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Back in My Day!
Believe it or not, there was a time when you could buy a new sled for less than $1,000. That was in 1969, when a 1970 Boa-Ski Mark 1 retailed for $750. Calculate for inflation, however, and that equates to $4,846 in today’s dollars. Would you pay that much for an 18-hp vehicle that’s about as reliable as a teenager doing the dishes? Not unless it cuts your lawn, and it better do it for the next 15 years!
I’m not saying snowmobiles are cheap, but the numbers indicate OEMs are pricing their products fairly. The media, competition and consumer attention all keep manufacturers honest. There are sleds that cost $17K, but there are also sleds starting under $7K. There aren’t many vehicles clearing 0-60 mph in three seconds unless they’re named Lamborghini (price tag: $397,000). Snowmobiles can climb straight up mountains, comfortably take two people down super snowy trails for hundreds of miles, give reliable thrills, and even cross open water ... and ALWAYS bring a smile to your face … I’ll pay for that!