hey guys i am newer to the sled world, and currently ride a 97 formula 500. love this machine but after riding 2200 miles this year i have decided to belly up to the bar and purchase a newwer sled. i ride with acouple of f7s and tired of eating snow.i really like the way a rev looks but never have been on one. am wondering how they ride& how reliable the ski doo is over the artic cats?i dont really care about the top end i am more into the trail end of it. i was on an 06 f7 and loved the suspesion over mine but realize that anything 9 years newer is better.another ? what years are problem years for the 800 & 600( am thinking of looking for a pair) thank you to anyone who reads and responds.

I owned a 1997 Skidoo Formula Z 583 for about 3 seasons and rode the wheels off it. That was 10 years ago. There is NO way you can
compare it to todays sleds. The mid ninety's saw the transition from conventional travel suspensions to long travel. The newer REV
platform would a good place to start. If your budget will allow, try to shop for a clean 2006 or newer MXZ with the 600 SDI engine.
For the most part, they are reliable, good on gas and easy on oil. The push button electric start ( if equipped ) is way cool along with the
RER ( electronic reverse ) which is standard on most newer Skidoo's. Some of the 800's had issues, so I personally would steer clear.

The 600 SDI offers decent trail power and unless your a lake runner, is all the power you really need . I don't follow the other brands too
much , so I can't really comment.

Hope this helps and good luck with your purchase.