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- From: chuck@col.hp.com (Chuck Rice)
- Subject: Re: Questions from a newbie
- Sender: news@col.hp.com (Usenet News)
- Message-ID: <1992Nov17.220722.25150@col.hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 22:07:22 GMT
- Distribution: usa
- References: <1eb5nkINNcgu@ollie.solbourne.com>
- Organization: HP Colorado Springs Division
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- lark@solbourne.com (Daniel Larkin) writes:
- > Hello,
- >
- > I have a few questions for all sledders out there who might know or
- > have information about older machines. I am a newcomer to this group and to
- > snowmobiles in general, and wish to gather whatever info I can about a sled
- > I'm thinking of buying. It's a 1975 Scorpion Whip. Yes, it's old, but is in
- > fair condition and starts on the first pull every time. The asking price is
- > $300, which is around the price I was looking for seeing that funds are of the
- > highest priority right now. My questions are, does this sound like a reasonable
- > price for a machine of this age? (also, it has about 2100 miles on it) Does
- > anyone now anything about the overall realibility or performance of this
- > particular machine. I know there are no guarantees with a sled of this age
- > or mileage, but I'm looking for a hopefully decent, inexpensive snowmobile
- > to get my "feet wet" until I win the lottery. Thanks in advance for any
- > positive input to my questions.
- >
- I would suggest that for that price you may be able to find an old Yamaha.
- Scorpion parts are hard to find and you may need lots of them. For just a
- little more you should be able to find an old Yamaha Exciter or Enticer
- that will give you much better service and reliability.
-