Purchasing a 2018 arctic cat m8000 153

dgjordan · May 11, 2017

This will be my first brand new sled,usually buy a couple year old model used.
wondering if anyone has had any issues with the new cat motor or any issues
in general.

im coming off of an 850 doo.rode an 18 cat a couple weeks ago and it blew my mind.
been on skidoos most of my sled career with the exception of a 16 cat beginning of last season for a bit.the 16 was great.just wanted to try an 850 and for me personally it didnt live up to all the hype.

any info on issues or concerns with the new cat would be appreciated.

thanks guys

drew562 · May 11, 2017

dgjordan said:
This will be my first brand new sled,usually buy a couple year old model used.
wondering if anyone has had any issues with the new cat motor or any issues
in general.

im coming off of an 850 doo.rode an 18 cat a couple weeks ago and it blew my mind.
been on skidoos most of my sled career with the exception of a 16 cat beginning of last season for a bit.the 16 was great.just wanted to try an 850 and for me personally it didnt live up to all the hype.

any info on issues or concerns with the new cat would be appreciated.

thanks guys

Oil tank sensor sticks. Says low oil. I haven't heard of any other issues. A couple of them in my group pushing 1000 miles. 2018 mountian cat rocks. It's Still accellerating where I turn out with my axys. Super impressive sleds.

dgjordan · May 12, 2017

Thanks for the input.i agree they are unreal man.

ippielb · May 12, 2017

I have absolutely nothing to contribute to this thread, but when I first started reading this....

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The doo boys are gonna friggen LOSE THEIR ****...

But in all all honesty I hear good things..

dgjordan · May 12, 2017

ippielb said:
I have absolutely nothing to contribute to this thread, but when I first started reading this....

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The doo boys are gonna friggen LOSE THEIR ****...
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But in all all honesty I hear good things..

that was funny haha.

850 and previous xm's are great machines for sure dont get me wrong.the cat just suits me better personally.

personal preference for sure.

Cat401 · May 12, 2017

good for you...Congrat's on the new machine

I am very interested in hearing your feedback once you get out riding.

dgjordan · May 12, 2017

Havnt bought it yet,but soon enough!from the little bit i rode it already i am super impressed.solid sled for sure!

Jorgy · May 21, 2017

dgjordan said:
Havnt bought it yet,but soon enough!from the little bit i rode it already i am super impressed.solid sled for sure!

Would you dare call it a "game changer?" LOL

dgjordan · May 21, 2017

Jorgy said:
Would you dare call it a "game changer?" LOL

No not really.just a really well made sled.they are all good sleds these days.

Timber_12 · Aug 13, 2017

How are the cats on fuel?

snochuk · Aug 13, 2017

Timber_12 said:
How are the cats on fuel?

From the Cats I have seen they are on par with the 850 - actually there is not much difference between all brands at WOT.
Consumption is really an operator thumb thing.

dgjordan · Aug 16, 2017

Well.........i bought an axys &#55357;&#56834;. Super stoked on it.got the 155-2.6.is it winter yet&#55357;&#56877;

Slamnek · Aug 18, 2017

So what made you go to a polaris over the cat?

ttpowersports · Aug 18, 2017

Personally I am more of a fourstroke guy,. I do ride the two strokes but hard to step from the 240 hp to 150 ish.... did ride our demo 18s quite a bit last season _ due to shoulder injury- very impressive stock , had a speedwerx can on one and it seemed to work pretty good, the direct injection makes a big improvement over power delivery in all areas, on point crisp and responsive. It did seem to really drop oil consumption and fuel range compared to the 16's that I had ridden. We purchased a bunch of the early release grey models and they sold well and everyone seems pretty impressed.

I was out quite a bit in the hills with the demos and lots of test rides were given.

everyone came back with a smile...

If I spent a bit more time on the new 18 m8000 I would- I predict- be riding one full time

feel free to call or ask any questions . : )

side note - King Cat Turbo ....Ya 240 stock.... very sweet.... Yamaha Sidewinder.... equally sweet.....

femme.fatale. · Aug 18, 2017

We sold a grey early build M8000 to a guy who previously had a '14. He's already put over a thousand k on it, and still smiles like a kid who just got handed $20 in front of the ice cream truck!

dgjordan · Aug 19, 2017

Slamnek said:
So what made you go to a polaris over the cat?

Honestly the price was the main reason.but HOLY cow is this axys light!pretty awesome machine for sure.

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