'03 MXZX 151 or '05 Summit 151

[ondaprowler]

I am starting to look into getting a new used sled. I have found a few that look pretty nice. Mainly I have been looking at 05 Summits but recently found a long tracked 03 MXZX. It has very low miles on it which is nice. However what are your opinions on the two sleds mentioned? I know the MXZ does not have the HO motor and wider ski stance but is there any other down sides to the sled?

 

[maxxrpm]

what kind of sled are you coming off of, have you rode a rev?

power is not equal but the difference is not a big deal for most riders imo

 

[ondaprowler]

I am coming off a '92 prowler 440 so the power difference is not a huge concern. I am sure the handling will be infinitely better than the old cat.

 

[j_e_summit]

Assuming that the summit hasn't been beaten to a pulp, get the summit. They get up ontop of the snow better and handle better in the snow. Do a search on DOOTALK, the 05s are very popular and there is lots of cheap mods that you can do if you get bored.

 

[ondaprowler]

j.e do you think the MXZ would be as good as the Summit if i got a d&r kit on it with the money I would save. The only reason i am looking at the MXZ is that it only has 500mi.

 

[j_e_summit]

The 2003 MXZ revs had an odd chaincase that they only used that year. It was shorter then the old zx one that they put into the 03.5 summits and all later revs. Does it still have the original chaincase? There was clearance issues with big paddles on them. They also came with out extrovert drivers, have these been changed? The 05 summit had 10tooth drivers that, combined with the zx chaincase, gave alot better aproach angle. is it the original rear skid with just rail extensions, I am not sure, but I think the summit skid sits back farther to allow for driver clearance, and a better approach angle.
I have never rode a long tracked MXZ rev, but I have rode around them and found that they didn't do as well as the summit in the deep snow. Nothin wrong with them on hero snow though.
If you get the 05 summit, check the rings on it and change the skis. The stock skis, if they haven't been changed already, are horrible in most conditions.

 

[Nikolai]

Is it an MXZ chassis or MXZX chassis? They are completely different. If it's the MXZ chassis then I'd buy the summit. If it's the MXZX chassis than I'd buy it, they are bulletproof.

 

[ondaprowler]

Nikolai, It is the MXZX chassis. And to answer j.e's question. It looks to be the original skid with extensions. How are the precision ski's in the deep snow?

 

[j_e_summit]

Nikolai, It is the MXZX chassis. And to answer j.e's question. It looks to be the original skid with extensions. How are the precision ski's in the deep snow?

The am the running a set of old precision skis just for the remainder of the season as fill ins until I buy a new set of simmons. The precision skis are great on hardpack, not bad in really deep snow, but they are not good in loose snow. I would go with the summit; the MXZX needs a drop and role, exovert drivers, and at least a skid relocation to keep up with a summit in the powder.
Many flatlanders are now riding Summits too cause they prefer to put up with the trail manners for their 75% trail riding, just so they can have the deep snow cabability for the 25% riding out west.

 

[ondaprowler]

Thank you for the replies guys. Nikolai, do you think the handling between the MXZX and the summit are negligible. I know that in TS4 Cam Hicks rides a 03 MXZX and it does not look like it does too bad in the deep but he is also 10x the rider of me. I think I am leaning towards the MXZX at this point if it is still available just do to the fact it is almost brand new. I think that I can put up with the small disadvantages for a couple of seasons as I will be heading down South after next season with the AF.