I was newbie a few years ago and was in same boat. I bout a Yamaha Venture 2-up four stroke. The only draw back to a four stroke in my mind is the weight. They are heavy. I'm not much of a two stroke fan so I live with the weight issue. IMO, sleds all kinda feel a bit different to me in terms of riding style. Some feel high some feel low in terms of positioning. Try to see what feels better to you and if you have access to ride any go for it now before you buy.
Sleds are expensive new. You can find some very good sleds with low mileage on Craigslist.
In terms of repairs I try to find an independent guy to work on mine. They tend to be bit cheaper and I find they often can get your sled back to you quicker.
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