95 ski doo scandic 2 up questions

[BoxMN]

Hi all,

I have a bro in law who wants to buy an older 2-up, mainly for ice fishing. I have a buddy who has a 95 ski doo scandic (spelling?) that apparently was Al Linders used for laker fishing originally. He says it is in good shape, 2k miles, reverse and electric start. Not sure if this is fan cooled or water cooled, I forgot to add. But I know this guy takes care of his stuff, he just uses a big ranger now instead and not using the sled anymore.

But I am not sure this would be a sled for my bro in laws needs. I think he would want to "ride" it some on trails, but not much. It seems really like a utility sled first. Also, I was not familiar with the model, and wondering if anybody knows if parts are expensive or if this is reliabel sled. I was thinking he would want a more "normal" sled like cat or polaris 2-up.

so, any thoughts on if Scandic is good sled? Anything to be careful of? Thanks!

edit oh yeah, I thought he said it was a 583 engine, but I don't see that in the scandic specs, but not much online about it that I can find. Only scandihovian language stuff

[Northlander]

Scandics are a great utility sled but not so great trail sleds. It will do if he is only going to trail ride every so often. I sure wish I could find a used scandic in good shape at a good price. Its the perfect sled for my needs. Mostly ice fishing with a couple trail rides a year.

[Transporter]

Skandics are a great sled, parts are up there, and will nearly always need to be ordered, a tranny is worth more than the sled. I have a newer Bearcat and don't use it recreationally at all, it is no fun for trail riding. People I know with Skandics will echo that, these things are big, heavy work sleds. If this is going to be his only snowmachine, make sure he is aware of that.

[riverview]

I used to own a 95 380 skandic and have a 06 600 wt skandic and a 08 tundra 550 lt. Skandics are great utilty sleds my wt witht he 20 inx156 track pulls great and deep snow and slush isnt a problem.

My tundra which has a 16 x154 and 550 fan engine is what i use for ice fishing. If you can find one buy it.

The transmission problem usually occurs at around 6000 miles and with a bearing change before they go bad can save you alot of money.