January 23rd, 2008
2005 Ski-Doo Skandic SUV 550
If you don’t just like snowmobiles and the sports related to them, but actually need them for the wintertime in the place you need. This is something you should consider having. The Scandic SUV 550 is more of a snowmobile you can use for work than one you can use for sports, but sometimes that’s all one person needs. The SUV will do the hardest work you expect it to and will go to places where no other sled will dare to. It’s one very reliable machine, it’s great when it comes to fuel economy, and you know that once the snow gets deep you’ll be the one driving ahead. Features include:
M.S.R.P. * $7,749.00
ENGINE 550F
CARBURETION VM-34
TRANSMISSION Synchromesh
SUSPENSION Front: SUV trailing arm, hydraulic shocks
Rear: SUV-type, hydraulic shocks
BRAKES Brembo hydraulic disc
EXHAUST Tuned muffler
SKIS Plastic Flex
TRACK LXWXH 156 x 20 x 1.25 in.
SKI STANCE 35.4 in.
DRY WEIGHT 610 lbs./277kg
OIL CAPACITY 2.6 quarts/2.5liters
FUEL CAPACITY 10.6 gal./40liters
* Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) if shown for a vehicle excludes set-up, freight, taxes, title, licensing or other dealer charges, and is subject to change. Individual dealer prices may vary. Please request a quote or contact the PowerSports Network Dealer nearest you for specific pricing.
There are a few downsides you should know about the Skandic SUV, but it’s nothing too important to stop you from considering getting one of those as a winter friend. It’s not the most comfortable snowmobile ever and after a long ride you can feel some handle bars vibration, but that requires some getting used to the machine and everything comes at it right place. Probably the biggest downside is that sometimes when the snow is wet the Skandics simply won’t steer and no matter what you do you won’t be able to fix the problem. All you can do is avoid riding it in conditions like that. As to the price - $7749.00 is probably one of the lower prices you cam get for a new 2005 model sled. And in conclusion – if you need a snowmobile to do the work right, the Skandic is the one you’re looking for.