Was there any concerns with the reliability of this engine and year? Should I be looking at the 600 e-tec instead?
Any advise would be appreciated...thanks.

No time to go into details, 2 questions, same answer to both: No.
Advice: Ride safe & enjoy.

 

I have a 09 tnt 1200 4tec... i put the 1+1 seat on the back for my wife when she wants to ride...the sled all out hauls the mail.... plenty of everything, u cant go wrong

 

The group I ride with are pretty much all F8's. This thing will out perform them no problem, through the trail and topened. Not braggin'didn't think it would hang with them except maybe tight trails when I decided to go with it, just wanted a good reliable sled to enjoy. I was tired of the two stroke issues. They all have rode it and were more impressed with it than me.

-Grover

 

Sounds good...thanks....Anyone have any common problems or issues with the 2009's

 

Some more advice:
1st priority - Get the 6.9 pilot skis (with added carbide on the outside edge)
2nd priority - Studs
3rd priority - Only if you anticipate riding in hard packed conditions; get the radiator & fan kit.

 

Certainly will, thanks....what ski's did it come with?

 

If that sled is from the Snowmobile Superstore in Toronto than have a really good look over the sled. Almost all were rental machines that had hard lives and sat outside year round. I looked at a black 09 GTX 1200 with similar milage for the same price and it was not treated well, not junk, but not in great shape. I did notice some of the 1200's had the rad/fan kit installed which is good and bad. It's good because it saves you time and money to install but it also means that sled likely had overheating issues and the damage has already been done.

As far as GTX's go, I'd recommend installing a set of pilot 5.7s or 6.9s if you want to ride aggressive. It will handle fine and be just as fast as the sport sleds, it's the same chassis with a softer shock callibration. Rear springs may be a bit stiff for solo riding.

 

Thats exactly where the sleds are from. I was very weiry about buying one of them because the mileage seemed very low and they were much cheaper than any place else. Is this a place I should stay away from?

 

I would have to agree... there is a reason that the sleds there are cheaper -- you will get what you pay for.... as bulletproof as 4 strokes are, overheating is no good for anything... I know it may be $1000, but for that $1000 or so you should be able to find what you want that has had one mature owner, mint, probably already have the extras, etc... if you want the 1 1/4 track take a look at the Renegades, they come with it stock.... I will say that I think you will be overly impressed with the handling of any skidoo you choose if coming from an f7. As far as pull, you will be amazed the difference that the extra 2 strokes make!! Maybe not all the balls out top end, but will pull with anything to 80 mph+.... good luck in ur hunt.... I am a 1 1/2 hr from Toronto, if you want pm me your email adress and I will keep an eye out down here..... Good luck, excellent choice!!