Arctic Cat atv

Bought a new 500 back in 2004 and kept it for several years without any issues at all,sold it and have gone without but looking at another new one. Looking for opinions regarding the new ones and reliability.Thanks

Good machines until you have to fix them is what I have heard. They have a reputation of not being much fun to fix.

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Good machines until you have to fix them is what I have heard. They have a reputation of not being much fun to fix.

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I have had good luck with a 2003 400 4X4 and a 2004 500 MPR Auto. The few repairs we have done weren’t to bad.

MY AC 500 auto is an 08 and only invested standard maint. so far!

I have an 07 650 H1 and it’s been great. My only issue has been batteries but that isn’t the machines fault.

Not sure if this issue was resolved. However I have seen it on 3 machines so far (all carbed ’03-04). I am not a mechanic so bear with me. The three machines all started leaking fuel onto the floor from the carbs. Some float or something drying out.

I have an 08′ 400 and I’m impressed with it. I have had the front diff blow up last year. Arctic Cat covered the parts even though it was a couple years past warrenty. If I was going to buy another it would either be a Cat of Polaris.

My 05 cat 500 has been great. No major issues. Low miles.

just saw this one on another site…
“2007 Arctic Cat 650H1 4-wheeler. Automatic, 4×4, 650cc, factory Realtree Max4 camo, 2” receiver hitch, digital gauges. Only 140 miles, like new, garage kept and covered, never trail ridden or abused. Hauled a few deer on it, but that’s about it. Asking $4700 OBO.”
bad thing is, its in illinois. let me know if you want a link.

Thanks for the link offer and replies in general but I am partial to supporting the local dealer who has always treated me right in the past. Fortunately I never had any problems and hope the new ride will be dependable also. Sounds like several of you feel the same about the quality of arctic cat atv’s. Now all I have left to do is decide on size and model. Thanks

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Now all I have left to do is decide on size and model. Thanks

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When the 650’s came out in early 2000s they had some issues. I am sure they rectified it by now.

If you are wanting to put tracks or a plow on I would suggest a 500 cc or bigger. We plow with our 400 cc and it works great. However there are times where more is better.