Looking for input from those buying sleds at Summit Motor Sports in Bozeman Montana. I bought an 05 rev there 2 years ago and was happy, but the sled had zero issues. I am curious what your experience has been over the last 2 years dealing with the 07 and 08 problems. I am thinking about sno checking an 09 and just want to know how it will go with them if there are still some unresolved issues with the XP's. You can PM me if you don't want to post it, thanks. Montana Mountain Boy!
Bozeman MT ski doo riders -- Dealer Question
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skidoorulz
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I don't bad mouth dealers that I have never dealt with. But I know for a fact Hi-Mtn Rec in Billings sucks. I have dealt with them but no more.
Guys in Helena here drive all the way down to Summit because they're A LOT better to deal with than One Way Marine.
I wouldn't worry about Summit Motor Sports, it's your best option.
I wouldn't worry about Summit Motor Sports, it's your best option.
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westforkman
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same here ,I think they have done a very good job .
I've bought six sleds from Summit and never had any trouble. I have some friends that are done dealing with High Mountain. They said the old mechanic was awesome and the new people don't seem to know what's going on. I have a friend who bought an xp from summit. Any belt, handwarmer, and gearing issues the took care of right a way.
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JROD
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I ride with 4 of the techs and know most of the management. I've bought thousands of dollars worth of parts from them but never a sled. Basically the owner doesn't care if he gets your business or not. You can buy a sled from them if you can catch the owners kid there. They won't allow anyone else to sell them therefore he's the only one who can get the commission and quite frankly his attitude is, if you can't catch him there, come back later.
The techs are all hard workers but the owners won't send any of them for further training on the new stuff so there's a small amount of trial and error. The few that are there that know snowmobiles probably won't be there for much longer. Apparently the trip to Vegas, to learn about all the new products and service bulletins is a good excuse for the owners to take a vacation. Nothing is brought back.
The prices on sleds are usually pretty good as long as you're not buying used. If I was to buy a new sled from Summit, I would never allow them to do any warranty work. I would bring it to Yellowstone Adventures in West or see if they would warranty the parts and work on it yourself.
Honestly it's too bad there are dealers that don't care anymore, especially in the middle of some of the best riding in the west. Team Bozeman and Pinnacle Motorsports are also the laughing stock of plenty of local riders. West Yellowstone has far and above the best collection of dealers of all brands around.
The techs are all hard workers but the owners won't send any of them for further training on the new stuff so there's a small amount of trial and error. The few that are there that know snowmobiles probably won't be there for much longer. Apparently the trip to Vegas, to learn about all the new products and service bulletins is a good excuse for the owners to take a vacation. Nothing is brought back.
The prices on sleds are usually pretty good as long as you're not buying used. If I was to buy a new sled from Summit, I would never allow them to do any warranty work. I would bring it to Yellowstone Adventures in West or see if they would warranty the parts and work on it yourself.
Honestly it's too bad there are dealers that don't care anymore, especially in the middle of some of the best riding in the west. Team Bozeman and Pinnacle Motorsports are also the laughing stock of plenty of local riders. West Yellowstone has far and above the best collection of dealers of all brands around.
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Roders Sport center in Cody,Wy is a stand up dealer-bought several sleds there and you know the history on some ..he has been a great dealer and he rides and works on the sleds himself so he knows what is going on with the sleds..307-587-6818--Dustin is the owner
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anziconda
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I have never dealt with the ski-doo dealership but have heard many of the same things about them. It seems like if you're going to buy a new sled, don't do it in Bozeman no matter which brand you're going after. I have personal experience with the Arcticat dealer here and will NEVER walk into that store again!!!! Have heard that yamaha and polaris dealer sucks royally as well. From everything I've heard, West Yellowstone is the place to go have heard nothing but good things about the fellas down there.
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TruckerBallZach
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Sounds like its a chronic disorder with dealerships around the state. I dont really care for any of the dealerships around here( Fastoys the A/C dealer is probably the best). I walked into the Doo dealer in Ronan and I was the only one in there and they wouldnt even look at me. Probably cuz I look like Im 12.
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JROD
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I've heard a lot of good things about them as well. Got a friend that bought a sled from them cuz he refused to deal with Summit. With gas, lodging, and food included, the sled was still cheaper from Roders than local.
Thanks for input.
I appreciate the input. It will all help with my decision. I've also heard good things about the Star Valley dealership in Wyoming.
I appreciate the input. It will all help with my decision. I've also heard good things about the Star Valley dealership in Wyoming.
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Sledsniper
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Some people don't like high pressure sales people.
I've bought 2 sleds from the Skidoo dealership in Ronan.They have treated me well.He even told the dealership in Cooke to send him the bill when they wouldn't cover a repair under warrenty.There head mechanic rides sleds also,not dirt bikes.Sometimes you have to change brands to get the service you expect, localy, or you can drive the distance to the dealer that treats you like they want your buisness.
Just my 2 cents.
Sounds like its a chronic disorder with dealerships around the state. I dont really care for any of the dealerships around here( Fastoys the A/C dealer is probably the best). I walked into the Doo dealer in Ronan and I was the only one in there and they wouldnt even look at me. Probably cuz I look like Im 12.
I've bought 2 sleds from the Skidoo dealership in Ronan.They have treated me well.He even told the dealership in Cooke to send him the bill when they wouldn't cover a repair under warrenty.There head mechanic rides sleds also,not dirt bikes.Sometimes you have to change brands to get the service you expect, localy, or you can drive the distance to the dealer that treats you like they want your buisness.
Just my 2 cents.
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