What old school apex is the best? ( 2006-2008 )

[sideshowBob]

All years of Apexs IMO are good.
I would go with the lowest mileage, unmodified, 136" Apex I could find.
JM.02c

 

[Comatoast]

All years of Apexs IMO are good.
I would go with the lowest mileage, unmodified, 136" Apex I could find.
JM.02c

Yea, its tough to find an attak here that's in great condition. Lots of standard apex options with the shorty in the $3700-$4400 price range.

 

[Comatoast]

This one has been at our local dealer for over a year.. They've sold many apex sleds , but this one just won't sell.. I believe it was listed for $4800

2009 Yamaha APEX LTX GT -
http://duluth.craigslist.org/snd/5331975833.html

 

[CaptCaper]

Yea, its tough to find an attak here that's in great condition. Lots of standard apex options with the shorty in the $3700-$4400 price range.

I traveled 5 hrs to get mine..with 800 miles on it... I would of gone further because it's worth every minute.. take you time and look...you'll know when you see the one you like..this is a tough time to buy them as you want one to ride and they know it's the time to sell.

 

[SumpBuster]

Lets face it....it's all about the motor...get the best deal you can, whatever year...add skis, reinforce the skid on any...they all can break...and do something with the mono shock..not sure what's best...and set it up for what you like. Just rode a mint low miles 08 annversary vector, and I can see some differences....minor...risers, seat, had the gytr shocks..but guess what...still bottoms , but rides great like all monos....and....no improvements made it to my liking...we have to work on the suspension and skis...same story..but...can't wait to get back on the 4 cylinder...it's the motor!!!! The rest is adjustable.

 

[journeyman]

It always seems that Yamaha made slight improvements each year on the same machine. I would buy as new a model as you can afford and look for any upgrades the previous owner added like Yamaheaters, better track, quality clutch kit, skis....all that. High miles isn't a huge issue on these if the machine was well maintained. I bought a 2007 Attak GT with over 10,000 miles that was superbly taken care of. It looks almost brand new still and runs like it too. People that see it think it looks like it has maybe less than 2,000 miles on it. I paid $4k for it two seasons ago.

 

[Comatoast]

Rain Tuesday, rain Friday, 48* yesterday,44* today and 40 tomorrow. Yet I still search for snowmobiles. Sure do love this hobby...

We have ALOT of really nice 121s. Standards and gt that I could score easily under $4k.. The few descent attaks are $4500+ but alot don't seem to have the care/maintenance done to them..

I might just pull the trigger on a shorty , even tho I really want a 136... Well I really want a 2011 xtx but they are, on average double the cost of a nice 2006-2009 shorty.

Decisions decisions.

And yes. It is the motor that's addicting. Obviously if it wasn't about tge motor ,I could find power steering vectors for cheap.. But I just love the powerband and how smooth that motor is

 

[steiner]

Just come up north across the border. With the dollar the way it is any sled would be a good deal.

 

[ranger1]

The best year is anyone that already has all the updates done to it

 

[fatchance]

I have a 2006 Attak. Is the rear cooler a necessary update?

I would say No, it's not necessary. I've been on my 06 Attak since i sno-checked it and the only time i had heating issues was the first year because those ones came from the dealers with an antifreeze rich coolant mixture. Never a problem since and I've been down miles of snowless logging roads.
If i were buying I would closely inspect the pivot arms and rails on the skid. These are prone to cracks. other than that i would want to know that the oil was changed every season.

 

[Comatoast]

There is a member on here selling a nice 09 with alot of updates done that I'm interested in as well.. But its a little more than what I wanted to spend. Although seems to be very worth it..

http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/f-s-2009-apex-ltx.137135/

http://www.ty4stroke.com/threads/f-s-2012-yamaha-apex.140139/

Honestly the only reason I want an a apex is because every time me and the gf go riding, she takes the nytro, which sticks me on the 97 sx700.. Not complaining , as the 700 is quick and imo handles corners 10x better than the nytro, but is a rough ride, especially on the trails this season.. Also like not having to lug oil with me all the time too

 

[yama_rider]

If I had to do it again, I would buy as new as possible with the fewest miles. I purchased an 06 Attak last year with 11k miles on it for $3800 (that is cheap here in Canada) but have put another $1500-2000 in parts which brings my cost to about $5500. At the time I could have bought a mint 09 with low miles for $6000....I wish I would have did that. With sleds, spend a little more up front and you will end up spending less later on....

 

[steiner]

If I had to do it again, I would buy as new as possible with the fewest miles. I purchased an 06 Attak last year with 11k miles on it for $3800 (that is cheap here in Canada) but have put another $1500-2000 in parts which brings my cost to about $5500. At the time I could have bought a mint 09 with low miles for $6000....I wish I would have did that. With sleds, spend a little more up front and you will end up spending less later on....

If I bought a low mile Apex/Attak it would take atleast $1500 before I would ride it. Really don't like the way they handle in stock form.

 

[Comatoast]

Yea , I hear what everyone is saying. The updates and add ons are huge , especially for the older ones.

This seems like a really good deal, so I'll probably end up calling on this one today.. Low miles, looks really clean and seems like a fair price

2011 Yamaha Apex XTX, Low Miles! - $6900
http://northernwi.craigslist.org/snd/5420620210.html