Argo falling behind

[Sparx]

I know this may be old to some, but this is the direction Argo should have taken before Polaris beat them to it if they wanted to compete with the SxS market and keep the amphibious aspect.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hWE5mGN6cw

Guaranteed Argo will take a big hit in sales if Polaris ever does release these for under $30,000 CAN$. I know I would trade mine in a heartbeat. Only thing I see Argo having an advantage is seating capacity which could be easily fixed on the back of the Rampage.

[crossbowme]

Your right - $ will be the driving factor. Just looking at the video it's clear that is an expensive machine. I wonder what Argo's new CEO will do in this arena?

[dirtdobber]

That thing looks awfully expensive.

[North Country Tough]

LOL ya built for the military, under 30K read my lips never going to happen 30 K might buy you one side of the track system,neat vehicle I will give you that luv to have one in my garage but I guarantee the price point will make a Argo look like penny's on the dollar.NCT

[Sparx]

Well you have to think of it this way, most parts are mass produced that cost the most... Rzr1000 motor, trasmission as such let alone the heater and A/C. Them tracks look cheap to me, not much different then a rear snowmobile or dirt bike track setup in a bit larger scale. Even the number of shocks in the track assembly is low and they look relatively simple.
It would definitely be the hydraulic setup added the majority of the weight and cost no doubt. But then again look at the Mudd Ox? So I think a bare model would be possible under $30,000. Especially if they used a cheaper model motor and trans. A 570 DOHC setup would have more power then our Argo's.

[wfo]

not only that if you go back a couple years and look at the price of a new max IV and a stock rzr ,
its the same price. I myself would rather go fast thats why i have the best of both worlds.

[Sparx]

For me it's more just the fact it has suspension. My 3yr old boy likes to come with me and the rough ride of the Argo gets to him over time. He'll pull me over and point to the SXS to ride when we get back to the yard.
The going fast part will be awesome for winter and scouting new hunting territory and putting some miles down. Once I seen how well it swam in the video with the tracks I was completely sold.

[whipper-ag]

not only that if you go back a couple years and look at the price of a new max IV and a stock rzr ,
its the same price. I myself would rather go fast thats why i have the best of both worlds.

All of o sudden My Springer kits sound pretty reasonable @ $6500.

Whipper

[Sparx]

Question is with those how well does it float and can you put tracks on that? It is imperative to me that an Argo floats and swims on tracks.
I've been there and done that in muskeg with suspension like that on SxS with my 6x6 Ranger. It doesn't fair so well and hangs up bad.

[Sparx]

Why aren't my photo's working without opening them up in a new window?

[SHOTGUN]

Does not matter what the price will be, if the Rampage gets production, it will sell. Look at what people spend on toys now. $60K holiday trailer with 80K truck to pull it, Cottage at the lake,20-50K Harley, 50-100k boats sell like crazy, ect. If anything has cool factor Price does not seem to matter anymore.

[North Country Tough]

Does not matter what the price will be, if the Rampage gets production, it will sell. Look at what people spend on toys now. $60K holiday trailer with 80K truck to pull it, Cottage at the lake,20-50K Harley, 50-100k boats sell like crazy, ect. If anything has cool factor Price does not seem to matter anymore.

Yea good point shotgun and everything is on the never never plan dollar down no payments Bla Bla Bla what ever happened to owning anything,got a lesson a while back it used to be what you owned and was paid for meant something went to buy some furniture on a time payment and was turned down hadn't established a credit history.why because I paid cash for everything I own dont owe nothin got a cottage a farm various vehicles all fairly new,sleds,aatv,s ,boats you name it all paid for and cash in the bank but was refused weird so jus paid cash and went home.NCT

[teddybear894]

Very neat; I would love to have one or even just drive one! Hopefully this will inspire ODG to get creative...

[philipatmaxfour]

Argo falling behind?

Very neat; I would love to have one or even just drive one! Hopefully this will inspire ODG to get creative...

Sure it would be great if you got a chance to drive one but your most frequent passenger has been know to accuse you of going too fast now. rofl:

[snorth88]

Another thing to consider is toughness...Argos are bloody tough...Polaris is not, trust me I've owned Polaris quads and they break easily....I don't own them any more...