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Bombardier Inc is the manufacturer of Ski-Doo snowmobiles line. It’s only natural to start with them as this is one of the oldest known companies. The company has traditions in making snowmobiles and Ski-Doo is a name well known in the snowmobile world. We’re gonna skip the older Ski-Doo snowmobile models (we may go back to them at one point, though) and start with the 2005 Ski-Doo Mach Z Adrenaline model. What you should know about that snowmobile is that overall it’s a good model, but there are some issues you should know about. It’s one really comfortable machine though and with it, it’s guaranteed that you’ll enjoy your day of snowmobiling. It’s good quality snowmobile and although it may cause you some problems they’re never unfixable. It’s relatively reliable machine and I’ll tell you why so right after you see the specifications.

Engine     2-TEC 1000 SDI
Price (starting at)     $13,899.00
Description     Ultimate Power
Platform     RT
Front Suspension     R.A.S.
Front Shocks     HPG
Rear Suspension     SC-4
Rear Shocks     HPG
Standard Features     Rotax 2-TEC 1000 SDI
RER electronic reverse
HPV roller
New Pilot 5.7 skis
RT racing brake
Full instrumentation
Link type sway bar
1+1 capable seat
HPG Shocks
TRA V drive pulley
Riser block
Drive Pulley     TRA V
Brake     Brembo hydraulic RT

Dry Weight (lbs)     529
Dry Weight (Kg)     240
Ski Stance (in./mm)     47/1195
Track W/L/H (in.)     15/121/1
Track W/L/H (mm)     381/3074/25.4
Fuel (Gallons/Liters)     10.6/40
Oil (Quarts/Liters)     3.9/3.7
Magneto Output     480
Handlebars     Riser Block
Electric Start     Optional
Speedometer     Standard Electronic
Tachometer     Standard Electronic
Fuel Gauge     Standard Electric
Temperature Gauge     Standard Electric
Windshield     Fix low
Skis     New Pilot 5.7
What should you worry about are some problems riders have experienced with the electrical system of the snowmobile. You may wanna run through the manual and check those things out before you go snowmobiling. Other complains come about the machine stability…riders find it a little unstable. What you have to do in order to get the machine as stable as possible is keep your weight forward to put some extra weight on the skis. Another flaw on my opinion is that the thing burns a lot of oil…some of you may find it a small problem, but I think it’s pretty big of a deal. One more thing…if you’re a heavier than 200 pounds/90 kg, you should know that the stock model needs some adjustments (like stiffening up the suspension). Other than that the machine is just fine. And to tell you the truth, although 13,899.00 is not small amount of money it’s pretty good deal for a snowmobile the quality of this one.