It's because this is the first time in several years the supply is in abundance. Dealers have 2023 and 2024 models along with the 2025 models. Dealers and manufacturers are looking to get rid of inventory.

 

This is a situation where buyer demand is down for at least 2 years, so dealers have tons of unsold sleds and there is still too little demand. It is so bad that at least 2 manufacturers have suspended production for a while. This is partly due to the COVID money all being spent at least 2 years ago, plus a poor snow year in 2033-2024, particularly in the central US and Canada and the NE USA.

Yes, a very good time to buy. Eventually it will not be so good as now. There was a similar inventory situation 6-7 years ago.

 

Hey! What was the inventory situation like 6-7 years ago and how did it compare to today?How long did it take until products were full price again? I was thinking of maybe waiting until next season since its already December but Im worried products will be full price again

 

This was fairly normal up until 2020. I got 3500 off my 2015 spring order and 4000 off my 2016 spring order

 

It's a buyers market right now. If you're thinking of a new sled---Now is the time.

Don~

 

thank you for the reply! I guess one issue that I am concerned about is if the discounting environment persists and if I can get a better deal towards the end of the season. Is that how the industry works? Do you think discounts will continue, or are dealers finally getting rid of their old inventory? Thanks!

 

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth lol, if you really want to buy one just Doo it. 😉😂

 

Good time to buy

 

If the sled you are wanting is available it’s a great time to make a purchase!

 

They are fun to buy and ride, but the depreciation sucks bad on snowmobiles.

 

Hey thanks for the response! Depreciation is one other thing I am worried about. What if I buy a snowmobile today and in a few months it goes on a huge sale and I lose a lot of value? Is that something I should be worried about?

 

Snowmobiling isn’t free just like any other hobby. You always pay but always worth it in the end.

 

Cocaine and hookers is also an option, they make as much sense as buying a sled! All fun I hear, but in all honesty it's an awesome time to buy a new or used sled, don't try and buy at the bottom, you'll never know if you hit it until it's on the way back up. Expect to lose half the value if you keep it 3-4 seasons, but those will also be the most fun you had in those winters. Sleds are not investments, there toys and toys usually lose value over time. Then there is gear, very low end that will cost you $500, high end, $2000, can you ride from your door? Have a truck and will you need a trailer or ramp? Reg? Insurance? like to wrench? Have people to ride with? It all add's up quick. It's a total blast but it's not cheap if you want to be on modern sleds.

 

Thanks this helps a lot! I guess I didnt think too much about the additional costs, so thanks for framing that for me!

 

This can't be a serious question 🤣

 

I agree, somebody bored just screwing with everybody. Its already December , so he might wait till next season? Its only started...

 

Not trying to be an a-hole…but…have you been living under a rock during the last year…?

The snowmobile and the entire powersport industry is struggling badly. 2023 sales were not great. 2024 sales were even worse. And some say the 2025 world wide pre-orders are only half of 2024…As a result, dealers and manufacturers have stocks full of new non-sold 2023 and 2024 models and the manufacturers have laid off loads of employees because they won’t build many 2025’s.

If you have the money and no financial worries for the coming years, now is indeed a good time to make a bargain.

 

Thanks this is really helpful! I was just curious on how unique this situation is. I read that this is a tough time but i wasnt sure HOW tough. Your comment helped a lot!

 

Low demand, high inventory. High interest rates, flooded used market from Covid purchases, 2 bad winters in a row.

 

@dooforschool if you are serious about getting into the sport why wait until next year. Prices are lower than they have been in years and there are tons of sleds to choose from. If timing the market is your concern this probably isn’t the sport for you.

 

This makes perfect sense, thanks! I was just curious because a ton of discounts = more supply than buyers, so if there are less buyers is it stupid for me to be a buyer? Why arent more people thinking like me and saying “hey there are so many discounts, nows a great time for me to get into the sport?”

 

When you buy a sled forget about the money it cost, that money is gone. And probably a lot more too (gas, oil, belts, etc.)

 

If we have a stellar winter and folks put lots of miles on, there will be alot of people buying sleds this spring and next fall, which will drive prices back up. Waiting till spring or next year is a big gamble. They're not gonna get much lower than they are right now

 

Spring has always been a good time to buy. Prices will go lower. Lots of inventory.

 

This thread kind of reads like an intern @ BRP or Polaris was asked to gather data before they start budgeting for end of season rebates and MY26

 

Discounts are big right now because sleds are way way overpriced. They bumped up quite a bit after covid and never came back down, even after material prices came down.

 

Should I wait for Doo's new G6 2026 model? Asking for a friend.

 

Whenever the discussion starter replies to every response with an into of... "Thank you for the reply" my spam, bot, troll, ai alarms go up.

 

Just look at the username.

 

Because the winter weather has sucked for several years in a row.

 

Over production just like any other supply and demand item. Make too many and have too much inventory it will kill a business.

 

I got a good deal on mine because 1) it is a '24 model and b) it's a crossover,and mountain sleds are king in my area

 

The poster of this thread stated they were brand new to snowmobiling and had never owned a sled before. They have recieved some honest replies. Then some folks feel they need to be suspicious and accuse them of living under a rock. Seriously? Let's welcome our new friend and offer him direct feedback to his direct and honest questions.
This is an excellent time to buy a sled. Snowmobiling is probably one of THE most expensive hobbies you be involved with. Buying the sled is actually the cheap part no matter how good a "deal" you may get on the sled. That said I have been involved in sleds most of my 60 years and have loved it. Go enjoy your life the best way you see fit. Don't worry about the resale value if the alternative is staying home all winter and watch us all have the fun. Go for it.

 

^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^

 

No snow and less and less winter = less and less snowmobile sales = higher prices per unit.