices are out of hand !!
 
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hermie

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Personally I think it's good to see. The dealers need to move inventory to stay in business. We went to trackside last weekend and they were selling sleds. This kind of start is just what the sport needed.
 
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1fujifilm

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maddogg said:
Price of used sleds isn't any better either lol
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I noticed today that Francis Creek, WI still has some new 2014 Cat's in stock plus about 30 other NOS Cat's.
If Doo and Poo are selling out the 2020's, the old Cat stuff should sell by default; if not, Cat is in big trouble.

Bear
 
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Cirrus_Driver

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euphoric1 said:
My 2 cents... sleds have been over priced for quite some time... the 2017 I have will be the last new sled I will ever purchase, wont get into how I ended up with it but would be a cold day in you know where before I would ever spend that kind of money on a toy, even though I love the sport and have been doing so for 40 years, I love the sport but not that much. It doesn't stop at the sled either, you have clothing, trailer, tow vehicle and a place to stay if you want to go up north. With most of the world living day to day as far as finances go, if todays gen never exposed to or raised in the sport im sure the cost of it is a real deterrent to even trying it. Until my 2017 other than one I purchased in 1995 I have ridden used sleds and kept some for more that 10 years and got same enjoyment out of the sport as I do on the new one, have always bought left over clothing and deals whenever I can find them. Even if I had the disposable income I would probably still do the same. just my thoughts.
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I agree with your comment. The sled I just bought will be my last new one - ever. And I’ve never paid over $10 G’s for a sled and never will - ever. Prices are ridiculous. Had to drive to MN to get my last one. Only place I could get my price.
 
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Cirrus_Driver

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kip said:
Good paying jobs build this stuff. They can't sell stuff cheap with their type of overhead and it's a lot cheaper than doing drugs:) Never seen a brinks following a hurst. Sleds have never been cheap when compared to wages for most people. Life is short, have fun and enjoy it. If you worry about all the little details it will eat you alive:)
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Yeah yeah yeah , easy to say when it’s someone else’s money, right!
Get real.
 
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POLARISDAN

New member
gary_in_neenah said:
Just for the sake of comparison.

1968

Cost of a new home: $26,600.00

Median Household Income:
$7,743.00

Cost of a gallon of regular gas:
$0.34

Our first family snowmobile cost $795

(...And yes, Dad thought that was too much back then but he wrote the check anyway.)​
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theres no way cost home was 28k..more like 10k..my parents first home in 1967 was 8k..regular avg home

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byr 13 said:
so true , new sled prices are out of hand !!
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whats with u people..

lets compare worth vs price..

besides computers and electronics..what has advanced priced per dollar better than sleds..think back..wasnt more than 12 yrs ago we were sitting on washboards with skis

the technology has been worth every penny..especially the rear suspension for me..

so cry all u want..go find your old used rackboards..for me modern only and worth every penny

see u soon kip

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Cirrus_Driver said:
Yeah yeah yeah , easy to say when it’s someone else’s money, right!
Get real.
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pretty disrespectful dude..i am sure u know who u r resonding to
 
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Cirrus_Driver

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POLARISDAN said:
theres no way cost home was 28k..more like 10k..my parents first home in 1967 was 8k..regular avg home

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whats with u people..

lets compare worth vs price..

besides computers and electronics..what has advanced priced per dollar better than sleds..think back..wasnt more than 12 yrs ago we were sitting on washboards with skis

the technology has been worth every penny..especially the rear suspension for me..

so cry all u want..go find your old used rackboards..for me modern only and worth every penny

see u soon kip

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pretty disrespectful dude..i am sure u know who u r resonding to
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Does this mean we won’t be taking long warm showers to the wee hours of the AM?
LOL! Sleep well
 
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