What's it worth?

[0neoldfart]

Contemplating selling a sled we really don't use - it's a 2007 Ski-Doo Summit Adrenaline 600 SDI H.O. 144 x 2.25" track, stock with the exception of a Dynoport can, Snow Eliminator running boards, aluminum skidframe wheels and the usual dealer add ons: Jerry can, BRP temp gauge, skid plate, shock covers, tarp, shock covers, spare belt, etc. The toboggan is in showroom condition. Here's the kicker - the machine has 523 miles on it, and is more or less taking up space in the garage - we simply don't ride it. Any thoughts as to what it's worth? I haven't found a similar sled, especially with the mileage it has to get an idea of worth. Thanks for your time.

 

[snopro]

Current Blue Book resale on that sled is $5100 in clean shape,low mileage. if that helps.

 

[0neoldfart]

Current Blue Book resale on that sled is $5100 in clean shape,low mileage. if that helps.

Thanks for the info - I guess it's time to hit kijiji & list it.

 

[Summit X]

I sold my '07 144" 600 H.O. SDI for $3k at the first of this past season. The big difference would be that I had 7500 hard km's on it. Some paddles were missing, seat was torn, headlights were no longer attached (but i did have them and they were still mint) and the hood was cracked.... it did have a new engine installed at the 4500km mark, but even that was now 3000km old! You should be good for $4500ish i'd say, and take $4200 if somebody offers it, 600cc sleds just really aren't that popular!

 

[snopro]

I sold my '07 144" 600 H.O. SDI for $3k at the first of this past season. The big difference would be that I had 7500 hard km's on it. Some paddles were missing, seat was torn, headlights were no longer attached (but i did have them and they were still mint) and the hood was cracked.... it did have a new engine installed at the 4500km mark, but even that was now 3000km old! You should be good for $4500ish i'd say, and take $4200 if somebody offers it, 600cc sleds just really aren't that popular!

I disagree. Preowned 600 sleds are popular for the simple fact that new ones aren't. Its a supply and demand issue. Lots of peeps looking for them as a starter sled for the wife or kids. I wouldn't move off $5000.

 

[TylerG]

I disagree. Preowned 600 sleds are popular for the simple fact that new ones aren't. Its a supply and demand issue. Lots of peeps looking for them as a starter sled for the wife or kids. I wouldn't move off $5000.

How about an 06 Summit 600 Adrenaline 144" 6000kms, but in beautiful cosmetic and running condition? I'm thinking list it around $4500

 

[snopro]

How about an 06 Summit 600 Adrenaline 144" 6000kms, but in beautiful cosmetic and running condition? I'm thinking list it around $4500

Probably around $4000 because of the miles Tyler. Start there as most guys will want to negotiate lower most of the time. Good luck!

 

[kgb117]

advertise $4800. dont budge lower than $4000. just my $0.02

 

[wyodirtbagdad]

Best sled ski doo ever made right there. If it was painted hi vis orange it would be even better.

 

[Weirboondocking]

I have never understood the asking more then you want thing.

I always ask what I want and get what I ask. I think that a person should be honest with a buyer. I think you should tell them everything you know about what ever you are selling, all of the details good or bad as well as the value of it to you. I do always say firm on a add though.

Maybe I'm just old fashion but I think a person should have there word, and I think that means saying what you mean

 

[snopro]

I have never understood the asking more then you want thing.

I always ask what I want and get what I ask. I think that a person should be honest with a buyer. I think you should tell them everything you know about what ever you are selling, all of the details good or bad as well as the value of it to you. I do always say firm on a add though. The thing that ticks me about buyers are they will call and say "will you take $$$ less" when they haven't even seen the sled yet? Drives me nuts.

 

[0neoldfart]

Thanks for the input. It's listed in the swap meet section now. I'm thinking it is worth 5K in its current condition with the extras, hell based on kijiji ads it's a great deal at 5k. If I can't get that for it, it will stay in the stable & rot, traded for something I'll use, or just be used as a spare sled from time to time...

 

[Modman]

I have never understood the asking more then you want thing.

I always ask what I want and get what I ask. I think that a person should be honest with a buyer. I think you should tell them everything you know about what ever you are selling, all of the details good or bad as well as the value of it to you. I do always say firm on a add though. The thing that ticks me about buyers are they will call and say "will you take $$$ less" when they haven't even seen the sled yet? Drives me nuts.

X2 - nothing more frustrating than people wanting to dicker on the price without even showing up, "what's your lowest price?" over email is fawking annoying.......come by, look at the sled and then make me an offer. Maybe the sled is in better shape than you think or maybe the ad doesn't give all the details. Don't low ball on the WWW and then show up and still expect a deal.

As for the $5.5K you are currently asking, sorry, but I personally think that is high for a 6 yr old 600 class sled that most will buy for a wife or kids sleds (or back up just like you are using it for). Even with the low miles, that chassis is now 2 models out of date. There is an old marketing slogan: "The Latest and Greatest Replaces the Old and Outdated". The retail on the "old" models gets killed everytime they release a new design. Some peeps on here want "innovation" each and every year but fact of the matter is, a "new" release every year makes the previous year now obsolete and simply, worth less. They ask more for the new sleds, in turn when buyers want a new one, to cover more of the differential between the one they sell and the new one they want to buy, they ask more on the resale.

With as many releases as Doo has had in the past decade, they have to understand what they are doing to the resale. Sure it makes for better sleds every year, but there is a balance between advancing the sport and making it sustainable. Most buyers can't add in a huge depreciation factor on their sled every year, but it is happening. Only thing that seems to be saving some of the retail is the fact lots of folks are going 5 yr financing on these new toys so the bank still owns them when the rider wants a new one, has to ask at least what they still owe. There are still guys out there asking $7000 for a stock 2007 800 Summit, hoping like it didn't depreciate and hoping to recover what they still owe the bank for it. 2 chassis's out of date, 6 yrs old, and you can buy a new one for around $10K.........good luck.

 

[0neoldfart]

X2 - nothing more frustrating than people wanting to dicker on the price without even showing up, "what's your lowest price?" over email is fawking annoying.......come by, look at the sled and then make me an offer. Maybe the sled is in better shape than you think or maybe the ad doesn't give all the details. Don't low ball on the WWW and then show up and still expect a deal.

As for the $5.5K you are currently asking, sorry, but I personally think that is high for a 6 yr old 600 class sled that most will buy for a wife or kids sleds (or back up just like you are using it for). Even with the low miles, that chassis is now 2 models out of date. There is an old marketing slogan: "The Latest and Greatest Replaces the Old and Outdated". The retail on the "old" models gets killed everytime they release a new design. Some peeps on here want "innovation" each and every year but fact of the matter is, a "new" release every year makes the previous year now obsolete and simply, worth less. They ask more for the new sleds, in turn when buyers want a new one, to cover more of the differential between the one they sell and the new one they want to buy, they ask more on the resale.

With as many releases as Doo has had in the past decade, they have to understand what they are doing to the resale. Sure it makes for better sleds every year, but there is a balance between advancing the sport and making it sustainable. Most buyers can't add in a huge depreciation factor on their sled every year, but it is happening. Only thing that seems to be saving some of the retail is the fact lots of folks are going 5 yr financing on these new toys so the bank still owns them when the rider wants a new one, has to ask at least what they still owe. There are still guys out there asking $7000 for a stock 2007 800 Summit, hoping like it didn't depreciate and hoping to recover what they still owe the bank for it. 2 chassis's out of date, 6 yrs old, and you can buy a new one for around $10K.........good luck.

Good comment. Actually asking 5,000 for it, not 5500. Snopro posted that blue book is 5100 on the machine, and if you look at my original post "what's it worth?" you'd realize I was asking for an opinion on the machine's worth. I presumed the info provided from Kelly's blue book is somewhat accurate, but apparently not based on several responses. I realize it is two models old (but not really, as the XM is basically an XP with a different skid). I guess there is no market for a "starter sled" that hasn't been rat bagged based on what you're saying? Not everyone wants or needs an 800 - the fact is that most people buy a sled that is far too much for them to learn on...and a talented rider can make a smaller sled work as well or better then an inexperienced rider on a larger machine. I'm simply trying to find what is a fair price for this machine, and what are the factors to come up with this number? I sold my wife's 08 M8 with 1200 miles on it for $6800 - the first person that actually looked at it bought it without hesitation. All I'm saying is you can't group a 5000 mile sled with a 500 mile sled and expect them to be the same price - condition is important. So again, I ask the question: What is it worth? What do you feel is a fair and reasonable price? I've listed it @ $4500 now, which is $600 below KBB value...

 

[TylerG]

I think you'll find the 600 will go fast here in Alberta, as they are a great "beginner" or "intermediate" sled. They may not go to all the "heavy mountain riders" but they hold their own and are a great all around machine. I've ridden one for the last 2 years and I'm not a small guy (6' tall, 260lbs) and its done me very well.

Good luck with your sale 0neoldfart, I look forward to hearing the results.

 

[magnet]

Our 600 was listed for 25 min sold to the guy that called a day later. Had probly 40 emails of interested parties in the first day.
Was an 04 summit all stock 1800km sold for 3750 money was in the bank before the guy even came to look at it. 600s are the easiest sled to sell hands down
The 1000 and the 670 have been listed for 2 months now and no interest what so ever listed at 45 and 25 respectively

 

[Modman]

So again, I ask the question: What is it worth? What do you feel is a fair and reasonable price? I've listed it @ $4500 now, which is $600 below KBB value...

Doesn't matter what I (or anyone else for that matter) feel is a fair and reasonable price, only matters what you feel is fair and reasonable. A good sale is when both the buyer and seller feel they got what they wanted.

Seen guys like Jack Struthers do things on a 600 that some guys can't do on 800's, and for sure there is a market for it, and if you are the only one in the market, then your chances are even better. I could have sworn I saw a 600 Ski Doo in Thorsby for sale for $5,500 this morning... there weren't too many on Kijiji when I looked...LOL

Looks like a great sled, but its June and not Nov, I think you'd get closer to $5K in Nov/Dec, and I think you'll be slightly less this time of year. KBB typically doesn't take seasonal sales timing into account.

Since you're not desperate to sell, hopefully you can keep it and someone will come along and give you what you're asking.

TTT with the hopes someone will see it and make you a good offer.

 

[0neoldfart]

Doesn't matter what I (or anyone else for that matter) feel is a fair and reasonable price, only matters what you feel is fair and reasonable. A good sale is when both the buyer and seller feel they got what they wanted.

Seen guys like Jack Struthers do things on a 600 that some guys can't do on 800's, and for sure there is a market for it, and if you are the only one in the market, then your chances are even better. I could have sworn I saw a 600 Ski Doo in Thorsby for sale for $5,500 this morning... there weren't too many on Kijiji when I looked...LOL

Looks like a great sled, but its June and not Nov, I think you'd get closer to $5K in Nov/Dec, and I think you'll be slightly less this time of year. KBB typically doesn't take seasonal sales timing into account.

Since you're not desperate to sell, hopefully you can keep it and someone will come along and give you what you're asking.

TTT with the hopes someone will see it and make you a good offer.

Thanks for the comments - I just didn't want to price it out of the market, and I certainly don't want to be unreasonable - the point of KBB in June was well taken, too. The sled has been sold, picking it up today, for what I think is a fair price of $4500 considering it's age, more satisfying is that it is going to a good home, a very nice couple from the S&M forum. Thx to all those who provided their input

 

[magnet]

Like I said when I sold ours.
I wish everything sold as fast and easy as a 600 class sled
Good to hear it sold fast

 

[Sleeper700]

After my wife fell in love with the color (blue), and I took a quick look over the sled, realizing it was in essentially brand new condition, we had no choice but to buy it. The price was more than fair, being that the sled had never travelled outside of an enclosed trailer, all of the accessories that were on it, and 0neoldfart maintained it well. This is the first 600 I have ever considered to be within a reasonable price range, and jumped on it as soon as I could. The wife wis upgrading from a 2000 Summit 700 136" (soon to be for sale), and should have far more enjoyment out of this one. My back will also welcome the RER... Oh yeah, he even delivered it (granted, it was only about 5 miles, but still!).