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was not happy with pre 10 models but the 2010 totally rocks
How happy are you with your XP?
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Not happy with the handling of the 08-09's but would like to ride an 10 though, still haven't. The 08 XP has been religated to being the back up sled. Can't afford the clutch bushings and roller's every 300 miles.
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This is a very good thread however skidoo never pays attention. Dating back to the 1994/95 Summit....Beware The TRA ISSUE is nothing new.
The TRA requires the most attention out of all the manufactures hands down. Although very simple to make work and it's design is sound with exception of the CLUTCH HEAT..... Learning to manage the TRA clutch heat goes along way to a better operating TRA.
Bottom Line The Mass that buy snowmobiles and spend 10K plus want a worry free sled that doesn't require attention with the transmission las does theTRA.
Resolve the issue with the TRA and the Skidoo sleds become even better.
* ****HELLO, BRP THE TRA NEEDS TO BE PUT OUT TO PASTURE !!!****
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The TRA requires the most attention out of all the manufactures hands down. Although very simple to make work and it's design is sound with exception of the CLUTCH HEAT..... Learning to manage the TRA clutch heat goes along way to a better operating TRA.
Bottom Line The Mass that buy snowmobiles and spend 10K plus want a worry free sled that doesn't require attention with the transmission las does theTRA.
Resolve the issue with the TRA and the Skidoo sleds become even better.
* ****HELLO, BRP THE TRA NEEDS TO BE PUT OUT TO PASTURE !!!****
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love my 2010 wouldnt ride anything else
wow didnt realize there was so many people that felt this way about the xp, but i hope im glad with the M8 decision. we will see.
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Don't worry, I'll give ya $2K for it if ya don't like it. LOL :face-icon-small-hap:face-icon-small-ton
If its so great why don't you pay him 10% above market ? Yeah i didn't think so !
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I bought a used 08 163x this time last year. The first owner had just had the motor replaced under warranty. He also said he had clutching, gauge flash, rear shock and springs and recalls all done under warranty. He didn't like the chassis, so I got what I thought was a good deal, he bought a couple of 09 d8's. I just had to replace the hand warmers and I have a leaky oil tank. Pretty minor stuff imo. This sled has ran flawless for me, guess the original owner got the bugs worked out!
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Out of the 9 sleds I have owned over the years my 08 XP is by far the worst sled for reliability and expense. I have nothing good to say about BRP. Owning a skidoo has been one of the worst experiences of my life.
I spent $15000.00 on the sled new price
blew 14 belts $2500.00,
3 Primary clutches one that I had to pay for when the sled was on warrenty $700.00,
1 team secondary and jackshaft kit $1050.00,
engine Brace $150.00,
thermostat housing $130.00
15 trips to 3 different dealerships 4 hour round trip drive each time $1200.00 in fuel
broken piston skirt + cylinder + head under warrenty
melted piston skorred cylinder and bad crank seal new short block $3000.00+
My wife telling me to buy a different sled = Priceless
BRP warrenty told the dealership I deal with that They would good will me a short block for the last blown engine only if I put $1000.00 down on a new 2011 e-tec
They also wouldn't take my 08 on trade and it might be worth around $6000.00
$23730.00+ down the drain and then they try to forcef&%k me into buying a new XP
I spent $15000.00 on the sled new price
blew 14 belts $2500.00,
3 Primary clutches one that I had to pay for when the sled was on warrenty $700.00,
1 team secondary and jackshaft kit $1050.00,
engine Brace $150.00,
thermostat housing $130.00
15 trips to 3 different dealerships 4 hour round trip drive each time $1200.00 in fuel
broken piston skirt + cylinder + head under warrenty
melted piston skorred cylinder and bad crank seal new short block $3000.00+
My wife telling me to buy a different sled = Priceless
BRP warrenty told the dealership I deal with that They would good will me a short block for the last blown engine only if I put $1000.00 down on a new 2011 e-tec
They also wouldn't take my 08 on trade and it might be worth around $6000.00
$23730.00+ down the drain and then they try to forcef&%k me into buying a new XP
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Yesterday my wife said BRP could go pound sand and I should go buy a different sled that we could afford to own and today I have an M1000 162 in the back of my truck.
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9 people out of 107 have had an engine failure. Call me crazy but I think the "800R motor issues" are overhyped.
Don't get me wrong, my intentions are not to defend BRP, I am not brand loyal, just saying......let the statistics speak for themselves.
Don't get me wrong, my intentions are not to defend BRP, I am not brand loyal, just saying......let the statistics speak for themselves.
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BEST SLED IVE EVER OWNED!
hand warmers,shaft recall,harness upgrade tail light,replace rollers and bushings at 1600 miles,never blew a belt yet actually i still have the original belt 08 summit x,
poo"s,shocks,electrical probs,dealer probs,oh ya engine replacement but that's no big deal.
ac,run hot when new,tracks come apart,steering post break,just stop running and wont re fire,broke cranks.
seams like they all have probs,don't know anyone that rides a tank though.
5 arctic cat tow outs,3 were broke cranks all were m1000
4 Polaris tow outs,engine seizures
all with my xp and still didn't blow a belt.
thanks Paul,David,Rooster-built
poo"s,shocks,electrical probs,dealer probs,oh ya engine replacement but that's no big deal.
ac,run hot when new,tracks come apart,steering post break,just stop running and wont re fire,broke cranks.
seams like they all have probs,don't know anyone that rides a tank though.
5 arctic cat tow outs,3 were broke cranks all were m1000
4 Polaris tow outs,engine seizures
all with my xp and still didn't blow a belt.
thanks Paul,David,Rooster-built
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I only have 258 miles on my 2010 Everest 163, but so far they are trouble free. I love this sled! I did buy the extended warranty, just in case.
That is a BRP stat. Try calling a major engine builder in Quebec and have a little chat !
not to be stupid or start anything or dissing you but why didnt you cut your losses and start over with a different sled before dumping that much money into it? Seems logical if you didnt like it from the start.
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I can't afford to buy a new sled every year.
Some other issues I had were,
The handle bar warmers quit working off warrenty
the ring gear bolts came loose and the ring gear broke the rear motor mount and bent the starter motor shaft
the bolt heads rolled around in between the belt and the clutch sheaves putting about 500 gouges in the clutches (Both new clutches)
bolt head got stuck between brake caliper and rotor
2 new primary springs 2 secondary springs 2 helixes 1 set of ramps trying to keep belts on the sled blowing belt issue was aglinment and flexing
broken rear grab handle
fuel gauge never worked right would read empty when the tank was half full
Oil cap leaked oil all over under the hood
Oil tank gauge alarmed low oil when the tank was 3/4 full
installed slp flow rites in back of airbox cause it would bog in powder
tried 19, 20 and 21 tooth drivers
rear suspension would sag 3" with no one on it
Other than those issues it was the best sled ever
THANKS BRP
Some other issues I had were,
The handle bar warmers quit working off warrenty
the ring gear bolts came loose and the ring gear broke the rear motor mount and bent the starter motor shaft
the bolt heads rolled around in between the belt and the clutch sheaves putting about 500 gouges in the clutches (Both new clutches)
bolt head got stuck between brake caliper and rotor
2 new primary springs 2 secondary springs 2 helixes 1 set of ramps trying to keep belts on the sled blowing belt issue was aglinment and flexing
broken rear grab handle
fuel gauge never worked right would read empty when the tank was half full
Oil cap leaked oil all over under the hood
Oil tank gauge alarmed low oil when the tank was 3/4 full
installed slp flow rites in back of airbox cause it would bog in powder
tried 19, 20 and 21 tooth drivers
rear suspension would sag 3" with no one on it
Other than those issues it was the best sled ever
THANKS BRP
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We have 2 09 XP 600 Etech two of use for patrol in the Black Hills. One has 5000 miles still with the original belt. The only problems have been a mushy brake and just recently the hand warmer quit. My sled currently has 7200 miles. I had a hand warmer quit and fixed under warranty, I replaced the first and only belt at 4700 miles. Several filters in the fuel system were replaced due to dirty fuel (our fault). The ported track failed at 5800 miles. Recently I have been having issues with the sled popping into the "limp home" mode especialy at wot. So far SkiDoo have not been able to find the problem. They replaced the ignition coil but I still have the problem.
Even with the issues I have had on my assigned sled I would gladly ride another XP next year when it becomes time to replace mine. I love the way it handles both off and on trail. The equipment we need fits well on the sled and the ergonomics fits me excellent which is important when I ride 5 days a week.
Even with the issues I have had on my assigned sled I would gladly ride another XP next year when it becomes time to replace mine. I love the way it handles both off and on trail. The equipment we need fits well on the sled and the ergonomics fits me excellent which is important when I ride 5 days a week.
I would say you got a lemmon. But with all the money you dumped into you cuold have bought a new one.
