Snow Check?

[Mark's RMK]

I want to upgrade to the Pro Assault but am debating purchasing via snow check or purchasing a new 2011 hold over. I'm comfortable that once I know what 2012 holds vs. 2011 I can work that part out. I am looking for feedback on the economics of one over the other.

HCS forum has a thread on this topic that is mostly negative about the advantages of snow check vs. purchasing a deeply discounted brand new 2011 from a dealer.

I have never snow checked so I was looking for some feedback, pros and cons.

Thx.

 

[Big D rmk700]

I think I did alot better snow checking this year then waiting and buying later!!!I would wait and see the deal they are having for the snow check!!!

 

[stormxz2]

2011 snowcheck had a 4 years warranty for 100$ more than standard 2011 model (2yrs warranty)

 

[tdblakes]

I think you can get a pretty good deal on a snowcheck thru some dealers... others not so much.

I also think it would be difficult to find a 2011 Pro RMK hold over... used maybe. But then again, those who snowchecked are supposed to be able to get a $1000 over trade in for a 2012 as one of the incentives from Polaris so there might not be too many people selling used outright. Obviously you'll wait and see what 2012 has to offer for snowcheck incentives but I wouldn't be afraid to snowcheck again!

The only thing that sucks is waiting and the possibility of having snow and no sled to ride yet...

 

[thu man]

New deeply discounted 800 pro's? YA RIGHT!!!

 

[trestlecreek]

Any word if they are going to offer a 4 year warranty for 2012 snowchecks?

 

[SSWIM]

As popular as the Pro is I think you would have a hard time finding one. The Assault on the other hand, I don't know about.

I snowchecked my 2011 Pro and did VERY well on the price.

Sam

 

[aski_2003]

if you don't mine me asking what did it cost you?

 

[F-Bomb]

It might be very tough to find a hold over or a really good deal...there are very few left on the shelf right now and we still have a couple of prime sled months left to go. If it were me I'd run right out and buy what you can right now and enjoy it! Sled is awesome and there is snow everywhere. GO RIDE

Guys are selling slightly used for just about retail every day. Killer sled in a limited build has made these things a nomally in the sled world. Count on the twenty twelves costing more as well which doesn't help your cause.

 

[Reg2view]

Yep, looking at the price of etecs and just a hunch the new M won't be cheaper, I'd peg at least a 300, and probably 500 price increase on the Pro 2012, and maybe only a 2 year warranty. Gonna be some smoking deals on doos and Ms right around the corner, tho...

 

[lurker]

Remember that this is POO's first home run in years, and they'll produce a lot more sleds next year anticipating the increase in sales. Hard to get a deal this year but next year may be different. Another factor is snow, this year has for the most part been a good snow year, will next year be the same? If you ride your sled stock, have a dealer that's willing to deal then snowcheck is good if the engine warranty stays as is. Otherwise it's probably best to stay a free agent and wait for the best deal. In years past there was a limited amount of sleds available and if you missed the boat u were S.O.L., not so anymore.

 

[m8sandman]

the waiting for months on a snowcheck is a killer. is much less stress to just wait until they come out and pick one up, at least for me it is!!!

 

[R44guy]

I want to upgrade to the Pro Assault but am debating purchasing via snow check or purchasing a new 2011 hold over. I'm comfortable that once I know what 2012 holds vs. 2011 I can work that part out. I am looking for feedback on the economics of one over the other.

HCS forum has a thread on this topic that is mostly negative about the advantages of snow check vs. purchasing a deeply discounted brand new 2011 from a dealer.

I have never snow checked so I was looking for some feedback, pros and cons.

Thx.

Mark, I just picked up a 11 assault RMK 155 and I know that chopper city still has one on there show floor right now for $10,700 with the 2 year engine warranty.

 

[spencer]

For all its worth, I purchased my 2008 RMK from Cycle Barn in 2007 ( Mistake ) They don't sell sled any longer cause they don't know what they were selling. Regaurdless if you buy a hold over or a snow check buy it from some one who shares the love of this sport and will set it up like they were going to ride it. I bought my 2011 Pro from Pierres on a standby Snow Check, there were no games and all costs ( MSRP, no set up, no freight, 1 year bumper to bumper warranty, 2nd year engine warranty and 700 in extras, no charge for clutching changes ) were known up front. I knew from others this shop understood there product, what I did not understand was they go thru these sleds to obtain the perfect fit for your style of riding. They asked me casual questions ( Did not figure why they would care until I rode this machine why they would care or even inquire ) where I ride how I ride then implemeted the appropiate clutching, shock tension, and much more detail than I realize. To date I have nearly 600 miles and not one issue and I can say my sled has exceeded all expectations and has enhanced my riding abilitys and instilled confidence when in a tight spot.

 

[TS Drag Racer]

IMHO snow checking was the way to go for the new pro. You could pick up a 163" Pro for around $10,700 on snow check. I waited and bought one later on and had to kiss a little @ss to pick it up for $11k, some of the other dealers I checked with wanted $11,500

In my experience if the sled is a good sled and popular, snow checking is the way to go. If the sled is just average and not selling well, then snow checking isn't the way to go. The simple reason being dealers realize product isn't moving and want to blow them out with great deals. The Pro happened to be a home run and the dealers knew it this winter.

 

[Mark's RMK]

Mark, I just picked up a 11 assault RMK 155 and I know that chopper city still has one on there show floor right now for $10,700 with the 2 year engine warranty.

So that's where the other one went. Or maybe you didn't get yours there?

I would be interested to hear your thoughts on riding the sled in MN with that track and the lack of a sway bar.

Thanks.

 

[R44guy]

So that's where the other one went. Or maybe you didn't get yours there?

I would be interested to hear your thoughts on riding the sled in MN with that track and the lack of a sway bar.

Thanks.

Mark, So far the sled handles very well in the bumps and excllent set up for the jumps, the track works real well and hooks good, so far I only have about 10 miles of trail riading on this machine and it handles fine and the tight corners are ok so far too. I bought mine at northway.

 

[allpowersports]

Sway bar

So that's where the other one went. Or maybe you didn't get yours there?

I would be interested to hear your thoughts on riding the sled in MN with that track and the lack of a sway bar.

Thanks.

This sled isn't lacking the sway bar at all, it just don't have one!

 

[Mark's RMK]

Northway vs. Chopper City

Mark, So far the sled handles very well in the bumps and excllent set up for the jumps, the track works real well and hooks good, so far I only have about 10 miles of trail riading on this machine and it handles fine and the tight corners are ok so far too. I bought mine at northway.

You don't do PM's so I'll ask. Was it price between the two or service? I've only purchased parts at both locations, mostly Chopper City. I do my own wrenching so have no service experience with either. With a new sled I'll have some warranty, something I've never experienced.

Too bad our conditions totally went to pieces almost overnight.

It will be interesting to see if the track chews the icy snow enough to lube the slides and keep it cool?

I appreciate your feedback.

 

[NorthMNSledder]

You don't do PM's so I'll ask. Was it price between the two or service? I've only purchased parts at both locations, mostly Chopper City. I do my own wrenching so have no service experience with either. With a new sled I'll have some warranty, something I've never experienced.

Too bad our conditions totally went to pieces almost overnight.

It will be interesting to see if the track chews the icy snow enough to lube the slides and keep it cool?

I appreciate your feedback.

On your cooling topic.....I've been running with a couple Pro's and Assaults this winter and with the scratchers that come with them you will not have a problem cooling. But you will need to use the scratchers.

I've had Northway do some work for me over the years on sleds and ATV's and have nothing but good things to say about their service department. Also I have them do my shock work (even on my REV) and they know their stuff. I have never had any work done at Chopper so I can't comment on their shop.