Ive been looking into getting a new ac500. And At the local dealer they have a couple of 99's left for $5300 and the 2000 for I believe $5800. Is that a good deal for a 99? And are there really any important updates between the 99's and 2000's?
thanks matty

 

Seems to be a reasonable price. When I was shopping for an ATV the AC dealer in my area wanted 5900.00 for a '99 AC 400.

Chris

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Thats a great deal for either one. IF I were you I'd jump on it.

Differences between the 99 and the 2000.

99 models have 26-10.5-12 inch tires,2000 models have 25-10-12 inch tires. If you don't mind the harder steering the 26 are better in the mud and have better ground clearance.

2000 models have a way better fuel shut off valve location, it's on the side panel, the 99's valve is under the gas tank.

I don't think there are any other differences but I would awsk the dealer aand see what he says.

Arctic Cat 500, The next best thing to a Caterpillar

 

If anyone can find $500 worth of difference between a 99 and a 2000 manual shift AC 500, then they have better eyesight than me. Number one, the graphics on the 2000 models are lame looking compared to 98 & 99 models. I'll also take the 495 titan 26"ers for a cheaper price as well. I don't normally worry about hitting the track with a 645 lb. 4x4 anyway, so the heavier steering isn't that bad. I bitched about mine for a while, but wouldn't trade the clearance and traction. That is the best price I have seen on a 99 500 yet. If you want it, then get it, cause nobody will beat that deal.

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Andy Bassham *(1999 Arctic Cat 500 4x4, 1989 Honda 300)*

 

I just picked me up a 2000 AC500 for 5400.00 and I got the winch on the fall deal and the snow plow, tax and license for 6400.00 out the door. It wheels better than my friends grizzly. Awesome green machine.

AC500 Not your average kitty.