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Ski Doo 800 etec TNT
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Jonger1150
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Whats going to happen in 2016?
A price of $9200 seems pretty good but I haven't actually been at dealers or on the phone working a final price. If that is "out the door pricing", better or as Whitedust said,,,, buy it !
I have a 600SDI (first sled) and an 800. Both are great rides. I used to think I did not need or want a large cc engine but I was offered a test ride on the actual 800 I own, and I was "hooked". But that is just me. I rode a basic 600 Sport (rental) this season and it hauled. I was impressed. So both ARE fast.
One word of info is the 800 (mine is non-elec start) can pull a little hard on starting. However, mine is a carb and you are looking at the Etec. Possibly a world of difference. Other Etec owners can confirm that for you.
Good luck with your decision and purchase.
I have a 600SDI (first sled) and an 800. Both are great rides. I used to think I did not need or want a large cc engine but I was offered a test ride on the actual 800 I own, and I was "hooked". But that is just me. I rode a basic 600 Sport (rental) this season and it hauled. I was impressed. So both ARE fast.
One word of info is the 800 (mine is non-elec start) can pull a little hard on starting. However, mine is a carb and you are looking at the Etec. Possibly a world of difference. Other Etec owners can confirm that for you.
Good luck with your decision and purchase.
Current 800etek needs to burn cleaner to be sold after 2016 EPS requirements 600 passes now.Whats going to happen in 2016?
I have a chance to buy a 2012 800 etec TNT for $9200 w/o electric start. is this a fair price and how are the 800
s I heard they are not as good as the 600s Please give me your thoughts as I have to make a decision in two daysthanks
That's a little more than I was quoted for a 2013 GSX SE 1200 out-the-door. Don't know what an 800 would be as I didn't ask, but I guess it can't hurt to call. If you're interested PM me and I'll send you the dealer's name.
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lenny
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Current 800etek needs to burn cleaner to be sold after 2016 EPS requirements 600 passes now.
who cares if current 800 does not meet 16 standards?
EXACTLY. What, are the EPA "Smog-Cops" gonna giva ya a ticket after 2016?who cares if current 800 does not meet 16 standards?
I purchased the 600 with e start for 8625 plus tax, I'm also think of getting the 800 as well, they have zero down, zero payments until jan 1st. the 800 is 9225 plus tax. I figure I can sell my other two sled and pay for one and then come up with the money for the other one by jan. Do you guys know of any issues with the 800s
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lenny
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800 all the way just flick the trigger and you will be amazed, also good gas milage 2016 who cares like lenny said smog cops never heard of them
I think it is "whap the flipper"
who cares if current 800 does not meet 16 standards?
X2. Etecs are cleaner burning than any other 800 carb out there, so if ETEC doesn't meet standards, none of the other 800's will either I'd assume.
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I don't think you can go wrong with either one. I had the chance to ride both a 600 and 800 this year, both very good motors! The 600 has plenty of power, but that 800 was a noticeable difference when you were going about 40 and hammered it. The 800 seemed to almost have a slight "turbo lag", but then it hit and hit very hard!! I myself don't need the 800 anymore, so I have a 600 Adventure. It all depends on how you ride. Good luck!
Jonger1150
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If you ride in high elevation, get the 800. If you are riding below 4000 feet, get the 600 and save fuel. I have a 600 etec backcountry and I can't once think of a time when power was an issue.
ditchcrusher
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That's a little more than I was quoted for a 2013 GSX SE 1200 out-the-door. Don't know what an 800 would be as I didn't ask, but I guess it can't hurt to call. If you're interested PM me and I'll send you the dealer's name.
So you're saying you paid less than that for next years 1200 GSX SE? Wow, well done!
DC
Who cares about 2016...
Live now and buy that 800 etec. I have the 800 etec Freeride and it is just a kickass sled. Rode in MI, MN, and Wyoming this year and it rocked... Love the sled! I got just as good as mileage as my brothers 600 etec and crushed any carb 800. My last sled was a Rev 800r. One pull anytime...unless kill button was on..... ;-)
Live now and buy that 800 etec. I have the 800 etec Freeride and it is just a kickass sled. Rode in MI, MN, and Wyoming this year and it rocked... Love the sled! I got just as good as mileage as my brothers 600 etec and crushed any carb 800. My last sled was a Rev 800r. One pull anytime...unless kill button was on..... ;-)