Snowmobile Reviews

Last year my dad bought a used Ski Doo snowmobile it was a 2003 Ski Doo snowmobile; he has loved it.  The previous owner took really good care of it.  It was always kept under a Ski Doo snowmobile cover which really helps reduce the wear and tear from the elements or kids, if you have any. 

I typically enjoy riding my Ski Doo snowmobile in the steep and deep powder in the back country.  I have added and changed a few things on my snowmobile.  I have found that you have a better selection of Ski Doo snowmobile accessories if you get on the web.  I replaced my windshield and put some Ski Doo decals on my sled.  They improved the overall look of the machine.  Another accessory that everyone loves is the Hotdogger, talk about convenience.

I can’t help myself when I see a Ski Doo snowmobile for sale I typically have to stop and take a look or at least let the thought float around for a minute or two before reality returns.  For Christmas the typical gift at our home consists of some kind of Ski Doo snowmobile apparel.  I gave my kids some Ski Doo snowmobile pants; needless to say they weren’t as thrilled as I thought they would be.  This year they might appreciate a new bike or something, oh well what can I say?

I saw a 1968 Ski Doo snowmobile last season that was in almost mint condition.  The owner had lovingly restored it from the tracks up.  He had done a few modifications on the engine and boy could it move.  Needless to say I really like my Ski Doo snowmobile and I’m not sure I would ever buy another kind.  That would almost be like cheating on your partner.

Comments (22)

Jeff: 1995 skidoo mx 470 Hi i am a younger kid i have just purchased a 1995 skidoo mx 470 i was just wondering if you have ever ridden one about that same year and what you think of them? 1 September 28, 2007 zac: mxz800 i have a 2001 mxz 800 and i was just wondering how good it accually is compared to the newer 07 sleds.. 2 October 19, 2007 steven: rippin I HAVE HAD MY MX NOW FOR A YEAR GREAT MACHINE TO RIDE, YOU HAVE LOTS OF FUN AND PLAY SAFE 3 January 07, 2008 Stephen: Retro sled Well i got an old Skidoo. its a 1969 Nordic 371, the thing goes like a bat out of hell. its extremely snappy and can hit about 80 km/h in about 10-15 secons. its all stock. its just been tweaked right out 4 February 15, 2008 zac: 1995 ski doo mx 470 I have a ski doo mx 470 to and I love it. I think it rides well and it is a fast snowmobile. I think it is a very good snowmobile. 5 March 27, 2008 george: 800 summit my new 09 summit is great i love fresh powder and the mountains. With my 161 track it's an awesome sled 6 December 17, 2008 Bud Caryl: Ski doo 470 mx I have a 1993 ski doo 470 mx it is very reliable but heavy as a tank,as far as speed goes it never lets me down. The only down fall i have with it is the weigt. 7 December 23, 2008 1993 ski-doo mxz 470: ... very fast machine..beats my older brothers ski-doo with a 440 race motor 8 January 03, 2009 Bud: mx gets up and goes I have a 1994 ski doo 470 mx,its very reliable. Altho its a tank,its screams keep the motor stock and it should last for a while. Im thinking of of putting a sc10 suspension on my sled next off season,this mode will make it a little lighter. 9 January 22, 2009 chuck: mx 470 1995 great sled rip up the north country for ten years over ten thousand miles 10 January 30, 2009 jason: 1995 mx 470 just bought this sled in january, had to rebuild after the first ride(about 10 miles) now it runs great but wont start. i think this sled is going to retire me from snowmobiles 800.00 obo 11 March 07, 2009 rich: former mx470 rider this was the best snowmobile i ever owned,light, powerfull,and reliable.I had the same the same belt on it for 2 years.I had it up to 85 mph on a strait away where i used to live at and i had no problems keeping up with the guys i used toi ride with.When we were rideing up in canada(go canada)i kept up with the 800's on the trail with no problems, and they knew it, they tryed to loose me but i was rite on there ASS, they could'nt loose me. 12 September 03, 2009 rich: skidoo forever text me back at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 13 September 03, 2009 Peter: ... I just bought a 1993 MX 470 for the kids for Christmas. It only has 3025 miles on it and is in cherry condition. It goes like a bat out of hell. My only issue has been that it is a bear to start. Any suggestions?? 14 December 28, 2009 tcholland: old sled rider are you guys using the the primer correctly? I thought mine was a pull out choke.until I learned that the knob was a pump primer! I used to pull mine about a 100 times. When I figures out how to use the Primer it always would start on 1st or 2nd tug.Not sure if your models are the same,but was a red faced learning exp. for me!!lol 15 December 31, 2009 robp: ... I have a 1993 skidoo that starts but won't run. Ran for 10 mins but now won't start again. Cleaned carbs, has compression, new plugs and suggestions? 16 January 09, 2010 robp: ... yes we are using the primer properly. Its definitely getting fuel 17 January 14, 2010 supersitkabeaner: RE: hard start is it flooding? if not check for air leaks in the primer line 18 January 26, 2010 steve: mxz470 I need the lower half (YELLOW) windshield from a 94-95 MXZ 440 or 470. This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it 19 January 31, 2010 Gunnar: Mx 1994 Skidoo 470 I LOVE MY SKIDOO IT IS VERY RELIABLE AND IS VERY FAST. 20 February 25, 2010 scott: mx 94 470 i just got a mx 470 this yr and ive already put a dynoport can on it and a xtra 10 136 inch suspension and a 1 and 3/8ths track on it now its a fun sled with lots of traction as for the hard pulling all i gotta say is it may add wieght but will save your strength for the trails is an electric start. mine has that and i've never even touched the recoil handle and it fires right up. and if anyone is looking to add a aftermarket can on you can use a 95 mx z 440 dynoport can and will slip on and bolt right up 21 March 06, 2010 DLB: 1993 Skidoo You may have an injector problem if it only runs for a short time and then may overheat and stall. May also have a loose carb sucking air. 22 March 25, 2010

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