Oregon makes a good point... If you take delivery now... you will be "burning" warranty until you actually ride this season.
If you can, see if you can pay 99% to the dealer with the last part coming when the snow flies.
That way you can actually start the warranty when you start to use the sled, which may give you a bit more time to deal with a warranty claim.
Also, make sure that the sled-setup and prep are done well.
Most dealers are excellent to work with and your sled will well sorted before you get it.
Check out this thread with checklists from the factory and others... as well as thoughts on this.
http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=231090
I know most are excited to get their shiney, new, expensive sled in their own garage... but a bit of patience may pay off.
Mountainhorse,
I remember reading this post or one very similar last year. The last couple of weeks I have been trying to find it and not able to find it. Thanks for the link.