Sign in or register to get started. They can then arrange to pick their brand new boat up from one of 500 dealers around the country. Accessories, PWC Parts & by Oldfart9999, August 26, 2021, 06:18:15 AM I have driven my 99 about 6000 miles now and have never felt like it was prone to roll over. Copyright 2019 IBOATS. I have no worries as my Tracker was purchased 8/20/99 and the statute covers "standard warranty period" 3 years, 36k miles. I passed my test last summer and I bought my first bike back in Sept '16, a lovely blue Tracer 700 and I have done 3k+ miles and I am loving it. The center rod holder is a joke. You sit higher than in the back seat of a car. I feel used and I will let everyone know never to buy a tractor boat because they use rivets inside the hull made by a factory never touches water or inspection by a pro if it was they never sell one and space foam that collects water all welds break and you will be spending thousands on repairs over 5 years. Has any body else experiencd this problem! Now have 165 thousand miles on it with relatively few problems. Today it has 141,000 miles on it and is still running strong. Occasionally I would have to use 4th. I called Tracker customer service today and they basically told me that there is nothing they can do but to try and keep fixing the boat. News: Forum updated, problems HERE if you see any! So it seems that the ignition is not completely spark-less. I am comparing a Tracker (99 or 00) and a CRV. What a business model. Login Register. & Sonar, Trolling If the service dept. Fellow LOU Friends, In November 2012, I purchased a brand new 2012 Tracker Pro Guide V-175 WT w/ 115HP Merc 4s in Allentown, PA. Joined Aug 22, 2009 . My dealer did not check this out yet. Posted April 19, 2017. Holder, Anchor & Dock I live in a rural area and have to drive about 25 miles in the winter to work. Blaine, MN. Had I known any of this I would NOT bought this boat. Pt-190 TX Installing a "permanent" 3 bank charger! 1999 Chevrolet Tracker Front Wheel Won't Move? Watch videos on Tracker Marine Groups boats along with important safety videos on the companys website. We value your privacy. By the way the kicked motor kept shutting off on a hot day from no gas in the line. I was constantly down shifting with that truck, and it wasn't 4WD. Accessories, Pontoon Bimini In my opinion the 1999 Tracker is a decent value and a big improvement over earlier models. 2 h ago . JavaScript is disabled. Well it did the same thing but we fixed it by putting a rubber gasket on the frame where the cord rubs against it and that fixed the problem. Nothing in particular really, just a general overview of the boat and operating systems. My brake light switch went bad also, my tracker was 2 weeks old. Go. (Eventually we would move the steering wheel, gas and brake pedals to allow me to drive from the right side, after warranty is out) I need occasional quick acceleration to get out of the way in dangerous traffic areas. Hardware, Boat This is critical. News:Forum updated, problems HERE if you see any! Thread starter MelissaG; Start date 6 minutes ago; Help Support Soapmaking Forum: . 75.7M. Holders, Cabin Accessories & Sockets, Marine Electrical 75 will get on plane faster but is also 100 pounds heavier. Tracker still just says "week or 3/6/2023" for me. I was passing explores, and blazers that were stuck on the side of the road. Honda 5hp Outboard, Boat Aside from that, I will check the engine compression and valve lash. My 93 Ranger with the 3.0L engine and 5 speed couldn't climb these mountains as well as this Tracker does. New posts Trending Featured threads Search forums Search images. BassinLou, March 03, 2022, 03:00:14 PM Then the floor will need to be reinstalled using comparable strength compatible fasteners. They are the worst! Thread starter BrianGSDTexoma; Start date Jan 11, 2022; Some of the links on this forum allow SMF, at no cost to you, to earn a small commission when you click through and make a purchase. FAQ. Forums. I have a merc tracker 40hp 4cyl 2stroke manual. Vinyl flooring, yes. Welcome to the TRACKER OFF ROAD Owner's Group! The success yielded an ad campaign for Chevrolet and a benchmark for Sidekick/Geo Tracker. The relatively weak engine is the only thing I don't like, but it wasn't a surprise. Detectors, Binoculars & Or a Ranger aluminum for that matter. klucho,my '99 tracker appears to have similar problems with the transmission. 01-15-2023, 07:17 PM. by apenland01, July 06, 2022, 03:16:27 PM This surface is so much easier to maintain and clean. I recently bought a used 2018 TRACKER GRIZZLY 1754 SC, about 3 years old and after cleaning it up, it had been sitting for some time, I noticed what I thought was dirt turned out to be rusted blind rivets that hold the floor down. Our content is intended to be used for general information purposes only. My significant other (a car guy) drove the Tracker for the first time @ the dealerships request, he says the transmission feels like a "crash box", The service dept. Any comments appreciated. I have a 17.5 tracker for now. Forums. I'm not going to hold my breath on that one Sponsored . I would have liked a more synchronized manual transmission though. Hardware, Boat Seats by I wanted to use my GM Card earnings, or I might have looked harder at the Grand Vitara. The double-plated hull is braced by a longitudinal stringer system that is . I take my yellow lab with regularly and there is never any sign of dog hair. In response to jfccac, I purchased my '99 Tracker w/44 miles on it, it had about 1,200 miles on it when 3rd gear started grinding, (like I didn't have the clutch down)only on the downshift. Privacy Statement. Archive - It looks like you're new here. I am considering purchasing a used 1996 tracker. Sign up to receive our free weekly newsletter. GPS Chartplotter and Fish Finder Combo, Find Main. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Well start sending you the news you need delivered straight to you. Call Tracker service and you should be able to get a wiring diagram and they'll send you anything else they have but they don't have owners manuals. Motors, Fishing Downriggers & Sep 18, 2017. by Goldstar225, June 15, 2020, 11:12:48 AM N.E. Home Forums Gear Hunting Trucks and Four-Wheel Drives Any GX 460 owners: Forums Member List Calendar Active Threads: Previous Thread: Next Thread : Print Thread: Hop To : Any GX 460 owners #18093234 02/03/23. I delivered papers in it for a year too- great for messy days! The success yielded an ad campaign for Chevrolet and a benchmark for Sidekick/Geo Tracker. Then pull up the floor and open all the foam clogged the passages so water can drain. Kits, Boat Trailer I am a single mom and don't want to spend alot. Considering fuel economy, I can live with the 4 cylinder, 4WD. Sponsored Tracker not updating . That issue was only discovered after my batteries went dead. DRKsmoking Smoking Guru. Now since its my boat falling apart they canceled me. Shop Sites. Home Bass Fishing Articles . No one's ever regretted getting more horsepower, do it. Waxes, Boat Cleaning Transom will the transmission shift smoother after a few thousand miles? It also had a manual transmission, the manual transmission on my Tracker is much more stiff and does not shift as easily as my little Metro did. What's new. for this reason, i'd like to know the range of prices for given models/ also, does anyone know where i can find a concise list of pros and cons about the tracker? Informal Lounge, Introductions, General Discussion CTS First Generation Forum - 2003-2007 Seville and Eldorado Forum FWD DeVille 1985-2005, Fleetwood, and 60 Special 2004-2007 CTS-V General Discussion I looked at one of these yesterday.I was very impressed!I'm six feet tall and the vehicle seemed very large.The quality seemed real good,visibility great.My only concern is the slow engine. Search So I will do the same thing as you drive it hard until they have to do something to appease me. Helm Seats, Shop Thanks Roy! These are not dealer issues but Tracker issues. Telescopes, Covers and I can do 36mph on GPS with my wife in the boat. The tournament edition adds the 3rd battery, 24v trolling motor (very basic Model), and upgrades charger to 3 bank which are all great upgrades. by BassmanRudy, December 11, 2022, 11:25:28 AM Guess it doesn't need to be a porsche one, but as it's already in the car and it integrates with the app, it's probably a good solution. I stopped at a dealership tonight. Can anyone give me a more recent reliability update on any aspect of this vehicle? only semi major repairs were water pump at 150k and catalytic converter at about the same time. at my dealership would have done what I told them to do, "replace the entire transmission" I nor they would have a problem now. I believe I need to verify some of the mechanical functions, like check for a sheared woodruff key and see if the rotor and gears will spin properly. Do you find that your kids have enough leg room sitting in the back, and how comfortable it is. Build. The only thing I need to complete the loan is the Hull ID. Bad Behavior has blocked 1594 access attempts in the last 7 days. 215K. I'm going to hold here and not buy any other parts at this point. Harware, Marine Nuts, Bolts, & Accessories, Electronic Navigation With its 12 cu-ft rotomolded bed, lifted suspension, and aggressive tire tread, Tracker promises that the OX400 has the sort of no-nonsense approach to hauling . Very poor process and material design. handwerk. The foam under the floor boards was completely saturated with water, bad. Clear editor. Beside the fact that it is easier just to slam a new tranny on a car than it is to rebuild one w/a new single gear, all us manual shift drivers know, when one goes bad it screws up the other ones. Don't bother calling, they say they get 10 calls a day from . Job-Focused UTV Reviews and ATV Reviews Making sure our UTV reviews and ATV reviews focus on the jobsite allows us to ensure a quality evaluation. Then use a piece of "L" bracket to attach the backrest directly to the slide. You may be better using the $2600 to just upgrade the TM to 24v with a spot lock unit through the dealer and selling the stock TM. NOTHING. Campfire Tracker. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The price difference from Jeep is about 12 to 15 thou. It has a 115 hp pro xs. Racks, Fish Finders, Sounders Cable, Marine Batteries & This caused the boat to start leaking, and also revealed an extra hole drilled at the factory that was never sealed.. the brand new boat now has 3 holes in it to repair. OP. Biminis, RV & Trailer a side note-apparently gm refused to market the samurai because of the rollover factor. & Hope I answered your questioned along with blowing off a little steam. . A 24v trolling motor would be higher on my list than a modest increase in HP. A link has directed you to this review. Starters, Marine Solar Power Overall I do like my Tracker and living in the snow capital of Ohio (we have already had 6 inches of snow this year)the 4 wheel drive is great. Not real happy with the quality of the boat. Hardware, Boat Seat I drove a Vitara and a Grand Vitara and purchased the GV because I wanted to be able to tow a small trailer at 65mph without much engine effort. Meters, Marine Electrical Panels Believe it or not, they are both listed at the same price! If that water can't escape/drain it adds weight and will eventually corrode the aluminum to the point of failure. My last boat was rated for 75, but to save money I put a 50 on it. Topics 1,149,630. As already stated tho no one has ever complained about having maximum horsepower. Drink Holders. Are you currently in the car market and getting discouraged by high prices? Forums, Find I wanted to use my GM Card earnings, or I might have looked harder at the Grand Vitara. Primary purpose is a planned Africa trip for large plains game,, and Cape Buff, if I can talk my wife into it. H. Joined: Sep 2005. Are you looking to buy one or need to ask a question? MAIN. 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