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How to Know It’s Time to Trade in Your Sled


 

In a state like Michigan, the last thing you need at any point is to lose faith in your snowmobile; whether it is because of clattering noises from under the engine, horrific gas mileage, the inability to start or stay running, or a constant stress to replace failing parts, no one loves hearing the unexpected news that their snowmobile needs to retire. Hopefully, you reach this revelation before your sled leaves you stranded somewhere you do not want to be. However, purchasing a brand new sled has a high cost (the price tag) with not as high of a return (the new snowmobile rush being one). For this reason, trading in the used for the less used is a much more viable option for most people in the snowmobile market. Here are a few important facts to remember about used snowmobiles if you are looking for some new to you wheels.

  • 1. Compare a private sale and an Arctic Cat dealer sale. There are ups and downs to how you choose to purchase a snowmobile. With Arctic Cat dealers, you get to enjoy high quality customer service, financing options, warranties, and quality assurance of used snowmobiles. Flexible financing options are a large factor in choosing an Arctic Cat dealer in Michigan: many snowmobile salesman can offer a credit based leasing option for those that have the credit scores to support it, or an income or down payment based leasing option for those that are still repairing their credit.

    Unfortunately, a private sale usually does not offer that kind of flexibility. In the event of a purchase through Craigslist, Facebook, or any other sale where Arctic Cat dealers in Michigan or professional snowmobile salesman is not involved, cash is most likely required up front for the snowmobile sale, which may make the purchase of a newer vehicle through private sale unrealistic for many. Additionally, be cautious of purchasing your new snowmobile through private platforms if you are not confident of the snowmobile’s integrity; private sellers are generally under no obligation to have the snowmobile up to date and mechanically sound for the next buyer, whereas a dealer’s reputation would be at stake.

  • 2. Keep an eye on your dealership’s inventory. If you are going to trade your sled in at a snow boat dealer, it is smart to time your trade in with the ideal season of inventory for the dealership. Snowmobile lots enter a window of time annually when they want to flush out their inventory in preparation for the influx of that year’s new models. You will know when this season arrives by the dealership’s boost in advertisement, and you’ll likely hear promises of great discounts of the snowmobiles that are still in the way of the new inventory. If you can keep your ride from retiring until that point, you will score some great savings on your new snowmobile.

  • 3.Mileage and trade in value are inversely related. Dragging your feet when it comes to turning in your old college snowmobile? Putting off hauling in your beater into the dealership? You may be inadvertently costing yourself more money in the long term. As you tack on more and more miles onto your snowmobile, the trade in worth of the vehicle drops. Additionally, repairs for older vehicles tend to cost more than newer models.


    • There are many factors that may affect your decision to trade in your vehicle for another used one, from credit, to dealership availability, to the model of snowmobile you desire. If you live in a rural area and long for a luxury sports snowmobile, you might have to find yourself traveling several hours to a lot that has the brands you like. Regardless, make sure to do plenty of research to find the type of sale that is right for you, and that you get the trade in value of your current vehicle that you deserve.

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