Herd mentality. C 19 taught us anything it is that ppl are more sheep than human.
Where does one get access to each of the brands’ annual sales and/or production numbers?
Perhaps your definition of dirt is only the UTV segment, but I bought the NEW Cat 600 ATV this year and absolutely love it. I had ridden the comparable Polaris model and the Cat is by far superior in my view. I am probably just searching hard for a glimmer of hope . . .
I am not arguing with you whether there will be an AC 7000 in 2023 our not. However, Kale, who runs Arctic Insider, says there definitely will not be a 7000 in 2023. He says there is an old picture showing an orange 7000, but the sled has been pulled from the lineup just before the rags published the picture. So, you say there will be and Arctic Insider says there won't be a 7000 for 2023, who is right? And, why would you know more than Kale with Arctic Insider?
I am really happy you bought and like the new 600. they build a great, strong reliable product. One new 4 wheeler is not going to bring them even close to having a line of product. I have had some great 4 wheelers from cat, and currently have the 2019 havoc x, and love it. It now has over 5000 miles and time to trade for new. They have nothing right now that fits my needs, or even close. Many of my Cat friends and loyal for years have jumped to another brand just for the simple lack of a 4 seater. I also still am grasping a glimmer of hope, but not much left I have to be honest.
Just commenting on what I read no way to know if article is accurate or not and I said snow tech info. If Yamaha has a 2023 Viper and AC does not who cares buy Yamaha not much difference that we know at this time 7000 or Viper. I have no horse in the race could careless what actually happens just sharing info. AC had severe supply shortages last year now making 200s for other OEMs they’re in deep poo poo to keep manufacturing commitments imo. Yamaha got the short end of the stick for 2022 builds who knows what will happen for 2023s?
Industry publications, Mfg/Production/Sales Associations, Annual Reports, etc.
I have nothing against the AC sleds snobuilder. AC has always produced great sleds. I have nothing but absolute respect for the likes of Roger Skime, and the rest of the AC guys who really made AC a leader in many ways over many years. A very innovating bunch of guys through out all the years. But all of those guys are long gone. Some on their own, others let go. They, AC, have had the most loyal sled owners, riders, in the industry. Bar none! I very well closly know a family who has been AC loyal for over 55 years. However, the AC management has ALWAYS been the problem! Just plain piss poor, horrible management. Times before, and now too! How many times haven't they encountered business failure, or bankruptcy? And only to somehow rise again from the ash heap? Textron had better get their act together now, as time is running out fast in imo. I had high hopes for Textron/AC. As I thought they could really be a force to recon with once again. But I also remember when Textron all but completely ruined Polaris. I surely hope that AC will somehow have a successful future. But, Doo, and Poo, as of now, have a very, very, large lead in the game.
How does that happen are available units that limited? How do Yamaha dealers make a living seems more like an internet sale all the dealer does is dispatch the unit after prep? Definitely won’t be an over stock of Yamaha snowmobilers in the foreseeable future.
I agree seemed like a no brainer. I guess Yamaha wants to sell SW not Vipers. Vector was same way black sheep to get improvements that seemed logical.
Always a time to move on with improvements can’t stand still forever. 2nd year sled always better.
