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A modern 850 is a very powerful and capable sled for a new rider...I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Thanks for the input!
I think I am going to follow through on the 2020 850 purchase. It was a 2020 snow check, 450 miles. 163, 2.6. It has a few nice accessories as well. $12,500.
Only reason I considered the 800 turbo is because I will be riding at 7,000 feet plus at all times. My buddy owns a dealer and they have a brand new 2020, 163, 2.6 800 BD turbo sled for $13,000.
Sounds like you're on track to make the right choice! I've only rode a turbo briefly, I can't offer much personal opinion. That said, the variety of opinions I've heard from people who've owned one (or more) is surprising. Not everyone I've talked to who's rode them gets addicted: some guys go back to NA, especially for tree riding and technical terrain. The 850 has great power as-is; you've got to be a steep and high rider to really need more. And, if that is you, there are plenty of options. Another option: someone who's rode both (a lot) tweaked a twin pipe 850 last season, and tells me it has no problem hanging with pump gas turbos...
This 850 had a diamond s titanium can, light clutches and was a snow check so it still has 3 years of warranty. I feel like the price is fair considering my local market. (Utah) I think I will sell this sled next year for a khaos.
I’m all ears though. What do you feel like I should be paying? The 800 turbo was a sweet deal because of the $2k rebate that expired yesterday.
Well, with those extras and 3 years left of warranty, that's probably more acceptable. I would say get it and enjoy it for all 3 years of warranty, but I don't know what your money situation looks like. If you got a lot more than me, then sure, go ahead and grab a new Khaos next year. Far be it from me to tell a dude he can't have a new sled every year.
But I do think the warranty is only transferable once, so with you being the second owner, those last two years of warranty will go down the toilet if you sell it.
Good to know on the warranty. I love these forums... they are a huge help.
I was just thinking that I could find a year old khaos next year that has QD2 and 163/165 with a warranty. Those are only new snow checks this year. But.. talk is cheap right now till I get on one and see how I like them!
What are you currently riding?
I'm on a 2018 800 155. Money is very finite for me, as is wrenching know-how, and I really don't trust the Polaris engines for very long, so my general method is to try to buy holdover in season model in order to get the price down really low and then buy the 4 year warranty and get close to all 4 years out of it before selling it for hopefully about 2/3-3/4 of what I paid for it. Polaris has made a machine with the AXYS chassis that is just WAY too much fun to not have, but I'm short enough on cash that I have to approach it in a way that REALLY minimizes my dollars lost not only on depreciation, but also on maintenance and repairs.
your pro rmk can be easily converted to the khaos for way less than that.That's a smart way to go about it. This isn't a huge purchase for me, but I am still smart with my money. Money is made (or lost) in the purchase price. If I can ride this sled this coming winter and only lose a little bit on it, I'll be happy. I might end up keeping this one longer term and play the warranty route out like you do. That is a great idea. Reality is, these sleds are amazing and I probably won't get a great return on my "upgrade" next year if I do go the khaos route.
I think I'll be happy on this 2020. The khaos I was after costed around $3,500 more. I can put that money towards some good gear.
What parts need to switched to turn it into a khaos?your pro rmk can be easily converted to the khaos for way less than that.
You didn't say what your riding experience is? If you don't have at least a couple hard years riding, then a turbo is simply too much for about 98% of all new riders, especially in the trees. No offence intended.![]()
if you don't consider the shocks package in the transition.What parts need to switched to turn it into a khaos?
Ok, 20 rides is a newbie in my mind (again, no offence intended), but the turbo still might be the right choice for you, if this describes you.
1. young, lean and strong
2. Excellent athlete, hand eye coordination and balance
3. Aggressive approach to life, competitive
4. Consistently riding at high altitudes, above 8000'
5. Fearless, willing to fail and suffer the physical and financial consequences
Having ridden with hundreds of people #5 is always the deciding (fear) factor for how good the person can become as a rider. A timid/fearful person never becomes an excellent rider. (That statement is not directed towards you, as I don't know you)![]()