What's best!!!??? - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

Matthew · 08-31-2006, 05:00 PM

Hi i am very new here and Realli needed some advice..... I am thinking of purchasing a sled this winter and have a couple in mind 1.2001-2003 MXZ 800 2. 2002 MXZ 700 (the salt lake city one) 3.98-2000 Mach Z 4.98-2000 Mach 1 ..... I hope some of u guys can help on what sled is best for dependability...speed....torque and just which one is overall better machine...thank u hope to see some feedback !!

BRPforlife · 08-31-2006, 05:09 PM

All great sleds. I would chose on the basis of mileage and condition. Although it's always nicer to have a newer vehicle. Triples have tons of power but are also heavy and horrible on the petroleum. I would personally look into the 700-800 mxz's. I'm assuming you're a beginner so power might not be the best thing for you, and will probably end with you eating a tree. I've been riding since I was 12 (19 now) and find my 600 has plenty of power for me. I also LOVE the look of the 2000-2002 mxz's although I hate those damn ugly beaver tails on the 2003's.

BRPforlife · 08-31-2006, 05:10 PM

Also, Welcome to the forums

Matthew · 08-31-2006, 05:23 PM

Hey thanx for the reply, the power thing is not and issue..I've been riding since a kid as well as most of us on here. I am just ahving trouble choosing which sled is overall the best i guess..I am hopin to get more feedback from the rest of u

**smallengineguy** · 08-31-2006, 09:23 PM

They are all great sleds. I love the look of the Olympics edition! I think the biggest differences you'll find is the years. 98 had mechanical reverse, 99 had electric, etc.

Adrenalin · 10-03-2006, 02:53 PM

I have a 99 MXZ 600 and it does pretty well for itself. The rear suspension is pretty harsh for trail riding but it loves to nail the bumps. If I were you I would aim for a 2003 mxz 800 with the VR Shock. My buddy has on and it's an awesome sled to ride. Very comfortable. It Almost as fast at my 2006 mxz adrenaline.

If you can snag a REV chasis sled you will absolutely love it once you get used to it. I don't like the triples because of the chasis and suspension setups.

I haven't had a problem with the 99 or 03 that my friend rides. Just make sure you look it over and check out any wear. When you buy one make sure you clean the carbs

-Adrenalin

skidoo kid 102 · 10-04-2006, 11:28 AM

1999 skidoo mxz 670 h.o awsome sled! reliable and very fast you could probably pick on up for 2000-2500

skidoo kid 102 · 10-09-2006, 10:15 AM

03' revs are nice. except for that stupid beavertail thing? but you can get a bever tail elimenater kit for it.