We gave up our 2019 Skidoo 900 Expedition because we wanted something a lot more safer on the ice. So we decided to buy an Argo. We were contemplating whether we should buy new or preowned.
When we contacted Roy at RMC Argo Sales, sadly he didn't have the model we wanted in stock. However, we remembered that Quinn's Marina where we bought our 2023 Corsair Boat by Allied Boats, had a preowned 2021 Argo Aurora 900 SX Huntmaster 8x8 for sale. So we decided to take a look at that specific Argo.
It had a custom bimini top cover, aftermarket heater and fan and a 3500lb winch. It also had a battery outlet outside of the vehicle so that if we ever needed to boost the battery, we didn't have to go under the seat. So after my husband and I talked about it, we decided to pull the plug and buy the Argo. We hoped we made the right choice.
When the Argo finally got delivered, we were really excited to test it out on the trails and on the water. The main reason we bought the argo was for safety while we travel on the ice to go ice fishing. We weren't entirely comfortable driving our new SxS on the ice as it is over 1800 lbs. That made us nervous.
When our Argo arrived, we took it out for a spin on our street and right away we noticed how bumpy the ride was. We also noticed the license plate was missing and the holes on the base of the vehicle was not sealed up. Our excitment was turing into disappointment and instant regret. We paid a lot of money for a vehicle we thought was gonna have major issues in the future.
We had contacted Quinn's Marina to address our concerns and we also contacted Roy from the Argo dealer who advised us to drive the vehicle for a long period. He said he knew the vehicle we bought and when argos sit for too long, the wheels can take shape of the floor causing one side of the wheels to feel flat. So we rode out on a trail and even got stuck but it still felt bumpy.
When we did get stuck twice, it was extremely bumpy. We went on a night ride with our friends who also bought an argo and although we noticed at high speeds the argo was driving smoother, we also heard a whistling sound. However, no indicator lights to tell us that there was a problem appeared. We still smelled burnt oil but we were told that the oil also sat too long. We plan on getting the argo fully inspected by Roy at the Argo dealer to let us know if the machine we bought was in safe and in good working condition. We will keep you all posted!
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18 ноя 2022
