Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted June 28, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Snowmobiling is crazy expensive these days. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 I was just reading an article about it. https://snowgoer.com/latest-news/yamaha-will-exit-the-snowmobile-market-in-model-year-2025/31676/?fbclid=IwAR14jnV5dxYabiuPx5QQXbF5GChKv9mPQBq7GihwoiwBHHNhZQMQ-szM9Iw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 No surprise, snowmobiling has not recovered from it's peak during the late 90's to early 2000's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, snoughnut said: No surprise, snowmobiling has not recovered from it's peak during the late 90's to early 2000's. I don't think that will ever happen. Less trails and a much higher cost today than back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted June 28, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, ckf said: I don't think that will ever happen. Less trails and a much higher cost today than back then. Electric snowmobiles will make the whole industry recover and they'll sell more than they ever did! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Snowmobiling is crazy expensive these days. Its kind of a bummer, I really thought Yamaha could have dominated the sport if they wanted to, but farming out their mfg to Cat a few years ago kind of foretold what was going to happen eventually. Over 20 grand for a new Lynx turbo. Unreal machine, but what the frig, they have gotten to be stupid money. And you can't even get one, unless you ordered it the first week of snowcheck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 This must put textron in a precarious situation with the end of an engine supplier looming in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Wisconsin dealers were called to an in-person meeting in Milwaukee yesterday to be told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted June 28, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 28, 2023 16 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Snowmobiling is crazy expensive these days. Everything recreationally is. Seen how much boats have went up. UTV's easily into the $30K range. Its all nuts. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted June 28, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just now, Highmark said: Everything recreationally is. Seen how much boats have went up. UTV's easily into the $30K range. Its all nuts. It is , When my bud told me what he had into his SXS , Im thinking , thats more then I paid for my last work truck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 It’s just getting too expensive for a lot of people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just now, steve from amherst said: It is , When my bud told me what he had into his SXS , Im thinking , thats more then I paid for my last work truck. Cheaper to buy a really nice used jeep 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted June 28, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 28, 2023 Just now, ACE said: Cheaper to buy a really nice used jeep it is , and you will not rebuild the suspension every 4k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: it is , and you will not rebuild the suspension every 4k And comes with a full cab, heater and AC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p51mstg Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, HSR said: This must put textron in a precarious situation with the end of an engine supplier looming in the future. I think Yamaha painted themselves into a corner with chassis development. We have all speculated when this day was coming. I think the Yamaha 998 turbo is a real winner, and it would be a shame to lose it. However, I'm not sure why Cat wouldn't follow the same path as Polaris in developing a new 4 stroke - if that's what they want to do. I don't think it's as bad for Cat as it appears. Log live the turbo 998, and I'm sure most of them will. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 20 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: it is , and you will not rebuild the suspension every 4k It's amazing what those things cost and how fast they fall apart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crnr2Crnr Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 18 minutes ago, HSR said: This must put textron in a precarious situation with the end of an engine supplier looming in the future. they have alternatives, though less desirable. @Tommcat can dispell the Yamaha engine quality beliefs. Snow Tracker sales are going to plummet, right @Not greg b? 18 minutes ago, Doug said: Wisconsin dealers were called to an in-person meeting in Milwaukee yesterday to be told. The local Yamaha dealer in Antigo wisely picked up Polaris and BRP long ago. Last time I spoke with them they were surprised they launched 2024 models. 15 minutes ago, ACE said: It’s just getting too expensive for a lot of people the math of the cost vs. usage for the vast majority of the population makes no sense. 90 day season here, if we're lucky. I'll just keep maintaining, riding and enjoying my old clunkers. Hard to say how long until there aren't as many trails out there as there used to be with land owners, and the lack of youth involvement in some clubs. 7 minutes ago, ACE said: And comes with a full cab, heater and AC AND turn signals, brake lights, DOT approved for road/street use. right @Bontz 15 minutes ago, ACE said: Cheaper to buy a really nice used jeep Ain't that the truth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akvanden Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Will they sell the engine tech? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted June 28, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 28, 2023 Recreational industry is leaning on the fact that there are so many boomers retiring with good savings. They are charging what people will pay and people are paying it. Last I heard it was still a 6 mo wait on some Can-Am utv models. Good thing is if you owned something already its value has increased substantially with how expensive everything new has gotten. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted June 28, 2023 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, akvanden said: Will they sell the engine tech? I would think that the TCat will remain at least for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 39 minutes ago, Steve753 said: Electric snowmobiles will make the whole industry recover and they'll sell more than they ever did! Powered by rainbows and pixie dust.....awesome!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold War Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 No snow here anymore, either. Cost vs use doesn’t make sense anymore. I can at least use my RZR all year. My buddy has been ragging on me about selling it to him because it sits a lot. Asked him if he had any idea what they sell for. Starts googling them and says ….I guess I’m not buying your RZR !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T1R9sledder Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Highmark said: Recreational industry is leaning on the fact that there are so many boomers retiring with good savings. They are charging what people will pay and people are paying it. Last I heard it was still a 6 mo wait on some Can-Am utv models. Good thing is if you owned something already its value has increased substantially with how expensive everything new has gotten. Yup I just sold my SxS that I had for 3 years close to what I paid for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franks pond Posted June 28, 2023 Share Posted June 28, 2023 paid 3,500 for the honda 12 years ago used sold for 2,700 found a leftover mule 2022 for 15,339 cdn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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