Christopher,
If you can afford the 2010, then I'd definitely go for the 2010. They have much better front suspension, better rear suspension, tunnel that won't drag as much in the snow, and way better approach angle. I wish there was an easy way to give my stock 08 that new approach without spending a bunch. The steering characteristics of the 08's leave alot to be desired as well. Sure, you could get an 08 or 09 for around 7000, then add a decent tunnel 1700+ (unless you want to do some cutting on the stock tunnel), front shocks 600+, rear skid 1500+(this is a must in my opinion), and probably a track other than the maverick that came on the 08-09's ataround 400+. After all this work, you'd still have the old version of the nytro (less re-sale value), steep approach angle, and bad steering characteristics.
I have two 08's. One with all the good stuff including a turbo, and a stock one with a KMOD skid and challenger 153" track. I love both sleds, but if I was in your shoes, I'd get at least one of the 2010 SE 162's.
My brother is selling his stock 08 to get a 2010, then turbo. I posted a link to his ad in the swapmeet. The sled is like new for 6200. By the way, I just moved to Rigby. I see that's where you are. We'll have to get together for a ride sometime.
