How much is a used snowmobile? Well, the general answer is most used snowmobiles are sold for between $1,000 – $7,000, but the answer for you will vary depending on many factors including your budget, what you’re looking for, etc. This is an overview of used snowmobiles at different price points ranging from cheap used snowmobiles to expensive used snowmobiles. We’ve made this article to help you decide which price range of snowmobiles you should target, what sleds to look for in each price range, and what you should expect.
Top Pick Buyers Tip – Regardless of the snowmobile you find, you should always cross reference other listings for the same model to see if it’s overpriced compared to other sellers listings. If it is, there should be a good reason for the higher price such as low mileage, etc. If not, you should move on.
Cheap Used snowmobiles
The price of a used snowmobile can vary a lot depending on what you’re looking for. The snowmobiles that qualify as cheap sleds can be found for under $1,500. You could probably find a running snowmobile for $400 on Facebook marketplace, but it likely isn’t going to be reliable, pretty, or new. Some people like myself enjoy the process of buying an old shitter and trying to keep it running long enough to beat the crap out of it for a season relatively worry-free – meaning you’re not heartbroken when it breaks, or when your buddy takes it for a spin and crashes it (happens to me at least once a season). My brother and I bought matching 1989 Polaris Indy’s a few seasons ago for about $400 each and we both had more fun riding them than on our newer sleds. Sure, your body takes a little more damage after a long day of riding, but the fun factor outweighs all other costs for us. Plus, a brand new rear shock for one of those sleds is only $20! The cost of ownership doesn’t get any cheaper than that.
Top pick for this price range – Any of the Polaris Indy Twins. These sleds are almost indestructible and parts can be found everywhere.
Decent Used Snowmobiles
If you’re looking to get a decent sled, you’re probably going to spend somewhere around $1,500 – $5,000. That price point won’t get you anything new, but you could probably find something that’s somewhat reliable, comfortable, and isn’t too beat up. If you plan on taking longer trail rides or want to keep up with your buddy’s new sleds, you’ll probably want to get something at this price point. If you’re spending this much on a used snowmobile you’re probably hoping it’ll last you a few seasons. That’s why it’s important to look at mileage, recent maintenance, and who owned it before you as your main purchase factors.
Top pick for this price range – Skidoo Rev 600HO or SDI. They’re reliable, customizable, and can still shred the trail with the best of them. They’ll be found at the lower end of the price range, but if you can find one that was well kept and has low miles it’s worth it.
Expensive Used Snowmobiles
If you’re looking to get a nicer sled and willing to pay decent money to get one, you should first consider if buying a brand new snowmobile might satisfy your needs. Sometimes it’s worth spending a little extra to get the peace of mind that comes with knowing your sled is right from the factory and doesn’t have any bad history, neglected maintenance, or hidden surprises that might show up after your purchase. In our opinion, the best value for a new sled is the Skidoo MXZ NEO+ that has an MSRP of $7,199. For a more elaborate breakdown of the new snowmobiles with the best value, check out our article – How much is a snowmobile?
Now on to the used snowmobiles in the expensive tier. Snowmobiles costing $5,000 or more would be in the expensive category. These sleds shouldn’t have too much wear and tear, should be newer, and should have relatively low mileage. Bonus points if the suspension was recently serviced. At this price, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a respectable sled that has everything you’re looking for – good suspension, fast, and cool enough to brag to your friends about. If you’re buying something at this price point, make sure it wasn’t abused by it’s previous owner and the regular maintenance was kept up on. If there’s any aftermarket work done to the engine, make sure it was done by a professional.
Top pick for this price range – Polaris XCR. These sleds are quick and have an incredible suspension. An absolute trail demon and they seem to hold their value.