How To Buy a Used Snowmobile

I would add: Physical appearance. It's fairly obvious that sled was stored outside with the faded panels, leaves in engine bay, wrecked seat cover. One of the worst things you can do to a snowmobile is leave it outdoors for extended periods of time. Constant temp changes with moisture forming and evaporating and UV light will deteriorate the sled so much faster. And mice like to have parties in them, too. Looked like the front end took a light impact. Someone probably ran into the left A-arm (From behind) with another sled as it appeared to be bent forward. With almost 6k miles, the engine is questionable at best. You're looking at potentially big repair bills for engine, clutch maintenance / replacement, shocks, etc. Chain case maintenance looks to have been done a while ago. Who knows what the history / maintenance on it has been like. IMO - I wouldn't pay much for that machine and I'd actually probably pass even if it was a 'good' deal.

Good video dude 👍

if I'm going to buy a used sled and owner wouldn't let me do a compression test i wouldn't buy it

My last sled was a 1998 Ski-Doo 600 MXZ. Bought it new and sold it in 2006. That thing was awesome, never had an issue with it. Only money I spent was for basic items, Wear rods, oil, belts, spark plugs. Rode it hard, If you don't run into stuff you don't break or bend your sled.

I bough a 2015 sled, and according to your check its all mint except the front skis. Ground down to shit. plastic and all. new ones are $500. I nearly passed out.

Oh. And any makes and or models to stay away.

Really good information. Thanks. Is there a cut off year I shouldn’t go past to look at. I’m thinking 2003 and newer. I’m tall so I need more leg room. Lol.

Wow , an actual non deleted beaver tail

I`m glad you didn`t spill the beer. Im looking at an ACE 600 4 stroke, yes used. Have you ever worked on one or have any thoughts on em? Thanks! from MI

This is a great tutorial. My son also has a 06 500ss GSX, 1600 miles, we found it in October 2020. Got it home and I saw the shock so I knew the nun was bent... and right under the secondary you'll find a lot of times a stump or log or something pushes up the frame floor board. Happens a lot on these Revs.

These a great videos! Wish I had watched this before I bought my sled yesterday