which to buy ... Artic Cat vs Polaris (side by side and a single)

[subzero]

it is ok to say why , but then everyone goes off on that topic and forgots the original question ...

another question is around comfort, how much is this a factor
out of ten ...

 

[sumx54]

I have ridden both and the RZR is way more comfy than the Cat. Cat has lawn mower chairs, Rzr nice wrap around racing seat style.

Rzr=9.5
cat=7

Bonnyville has the best Cat dealer in the world though :d


I must add though that the cat is way easier to get in and out of because of this configuration.

 

[subzero]

I will say that I found both dealers in Bonnyville very good and took their time with us..
Thank You to the Boonyville ATV dealers

 

[Rockstarz]

look at the RZR 4 its an actual 4 seater machine. so you wouldnt have to add on a extended cage and extra seats

 

[subzero]

RZR 4 ??? polaris ? artic cat ?
we are getting two machines sXs 3 seater and a single up quad . that is set ?
just which ones ?

 

[Trashy]

Go buy 1 of each, and sell the ones you don't like.

Easy Peasy Done!

 

[TheMuffinMan]

If you plan on taking long trips then the answer is obvious... get a Rhino and a 700 Grizzly. They will get you anywhere the other machines will and more importantly they will get you back; the other guys can't touch Yamaha for reliability and anyone who tries to dispute that needs a reality check. I know you asked Arctic Cat or Polaris but that's like trying to choose between a crack whore and her down-syndrome foster sister: either way you're gonna be dissapointed.

 

[Trashy]

If you plan on taking long trips then the answer is obvious... get a Rhino and a 700 Grizzly. They will get you anywhere the other machines will and more importantly they will get you back; the other guys can't touch Yamaha for reliability and anyone who tries to dispute that needs a reality check. I know you asked Arctic Cat or Polaris but that's like trying to choose between a crack whore and her down-syndrome foster sister: either way you're gonna be dissapointed.

LOL & Sorry..... but I couldn't help noticing your avatar pic

 

[rzrgade]

There is a reason polaris outsells all other side/sides combined......They are very reliable and have the extra performance and ride most people want. In fact all the new side /sides are very reliable ,it comes down to the kind of riding you prefer really.

 

[rzrgade]

If all the Polaris S/S `s are so bad,why have they totally surpassed yamaha in sales ? I know many rhino owners have switched to other s/s `s , how many have gone back to a rhino....lol Sorry

 

[TheMuffinMan]

I would think the sales numbers have something to do with the fact that polaris is an American company, and American people have some strange idea that being made in America means quality. That and the fact that rzrs look cool and "go real fast when I push the go pedal down." I think we've been over this once or twice rzrgade...lol. I'm sure when the man is broke down in the hills 100km from the truck he will find comfort in the fact that he bought the machine with bigger sales numbers.

 

[SavageCanuck]

If you plan on taking long trips then the answer is obvious... get a Rhino and a 700 Grizzly. They will get you anywhere the other machines will and more importantly they will get you back; the other guys can't touch Yamaha for reliability and anyone who tries to dispute that needs a reality check. I know you asked Arctic Cat or Polaris but that's like trying to choose between a crack whore and her down-syndrome foster sister: either way you're gonna be dissapointed.

I could not say it any better.My rigs may not be the latest and greatest but they are pretty much bullet proof and I don't have to worry about a dealer hosing me on repairs.The rhino has 3k on it the grizz is new to me with 766K's,nether has ever been back to the shop
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[rzrgade]

I would think the sales numbers have something to do with the fact that polaris is an American company, and American people have some strange idea that being made in America means quality. That and the fact that rzrs look cool and "go real fast when I push the go pedal down." I think we've been over this once or twice rzrgade...lol. I'm sure when the man is broke down in the hills 100km from the truck he will find comfort in the fact that he bought the machine with bigger sales numbers.

The fact is the other brands are just as reliable,plain and simple. If it makes you feel better about your rhino by saying the other brands are not as reliable as yours ,so be it....
I did not buy my rzr because it was made in America ,and most people feel the same i am sure, as well. I bought it because it is as reliable as your brand AND has more performance,has been constantly upgraded and suits my style of riding better....
Since the Polaris,AC,Teryx , s/s`s have been out for several years now (08) why are customers not flocking back to Yamaha ??? if every ride broke down ,the sales would be in the tank you would think !!
Yet people like me and many others are on our 3rd rzr, so there must be some customer satisfaction i would think. In fact ,so much so Polaris makes 27 different S/S versions now. Why has Yamaha ,not grown it`s lineup ?

You would think if the rest break down every ride, yamaha sales would reflect this,would you not ? Yet Polaris rzr`s out sell ALL other off road vehicles by a wide margin, and this is around the world ,not just the USA....Can you explain to me why this is....

I am so glad you like your rhino and it has been good to you, however as i have told you many times (lol) you are sadly miss informed and do not have the experience to justify your claims,let alone the facts:d

 

[TheMuffinMan]

That explains alot. On your third one huh? When did they start making those...2008? Maybe if you kept one for longer than a year your "customer satisfaction" wouldn't be so high. Your like the guy who gets a new GM truck every two years, never puts more than 50'000km on it and them tells everyone that they make the toughest truck around because you've owned 8 of them and never had any problems. Show me a Polaris of any kind with 10'000km on it that's never had any major work done to it and maybe I'll change my tune. Can we get some feedback here from somebody that bought a USED Polaris or Arctic Cat? That would probably be a bit more helpful here.

 

[rzrgade]

My 08 i just sold a couple of months ago,you can own more than one at once,nice try but you did not answer my questions though......

 

[goodngrubby]

That explains alot. On your third one huh? When did they start making those...2008? Maybe if you kept one for longer than a year your "customer satisfaction" wouldn't be so high. Your like the guy who gets a new GM truck every two years, never puts more than 50'000km on it and them tells everyone that they make the toughest truck around because you've owned 8 of them and never had any problems. Show me a Polaris of any kind with 10'000km on it that's never had any major work done to it and maybe I'll change my tune. Can we get some feedback here from somebody that bought a USED Polaris or Arctic Cat? That would probably be a bit more helpful here.

We are working on aur 3rd Ranger. My 1st 6x6 had 800 hours, and nothing more than brakes and bearings went into it. The 2nd one had 400 hours. The biggest fix was a rear pinion shaft. Both these units were driven by my wife, which means they had the ever-loving sh!t run out of them. The majority of our riding is in the muskegg at Medicine Lake, so in reality, the 400 hours was more like 800 hours on a machine that was run some place else. The Ranger is an awesome family rig, you can put 2 adults and 2 kids in the front. You don't have to spend $2500 putting a rear seat and cage on it to accomidate everyone. Just my 2 cents, but you couldn't give me a Rhino after owning a Ranger.

 

[TheMuffinMan]

The fact is the other brands are just as reliable,plain and simple. If it makes you feel better about your rhino by saying the other brands are not as reliable as yours ,so be it....
I did not buy my rzr because it was made in America ,and most people feel the same i am sure, as well. I bought it because it is as reliable as your brand AND has more performance,has been constantly upgraded and suits my style of riding better....
Since the Polaris,AC,Teryx , s/s`s have been out for several years now (08) why are customers not flocking back to Yamaha ??? if every ride broke down ,the sales would be in the tank you would think !!
Yet people like me and many others are on our 3rd rzr, so there must be some customer satisfaction i would think. In fact ,so much so Polaris makes 27 different S/S versions now. Why has Yamaha ,not grown it`s lineup ?

You would think if the rest break down every ride, yamaha sales would reflect this,would you not ? Yet Polaris rzr`s out sell ALL other off road vehicles by a wide margin, and this is around the world ,not just the USA....Can you explain to me why this is....

I am so glad you like your rhino and it has been good to you, however as i have told you many times (lol) you are sadly miss informed and do not have the experience to justify your claims,let alone the facts:d

Ok I will try and answer these questions as straightforward as I can. I am well aware that the sales numbers you are quoting are based on worldwide sales. I am also aware that the US market makes up for the vast majority of those worldwide sales; they sell more UTVs and ATVs a year in California alone than in all of Canada and Europe combined, and the fact of the matter is, Americans like to buy American, even if they know full well the product is a POS. How else do you explain why Harley Davidson continues to outsell all other motorcycles in the US? Do you think American people believe that Harleys are the most advanced and reliable machines on the market? Hell no...they buy them because they're made in the USA, and they do the same thing with Polaris and Arctic Cat.

As to why sales aren't in the toilet because of breakdowns, there are several reasons. One is warranty...they build the things as cheaply as possible, market them well, sell them at a price way higher than they're worth, and make up for warranty losses on sales volume. There are also a large number of owners out there who don't give a crap about reliability, so long as their ride is faster than their buddy's. If you don't believe that, ask some of the guys on the sled side why they are lining up to buy a new Pro RMK when the 800 dragon they are trading in is on it's 5th motor in two years.

Why aren't customers flocking back to Yamaha? Same reason why Yamaha hasn't expanded its lineup...they are still paying out the azz for all those lawsuits that came as a result of being the first ones to build a SXS that wasn't limited to being a farm implement. No one else on the market has this handicap because they have learned how to fight the personal injury vultures thanks largely to Yamaha's efforts in the courtroom. There will be a new Yamaha coming one of these days when they can afford to build one, then the fashion fickle customers will come back.

Polaris makes the fastest, best handling SXS...there you win I said it. For me and many others that isn't good enough when you are on a trail 3 hours from civilization or you have to count on your equipment to get the job done so you can put food on the table, you need to have a proven track record too. I'm sure yours have been good to you and other people on here have similar stories. I'll admit I'm starting to come around on this matter but I have still seen too many NA built machines crap out when it counts; I'm not convinced yet.

 

[Mike270412]

Seeing how you live in Bonnyville, go and see Terry @ T&TPower Sports.
He's a good chit, and will tell you straight up. The Pro's & Con's of both.
And there won't be ANY brand bashing.

Just my

Yep,I agree.That's why I went with cat.Terry sells them and Yamaha and he convinced me to go with Cat.

 

[youngpolarisguy]

Did subzero no say stay on topic, my vote is for polaris for both. I have 3 sportsmans siting in the garage. 2008 sprtsman 500 5000+km got rolled down a mountian and wrote off and its still going, 2009 850 sportsman 2300km only ever been in for the 2 recalls no other problems. 2009 sportsman 550 1500km zero problems. I just sold my old 97 sportsman 500 that never left me sranded and rode the ever living chit out of that one.
work with a guy who bought a cat 700 2up and he has had nothing but problems with it and just looking at it, the build quality looks cheap alost like a kids toy. hope this helps.
Oh and muffin man I have drove a rhino and it was kind of a joke, ya of coarse it wont break if it dosn't have any power. rode chity and gutless.

 

[TheMuffinMan]

Did subzero no say stay on topic, my vote is for polaris for both. I have 3 sportsmans siting in the garage. 2008 sprtsman 500 5000+km got rolled down a mountian and wrote off and its still going, 2009 850 sportsman 2300km only ever been in for the 2 recalls no other problems. 2009 sportsman 550 1500km zero problems. I just sold my old 97 sportsman 500 that never left me sranded and rode the ever living chit out of that one.
work with a guy who bought a cat 700 2up and he has had nothing but problems with it and just looking at it, the build quality looks cheap alost like a kids toy. hope this helps.
Oh and muffin man I have drove a rhino and it was kind of a joke, ya of coarse it wont break if it dosn't have any power. rode chity and gutless.

Congratulations you owned the one sportsman 500 that never broke down.. j/k, there are probably one or two more out there. Like I said, I'm starting to come around here but they still have a ways to go quality wise in my opinion. My folks have an '89 big bear that has also been flipped down a mountain, fell through the ice into a lake and recovered week later, the odometer has rolled over back to zero and the thing is still going with no major repairs ever done...have yet to see that with a polaris, in fact I can't recall seeing any early 90's poo's driving around lately, but I guess they were two-strokes back then can't expect them to last forever. Oh and you have never and will never hear me say that rhino's are fast and well suspended. All I was trying to say is that if you want to go on long rides and not have to worry about breakdowns there is no better SXS out there than a rhino, and that's not my opinion, that's a fact.