1999 Mxz 600ho - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

skippythespy · 08-23-2006, 02:52 PM

I am looking at buying a 1999 MXZ 670HO and was wondering if they are a good sled to buy. Is there anything that I should look for in particular? If I bring a compression tester, what is an ideal compression range? Thanks,

**smallengineguy** · 08-23-2006, 03:16 PM

Great sleds! Compression should be above 120psi. 130 or above would be ideal.

BRPforlife · 08-23-2006, 03:16 PM

Great sled! I have the exact same one which I bought last season and the thing blew my mind. I dropped a tooth on the top sprocket and the thing rips off the line. A perfect number for compression to look for would be 150psi in both cylinders. 130 and up is alright with no more than 10psi difference between the two cylinders. It's a high output motor and needs premium (91 octane) fuel. Don't go cheap and ruin the motor!

BRPforlife · 08-23-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by smallengineguy

Great sleds! Compression should be above 120psi. 130 or above would be ideal.

AHHHH ya beat me to it!

skippythespy · 08-23-2006, 03:20 PM

You need to run premium fuel if it is around 130? I thought you had to only run premium once you get over 150-160? NOt that its a really big deal anyway.

skippythespy · 08-23-2006, 03:23 PM

BRPforlife, do you mind if I ask what you paid for it? This guy wants 2800 for this one, it has 5000 km on it.

BRPforlife · 08-23-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by skippythespy

You need to run premium fuel if it is around 130? I thought you had to only run premium once you get over 150-160? NOt that its a really big deal anyway.

Ideally the compression should be 150! On the gas cap it will tell you to run 91, and I'm not one to go against the manufacturer. It's up to you really, but it will run a hell of a lot better and there's no risk of knocking!

skippythespy · 08-23-2006, 03:26 PM

Yeah, probably a good idea. I just wish the season was longer around here

BRPforlife · 08-23-2006, 03:27 PM

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BRPforlife, do you mind if I ask what you paid for it? This guy wants 2800 for this one, it has 5000 km on it.

I bought mine from a dealer (I preffer buying from dealers). I paid 3500 canadian after taxes with 9000 km's on it. If there's no problems than 2800 is very reasonable. Where abouts are you located?

skippythespy · 08-23-2006, 03:28 PM

I live just outside newmarket, ontario in Queensville. I noticed you lived in toronto, thats why i asked (being canadian)

BRPforlife · 08-23-2006, 03:29 PM

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I live just outside newmarket, ontario in Queensville. I noticed you lived in toronto, thats why i asked (being canadian)

HAHAHA, I live in nobleton about half an hour south west of you. I bought mine from quinns marina in pefferlaw.

skippythespy · 08-23-2006, 03:30 PM

Right on. I was on their website but didnt see anything i was really interested in.

BRPforlife · 08-23-2006, 03:32 PM

2800 is a good price for that sled. I would definately jump on it if there's nothing wrong with it. Have you seen it yet?

skippythespy · 08-23-2006, 04:00 PM

Havent seen it yet.. Will be going soon though

BRPforlife · 08-24-2006, 08:32 AM

Good luck,
Maybe take a camera and snap a few pics. I'd love to see it!

skippythespy · 08-24-2006, 11:15 AM

I found another sled for sale, its a 2000 mxz600. Are these pretty good as well?

BRPforlife · 08-24-2006, 01:00 PM

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I found another sled for sale, its a 2000 mxz600. Are these pretty good as well?

My riding buddy had one until he rolled it! It was a great sled. In my opinion one of the best looking out there. It's nowhere near as powerful as the 670HO, but it's a great trail sled and if you're a novice it will be more than enough power for you. I would personally take the 600, it looked better, was better on gas, and was a more comfortable ride. Plus the thing sounded AWSOME stock!

But if you pull up beside my 670 on the lake don't even think for a second you have a chance

skippythespy · 08-24-2006, 02:48 PM

HAHA alright sounds good. Do they look that much different then the 670?

BRPforlife · 08-24-2006, 03:25 PM

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HAHA alright sounds good. Do they look that much different then the 670?

They're similar looking sleds, but the 2000 has much nicer graphics and lines in my opinion. The square headlight on the 670 looks like crap, while the 2000 has a much nicer contoured headlight. Go to google images and type in 1999 mxz 670, or 2000 mxz 600 and you'll see what I'm talking about

skippythespy · 08-24-2006, 09:34 PM

Oh yes, i see what you mean. The 600 is also a lot closer to me, so i will have to get the details of that one. Hopefully the kms arent too high.