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Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile #8291054
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I've been wanting to get an inexpensive snowmobile, mostly be used to pull a sled ice fishing or trapping. Don't need anything fancy, just want reliable.

I've considered

Skidoo elan- pretty old and decent ones still bring good $
Skidoo freestyle 300- not very common, worried about parts
Skidoo mxz 440 fan cooled around 2000 ish- seem decent?

I'm open to anything, dealers for everything locally.

Re: Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile [Re: Donnersurvivor] #8291066
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I bought my Tundra II LT R new in 2002 and have had to do NOTHING to it. It has been bullet proof. If you can find one, that would be my recommendation.


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Re: Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile [Re: Donnersurvivor] #8291067
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Yamaha Enticer 340 is a pretty reliable sled that’s easy to work on and lots of parts around. Not as many parts for the 400 and 300.

The Yamaha Bravo 250 is a great little sled as well but a little harder to come by than the Enticer 340.

Re: Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile [Re: Donnersurvivor] #8291069
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Used tundra


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Re: Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile [Re: Donnersurvivor] #8291075
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I've looked for tundra, haven't found any that are under $2,500. I was hoping to find something in the 900 to 1500 dollar range, Facebook marketplace is full of options in that price range.

Re: Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile [Re: Donnersurvivor] #8291085
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Not local but I've git two 95 Yamaha phasers for sell with an offload trailer.

Re: Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile [Re: Donnersurvivor] #8291088
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Originally Posted by Donnersurvivor
I've looked for tundra, haven't found any that are under $2,500. I was hoping to find something in the 900 to 1500 dollar range, Facebook marketplace is full of options in that price range.

You get what you pay for.


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Re: Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile [Re: Bruce T] #8291097
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Originally Posted by Giant Sage
Not local but I've git two 95 Yamaha phasers for sell with an offload trailer.

Thanks, there's so much available locally It's not worth traveling.

Originally Posted by Bruce T

You get what you pay for.


Probably but the sled will get such limited use that its hard to justify the premium. The amount of decent looking 500 to 1500 dollar sleds is massive and its going to rain next week, hoping to get a rainy day deal.

Re: Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile [Re: Donnersurvivor] #8291099
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Most of what you see in that price range is junk with many problems.


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Originally Posted by Bruce T
Most of what you see in that price range is junk with many problems.

A couple years ago I would of agreed with you and you may be proven right still but right now there is just a plethora of snowmobiles for sale here, almost anything from the 90s to 2005ish is 500 to 1500ish

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Buddy just purchased a Skidoo Olympic for $1200 for beaver trapping. They are out there but getting harder to find.

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Got one now I paid $500 for.Have now put another $700 into it.I have stopped putting anymore money into it.Going to buy a brand new tundra in two years after my truck is paid off.


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Re: Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile [Re: Donnersurvivor] #8291121
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Your wife will be angry if you get a snowmobile and she gets a vacuum.


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Originally Posted by Donnersurvivor
I've looked for tundra, haven't found any that are under $2,500. I was hoping to find something in the 900 to 1500 dollar range, Facebook marketplace is full of options in that price range.



The Tundra's sure seem to hold their resale value far better than most sleds. That may be something to keep in mind.


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Originally Posted by WI Outdoors
Your wife will be angry if you get a snowmobile and she gets a vacuum.


I can afford the snowmobile since I fixed the wife's vaccum. Plus the business is buying a snowmobile, not me personally, we need it for one job on a lake.

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For that price point just look for any of the 4 major brands in the 90s or 2K’s in the 340-550 class. I would look for a 2-up or some model with a 136-144” track. Lots of “touring” type models available and they’re generally a cheaper price point than the utility specific ones. For $1500 you can get a decent one. I highly recommend getting one with reverse (which most touring sleds came with).

If you get there to look at it and you start questioning the sled and the condition…..just walk away and don’t be tempted. You’ll find a nice one within a few weeks. Happy trapping! ScottW

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I've had good luck with the older Arctic cats and ski-doos. I want a fancy sled one of these days, but I paid $600 for my powder special 600 and I've had it 8 years, rebuilt it and swapped reeds once. I have an older ski-doo with the 583, I don't even know how many miles are on it (a lot) and I've never so much as replaced a spark plug

Re: Inexpensive, reliable snowmobile [Re: Donnersurvivor] #8291149
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I have 2 of the Yamaha 250 Bravo’s in inventory. Absolutely bullet proof and about 4x more stable than the Tundra !


It’s a lazy man who can’t find his wife a second job !
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Originally Posted by WI Outdoors
Your wife will be angry if you get a snowmobile and she gets a vacuum.


Not if you take her for a ride on the snowmobile.

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Originally Posted by 2poor
I have 2 of the Yamaha 250 Bravo’s in inventory. Absolutely bullet proof and about 4x more stable than the Tundra !


Never heard of a bravo before but I looked them up and it seems perfect. If your selling these pm me

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