is it the right price

[Canadianking]

I'm looking for help for my buddy he is looking at a 2003 polaris vertical escape 159. It has 2500kms on it and is in very good shape with full pipe y pipe and can and has nitrous on it and he wants $4500 for it. He says it only has had one bottle of nitrous ran through it in the mountains and he never went back then just used it around the farm and lake. I'm wondering if this is a fair price and what should we check to see if its in good shape should we compression test it and what should it be at? Thanks for any help in advance we both don't much about sleds as we are just getting into it and I got burned pretty bad buying a used firecat two years ago.

 

[dooryder]

i wouldnt pay that much for a 03

 

[timbo]

would think that the 2500 is miles not km's.there known to have crank issues at 3-3500 miles,buddy blew his at 3100 total rebuild.price is a little steep.

 

[Slamnek]

i wouldnt pay that much for a 03

I agree with dooryder. There are some really nice 05 summits out there for $5000-5500 IMO is a much better sled.

 

[OOC ZigZag]

Get a Rev summit:d

 

[OverBore]

I'm looking for help for my buddy he is looking at a 2003 polaris vertical escape 159. It has 2500kms on it and is in very good shape with full pipe y pipe and can and has nitrous on it and he wants $4500 for it. He says it only has had one bottle of nitrous ran through it in the mountains and he never went back then just used it around the farm and lake. I'm wondering if this is a fair price and what should we check to see if its in good shape should we compression test it and what should it be at? Thanks for any help in advance we both don't much about sleds as we are just getting into it and I got burned pretty bad buying a used firecat two years ago.

That sled was not even worth $4500 when it was in the showroom. Vertical escape should have been called "Sled for chumps that think it will climb" from small red neck towns.

 

[renegade x]

That sled was not even worth $4500 when it was in the showroom. Vertical escape should have been called "Sled for chumps that think it will climb" from small red neck towns.

Sounds like experiance talking:d:d:d

 

[Shredder]

I sold my 2003 800 Vertical Escape in 2006. It had SLP ceramic twins and SLP intake. Sled was like new with about 1500 miles on it. I sold it for $5000.00.

 

[BC Sno-Ghost]

I agree with dooryder, that's quite a bit for an 03. I also agree with OOZigZag..for that kind of money get a Rev for $4000 to $5000 if you plan on doing any mountain riding. You won't regret going to that style of chassis.

 

[Canadianking]

Thanks guys I didn't think it was a very good deal is there anything to look for in particular when looking at a used rev any years or models to stay away from.

 

[Work2Ride]

I'm a licensed kijiji sled hunter...

One thing I've found by looking on kijiji is email the ads without pictures for pictures. 80% of the time they will email pictures to you. I'm not sure if its because there not computer savvy, or if the sleds are stolen.

Offer $1000 less than list price, they usually drop $500 right away, than try to drop them another $500.

That sled is waaay overpriced like everyone said, he would be lucky to get $3500.

 

[magnet]

just picked up a 03 rmk this weekend. brand new 159 track,team roller secondary,slp boost bottle, pipe and can, near mint machine. pretty unmolested for 3000. hope that helps.

 

[neilsleder]

That sled was not even worth $4500 when it was in the showroom. Vertical escape should have been called "Sled for chumps that think it will climb" from small red neck towns.

I like to call them "horizonatal Mistakes"!:d

 

[BC Sno-Ghost]

Thanks guys I didn't think it was a very good deal is there anything to look for in particular when looking at a used rev any years or models to stay away from.

Check out the Rev sleds section for tons of info on what to look for and look out for. Summer 2008 I bought a real nice 04 800 Rev,stock with the 159" track with 1600kms for $5000. You can get that same sled now for $4000, give or take few bucks. Much nicer ride the Escape. (IMO)

 

[Ryeser]

That sled was not even worth $4500 when it was in the showroom. Vertical escape should have been called "Sled for chumps that think it will climb" from small red neck towns.

I do not think it is worth $4,500, however, I hope you are joking, as it was a good sled in the day...

 

[OverBore]

Sounds like experiance talking:d:d:d

You are absolutely right.