REQUIREMENTS - You must first decide what or who you are buying this snowmobile for. Are you riding by yourself or will you be riding with one or more passengers. What type of power will you require? This can sometimes be determined by who you will be riding with and what type of performance they are using.
RIDING AREA - Where you will be riding is another important item to keep in mind. If you are using your new snowmobile on groomed trails then the suspension will most likely be more important than if you are using the sled to get out to your fish hut on the lake. Also will a trailer be required to get you to the snow.
RIDING STYLE - Are you a new rider to the sport and if so you may want to look at a cc size under 600 to allow you to build some confidence and when the time comes to trade up this cc class is also the highest to retain its original price.
CLOTHING - If you are new to the sport, riding gear is a must. Make sure that you are equipped with snowmobile gear and not some of the downhill ski clothing that is still sitting in your closet from high school. Quality clothing will go a long way to ensuring your enjoyment of the sport of snowmobiling. Helmets are another area were you should not let price be your final determining factor. Helmets are rated usually via two ways, 1 ¿ DOT this is the basic standard of all helmets 2 ¿ SNELL approval this is the highest approval a helmet can get. Electric visors will also help your overall enjoyment preventing visor fogging, allowing you to keep your shield closed and keeping you warmer.
DEALER - This area again is very important. Snowmobiles are a high wear recreational product and as such you need your dealer to be knowledgeable will all aspects of the sport. Visit the dealership. You are buying more than just a product you are buying the dealerships reputation and as such you need to physically see what you are about to purchase. Do not let a web site or ad campaign determine your purchase. Make sure that the dealer has a good supply of parts in order to make sure that if the need should arise, they will be able to get you back on the trail right away. Reputation goes a long way here, check it out.
WARRANTIES - Compare the manufacturers warranties, ensure that the warranty is backed by the manufacturer and is not from some other company. Also make sure that dealers are paid a bonus to fix customers other than there own, thus ensuring that if the need occurs and you are away from home another dealer will be more than willing to repair your equipment.