m8 turbos, why so many for sale?

[offtrail]

I've been noticing in the swapmeet section lately that there are quite a few m8 turbos for sale and what I would say fairly reasonable prices. So what give? Are they a ticking timebomb? Do they just want a new project with a newer m sled? Just seems like a good deal but is it going to be a headache for the next guy?

 

[CATSLEDMAN1]

$$$$

In over their heads on the money end ???

 

[offtrail]

Very possible.

 

[winter brew]

I think alot of guys buy a turbo thinking it will be this completely trouble free, super powerful, ultimate setup and have little experiance with tuning. The reality is it takes a competant tuner to dial them in and keep them running.....then there's the constant replacement of reeds, spark plugs, $9/gallon fuel, the constant worry of "will this pull be my last?". They do make power and can be alot of fun, but unless you run big boost a good running almost stock sled is more fun to ride, more reliable and just as fast. Now run over 10lbs of boost with a good setup and not much can touch them. JMO-

 

[mtn_extreme]

Not a time bomb

Take these into consideration-

1- lots of turbo builders get enjoyment out of building as well as riding and like to have a new project every year.

2- Turbo owners obviously enjoy sledding and aren't afraid of spending money to do it so a new sled every year is just a fact of life.

3- It is winding down to the end of season and people that want to snowcheck are hoping to get a sale now (while you can still test ride) as opposed to next fall.

4- The economy has to be affecting some and causing a few sales.

5- The m8t is a great sled but with the improvements this year into the m10t and m12t, people are moving up to bigger power.

6- The D8 from Polaris has proved to be a good machine and accepts the turbo very well which could be causing some die hard poo guys to convert back.

7- and I am sure there are reasons like new baby's, etc that play a part occasionally.

 

[JayO]

why so many for sale?

People are finding that they suck Clearly the whole boosted thing is a fad and will soon fade away like plaid polyester suits. There are no practical reasons to have one. All they do is go faster....????
(or they need a TM10 or 12)
Seriously though....not a time bomb if tuned correctly.
Some peeps just want to change because they can.
Some may have been in over their heads, but I'd guess that it a very small %.

 

[hatchers]

its simple really.....tons of M8 turbos on the snow this year...more in the market means more get traded/sold/stolen/ect....:beer;

 

[b1dodge]

yes my 2600 mile 08 m8t 91 oct. maverick gas guzzling (1.69 gal) rocket sled was making a funny noise out in the shop a minute ago......tick tock tick tock .......i hope it makes it through the day tomorrow.:beer;:beer;:beer;