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Lance Sammer
New member
Username: Cragen
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-1997
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 09:42 am: | 
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I am new to this sport, want to buy a atv, both Max and Argo look pretty good, what do you guys think at the best and worst points of these? Is there any models to avoid? Please help Thanks
Lance Sammer |
L.A. Philip Osborn
Intermediate Member
Username: Roadwolf
Post Number: 96
Registered: 02-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 01:06 pm: |
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Lance You need to know that Argo's are either 3wd or 4 wd as they only pull form one side at a time
Phillip Osborn LA |
Dave Evans
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Username: Dozer
Post Number: 35
Registered: 01-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, September 03, 2007 - 09:31 pm: |
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Lance
As an exowner of both Argos and Max's I would say each has their good points, I suggest you get to a dealer who sells both, say Brandon for new or Richard for used and drive both, buy what you like best |
Dennis F. Saskowski
Advanced Member
Username: Sasko
Post Number: 115
Registered: 07-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 05:17 pm: |
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Lance, if you have chance to go to a AATV event even just to camp out, talk to the owners,see the new and old machines.Some might take you for one of the rides or if your lucky just do a couple of laps in the camp ground to get the feel of a ATTV.If it ain't for you it wouldn't matter what make or model you get. |
Jeff bar
Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 31
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 08:30 am: |
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Looking at both machines is a good idea, check the Owners list on this site for people who may be near to you
Jeff |
Jeff bar
Member
Username: Argo8x8
Post Number: 32
Registered: 03-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 08:32 am: |
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If you are buying used, I woudl suggest you avoid models not having a new Vtwin engine.
We could give you better ideas if you told us that you are buying new or used?
Jeff |
philip w.cox
Advanced Member
Username: Philipatmaxfour
Post Number: 391
Registered: 01-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 10:10 pm: |
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Lance, Your profile says you registered on Route 6x6 10 years ago but this is your first post. Have you been thinking about getting a 6x6 for 10 years? |
Lance Sammer
New member
Username: Cragen
Post Number: 2
Registered: 08-1997
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 04:49 am: |
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Thanks for the many answers I am looking for a used machine around 3000 just want to to fool around with. I guess I did need to tell you more, what do you mean a argo is 3 wheel drive, Did not know they made atcs anymore. Joined board two weks ago, not ten years Thank you Lance |
Jerry R. Nuss
Senior Member
Username: Jerrynuss
Post Number: 536
Registered: 02-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 12:41 pm: |
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Lance there is a weath of information on the discussion board and archives. You should be able to find a machine for around $3000. Most people on here have Max and Argo but Hustlers and Attex can also be found in the price range you mentioned. The best advice is to meet up with some people in your area and go along for a group ride and see what you like about the different machines. Used machines can range from near perfect to abused and neglected. |
Dennis F. Saskowski
Advanced Member
Username: Sasko
Post Number: 117
Registered: 07-2005
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 07:04 pm: |
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Lance,nothing wrong with old machines if your willing to throw a couple bucks at it to keep up and make a enjoyable machine. I have a old bike I throw $$$.$$ at it every winter to make it dependable.It fits my application well.Folks you ride with will only put up with a person bring ing a bad machine so long,and walking out stinks.Even a late model has issues,I blew a motor in my AATV with only 187 hrs. on it,that was a tough break, people towed me to the nearest road ,jumped in another machine and continued ride as a passenger.Picked up machine later.Saw some mighty fine vintage machines on the trail that kicked butt with flawless mods.. So are you ready! |
Dennis F. Saskowski
Advanced Member
Username: Sasko
Post Number: 118
Registered: 07-2005
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 07:08 pm: |
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Lance, don't concern yourself with that argo thing that only one side drives.All my wheels drive and somtimes I have bad days. |
Lance Sammer
New member
Username: Cragen
Post Number: 4
Registered: 08-1997
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 07, 2007 - 11:36 am: |
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Dennis and Jerry, you guys sound like good people, I am wanting to join you all on your rides, any ideas on who might have a nice older machine, Jerry you are a dealer, got anything? Lance |
L.A. Philip Osborn
Advanced Member
Username: Roadwolf
Post Number: 101
Registered: 02-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 08, 2007 - 09:28 am: |
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Lance I have a 1985 Max2 with 16 hp engine, good running and good body, needs little TLC but overall a solid machine, has richard's max chain adjusters too. Asking 2500$ I am in Ontario but will deliver across the boarder for no charge
Phillip Osborn LA |
Ryan Singer
New member
Username: 6x6mudder
Post Number: 6
Registered: 07-2007
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, September 08, 2007 - 10:10 pm: |
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Phillip I may be interested, is machine driving good. What will it need in near future, Any idea on condition of engine, body and trans |
L.A. Philip Osborn
Advanced Member
Username: Roadwolf
Post Number: 109
Registered: 02-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 05:45 pm: |
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Ryan I know we talked on phone but I lost your number call me again
Phillip Osborn LA |
Dave Evans
Member
Username: Dozer
Post Number: 42
Registered: 01-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 09:48 pm: |
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Lance did you get a machine yet? or look and drive any |
Dave Evans
Member
Username: Dozer
Post Number: 43
Registered: 01-2001
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 09:50 pm: |
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Lance, I never said it but stay away from old two cycle models or you will be spending$$$ on engine swap |
Bryan Jaedike
Junior Member
Username: Tigerguy
Post Number: 19
Registered: 02-2007
Rating: N/A
Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 06:46 pm: |
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Lance, lots of people have fun with two cycle units, but 3000 is too much to pay for those old machines Bryan |
jamie zacher
Member
Username: Bigfish
Post Number: 31
Registered: 03-2006
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 14, 2007 - 06:36 pm: |
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I love my old worthless two cycle, LIFE IS SHORT GO FAST |
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