How to Buy a Polaris Snowmobile
Founded over 50 years ago, Polaris is the world's first manufacturer of production snowmobiles. They are renowned for offering one of the world's most extensive lines of performance, crossover, deep snow, touring and trail editions. Read on to learn more.
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Go Shopping for a Polaris Snowmobile
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Set your price limit. A new, top-of-the-line Polaris snowmobile runs into the tens of thousands of dollars. Financing is available from most dealers as well as Polaris Industries, but the additional costs can actually add thousands to the price tag. You're better off buying a model you won't need to finance over a long period of time.
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Do your homework to determine the Polaris model that's best suited to your needs and offers the features you want. Popular past models include the Polaris Indy, Colt, Star and XC models.
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Find an authorized Polaris dealer in your area by inquiring with local snowmobile retailers, or by using the "Dealer Locator" feature on the official Polaris Industries website (see Resources below).
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Call around or visit the various stores to find the lowest price quote on the model or models you're interested in. Make sure the various retailers know you're shopping around for the best rate. Don't be surprised if that prompts them to sweeten the deal.
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Make sure you get detailed warranty information from the retailer before committing to a purchase. Find out what is and what is not covered, and the conditions under which coverage is available. If you anticipate heavy use of your new snowmobile, you should ask about supplemental warranties which may be available for an upgrade cost.
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Buy a used snowmobile to save big money, if you're confident you have enough know-how to get a deal without taking a big risk. Browse your local newspaper's classified ads or see what's available on major online auction websites such as eBay. Just remember: buyer beware.
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Tips & Warnings
The Polaris website offers electronic brochures detailing the features of all their current products (see Resources below).
Talk to Polaris owners about the benefits and drawbacks of specific Polaris models. A great place to link with other riders is on the message boards at SnowmobileWorld.com (see Resources below).
Be cautious if you're buying a used Polaris with an expired warranty from a private seller. Exercise the same diligence you would use if you were going to buy a used car. Inquire about the machine's mechanical and service history, and take a test drive if possible.
