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How much is to much, for a sled?

Jaynelson said:
I bought my first new sled this last year, and had my first year with no breakdowns, downtime, or fancy extrications. That is worth a lot to me. Some guys like tinkering and fixing s**t constantly.......I don't. I work a lot and don't have the time or a big enough shop to have my sled torn apart every week. So I'd rather spend the money up front and have something that's ready to roll, and tinker with regular maintenence and the odd upgrade. That said, buying a new sled every year, or 2, or 3 is definetly expensive insurance.

As long as I don't notice the sledding cash affecting other aspects of my life I am good with it.
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I bought a used twisted HCR and its the first sled I've had that didn't fail at some point (so far) even used I could dang near sell it with a warranty. When people figure out what works and what doesnt the prices will go up a little but mods are a huge looser.
 
Sleds, bikes, hot-rods, trucks, and what not, we dump a bunch of cash on them to make them unique. If look at these as investments, your nuts. I dropped about 30k on a sportbike, mods, tires, and so on back in the day when I was roadracing in Brainerd, MN but probably got about 2k back when I parted it out. Just the way it is. I'm now modding my 09 700RMK with no expectation of getting much out of it but some awesome memories like my roadracing days.
 
It is a great idea to take care of your childs collage, and a wise idea to do so. But I would have to imagine that if you can afford a new sled at ten grand, that you can afford to take care of the childrens school.

I was raised the same way working on the family ranch, and hired out for others to move pipe, buck bails, so on and on. My parents gave me what they sean fit, would not call it spoiled but I had toys. And worked hard as well, I raise my child a lot the same. Nothing in life is free we all work for everything we have.

So reward ourselfs with a 20 thousand mod, I believe we all have the same feelings about the stress free time in the backcountry. I for sure love that very thing, One of the only places I'm at ease, with no worrys.

I write my sleds off any way, it is the only way I can check cows in the winter. The inclosed trailer as well, Portable barn for warming new calfs.
 
dad bought me a new 440 puma at 10 yo and started raceing ovals soon after.i wasnt spoiled but i will remember it forever and do appreciate it.
 
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I recently ordered a new Pro, with cover, bumper, belly pan, it's going to be around $12,200 out the door. This has to be the dumbest thing I've ever done in my life. If I break down what it takes to maintain my current sled, it's about $2,500 a year to keep it alive and reliable, again; dumb, dumb, dumb. The new sled will have a four year warranty and will be much easier on belts and gas. I will put 10,000 miles on this thing in four seasons. I am pretty darn sure I will get a couple new motors from Polaris Industries in this deal. Offering someone like myself a four year unlimited mileage warranty may be a wee-bit dumb on their part. I enjoy sledding more than anything and I try to justify the stupidity by only going heads over heals in one sport. The bottom line is if you ride 2,500 miles per season, you are going to have to shell out a few grand per year, you can either ride new iron or old, it will cost about the same. Way Too Much!!!
 
I guess to answer your question, it depends on each individual. If you spend $20K on a sled, and your family suffers because of it, well then that is not a good idea. However, if everyone is taken care of, and you can afford it, then I say go for it. Personally, a new sled, every 2 years, with turbo and suspension is what I do.....and I just write check to Carls Cycle for what they say :) Never once while I am on the snow do I regret spending the money. It is WORTH every penny in my mind. And yes, sleds are a terrible investment.....but I will say that turning your sled every two years seems to be a decent way about things.
 
What other sport gives a person the amount of "freedom" that snowmobiling does? I honestly can't think of any!!! Like Brad Story said a while back, "you can go as fast as you want, as slow as you want, as high as you want, it's all up to you." If it takes a little more $ to make it better, why not. I would rather spend a little extra coin-while still being fiscally responsible and enjoy life like Phatty said then grow old and never have those "life experiences" to remember and look back wishing I would have!
 
And when you are getting older in dog years such as myself, its making the most of everything that love while you can with your family and friens.
 
LOL, I need a sticker that says "The Mods On My Sled Cost More Than My Truck"

My dad had a doo dealership among other things when I was a kid (never had much money because I'm one of 11 kids), never gave me a sled but he would take me up once in a while, when I was 15 he bought a old and busted 87 formula mx in peices, I stripped it bare and rebuilt, after a while couldn't afford any of it and got out of the sport for the most part until 07. My dad has major back problems and I was sure its coming for me. So I figured I had better live it up while I can, I've been busting my arse and throwing money into sleds since, funny thing is after I started sledding again my back and motivation is far better. I even bought another sled, half for me and half so my dad could ride if he felt up to it. I have over spent here and there but figure it out. All I can say is I would do it again. Next year could become the most expensive.

If you really want to throw money out the window, buy a boat. I bought one brand new $500 over dealer cost and lost $8000 in a year and half when I sold it.
 
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Do you pay cash for your automobile also? I'll take the zero percent everytime. take the cash at 3% and make a little. Always pay cash for the extras.

I had Carl's do my last big Bore and I to enjoy the gas and go Performance for them. It is for sure worth the money, I can't wait for the new 900 to be bolted in the new pro.
 
phatty said:
I could not disagree more.

Hell no to spoiling kids or grand kids. Why on earth should we give them an xbox, computer, car to drive at 16. Maybe put a little bit away to help them pay for college or what not, but hell no to spoiling kids.

I grew up moving pipe, milking cows, driving truck, fixing fences, working on farms so i could earn money to do the things i loved. I mowed lawns for two summers to save up enough to buy my neighbors 1980 dirtbike that leaked oil and ran like crap, but i loved every second i got on that bike. I worked even harder to put myself through school, get a degree to make a living so i could afford to do the things i really love.

My kids will work the same way. From the ground up on their own. They will appreciate the opportunities that come their way. not saying i wont have the means or desire to help them, and i most certainly will help them if i need to, but i would rather they do it on their own.

What good is having a huge bank account when im 70 years old and cant even freaking walk, or saving up to buy that sled in 2020 when there isnt any legal areas to ride anymore?
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Very well said.
 
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