Snoscoot: Yay or Nay?

[Jack_Shaft]

Alright...

I spend a lot of time at my cabin and there are a lot of kids around these days. My sister has a 4yr old girl, my brother has a 2yr old boy and I have a 1yr old girl myself. In light of all the kids now going to the cabin with us, I got a Kitty Cat for nothing this past Fall and after doing some maintenance on it, it looks good now and runs like a champ. I know that these are kind of crappy compared to the newer 120cc mini's, but they're good for smaller kids.

I recently came across a SnoScoot that I could buy for $800 CAD. It's in great shape save for the front bumper and the track is worn really bad. As a Yamaha guy, one of these could be the crown jewel of my collection and could be a lot of fun for running around the neighborhood and around our lake, just for a laugh.

Think it's worth it? I am the sled guy of the family and I kind of want to deliver something really fun for the kids to boot around on.

 

[Convert]

Let's just say a well maintained sno scoot ain't goin down in value, sounds like you know how to keep things nice go for it 20 years from now it will be worth much more than $800, and the fun your kids will have on it will bring you some fond memorys down the road.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Ummm...no, it's not worth it. I think you should pass.

By the way, what's the seller's phone number?

 

[Bushman]

I seen a nice one in the dealer last year with a $1800.00 usd price tag on it! I also missed out on a Snow Sport & Snow Scoot for $800.00 for the pair last year @ a garage sale! Missed out on another Scoot @ a garage sale for $600.00 last year & another in the paper for $500.00 that was unseen by myself. Havent seen one for sale yet this year..... But still looking.

 

[Turtle]

I'm 30 years old now, and remember my neighbor having one of those when I was about 12.

We rode the crap out of that thing!!! It was awesome!!!

 

[Throttle Jockey]

Buy it, I*'ve been looking for one also and can't find any for under $1000 (u.s) around here, I settled for a 82 Yamaha Bravo for $200 for the kids for now, But I'm always looking.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Watch the Snow Scoot auctions an eBay and you'll see what they are going for in good shape. Kind of a cult following. People seem to snap up the old Bravos too but they are easier to come by.

I also settled for a whooped $200 Bravo for my 9 year old (now 11) to get his feet wet. Needed a few things to get back to field worthyness, but it is once again getting the snot ridden out of it. Good stepping stone before he takes over the PZ500 next year...

 

[Jack_Shaft]

I ended up passing on the 'Scoot and they sold it to another fellow.

I know that they have a cult following, but unfortunately the finances aren't perfect at the moment so I had to pass.

I think I'm going to wait a few weeks and pick up a used Bravo longtrack for $400-600. I have seen a few of those around too.

 

[riverrat]

I had a 88 scoot with electric start that was mint, I let it go for 1200 about 4 years ago..........

 

[Sno-Xr]

For $800 cnd, I would have walked the ditches for 10 cent returnable cans!! I bought one a couple of years back for $1000 US , in about the same condition , and have enjoyed it as much as the kids!
Screw the Bravo, find a Scoot!!

 

[ecopter]

See, I feel just the opposite. While the Scoots may be fun, and I wouldn't mind having one, I'd much prefer a small sled like the Enticer series or Bravo. The best small sled made was the 300 Enticer. Light weight, twin cylinder and faster than most riding that small sled could handle. The Scoots are tinker toys compared to those. Each has its niche, but an Enticer has many more uses than goofin around in the pits.

Jon

 

[Auskins]

But those enticers are horrible in even 8" of fresh snow (JMHO)

 

[maim]

But those enticers are horrible in even 8" of fresh snow (JMHO)

rookie.


i learned on a 78 et250 and many times was making trail in over 12" of fresh snow. most of the time i was the one who opend the trail and the snow was over the headlight most of the time

 

[Sno-Xr]

See, I feel just the opposite. While the Scoots may be fun, and I wouldn't mind having one, I'd much prefer a small sled like the Enticer series or Bravo. The best small sled made was the 300 Enticer. Light weight, twin cylinder and faster than most riding that small sled could handle. The Scoots are tinker toys compared to those. Each has its niche, but an Enticer has many more uses than goofin around in the pits.

Jon

It doesnt sound like you've had much seat time on a sno-scoot, I agree its not a high speed crotch-rocket but mine will run 30 to 35 mph all day. Which blows the ski's off the mini-z and it doesnt get stuck often.
It sounds like he's looking for something for the kids to ride around the cabin and IMO it would be perfect.

But I do agree that the Enticers were awsome light weight beginners sleds.
As long as its a Yamaha, Im happy
Good luck in your search!

 

[ecopter]

My point is, you get so much more sled for the money with an older Enticer than an inflated overpriced SnoScoot. I'm sure they're great for tooling around the yard, but for a significantly less amount of money, you can find a great kids sled that will run circles around the Scoots. We're talking $1200 to $1500 for a Scoot (maybe more) compared to $300 to $500 for a mint Enticer (and they're out there). Parts are much easier to find, also.

Sorry, I'm just not buying the craze for the SnoScoots that seem to have overtaken the country. To me, it's like a Beanie Baby fad.

Jon