What sled to get for under $10,000

[fj40]

A buddy of mine is looking to upgrade from his mid 70s cat. So anything will be a big improvement.
Wants to spend up to 10 grand.
Rides around Olds and westlock areas.
Don't think he will be riding the mountains.
What would be a good reliable shed for him.

 

[maxwell]

id be looking for a clean low mile etec800 XM they seem to be the most reliable machine in that price category. If hes not riding mountains he might even be able to find a backcountry Xrs or a renegade. I think the new GEN4 chassis at that price point will be beat up pretty bad so better off going with a mint older machine.

 

[Bnorth]

I'm not familiar with the terrain in those areas but I would imagine it's a mix of groomed trails, unmaintained trails, and fields. I would be after something with an 800 etec in the XM chassis like a renegade or backcountry. 137-146ish length and max a 2.5 lug.

 

[blastoff]

Same look for a 137 or a 146 inch more than enough track, in a 600 or 800 doo, good luck finding a resonable deal

 

[sirkdev]

don't discount the 600 for sure they have plenty of power for the flat land and just sip fuel.

 

[blastoff]

Yes that new 600 Doo engine sure got great reviews on Snowest, I was very surprised, easy on fuel

 

[bobsledder]

have a summit x 800 etec 154 2.5 lug with 600km on the brp reman short block in it. Is in excellent shape if he is interested in that

 

[HighSpeedLowDrag]

An Apex with a 2.52" pitch track. And have enough money left over to operate it for years.

It's not my favorite snowmobile but is by far more cost effective.

 

[MP Kid]

Quick search on Kijiji…
$8-12G
306 sleds in Alberta
Lots of late model units to choose from…
Pick a lower miles, clean body unit.
I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them.

 

[maxwell]

Quick search on Kijiji…
$8-12G
306 sleds in Alberta
Lots of late model units to choose from…
Pick a lower miles, clean body unit.
I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them.

you can, be lots of Polaris 800 in that price range that have major engine issues.

 

[ferniesnow]

you can, be lots of Polaris 800 in that price range that have major engine issues.

Maybe even some 600 Polaris’s. They were rock solid.

 

[gdhillon]

you can, be lots of Polaris 800 in that price range that have major engine issues.

Not sure about berta, but in BC 16-17 axys’ are going for around 10k

I suggest shying away from pro-ride chassis

 

[plio7]

my .02 if I was just trail and field riding I would go 4 stroke. and you can get them cheap cheap....

 

[Teth-Air]

Not sure about berta, but in BC 16-17 axys’ are going for around 10k

I suggest shying away from pro-ride chassis

Wow, that is high. I would sell my 19 AXYS 850 for around $8000 with a full year bumper to bumper warranty remaining.

 

[neilsleder]

Xm chassis is pretty hard to beat and are in that price range. Nice sleds and etec 800 is a great motor. But if flat landing it and not looking for huge power a 600 is pretty hard to beat. Cheap to buy go really good and easy on fuel.

 

[gdhillon]

Wow, that is high. I would sell my 19 AXYS 850 for around $8000 with a full year bumper to bumper warranty remaining.

I’m not necessarily saying I would pay that lol. But would rather an axys then a pro-ride

 

[fj40]

Thanks thinking a 600 etec or a 4 stroke
He was hoping for a 2 up also

 

[1200]

U could get easily get into g4 850 with new motor for 10k

 

[Pistonbroke]

Buy two nice Nytros for the same price as a “blow ‘em up” special Etec and they will last 5x longer. Now bring a buddy!

 

[Dazzler]

Thanks thinking a 600 etec or a 4 stroke
He was hoping for a 2 up also

I have a 2016, Polaris 600 2 up with a 144 track you can have for $8500. It only has 120 miles on it.