Arctic Cat M 8000 MTN CAT AO 165 3 0 keeps an estimated 57% of its value after 5 years — #871 of 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Arctic Cat M 8000 MTN CAT AO 165 3 0 retains an estimated 57% of its value after five years, ranking #871 of 1005 powersports vehicles we track. That trails the 65% five-year average for Standard in its class by 9 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Arctic Cat M 8000 MTN CAT AO 165 3 0 sheds about 13% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $16,799 it falls to around $9,525 by year five — a five-year loss near $7,274, about $3.99 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Arctic Cat M 8000 MTN CAT AO 165 3 0 bought at 1 year old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated about 57% of its value after five years — worse than most among the 1005 powersports vehicles VINdown tracks (ranked #871).
From about $16,799 it drops to roughly $9,525 after five years — a loss near $7,274 (57% retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.
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