Advice on 01 Pantera?...

[BoxMN]

Buddy might be selling his 01 (I think???) Arctic Cat Pantera. I am not that familiar with them, but this is a 2 up and I think efi. He is 70, just doesn't use it much anymore. Like one ride down the lake last year, once the year before, etc.

He takes great care of all his stuff, and he bought it from a 70 year old who bought it new. He said now it has about 500 miles on it...!!!....

Not sure how much he wants, as he has another older Yammie Venture (92 with 1500 miles) and nice longer trailer (drive on/off with the ramp saltshield) to go with it, so not sure if my bro-in-law might want that and we would buy whole package... He's going to give me first chance when/if he decides to sell, but I think he is going to.

Anyway, any info or advice on the Pantera, ballpark guesstimate of going price on worth/price? I know it would make a nice fishing sled and double duty for relaxed trail riding. Thanks for info!

[Matt Breuer]

$2000-$2500 ballpark. Sleds are worth what people are willing to pay. That's close to my sleds age and CC, so I would guess that my range is pretty fair...

[Meat-Run]

I think Matt's right inline but with the "good buddy discount" $1,800-$2,000 is worth it since it's efi and only 500 miles on it.

mr

[MN Mike]

If that is a '01, I'd snap it up for $2k - $2500, that's a great deal on this sled, very common to see them for much more.

Great sleds, if it has power valves, make sure they are clean, some people didn't like spending the extra money on synthetic oil and it would gum up the valves.

Mike

[CaptainMusky]

Those sleds are often going for in the $3000 range.

If you can get it for 2500 or 2000 thats a steal. Low mileage that like should be a sweet ride.

There really isnt much to watch out for on them, but just plan on sticking $100 into a good battery since it hasnt been used much.

You dont need the battery since it should pull start in one or two pulls, but for electric start it would be required.

I would tip it on its side and look at the track for rot. Many times sleds with low miles get dry rot on the tracks because they sit out by the woodshed with the track right on the ground.

Sometimes low mileage can be a bad thing on snowmobiles because they sit 9 months out of the year anyway. If it was always stored inside, no big deal, but sitting a lot can cause havock on bearings too, especially in idler wheels. All easy things to resolve.

Just grease the snot out of the suspension (front and back) and dont forget the zerk behind the driven clutch (speedo cable) and you should have a nice machine.

[leech~~]

BoxMN, is the Venture the one you were riding in the Trails Report post? When you find out more details let us know, Track length and lug height would be good to know. Um, PM me when you find out from the guy!

[BoxMN]

Thanks guys. I know it is stored inside except during December to Feb, then it is on trailer in his yard, covered.

The Venture in the report is my 02, not the one he is selling. BTW - the white one was the old 88 Indy 400 that I traded a canoe for! The last is my xc500. My wife gave me the okay to get the Arctic Cat is my buddy sells, and I would like it if we can swing it. Main thing is what he will want for the package, and if I would keep the trailer or not, and find a buyer for the 92 Venture.

I need a sled like a hole in the head but at the right price it would round out the stable nicely. We use them every weekend, and often have more folks than sleds. Who knows, maybe it won't snow next year, ha! But I can always get at least to the lake. I know the sled is in real good shape except the issues you guys mention, next thing will be when he sells and how much... isn't that what it always is?... haha!

Thanks for info!

[Northlander]

Like Matt I would say $2500 would be a real good deal.