Shopping for a used GTX 4-tec

[jjsinaz]

I'm going to start to look for a newer ski. I want a 4 stroke and I Like the 2003-2005 model year GTX 4-tec. I would prefer to stay with the naturally aspirated version, as I really don't want to deal with the maintenance problems of the supercharger.

I really like the 2003-2005 years. What kind of things should I be looking at as possible problem areas on these skis? For those of you who own or have owned one of these units, sharing your experience would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[jjsinaz]

So, I've been doing some reading since posting this. From what I gather, the sodium filled valves are the biggest issue on the NA 155 models. Anything else?

 

[lamajama]

For the NA models in those years that's about it as far as BRP induced issues. There's a whole other set of owner-induced issues however - maintenance being the
key one. Salt water ridden being another.

 

[jjsinaz]

Thanks for your reply lama. Being used in salt water regularly would be a deal breaker for me. I wouldn't even consider buying one that had been run regularly in salt. The valve issue is big enough that I might go another direction (whisper...yamaha) For what I want to spend, I'm not going to get a Doo new enough that it would have the updated valves. And if I have to dump another grand into it to correct the valve issue, what's the point? Also, I hear nothing but good about the Yami FXs.