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Sarge 388 · Sasquatch

RE: New Sleds?

Johnny Rotten · WPR God

that Genesis 150 engine keeps whispering my name...

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Sarge 388 · Sasquatch

A "laydown" would be a customer that spills is guts to me about how Anderen windows are the greatest thing since sliced bread, "I know all about Andersen", "I'm already sold on Andersen windows how much and who do I write the check out too". That's a laydown.

Why get something new? When was the last time you saw me hang onto a sled or anything for that matter, for over a year? That alone, should tell you what i think about my current sled. I will not be riding a Yamaha if I sold this sled only for the reason that Yamaha didn't come out with a turbo or a 150+ hp sled in a newer chassis. I would be very much disappointed with the Nytro's 130 hp after having 150hp.

If it sells it sells, 1st person with the cash before July will own it, if not, I'll turn the key for another season. Like you said...Walk the Walk!

Caboose · Bitch Rider

#5,

The post made me laugh out loud at work.

I have no regrets about the sale price of my Polaris, why do you?

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Johnny Rotten · WPR God

I've been in sales for many moons now and I don't know what a "laydown" is. Is that anything like a "layup"?

Two things stick out to me on your post:
1. If it's still the greatest sled out there with years of trouble free riding, why get something new?
2. If you're looking at a Yamaha, then your entire post is moot.

Bottom line: I love the sled, it's just a question of spending priorities is all. But I will definately have an answer for you by the end of June if that's your time frame. And the only "dib" that matters is the one that slaps cash in your palm first as far as I'm concerned. Cash talks - BS walks as they say.

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Johnny Rotten · WPR God

I guess it's pick on #7 day for me. Your post on the 10 mile guarantee was a great catch and quite witty.

But "best post in months" is the obvious response from someone who is still trying to make himself feel better about a sale of the same sled for low $$.

I think that is a fair price for that sled. Remember it's like a "woman" rode it. Ha! Sorry #13, but that is meant as a compliment.

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Caboose · Bitch Rider

Best post in months.

Lame Member # 4

#13,

" I have a dream!" MLK. I have no interest in you over priced parts sled. Even if it was 25% less than $2,900 big ones. That sled of yours belongs under the big tent at the Poor Farm with of the rest of the over priced, over used, slightly parted out pieces of JUNK! Go play a scratch ticket.

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Sarge 388 · Sasquatch

You may have to change the plugs @ 10k!

Caboose · Bitch Rider

Are you boldly predicting that whoever buys this sled will have 10 trouble free miles?

Now that's a guarantee.

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Sarge 388 · Sasquatch

Well, I know we talked about it so that is why you have 1st call. You answered all my survey questions and if I was a rookie salesman, I would consider your answers as being a "laydown" for a sale. But, I will cover some bases:

Every magazine has claimed the Apex motor to be the smoothest,nicest sounding, most reliable motor made. It is still winning stock class speed runs/ET's in all of the recent mags. Apexs are beating newer, lighter sleds...RevXP 800 (151hp) and Cat 1000 2 smokes (165hp). You've always questioned whether you should have purchased a higher hp sled.

Multiple Members on Totally Yamaha have over 15k without a hickup
http://www.ty4stroke.com/index.php

Flame graphics are a heat gun away and a couple hundred for custom graphics from:
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=29053

The new Nyto's and chassis are nice, but last season they had complaints on the front end geometry and still complained about the rear suspension not being what it should. This year 09' the mags claim they tweaked the front but still hate the Yamaha skis and the rear skid still falls behind the other brands. I have both ends covered...Fox Floats with Pilot skis and the most advanced rear skid in the biz! You get what you pay for my friend!

I will tell you that my plan for a new sled involves some summer savings. I'd like to move it by the end of June. this will be your last sled for the next 10 miles!

-- Edited by Sarge 388 at 19:14, 2008-05-09

Johnny Rotten · WPR God

#388,

I don't know how quickly I will have to move on your sled. But I will tell you that it is under very serious consideration. Riding your sled for about 5 miles on the trip several major issues got right in my face about my snowmobile situation.

1: That is the finest engine I have ever experienced by far.
2: Ergos are very comfortable for me.
3: Engine note was very pleasing to my ear.
4: I didn't notice the coldness even though we were in Canada.
5: Electric start is tits.
6: No oil needed.
7: Every other gas stop and even then used much less.
8: The new RTX chassis will cost at least $3K more.
9: I still hate the flame graphics but they seemed less gay after I rode the sled
10: Do I really need to go on?

So there is no question that I would be happy with the machine. And there is also no question that I am playing with fire if I think I'm going to take a [2-stroke] sled with 7,600 miles on it on another major trip. It's hard for me to say need because the fact is the Polaris has been major-league reliable for me.

The only remaining question for me is do I want to spend $7K on a machine for this sport at this time? My kids are not ready for anything probably for the next couple years and even when they are it will most likely be short money to upgrade them.

This will take some meditation and deep thought. I realize this could jeapordize the deal but this can't be rushed. I am 99.9% sure I am going Yamaha next so this may turn out to be just a no-brainer. I still just love that new front end but I need to do some homework about how it handles the long haul runs in the trail.

I'll be in touch,
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Johnny Rotten · WPR God

#13, I am going to try and position your sled for a friend of mine. it would be a great sled for him. I'll let you know how I make out.

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Lame Member # 13

#4, add 25% to the price of either sled if you're interested...firm furious

Sarge 388 · Sasquatch

$7,500 with AD Bovin ZX2 suspension and all the other mods on the sled....Quite the Bargain! Firm.

Lame Member # 13

$2900 firm for the Poo. A bargain.

Caboose · Bitch Rider

I'll give you $200 for the moped.

2003 Polaris 700 Classic Value

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May 6, 2008

2-Cylinder
2-Stroke
700cc

Suggested Retail Value

$3480

The Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail Value is representative of dealers' asking prices and is the starting point for negotiation between a consumer and a dealer. This Suggested Retail Value assumes that the snowmobile has been fully reconditioned and is in excellent condition. Hours/condition and additional equipment may have a substantial impact on the value shown above.This value also takes into account the dealers' profit, costs for advertising, sales commissions and other costs of doing business. The final sale price will likely be less depending on the vehicle's actual condition, popularity, type of warranty offered and local market conditions.

Optional Equipment:
Electric Start	$90

2006 Yamaha Apex RTX Reverse Value

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May 6, 2008

4-Cylinder
4-Stroke
998cc

Suggested Retail Value

$6665

The Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail Value is representative of dealers' asking prices and is the starting point for negotiation between a consumer and a dealer. This Suggested Retail Value assumes that the snowmobile has been fully reconditioned and is in excellent condition. Hours/condition and additional equipment may have a substantial impact on the value shown above.This value also takes into account the dealers' profit, costs for advertising, sales commissions and other costs of doing business. The final sale price will likely be less depending on the vehicle's actual condition, popularity, type of warranty offered and local market conditions.

-- Edited by Caboose at 15:03, 2008-05-06

-- Edited by Caboose at 15:07, 2008-05-06

Lame Member # 4

How do you guys expect to sell your sleds without a price? Is this the Prez mentality spreading through the club " Make me an offer"? Almost impossible to do business this way but I'll give it a try. Everything I own is for sale for the right offer. Let's see where this gets me.

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Sarge 388 · Sasquatch

Nice hijack! You went to four stroke for a reason!

Lame Member # 13

Or if you want something with a little more "giddy up" than #388's sled, biggrin

my 2003 Polaris 700 Classic with m-10 is for sale as well

Sarge 388 · Sasquatch

Anyone interested in an 06' Apex RTX? I think I'm in for a new ride next season. #5 has 1st dibs.