Which Summit should i get?

[ssjrmk]

I am looking a buying a summit for my son who is 15. He will use it for mostly trail riding and the occasional mountain trips. I'm looking between the years from 2004 to 2012. I don't wish to spend anymore then $4000.00. Is the newer chassis (2008 to 2012) better then the older sleds? Are the motors better in the newer chassis? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[catmando]

I would go withe newer the better, 1st year etec would be what I would look for , gets you away from carbed and into fuel injection . Both good sleds but the etec will start better and likely last longer. I had a 08 and a 09 XP and both were great sleds, stick too 153 or shorter and the kid will have a blast, here is my son on the 08 I had, the orange one is 09

 

[Hoehand79]

I had a 07 and a 11 e tec but personally I never had any issues other than a stutter in my e tec was told the mapping needed an update so i just sold it but i would try to find 04 to 06 stay away from 07 and 08 s . I never had any problems with my 07 but heard lots from other s that did.

 

[pfi572]

The 600 etec is a strong runner as well .
If etec ? 2012 and newer for the 800 .

 

[ssjrmk]

What year did the engine change to the Ptec?

 

[pfi572]

What year did the engine change to the Ptec?

2007 rev was the first mono block and then the ptec started in 2008 with the first xp.

 

[rmk600700]

Buy a 600 rmk so u get fuel
injection and not the wife a$$ ski stance from the early xp chasis etec. I rode xm chasis for 7 years and any pro chasis rmk will be easier for a youngster to ride on. If your set on buying a doo then I would say try to find an xm with etec.

 

[brian h]

you will hear lots of people pushing for newer sled, or stay away from certain models, but for your son starting out and learning i would think a xp model would be great, (08 to 12). i found the xp rode and handled better than the 07 and older chassis, imo. look for a sled that is maintained and ready to ride that your confortable with the price.

 

[pfi572]

A 2008 xp is the lightest weight as well

 

[X-it]

I know of 2 600 summit sports, the cheap carbed sleds with 7000 and 10000 k on the engine and both are still running great. Extemely good on fuel and pull harder than you would expect.

 

[Greg5658]

If you keep your carbs clean I wouldn't hesitate to buy a ptek. Put a fuel filter inline on the early xp's. Change your plugs regularly. Mix 100:1 in the tank if the oil isn't upped from stock. I got lots of fun reliable miles from a 2010 summit xp and they can be picked up for a reasonable price.

 

[ssjrmk]

What were the issues with the 2007 summits. I have found one that's in really nice shape and a good price, just wondering if they were a good machine?

 

[pfi572]

What were the issues with the 2007 summits. I have found one that's in really nice shape and a good price, just wondering if they were a good machine?

Cranks when out of all them . Some lasted longer then others but all failed .Other then that they performed well .

 

[yamiklr]

3,000 miles on old 09 800 summit 163 have only replaced secondary rollers . and one belt. Ridden by someone who was mechanically sympathetic . lol

 

[snopro]

Stay away from 07-08's. Lots of issues those 2 years. Best bet is a 2012 Summit 800 Etec or you may find a 2013 XM in your price range. Both great sleds

 

[snopro]

jaake67 has an ad on the site right now I just saw 2012 SP 800 for sale only 1900 kms for $4800. Lives in Thorsby

 

[Tchetek]

jaake67 has an ad on the site right now I just saw 2012 SP 800 for sale only 1900 kms for $4800. Lives in Thorsby

And can Prob find a sled like that for $3500 in a month or two.

 

[Travco28]

Go for a 13 XM . Great sled . You should be able to find .

 

[lilduke]

I might know of a 17 in that price range
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[vodoo103]

Cranks when out of all them . Some lasted longer then others but all failed .Other then that they performed well .

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