what MTN Sled to buy?

[skegpro]

I picked up a left over 18 Mountain Cat electric start last weekend. Paid 12,600.

All in?

 

[bjd68]

I picked up a left over 18 Mountain Cat electric start last weekend. Paid 12,600.

Which dealer if u don’t mind me asking I’m looking for a 18 mountain cat

 

[crazy_wheeler]

T&T Power Sports up in Bonnyville had posted some demos on their Facebook page

 

[takethebounce]

Anyone looking for new holdovers or demos should really be doing their research on prices as the Alberta dealers are either dumping inventory as fast as they can or are completely out to lunch on their pricing. There is no reward for being a loyal customer anymore when you can call up someone you have never done business with and they will beat the guys you have gone to for the last few years by literally thousands of dollars.

There is no money is sleds as has been stated by sales guys on here before and I agree, so why not get the business and hope for future service and parts yet some of the sales guys don't seem to care or their management is not allowing them a long enough leash to make deals to keep customers.

 

[snochuk]

Anyone looking for new holdovers or demos should really be doing their research on prices as the Alberta dealers are either dumping inventory as fast as they can or are completely out to lunch on their pricing. There is no reward for being a loyal customer anymore when you can call up someone you have never done business with and they will beat the guys you have gone to for the last few years by literally thousands of dollars.

There is no money is sleds as has been stated by sales guys on here before and I agree, so why not get the business and hope for future service and parts yet some of the sales guys don't seem to care or their management is not allowing them a long enough leash to make deals to keep customers.

My brother has spent about 125k at a Doo dealer over the last 6ish years.
I have spent way less.
We both snowchecked last spring and my sled was almost$1200 less.
He was pissed. Went in ripped them and cancelled his order.
Next day they call him and drop his price below mine.
lol

Dealer loyalty is tough, but was the only reason I temporarily snowchecked the Doo.
Can't believe I almost bought another G4 last spring.
I cancelled my Doo snowcheck about 3 days later and bought the Alpha.

As for this thread's topic there are no bad sleds for 2019. 2018 holdover by far best deal. Even an 18 doo would not be a bad choice. The rest were all good.

Pick a sled that suits you riding style, and track length you want for what you typically ride.
There is a very select few on the mountain that can fully utilize a stocker.
Get your best deal and ride the shat out of it!!!!

 

[venom]

My brother has spent about 125k at a Doo dealer over the last 6ish years.
I have spent way less.
We both snowchecked last spring and my sled was almost$1200 less.
He was pissed. Went in ripped them and cancelled his order.
Next day they call him and drop his price below mine.
lol

Dealer loyalty is tough, but was the only reason I temporarily snowchecked the Doo.
Can't believe I almost bought another G4 last spring.
I cancelled my Doo snowcheck about 3 days later and bought the Alpha.

As for this thread's topic there are no bad sleds for 2019.
Pick a sled that suits you riding style, and track length you want for what you typically ride.
There is a very select few on the mountain that can fully utilize a stocker.
Get your best deal and ride the shat out of it!!!!

I snow checked a alpha and bought a 19 gen 4 lol...what did I doo...

 

[snochuk]

I snow checked a alpha and bought a 19 gen 4 lol...what did I doo...

Well it will be easy for you to compare???
Weekend rides of one day on each sled.
Should be awsome comparison reports.

 

[rknight111]

I bought a demo Mountain Cat from Dons Speed Parts. Awesome dealership!! It’s got 74 miles on it and it was much cheaper than a new one. I can’t wait to ride it.

Nice, you need to update your Avatar now.

 

[jhurkot]

Anyone looking for new holdovers or demos should really be doing their research on prices as the Alberta dealers are either dumping inventory as fast as they can or are completely out to lunch on their pricing. There is no reward for being a loyal customer anymore when you can call up someone you have never done business with and they will beat the guys you have gone to for the last few years by literally thousands of dollars.

There is no money is sleds as has been stated by sales guys on here before and I agree, so why not get the business and hope for future service and parts yet some of the sales guys don't seem to care or their management is not allowing them a long enough leash to make deals to keep customers.

This is true however when you need to get service/warranty done, you are screwed.

 

[Caper11]

This is true however when you need to get service/warranty done, you are screwed.

Depending on the brand, from what I seen and read, what the point of a 3 and 4 year warranty anymore?. Some Claims getting denied, same claim at another dealer gets approved, etc.
Alot of frustrated owners, why not just get 1 year warranty and not pay the snowcheck premium MRSP.
If yah have issues send the sled to a aftermarket sled shop, or the owner fix the problem himself.
Imo the aftermarket doing, a better job at coming up with quicker fixes.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[catrutt]

Why not buy a xm t3 ... it may be a bit old school but they work great and run forever with very few troubles. Use the money you save to pay for all your sled trips next season.

 

[snopro]

Depending on the brand, from what I seen and read, what the point of a 3 and 4 year warranty anymore?. Some Claims getting denied, same claim at another dealer gets approved, etc.
Alot of frustrated owners, why not just get 1 year warranty and not pay the snowcheck premium MRSP.
If yah have issues send the sled to a aftermarket sled shop, or the owner fix the problem himself.
Imo the aftermarket doing, a better job at coming up with quicker fixes.

Just my 2 cents.

I agree Caper. When I was a dealer we were Platinum status and you could claim on warranty almost anything that fit the guidelines and was common sense. The dealer I work part time with now is also Platinum status and our service manager calls the manufacturer on every claim to get an autho first because we have been burned to many times on stuff I would have had no issues getting claimed back in 2009. The manufacturers have tightened things up a lot in my opinion. I have also seen customers also have higher expectations for warranty in the years later as well. Stupidity and abuse is not warrantable.

 

[takethebounce]

This is true however when you need to get service/warranty done, you are screwed.

Be about as screwed as riding a Cat in Revy.

It’s 15 mins difference in time from the dealer I bought from and the dealer I used to use. When I bought from Sicamous I got better service than I could in Calgary.

I put as much weight in service delivery as I do sales at this point. If I dealer wants to give you good service they will regardless of where you bought and buying from a dealer you are loyal to is no longer a guaranty of good service.

And respond to my text would ya lol

 

[snopro]

Be about as screwed as riding a Cat in Revy.

It’s 15 mins difference in time from the dealer I bought from and the dealer I used to use. When I bought from Sicamous I got better service than I could in Calgary.

I put as much weight in service delivery as I do sales at this point. If I dealer wants to give you good service they will regardless of where you bought and buying from a dealer you are loyal to is no longer a guaranty of good service.

And respond to my text would ya lol

He must be busy taking off high moisture barley today Lol

 

[takethebounce]

Depending on the brand, from what I seen and read, what the point of a 3 and 4 year warranty anymore?. Some Claims getting denied, same claim at another dealer gets approved, etc.
Alot of frustrated owners, why not just get 1 year warranty and not pay the snowcheck premium MRSP.
If yah have issues send the sled to a aftermarket sled shop, or the owner fix the problem himself.
Imo the aftermarket doing, a better job at coming up with quicker fixes.

Just my 2 cents.

I don’t mind paying for a 2nd and 3rd year when it’s $300-600. If I keep a sled more than one year good for me, if I sell it’s a nice up sell.

 

[jhurkot]

He must be busy taking off high moisture barley today Lol

I wish I could combine today, keeps showering and hasn't been warm for 5 days. Only 100 ac of canola swaths to pick up and then I'm done.

AC parts will be available in Revelstoke this season at Infinite Motorsports.

As far as service goes, paying $500-1000 extra for a sled from a dealer that cares is always better. When you're at home sitting on snowandmud looking at pow pics of everyone else riding that small amount you saved will not be worth it.

 

[takethebounce]

I wish I could combine today, keeps showering and hasn't been warm for 5 days. Only 100 ac of canola swaths to pick up and then I'm done.

AC parts will be available in Revelstoke this season at Infinite Motorsports.

As far as service goes, paying $500-1000 extra for a sled from a dealer that cares is always better. When you're at home sitting on snowandmud looking at pow pics of everyone else riding that small amount you saved will not be worth it.

Well if anyone can break something on a Cat............looking forward to the end of season thoughts



And the $1950 difference in price pays for a few rentals if its really that bad. But I could always lower my expectations and ride that Doo sitting in my garage

 

[skegpro]

I wish I could combine today, keeps showering and hasn't been warm for 5 days. Only 100 ac of canola swaths to pick up and then I'm done.

AC parts will be available in Revelstoke this season at Infinite Motorsports.

As far as service goes, paying $500-1000 extra for a sled from a dealer that cares is always better. When you're at home sitting on snowandmud looking at pow pics of everyone else riding that small amount you saved will not be worth it.

What model did you end up getting Johnny?

 

[jhurkot]

what model did you end up getting johnny?

2018 mc 162 3””

 

[kanedog]

2018 mc 162 3””

Jaws pipe and y pipe and make that thing sing!