My first impression of the Wild Cat

Well I finally got the chance to drive a Wild Cat. It was a very short test drive but I was very impressed.

It seemed to be built well. The transmission shift so smooth I had to look to make sure I was in the right gear. It had plenty of power. Steering was tight. Also, this thing has a lower center of gravity then the RZR.

The Cat was not out with us long. The owner had some other things to do and could not stay for the whole ride. However, I did get to watch it climb some hills and crawl on some rocks. This thing is every bit as capable as the RZR. I was very impressed.

The only problem I see is the dealer support. Arctic Cat is going to have to get their dealers out of Lawn Mower shops and Bass Pro. Then you will start see more of the Wild Cat.

That is the main reason I got away from Arctic Cat. There is no dealer in Knoxville area anymore.

PWM wrote:

That is the main reason I got away from Arctic Cat. There is no dealer in Knoxville area anymore.

I am hoping that will change with this new machine. It should be a hot item. But you have to have a place to buy it from.

We have a Cat dealer...but this idiot says he don't want any. I just hope the quality is better than their previous ventures...the concept is AWESOME!

jodyt wrote:

We have a Cat dealer...but this idiot says he don't want any. I just hope the quality is better than their previous ventures...the concept is AWESOME!

It seemed to be well made. Now only time will tell but man it is a cool machine. I would really love to test drive one for a day.

I have aa dealer near me and he doesn't want one either. I'm sure he would order one to sell but none on the floor.

Arctic cat charges the dealers so much just to be a wildcat dealers i am talking thousands just to be a wildcat dealer plus the cost of the machines

Dog you have a great arctic cat dealer in Dalton, Tammy Kirk At Kirk cycle will take good care of ya and knows those buggies inside out.

DOG wrote:

Arctic cat charges the dealers so much just to be a wildcat dealers i am talking thousands just to be a wildcat dealer plus the cost of the machines

That is the craziest thing I have ever heard! What the hell is wrong with Cat. Do they want to sell Machines or not

If that is going to be their approach then good luck to them.

Im impressed

I will address the "Arctic Cat charges the dealer" hoaks tomorrow when I have a few minutes.

I have a pretty nice offer on the table right now to buy my company. If I decide to sell, I am thinking about opening up a Cat store here in south east Wisconsin then there will be 3 great Cat store's that I know of.

Foxfire wrote:

I will address the "Arctic Cat charges the dealer" hoaks tomorrow when I have a few minutes.

I have a pretty nice offer on the table right now to buy my company. If I decide to sell, I am thinking about opening up a Cat store here in south east Wisconsin then there will be 3 great Cat store's that I know of.

Cool Fox! Go for it buddy!

I have heard of a Fox in the hen house,but never even thought of a Fox in a cat house!! But I like the idea!

Hollon wrote:

I have heard of a Fox in the hen house,but never even thought of a Fox in a cat house!! But I like the idea!

Member discounts I hope

Hell if I had to count on this group for sales I wouldn't make a cent.....maybe Goose would be a customer...he has a cat.
But, ya....SSXSR discounts.

going to sell rhinos ??

I have what looks like a decent AC dealer close to my house, they do performance boats etc.. as well.

Only thing that bothers me is they charge $600 over MSRP

Most accessories like the fender flares and hard plastic roof are not available yet.

Know issue with paint peeling, based upon what I have read some willl warranty some won't

Baditude wrote:

I have what looks like a decent AC dealer close to my house, they do performance boats etc.. as well.

Only thing that bothers me is they charge $600 over MSRP

Most accessories like the fender flares and hard plastic roof are not available yet.

Know issue with paint peeling, based upon what I have read some willl warranty some won't

All should! This Cat had the same issue and he was getting new plastics.

EMP is coming out with some new accessories soon for the Wildcat.

I asked AC about the paint issue when they brought them down for the Fall Jam at WR last year and they never would offer an answer. My 06 700 had the same issue and they replaced the plastic once but would not warranty the second time.

i rode with one at pickett a couple months ago .nice machine but he had alot of trouble ....he is wider and longer than the xp ..he was backing up alot .

wvyankee2 wrote:

EMP is coming out with some new accessories soon for the Wildcat.

I wouldn't put a EMP part on anything even if it was given to me.

thought they were the same width as the XP stock, about 1 foot longer. If anything that would help, just watch Bonzo go up stuff in his 4 seater and make it look too easy.

Only other issue besides paint peeling (if it peels once it will peel again that 1 shot warranty for paint is BS) is you still can't get the fender flares or roof yet.