Value of a 1996 Skidoo Tundra LT

[msawyer]

Hello all..

I have an opportuniy to purchase a 1996 Tundra Long Track and want you opinions on what I should pay.

The machine has just had the bearings and cycliner replaced at a dealersip and comes with a 3 month warrenty. The machine looks very lightly used, good track, no bangs or abrasions and windshield intact.

Any thoughts on what it might be worth?

Best regards

Mike
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[Jagermeister]

A third or less than what a new one costs. Jeez Mike, I just would not anticipate a question like this coming from you. On the contrary, I would have thought that you would be the go to person.

[mxracer328]

what are you looking to spend?

some times something like a scandik are far better suited for you if you need to go off the beaten path, with sleds power make a world of difference.

but if that is good for you look around and see what others are going for. 1996 is pretty old, but what caused the motor to fail in the first place, how many kms are on it?

hope this helps

[bforce750]

I would Say that is a $1100-1400.00 sled,it needed a rebuild probably because its miled out.

[tomahawk]

Funny you should ask, I was on a site earlier today and a guy has this ad in AB Outdoorsmen Forum, there's a lot of similarities to yours:

"FS - 1996 Ski-doo Tundra II Long Track Good, clean machine... ready to roll... located in Calgary... $2200.00 OBO

PM me for more information...

Mike"

[BlacktailStalker]

$1200 is tops I'd say. For not much more you can get a 5-6 year old sled, keep in mind 'tis the season' so availability may be an issue.

[Jagermeister]

A new Skidoo Skandic Tundra LT is $9000. So $2200 sounds in the ballpark.

[ufishifish2]

These machines are notorious for needing to be rebuilt frequently. The oil pump is driven by plastic gears, and when the screws holding it on eventually back off, the gears get stripped and the motor seizes due to lack of oil. This can be avoided with lock-tite, or better yet, just running mixed gas. We run them for work in the bush, they are great due to being so light. I wouldn't pay more than $1500 for one, and $1200 is probably more realistic. Hopefully it is one of the models with reverse. Good luck!

[Jagermeister]

These machines are notorious for needing to be rebuilt frequently. The oil pump is driven by plastic gears, and when the screws holding it on eventually back off, the gears get stripped and the motor seizes due to lack of oil. This can be avoided with lock-tite, or better yet, just running mixed gas. We run them for work in the bush, they are great due to being so light. I wouldn't pay more than $1500 for one, and $1200 is probably more realistic. Hopefully it is one of the models with reverse. Good luck!
What vintage are the machines that you are using ufishifish2?

[ufishifish2]

What vintage are the machines that you are using ufishifish2?
I think the oldest is a 96 and the newest are both 2000's, the only difference being that some have reverse. Tolko has been using them around here for 15-20 years, and all have the some problems, but damn are they great in the bush.

[Clint_S]

A new Skidoo Skandic Tundra LT is $9000. So $2200 sounds in the ballpark.

You can't compare the old tundras to the new as they are totally redesigned.

We needed as many old style tundra parts sleds as we did runners to keep them going when my old forestry company used them.
I'd say look elsewhere and get something with a bit of power.

[ufishifish2]

I dunno, I have a couple bigger machines for fun, hill climbing and such, and the little ones for work. I guess it just depends on what they will be used for.

[sparkes3]

get rid of the oil mixing crap pump and mix the gas yourself and your good to go no worries