Most i ever had was 8.only have 2 right now but probably will add a couple to the fleet soon with all the deals right now
Predictions on the used market?
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Most i ever had was 8.only have 2 right now but probably will add a couple to the fleet soon with all the deals right now
Slimy to say the price without including the BS fees they add. Might as well say the sled is $4995 plus some fees ($14000, but who's counting?).
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ABMax24
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Sleds are the last item on most peoples financial priority list, there's tons of other factors outside weather conditions driving this.
I think you're going to see 2-3 years of slow sled sales.
The irony in the whole thing is deep discounts on sleds actually slows sales, because they move year old units at the cost of current model year sales, all the while tanking the used market hampering peoples ability to trade up into a new machine.
We don't have to look that far back to see this, '16 and '17 we're pretty slow years for sled sales with lots of heavily discounted inventory.
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06yamahaapex
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I agree, if we had good snow in nov/dec there would be no deals like now. If you didnt snow check a sled and november rolls around who in their right might would fork over 28k for a new sled. There are more backed out snow checks sitting at dealers than ever due to lack of snow.
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I think it's the economy and interest rates, than low snow this year.
The ads are for 2023 models which should have been sold last winter or the latest last fall.
Not just sleds are being discounted.
The ads are for 2023 models which should have been sold last winter or the latest last fall.
Not just sleds are being discounted.
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Last time I went up Boulder Mountain at New Years you would never know the interest rates were high or economy wasn’t strong. Tons of new sleds pretty much all of them turbos have to look through a sea of turbos for the N/a’s these days
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I saw some of those price reductions and to be honest I don’t have any input to offer on Polaris pricing but assume the structure is similar to BRP. There is not even remotely close to that much markup on a new snowmobile. You can inflate the price with excessive charges on freight, set up and documentation but there is a cost and a retail and they aren’t that far apart. I’m thinking those prices indicate a worried dealer with to much product and he is willing to take his beating now as opposed to over the summer and next fall. Either that or big rebates from the manufacturer but haven’t seen any advertising from them yet and usually there is no further programs for spring only orders. Just my 2 cents.
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If it's like the bicycle industry there is only 30% mark up on new bikes. Shops make money on accessories and repairs.I saw some of those price reductions and to be honest I don’t have any input to offer on Polaris pricing but assume the structure is similar to BRP. There is not even remotely close to that much markup on a new snowmobile. You can inflate the price with excessive charges on freight, set up and documentation but there is a cost and a retail and they aren’t that far apart. I’m thinking those prices indicate a worried dealer with to much product and he is willing to take his beating now as opposed to over the summer and next fall. Either that or big rebates from the manufacturer but haven’t seen any advertising from them yet and usually there is no further programs for spring only orders. Just my 2 cents.
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those that buy new sleds every year or 2 years are not hurting for money and typically have the finanaces to flip whenever they want. These people dont really care at the end of day.
Used sled market is those of us that sometimes can afford a new machine or new to us type. That said we are not the 'wealthiest' people... so when snow sucks, interest rates are up, and most importantly COST OF LIVING... you recreation purchase is off the list. your a family man and this is your hobby, not the families, well add it up. there's only so much money in your budget for fun.
tag up all the COVID used sales, these people are stepping out to hit mexico again. there blip was 2-3yrs and want out.
sledding is pricey now, it takes a dedicated individual to want to ride out in BC from alberta. cost of gas, your lunch, trail fees, tarps, dinners?, gear. it aint cheap anymore guys. solo day trips are now $250-300 now when they were half that price 3yrs ago!
Used sled market is those of us that sometimes can afford a new machine or new to us type. That said we are not the 'wealthiest' people... so when snow sucks, interest rates are up, and most importantly COST OF LIVING... you recreation purchase is off the list. your a family man and this is your hobby, not the families, well add it up. there's only so much money in your budget for fun.
tag up all the COVID used sales, these people are stepping out to hit mexico again. there blip was 2-3yrs and want out.
sledding is pricey now, it takes a dedicated individual to want to ride out in BC from alberta. cost of gas, your lunch, trail fees, tarps, dinners?, gear. it aint cheap anymore guys. solo day trips are now $250-300 now when they were half that price 3yrs ago!
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And all of them were purchased before the season began.
Making my point, not the low snow year.
Prices are a lot softer this year than the last few years.
turboetech
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It’s definitely not just sled prices that have reset new and used both it’s probably going to continue on a downward spiral for a while yet
I'd say more like 500 for a day trip, 1000 for a weekend
Maybe more, if you wreck something on the sled or truck or gear... Sledding costs money ,, yep.
Can get real expensive real quick when things go side way. This is common sledder knowledge though.
Can get real expensive real quick when things go side way. This is common sledder knowledge though.
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This price however its a 23 its the same at all Polaris dealers. Plus Freight and PDI $ 795 plus GST and applicable PST In Alberta you'll save driving support local. This is a 23 and a 2.75 track $ 19729.50 1 year warranty
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