Ok guys, I am looking for completly subjective experiences here. A little history first. When I first started looking into the SxSs the Wildcat and the Maverick were not out so the Commander was IMHO was the only alternative. So now I currently own a 2011 Can Am Commaner "X" that I have dumped tons of cash into to improve the ride, including LT w/Stage 4 Elka shocks. Tryed different spring setups etc and I still am not happy with the ride. It still throws you around way too much. So along came the Maverick and I was going to go that route however in it's stock form it needs re sprung and re valved just to make the ride better. If I had it done the cost would be around $1500.00 to add on top of the purchase price. And of cource I would want power steering and the QE front diff. So then I discovered the Wildcat now comes with the TEAM CVT and the "X" model and rekindled my interest in this SxS. So that being said who has driven both the Maverick and the 13 1/2 Wildcat, please offer your thoughts. We all know there are pros and cons to both machines so again be subjective. Thanks in advance.
Maverick versus Wildcat
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I can tell u that the ride isn't comparable in the maverick. I to had a commander and it did throw u around a lot. The maverick will do it too but only extremely off camber situations at slow speeds. I would say that the wildcat has the best suspension on paper and would be awesome if they put any quality parts in it. Maybe they have gotten better I don't know
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I have over 3000 miles in Wildcat's and 1000 in Mavericks.
The 2012 wildcats had major issues, my "X" however has been problem free. The suspension is better hands down, after being in the mav the cat feels longer(which it is) and not quite as nimble.
I have a 2014 mav with p/s and QE now and would not buy a mav without those things. The clutching leaves a little to be desired and the rear shocks need some work.
I like them both for different reasons, I say whichever one you sit in that is more comfortable to you, buy that one. I'm lucky enough to be able to have both, but if I had to pick I'd go Wildcat due to the suspension.
The 2012 wildcats had major issues, my "X" however has been problem free. The suspension is better hands down, after being in the mav the cat feels longer(which it is) and not quite as nimble.
I have a 2014 mav with p/s and QE now and would not buy a mav without those things. The clutching leaves a little to be desired and the rear shocks need some work.
I like them both for different reasons, I say whichever one you sit in that is more comfortable to you, buy that one. I'm lucky enough to be able to have both, but if I had to pick I'd go Wildcat due to the suspension.
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When I bought mine a couple of weeks ago, I thought I would be picking up an rzr. This is my first sxs and I didn't even know what the maverick and widcat were. I went to a dealer that sold all three and started researching hp numbers and watching videos on youtube.
The rzr was out of the running after that. I drove both the maverick and widcat at the dealer and the maverick felt so much better, more planted, more powerfull, more comfortable, better looking. The deals to be had on the 13 maverick xrs was also a big plus.
The rzr was out of the running after that. I drove both the maverick and widcat at the dealer and the maverick felt so much better, more planted, more powerfull, more comfortable, better looking. The deals to be had on the 13 maverick xrs was also a big plus.
Hmm! Based on my research it would appear the motor issues have been taken care of in the Wildcat 13 1/2 model year. They are apparently using a stronger crank etc. I have not compared the Can am spindles to the Wildcat however I do not hold the Can ams in high regards either considering I broke one at 5 MPH! And no it was not already cracked in case your wondering lol.
Yea so does the POS can am clutch system! Not to mention some are blowing apart and mounting bolts are sheering etc. For the record I am not talking about the two machines from a bashing standpoint as I already have the Commander with all of the issues I have had with it. All these machines have their issues. I am trying to determine witche one to buy for my next toy based on the ride as I am approaching 60 years old and want to stop being thrown around in a SxS. I do not have this issue with my Woodsbuggy and would prefer not to have the issues with a 20,000 dollar SxS!
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your not seeing the point
the wildcat has a team ind , clutch which is suppose to be a great aftermarket clutch , well there blowing belts under 100 miles , mavericks have not done that and when u do get a comparable clutch on a maverick it puts down 10 more HP and doesn't blow belts anything like a kitty does , so u think a maverick has chitty clutching --- well the kittys have a aftermarket hi performance clutch and it still sucks !!!
we have 3 kitty's X in the family so I know !
the wildcat has a team ind , clutch which is suppose to be a great aftermarket clutch , well there blowing belts under 100 miles , mavericks have not done that and when u do get a comparable clutch on a maverick it puts down 10 more HP and doesn't blow belts anything like a kitty does , so u think a maverick has chitty clutching --- well the kittys have a aftermarket hi performance clutch and it still sucks !!!
we have 3 kitty's X in the family so I know !
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like u said it has the suspension going for it , other wise its ugly as fudge to me , lol its not that bad of a machine but still a few brownie points back of the rest !
here is a link for the folks http://www.maverickforums.net/forum/7-general-maverick-discussions/1637-u-thought-canam-clutch-bad-check-out-new-kitty-x-lol.html
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The motor issues have been taken care of? What is that based on? A solid 3.5 months of them being out with actually very few sold and not many of those few sold with even 500 miles on them yet?
I would hardly consider that a proven track record since the history of this 1000 H2 motor and trans being junk dates back to 2008.
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Piece of shit clutch, or piece of shit engine and drivetrain, I know which one I would choose. At least the wildcat will ride smooth while it is being towed home :<
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