Don't be fooled by someone who advertises a '91 Response as an Avenger. As far as a NADA guide price, the book only goes back to '95, so be carefull how high you go on your bid.

Go to nadaguides. com and put in the model and year of the ARGO you plan to bid on. Use the low retail and average retail numbers for your guide.

As far as Kelly Blue Book, their prices are for fully reconditioned vehicles with no problems, bumps, bruises and is immaculate. Please remember that only 5% of vehicles fit this description.

New Argos, (model years 2008/2009,) should be covered by some sort of warranty from the factory. These warranties are transferable and you should get a very detailed reason if a new Argo DOESN'T come with a warranty. Get your running shoes ready!

IMPORTANT!!

When you spot a late model, high-end Argo that has a "Buy it Now" price of less than a third of what it's worth, AND, the seller insists that you contact him by NOT USING THE EBAY MAIL SYSTEM, AND, is using photos of a machine that was advertised several months ago when the machine was in a completely different state, DON'T FALL FOR IT; IT'S A SCAM!!

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And they just keep on coming! Argos with a BIN price $2 - 3000 more than Kelly Blue Book! It's amazing!!! Stay on your toes, buyers. They're everywhere!!

Here are just a few random examples from NADA. Because only 5% of vehicles fall under Kelly Blue Book standards, we'll just stick with NADA:

'95 Conquest  Low Retail $2,000  Average Retail  $2630,    Kelly Blue Book  $3555

2000 Conquest  Low Retail, $3245   Average Retail,  $4265

2002 Conquest  Low Retail,  $3820  Average Retail,  $5155

2002 Bigfoot  Low Retail,  $2910  Average Retail,  $3830

2002 Vanguard  Low Retail, $2405  Average Retail, $3160

2006 Vanguard  Low Retail, $3870  Average Retail, $5090

2006 Vanguard II  Low Retail, $4170  Average Retail, $5485

I'll be adding more random examples as time goes on.

2003 Bigfoot, Low Retail, $3410  Average Retail,  $4485

2003 Vanguard, Low Retail, $2735, Average Retail, $3595

2004 Avenger Low Retail, $5865, Average Retail, $7715   New MSRP $13690

2007 Avenger Low Retail, $9215, Average Retail, $12125

1998 Response  Low Retail, $2295,  Average Retail, $3020

1999 Conquest  Low Retail, $2860,  Average Retail, $3760 New MSRP  $10,495

2003 Response  Low retail, $3785,  Average Retail, $4980  New MSRP  $10290
Tracks add $500, Brush Guard add $100.

1997 Conquest**  Low Retail, $2395, Average Retail, $3150  New MSRP  $10,196** Convertible Top, add $200.

2006 Avenger  Low Retail, $7030,  Average Retail, $9245-- New MSRP $14,995 Top/Windshield, add $500, Brush-Guard/Winch Add $350

**Keep in mind that when you have a 20 year old Argo in "mint" condition, that only has 60 "original" hours, there's something that needs a VERY close inspection. More likely than not, something's not right.**  

 It's up to you to know the differences in engine sizes. The Bigfoot has an 18hp, 570 in it, while the Vanguards will have the 16hp 480. Just because the ad headline reads "Big Foot" doesn't mean it is a Bigfoot. Also, don't be misled by a description that says Avenger/Conquest. They are two different machines.  Don't get suckered.

Please also refer to my other Argo guide, "When Buying an Argo..."

DON'T GET RIPPED OFF!!!