New sled prices! Yuk!
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The bottom line is that new sled prices wouldn't be unreasonable, if they were actually unreasonable. None of us have to buy them, and as is always pointed out, you don't need to spend a lot of money to enjoy snowmobiling. I can take a few month's equivalent of my cell phone, cable, and internet bills and by a pretty decent used sled. lol
None of us a bat an eye scratching a check for the amount people spent on a house payment back in the day, just to use a phone, watch TV, or argue on JD.
Do I like the fact that my last new sled (2019) was about 2X the cost of my first new sled (2002)? Nope. When I compare the 2, I'm more likely to conclude the 2002 was overpriced. lol
None of us a bat an eye scratching a check for the amount people spent on a house payment back in the day, just to use a phone, watch TV, or argue on JD.
Do I like the fact that my last new sled (2019) was about 2X the cost of my first new sled (2002)? Nope. When I compare the 2, I'm more likely to conclude the 2002 was overpriced. lol
so true , it's always easier !!
G
G
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Pretty much. Cigarettes and a four year college degree in humanities are really expensive too. Also air fare to anywhere except Las Vegas is out of hand. If you really want to get drilled go to a pro sports game. Even dying is not cheap. So there is no way out.
Definitely expensive! Purchased a new 2020 Polaris Assault 850, cost was high but I got a lot more for my used sled than I thought. I saved for it, worked hard for it and could afford it.....rode it this weekend and haven’t stopped smiling. I am 42 and it’s the first sled, boat, car, truck, house, 4 wheeler, etc....that I have ever purchased new. It was worth it for me.
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Good choice durphee! I'm happy for you and so glad it was worth it for you. Should be a great season of riding!! Let's see a picture. What color did you get?
POLARISDAN
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well said
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its green like money..like the overpriced piece of crap he bought...hahaha..not..its a stunning piece of modern tech and worth every nickel..
Hi P.D.,
Can you update your post in the "Ride Board" section, we wan't to know when you are going up and where.
Bear
YES, YES, YES, YES!
Good explanation I/500.
I logged in to clarify further that "sled prices are higher at this time in the annual cycle of prices than any year I can remember"
Additionally, to clarify further, incentives to buy are poop keeping prices high.
We will see if that stays status-quo (no, not quid pro-quo) as of February 1, 2020. The past three years Doo has offered a $2,000 rebate to buy an in-season new 850 sled. Not likely without a big melt of snow.
Bear
harvest1121
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It’s good I hope dealers sell out this year good for the economy.
POLARISDAN
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ill be UP jan and feb..durphee will be 2nd so let us know what your doing..i looked at it last nite first time in forever..stay in touch and ill update it
ICT Sledder
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Not a lot of Cat guys around here, but on Cat’s this year there are better deals to be had on 2020’s that weren’t picked up than on 2018 and 2019 non-currrents.
I just bought a 2020 8000 for roughly the same price that a 2019 6000 version of the same sled is being asked for at most dealers right now. It’s completely insane, at least on the Cat side of things. Let’s see... a 2020 for $3K off, or a 2018 or 2019 for $1K off? Tough choice! Or Snow Check a 2021 for less than the same thing in a 2018 or 2019 non-current? For real?
Textron has got AC so screwed up they can’t see the forest for the trees. Gotta be hellish to be a Cat dealer... what’s left of them.
I just bought a 2020 8000 for roughly the same price that a 2019 6000 version of the same sled is being asked for at most dealers right now. It’s completely insane, at least on the Cat side of things. Let’s see... a 2020 for $3K off, or a 2018 or 2019 for $1K off? Tough choice! Or Snow Check a 2021 for less than the same thing in a 2018 or 2019 non-current? For real?
Textron has got AC so screwed up they can’t see the forest for the trees. Gotta be hellish to be a Cat dealer... what’s left of them.
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Alright Dealers, simmer down!
In case you didn't notice all the snow south of the Mason/Dixon Line has melted.
https://northernwi.craigslist.org/snd/d/hayward-2018-polaris-switchback-xcr-800/7045171067.html
Bear
highhertel
Member
My 1952 Ford 8n tractor does everything I need to do on my farm.
No need to upgrade to a fancy 70’s model lol.
Saw an ad nearby me in Northeast WI for new 2020 Sidewinder LTX-SE's for $12,999 (no set u fee etc.).
Rebate drop today?
Bear