Arctic Cat 2000 Zr 700 Opinions - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

jdcoutch · 10-18-2009, 07:58 PM

What do you think about the 2000 Zr 700?

I'm looking into buying a 2000 Zr 700 w/ 2200 miles. I enjoy riding on the trails and fooling around in sand pits, hitting small jumps and carving through powder. Am I looking a the right sled?

-Pros/Cons?
-Specs

xxxthebxxx · 10-18-2009, 09:32 PM

Yes you've got the right sled except for carving. It will be difficult on a short track and without a powder track. My friend has a 98 zr 700, and the only con to it is gas mileage. It really is bad, like 5 or 6 mpgs.

jdcoutch · 10-18-2009, 10:15 PM

yeah that's what i've heard. Oh well, as long as the power is there, the gas can go

**RJ Gleason** · 10-19-2009, 09:35 AM

It will carve fine, just take a bit more finesse to do it with a short track.

dpach · 11-03-2009, 12:15 AM

ZR's are great sleds...my wife has a 2000 ZR EFI 600 and loves it. Great over bumps, light and easy to toss around. May be a little harder to carve with since it only has a 121" track.

The gas milage isn't great; she gets around 8 mpg on average (Imperial gallons: 4.5L). They are also a little heavy on oil, but I would rather spend an extra $50 a season for a couple extra jugs than do a rebuild due to oil starvation.

Better to find a 700 before the year 2000 since the 600's were known for stator problems. Haven't heard much about 700 problems.

Good luck....Good riding!

**kccats** · 11-03-2009, 07:11 AM

The resurection of the Old Wild Cat motor wasn't Cats finnest moves! The 600EFI might be a better choice!