Buy a 2012 or wait???

[gmustangt]

OK so what do you get with a snowcheck model? I think the one you are refering to is a Pro RMK 163 but not a snowcheck.

True you get some options with the snow check, youd have to ask what he opted for.

 

[Demo250]

call some dealers i know the dealer in langley BC has BRAND NEW 12's for $12,999. Plus tax.

That guys a little to proud of his sled. IMO

That works out to $14,560 plus freight and PDI plus 300 bucks for second year engine coverage if you want it.... You'll be over 15k real quick. Ouch, sometimes I hate living in Canada.

If anyone wants a 2011 Pro 163" 0 miles, 2 years engine warranty for 13.9k all taxes and fees in, let me know and I'll PM you.

 

[Scott]

I tend to buy and hang on to stuff. My 03 700 RMK was a great, super reliable machine and I put 6000 miles on it. Fast FWD to 2009 and I got the new sled bug hard in 2009 and was looking seriously at an M-8. Then the Pro came out and I was torn.

I didn't buy then due to an iffy employment situation but I did read everything posted in the Pro forum, especially the technical item stuff. I read peoples' complaints, critiques and compliments. I had some friends battle their 08-10 Dragons.

Last spring a guy let me take his 11 Pro 155 for a spin--pretty cool to let a stranger try your new toy--a couple of carves and a little jump off a bump later and my mind was HOLY MANUEVERABILITY BATMAN! I Gotsta have me one!

So I go home and launch my "New Sled in '12" campaign. I lost a close race in the Snow Check primary election by one vote...my wife's. As it turns out she was sandbagging me and went and ordered me a 163 behind my back. She clued me in for our anniversary in Oct.

So, all twitterpated with anticipation I read all the reports and threads about other people's '12s when they started showing up. I was looking for progress by Poo from the few bugs with the 11s.

My sled finally arrived at the begining of this month and I took it home and opened it up and inspected all the stuff the Pro pros said to check, and this sled is impressive.

-All the wiring harness issues from the 11's appear to be corrected (if I'd have known I would have bought stock in Poo's harness loom supplier 'cause there's a buttload of it in there).
-The riding ergonomics are great (for me)
-Underhood access and layout is good--everything is modular
-Fit & Finish is excellent--no spring buzz or panel rattle
-The ride is superb--this sled lives up to the hype

It's not a trail sled so stay off the hardpack or thin snow, and the boards ain't so great but my first ride was in abnormally wet, heavy snow. They might be fine in powder but I'm upgrading. Other than that? Really impressive.

If you're in position to buy but on the fence over quality? Get the '12 (while they last). Break it in correctly. Ride it as it was designed to be ridden and you won't be disappointed. If the 2013's turn out to be ZOMG awesome you won't have any trouble unloading a well cared for '12.

JM2C

GREAT post.
I was reading this one on my phone and hit "thanks", but my fat thumb gave you red thumbs down. MY BAD. I owe you a green one.