Resale value/pricing...

[Hazard85]

I'm looking at a few Argos locally on craigslist, and I have noticed that everyone selling them is asking about double what NADA says these machines are worth. My question is are these guys just extra proud of their machines, or is there another pricing guide that Argo owners go by? Thanks guys.

[Rock Doctor]

OK, I was thinking about this a bit, 'cause a friend was looking and commented that the prices were high too. This is just a thought, call it a theory if you want.
Ever since the introduction of the Avenger style machine, the prices on the OLD Style machines has been steadily climbing. Part of this may be because the new purchase price of an Argo is really high, makes guys willing to pay a little extra for a used machine. Also, now there is getting to be a limited number of good used OLD Style machines out there, so guys that are selling them think they are getting hard to find and feel they are worth more money. There is a large number of people that are "Stuck in the Dark Ages" (me) who prefer the older style machines, control systems, transmitions, ect. So, with the new found popularity of the OLD Style bringing their prices up, owners of the used NEW Style machines figure that their machines MUST be worth more than the OLD Style.

The circle is visious, I've seen some rediculous prices on used machines lately. Some are close to what the new purchase price was.

Just a thought

RD

[MaxRules]

I have followed the new and used market for years now and the NADA prices have not been accurate on older vehicles. It seems NADA depreciates our amphibs yearly just like a car. That's just not how things have been going. New amphibs have been increasing in price at a rate that is just plain scary. Used vehicles are very appealing because they accomplish basically the same task and when they are maintained, they have a lot of life in them. A 2006 Avenger for $10,500 looks very nice sitting next to a brand new one for $16,000, especially when the used one has a camo body, winch, and other accessories that adds big dollars to a new one. If the 2006 was maintained, you'll have a great machine for many years that you could even add tracks and other accessories to, and still be at a lower price than a bone stock new Argo. All of the older 8x8s are great sellers and their value has increased over the past two years.

[reichstall]

well having just finshed a major rebuild i can tell you my price for this machine would be much higher than book but i know what is in this machine plus like rd i think the conquest is a much better machine i would put this machine 5 years down the road to a new machine because i just think they are a heavier build . but alas i did not see every model made so i may be wrong

[plott hound]

if rock doctor is in the dark ages then im in the bronze age.been trying to sell my KT model argo with zero success.been offered everything imaginable in trade but no firm cash offers.dropped the price down to 4500 bux and will go no lower.looks like a conquest purchase is gonna have to wait.

[North Country Tough]

if rock doctor is in the dark ages then im in the bronze age.been trying to sell my KT model argo with zero success.been offered everything imaginable in trade but no firm cash offers.dropped the price down to 4500 bux and will go no lower.looks like a conquest purchase is gonna have to wait.

You got to be kidding,thought you sold it,you totally redid that unit and you have tracks,market is weird right now,that aside I have a nice table lamp and kitchen set,wanna trade.N.C.T

[plott hound]

You got to be kidding,thought you sold it,you totally redid that unit and you have tracks,market is weird right now,that aside I have a nice table lamp and kitchen set,wanna trade.N.C.T

nope not sold,guy backed out at last minute.he is a member here infact,found a project of his own to rebuild.bearcat will soon find out it would have been cheaper to buy an argo already done up.table lamp and kitchen set is too funny bud.been offered snowmobiles,atvs,boats even a matco tool box.just waiting for some guy to offer his wife for trade.

[Dan67]

nope not sold,guy backed out at last minute.he is a member here infact,found a project of his own to rebuild.bearcat will soon find out it would have been cheaper to buy an argo already done up.table lamp and kitchen set is too funny bud.been offered snowmobiles,atvs,boats even a matco tool box.just waiting for some guy to offer his wife for trade.

I don't have the balls to offer my wife for trade.. But will you take a mother-inlaw?

[mrtlc]

On some days you could have the wife and the mother-inlaw, but no returns :-)

[Rock Doctor]

You got to be kidding,thought you sold it,you totally redid that unit and you have tracks,market is weird right now,that aside I have a nice table lamp and kitchen set,wanna trade.N.C.T

[Rock Doctor]

well having just finshed a major rebuild i can tell you my price for this machine would be much higher than book but i know what is in this machine plus like rd i think the conquest is a much better machine i would put this machine 5 years down the road to a new machine because i just think they are a heavier build . but alas i did not see every model made so i may be wrong

A freshly rebuilt Conquest is a thing of Beauty, I have 2 of them to work on but no time to even get started


RD

[Hazard85]

Haha well I appreciate the input guys, and I got a few laughs over the "possible trades." I'll keep my eyes and mind open when it comes time to buy one. This site is an incredibly helpful resource.

[plott hound]

if you want to rid of one RD hit me up.since your so close to where i live a case of beer should cover shipping.

A freshly rebuilt Conquest is a thing of Beauty, I have 2 of them to work on but no time to even get started


RD

[plott hound]

does she posess any handy talents?

I don't have the balls to offer my wife for trade.. But will you take a mother-inlaw?

[reichstall]

so in general we think our older machine are holding there value more so than what there book value is.I had looked at a new machine but what a chunk of change really to get a bit more ground clearance cup holder and a few other things .hard to say but i just keep my conquest