2016 AC RXC vs. 2018 RXC

[Jimmy Snacks]

I know the 18 has the next gen bodywork and QS3’s compared to the Float Evols..mileage is similar and the 16 is 1250.00 less…any input on which is the better sled?

[Crnr2Crnr]

18 and up

few reasons off the top of my head... better headlights and new panels, newer skid and better shocks  

the earlier 6000's (14 & 15 I believe) needed the piston update, fairly sure that was done by 16

   

Edited November 25, 2023 by Crnr2Crnr

[Crnr2Crnr]

[Crnr2Crnr]

Joey from HCS has some good running videos of them, and you can probably see why I prefer the adult windshield

 

 

 

 

 

[racinfarmer]

2018 is the better sled, but has some shortcomings.

I had 2 2016's and 2 2018's. 

Both 16's were SLOW.  Some were fast, but both the ones I bought that year were slow.  I couldn't get them to run out on top end to save my life.

On the 2018's, some of the highlights:

-LED headlights
-2nd gen bodywork (1/4 turn side panels, hard to keep clean)
-Cut out seat
-4 wheel rear axle
-Better clutches (IMO)
-Primer gray
-Easier to install tunnel protection, if you stud it

On the 2018's, some of the low-lights:

-4 wheel rear axle needs to be modified or replaced with a kit
-Seats rip at the cutout - replace with 2019 or newer seat cover if ripped
-Weak front arm in skid - replace with 2017 or 2019 front arm if cracked or broken
-QS3R's - may not matter, but is pretty much $1000 to put DSC's on all 4 shocks
-stainless fuel line may come off and rub hole in top of tunnel and cooler -verify it is in place and/or put sleeve of split fuel line over it in case it dislodges (uncommon-ish issue)
-Primer gray

2016's you have the older clutches, Gen 1 bodywork (not as nice to take on and off), the seat without the cutout, a 2 wheel rear axle, and the Fox Float shocks. 

Perfectly fine trail and ditch sleds.

[Crnr2Crnr]

for a $1200 difference and if both are in reasonably good shape, I wouldn't even consider the 16