Cheapest 8x8 Argo You Can Buy!! 2022 Argo Frontier 8x8

Hello everyone, thank you for watching. Just a quick review of the cheapest 8x8 Argo you can currently buy. It’s a 2022 Argo Frontier 8x8. A ton of fun for the money. The machine isn’t great at any single thing, but good at just about everything. Enjoy the video!

[@joejoe-qn4hu]

my gramps bought a new argo 6x6 in 1973 i remember him always cruising all the grandkids around at christmas time in michigan when we use to get snow in december. great machines

[@jamieandkids7948]

The old ones were very cool machines!!!

[@Curtishardy09]

I had one about 2000. We used it to maintain our transmission towers on top of the mountains. We added the Super Tracks and it did well in most snowy conditions. Once in a while we would get 5’ of Sierra Cement snow and it had a tough time when it was that deep. We had to wait til it crusted over. It’s a nice tool and a bunch of fun. It can go a few places the quads can’t. Hope it is exactly what you need. Oh, and it can carry a nice payload too.

[@jamieandkids7948]

it is exactly what we need for the things we do. live rite by a river. take it for a rip and stay clean as well!

[@flhusa1]

You ride in it not on it. Carries more humans than a ATV.

[@larryb982]

Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing. cheers

[@jamieandkids7948]

Thank you!!

[@sartainja]

Nice review of your wonderful machine. Hope it provides you years of superb service.

[@charleslocke7086]

I have exact same one mines green. Never had mine in water yet. I Love mine goes anywhere. Awesome video

[@jamieandkids7948]

Get that thing in water! They love it!

[@eclipser2004]

My father had a 1980 Argo 8 wheel. No hydraulic brakes then. Spent more time working on it than driving it but he really liked it.

[@jamieandkids7948]

That was the reason I Went new. Didn’t want to do any wrenching

[@dutchloveRC]

in the 70s we had a 6 wheeler (Drove with twin sticks like a tank) that was so much fun!!

[@jamieandkids7948]

As cool as the “tank” steering was, it sure wasn’t graceful to drive haha!

[@heyjohnson5535]

That goes across water better than i ever imagined. Wow. If i had swampy ground id get one but think im more in line for a simple side by side.

[@jamieandkids7948]

They do cross water well.

[@megastick9324]

We had a 6x6 yrs ago. It had its uses, but lack of ground clearance is definitely a limiting factor. They do pretty well in swampy situations and water crossings, other than that, our SxS does better in general usage. And tires are much cheaper.

[@jamieandkids7948]

That’s been the issue with mine. High cantered fairly easily, but I’m not much of a mud hound so it’s not bad

[@cb6384]

The newer models have better ground clearance (mine is a 2021), but I agree that ground clearance could still be more. With a pond, a marsh, steep hills in a bush that I cut wood from, and a spot to go tobogganing, I can honestly say that my Argo has replaced my quad, snowmobile (with tracks) and boat. It doesn’t do anything particularly well, but it does do it all. For me, this is kind of an all in one machine. After my cousin drove mine, he told me he was going to sell his ATV, and dirt bike, so that he could bring his wife and kids along. These are truly amazing machines

[@ronsteitz4535]

When I was young back in the 60s we had an Allis Chamleers Terra Tiger. It was broke down more than it ran. Small stumps will bust holes in the bottom,turning around like you did in video and sticks would puncture tires . Got stuck on a chunk of ice on river once and bent some shafts. It had an 16-18 hp single cylinder engine which was inadequate to pull the load.. Chain maintenance and wheel bearings,seals were a nightmare. I’m sure in 60 plus years these toys are much improved on. Good Luck when you exit rivers as you can’t see bottom that could damage your hauls. On the river we had paddles we strapped onto wheels and got a whooping 4 mph at best. Ha🤣🤣

[@jamieandkids7948]

Those things are super cool, but yes, very unreliable. This thing has a Super thick hull design and a think plastic skid plate over it, I have bounced it off rocks in the water, stumps on the trail, loads of things and it barely leaves a mark. They have definitely upgraded things over the years. still slow in the water, but its not actually a boat, so you get used to it lol

[@danburch9989]

These are expensive toys but they are excellent machines for what they are designed to do. So are SxSs and ATVs. Just like buying a car, expect to add another 25%± of the MSRP to cover shipping ($1200± factory to dealer, then $1200± dealer to you) along with dealer prep and add-ons and taxes depending upon where you live and how far from the dealer you live. Identify and separate your wants vs your needs. Save up and pay cash for your wants, finance your needs if you can't pay cash.

[@jamieandkids7948]

Yup, definitely pricey, but the fun I have had with my kids and neighbour kids is worth it!

[@shitloveaduck]

Don’t pay shipping twice. Be careful with that. PDI maybe after the factory shipping to the dealer. Unless the dealer is delivering it to your residence and there’s a fair distance involved, $1200 bucks?? It’s a racket. Be careful with your money. I can get a car delivered in an enclosed car trailer half the length of the province of Alberta (480 miles) for $500 Canadian!! Or use your own trailer to pick it up!!

[@BakerBaker1-9]

Looks like a fun piece of equipment

[@jamieandkids7948]

Very fun for what it is! Not great at anything, but good at everything.

[@user-vm2jx9qf5u]

Where I live, gong up a river like that with vehicle could catch you a serious fine. All wheeled vehicles are supposed to cross perpendicular to the river at the shortest possible location due to the obvious environmental implications,

[@johnbrower9797]

Got a new 1 this week , ordered the bigger tires and bead lock wheels, winch , push guard, put a set oh Hella 9 inch LED lights on push bar

[@jamieandkids7948]

That would make it a monster! How much bigger did you go with the tires?

[@johnbrower9797]

@@jamieandkids7948 not 100% sure , they had a display model on the showroom floor and were showing me the optional tub that goes in the back , which I bought and this display model had the tires & wheels on it so I said I'm gonna have to have them , there the biggest that will fit and several inches wider , $3400 they went through Canadian customs 2 days ago so they should be in any day

[@johnbrower9797]

@@jamieandkids7948 25x12x9 with bead lock rims , this machine has a 28 hp v twin motor in it , only 1 my dealer got in

[@johnbrower9797]

The Hella lights are 9 inch round

[@attilathorbjornsson1519]

Thanks for the upload, 👍🏻🍻 I live on the shoreline in Wisconsin on Lake Michigan and am trying to figure which one to get, the 6x6 or 8x8 which I prefer, however it's freezing here in Northeast Wisconsin and something was mentioned about getting the 700 because of EFI for Cold weather starting which is imperative here. What is your experience and thoughts on this? Thanks

[@jamieandkids7948]

Efi would definitely be the best! The 6x6 is super fun and nimble, but you can’t beat loading a few buddy’s in the 8x8 and going out for a good time!!

[@attilathorbjornsson1519]

@@jamieandkids7948 ok, thanks for the advice,👍🏻 I'll be loading rocks from the shoreline in the back. I want one due to the sometimes untraversability of the shoreline with the capability of hauling rocks and getting to those hard to get to places and back again with rocks miles down the beach.

[@eclipser2004]

Get 8x8 as you will happier in the long run

[@attilathorbjornsson1519]

@@eclipser2004 Thanks, will do 👍🏻

[@polarissucks]

fantastic looking Argo, hope you and your family have tons of fun with this.

[@jamieandkids7948]

Thank you! We really enjoy it. My wife not so much in the water, but she’s getting used to it.

[@islanderpurgatory2055]

I am glad to see a Canadian video, or at least given it measures in km, I hope this is a Canadian video. I am a senior with mobility problems, and was hoping that an Argo would help me get back an forth to my home. No one likes to walk on water, which for the moment is why I have no landline. I was happy to see your demo. I have been told however that is they don't do well on dry payment, and unless you want to keep replacing your wheel bearings, to avoid running it on dry payment. What r your thoughts on this?

[@jamieandkids7948]

Thank you for watching!! I am from Wingham Ontario. If you are close, feel free to come by and test it out! I find in high gear it is a bit of a struggle to turn in pavement. But the newer Argo’s have what they call a banana frame, so the front and rear tires are lifted up a wee bit. Makes it a bit easier to steer on pavement. Higher speeds help as well, or if their is a shower of gravel on the road.

[@heyjohnson5535]

Ive seen ome offroad 4 or 3 wheeled scooters that someone built whos brother was paralyzed and they go up mountains and everything. They guy who was using it drove it off a boat onto a rocky shore drove over boulders all kinds of stuff. And it was really lightweight but with some real good ground clearance. I dont recall the name of them but keep looking cause there are some amazing things out there now. I think it was 2 wheels in the back 1 upfront but it kind of sat u down in it like a cradle with a low center of gravity to keep from tipping. Ish i knew the name of it but if u look long enough u will know when u find it cause u might just buy one if not want it.

[@heyjohnson5535]

Just found out what i was talking about yesterday is called. Its a AWD Coyote. Just saw an ad for it so i wanted to come back and tell u what they were called so u could check them out.

[@jamieandkids7948]

@@heyjohnson5535 I appreciate it! Going to check it out when I get home :)

[@heyjohnson5535]

@@jamieandkids7948 no problem i was trying to send it to the fellow who made the primary comment so he could see it but if he watches your channel and u mention it he will find out eventually if he looks at his notification spot on his youtube

[@grilling1012]

cool video

[@jamieandkids7948]

Thank you, It is a wicked fun machine

[@jamieandkids7948]

Thank you

[@shermanbutler9068]

Awesome great buy,? Can you mount a motor on the back?

[@jamieandkids7948]

Thanks for watching, yes, you can mount a motor on the back, it has a small spot that can hold up to a 9.9 I believe.

[@drmarkintexas-400]

Thank you for sharing Question... I had a stroke. I can walk and operate my ZTR mower. I can bring, but not voluntarily open my left hand. I can push and pull with my left arm. Do you think I could operate this machine?? Thank you 🤗🙏🏆

[@jamieandkids7948]

Hello, Thank you for the comment. The Brake is on the left side, but to be honest you rarely need it. The engine breaking and 8 tires slow it down fairly quick. The hardest part is getting in and out of it. A stool on the outside or something would help. Besides the brake, it is very much operable with just your right arm. :)

[@ShanGamer1981]

Or you can get a steel step they make that mounts on the side

[@danburch9989]

Might be able to modify the braking system by moving the brake to the floor and make it foot operated.

[@gigglecon999]

Did you have to drill holes to install the winch? Or was it clamp on? Thanks

[@jamieandkids7948]

they drilled two holes, but have nice grommets to fill the holes.

[@curve5746]

I need one so bad

[@jamieandkids7948]

They are fun!

[@user-hn8me3st7b]

I like that it's carbureted

[@jamieandkids7948]

It is nice, but a fuele would definitely run a little better

[@user-hn8me3st7b]

@@jamieandkids7948 for sure... Has its plus' and minuses

[@user-hn8me3st7b]

@@jamieandkids7948 absolutely but I like it because a carburetor will survive an EMP, fuel injection won't, ijs

[@jeffpierce725]

I have a 2006 Argo Bigfoot. I have been thinking about upgrading to to this machine.

[@jamieandkids7948]

I love mine! Only issue has been with a few small things that warranty wouldn’t cover.

[@jeffpierce725]

@@jamieandkids7948 Thanks! Do you think getting the 700 (fuel injected) is worth the extra cost? Also, what do you think about the finger throttle? Mine has the twist grip which I like.

[@jamieandkids7948]

@@jeffpierce725 finger throttle is fantastic! And yes, get the fuel injection! Mine reved to high when I got it, grinder to go into gear, got the dealer to turn it down, now is hard to start and bogs a bit before it revs up

[@505fastlife6]

@@jamieandkids7948 does your have fuel injection or no?

[@jamieandkids7948]

@@505fastlife6 it does not.

[@jefflawrence8802]

I have a 2020 6x6 with tracks it's the 700 frontier scout

[@jamieandkids7948]

How do you like the tracks in the snow? I wanted the 6x6 but needed the room for the kids.

[@jefflawrence8802]

@jamieandkids7948 it go's good in the snow but I'm going to upgrade to the 8x8 too have more room for gear

[@cooperb8068]

I own the same 1 but no tracks , I took a 12 inch Reese drop hitch , turned it upside down ànd welded a Harbor freight cargo carrier on it , made a perfect rear rack, for hauling deer out , I also mounted 7 inch HELLA lights to my brush guard and wired them through the high beam switch by simply adding a fuse to the fuse box

[@jamieandkids7948]

@@cooperb8068 that's a fantastic idea! has anyone ever-it a depth finder on one?

[@johnbrower9797]

@@jamieandkids7948 honestly mine don't spend a lot of time in the water , we guide deer hunters in Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky on property we own , the 6x6 is perfect to get a deer out of the woods with no trails because you can turn it on a dime , we do however cross creeks , rivers , lots or swampy areas , used side by sides for a few years but never been without an Argo since the 80's

[@ShanGamer1981]

i bought a 2020 frontier 8x8 for 12k when they ran their sales. I'm not about to drop 30 Grande on one of these ever. Great value though.

[@jamieandkids7948]

This one has literally everything I could need in an argo. Not sure what the more expensive units offer that I could use lol.

[@ShanGamer1981]

@@jamieandkids7948 its bigger motors, different transmissions, extra stuff like rear bench seats and all but thats truck prices lol

[@ShanGamer1981]

@@jamieandkids7948 same i did add a hood vent and brake cooling for it and the rear hand rails but thats all ive changed

[@ShanGamer1981]

Heres a video for mine kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5bEdo2rjr9pqZY

[@jamieandkids7948]

@@ShanGamer1981 more power is always better, but I have yet to find a situation that I actually needed more power lol. my old one had the 18 p motor. was not powerful enough to make good use out of high gear, and low gear was too slow. that definitely needed more power.

[@kevinthemayor]

Will it climb over really rocky big rocks beaches so I can collect driftwood?

[@jamieandkids7948]

As long as you have a good approach angle you are generally safe. Doesn’t hVe a ton of ground clearance, so as long as you keep that in mind you will be fine. Keep the tires on the rocks!

[@madmartigan4948]

A brake lever for a throttle for how much you pay for those things at least they could put a thumb throttle on it

[@jamieandkids7948]

It works quite well actually for what it is. Like the sea doo’s

[@johnbrower9797]

New tires are 25 x 12 x 9

[@cb6384]

Knowing how to swim in 80 degrees Fahrenheit is one thing, swimming in sub zero temperatures, fully clothed, is a whole different story. If you’re attempting this please be careful

[@dingosgarage9456]

I think he was joking…..

[@hobknobbobbityjob2414]

use Argo's at work, high maintenance and many breakdowns, I would never suggest anyone buy one of these headaches...we all thought they were awesome until we spent time in one...

[@johnbrower9797]

I've owned several since the early 80's , I buy a new 1 around every 3 years , every 5 hours I take the tires off , rotate and grease outside bearings , pull up floor pans and grease inside bearings , every 15 hours change oil and I only run 105 airplane fuel in mine , and the worst problems I've had is the occasional flat tire which I keep a DC compressor and plug kit in it for , if you don't like an ARGO your either to lazy or to ignorant to do the schuled maintenance on it

[@hobknobbobbityjob2414]

@@johnbrower9797 ours had alternators installed to support extras, belts keep breaking leaving people that do not know how to hook up the stock charging system stranded. I have no doubt that with that kind of maintenance schedule that you have few problems..commercial use rarely sees that diligence.. They do get the job done, but they sure aren't for everyone.

[@johnbrower9797]

@@hobknobbobbityjob2414 I agree , I worked as a underground coal miner for 27 years as a maintenance manager, I've seen guys that could bend a bowling ball, we farm 1400 acres and do all our own maintenance on all our farm machinery so the Argos are scheduled for maintenance like every thing else

[@Swindy1794]

Years ago they used JLO engines, which were junk to begin with… still all chain drive and a constant maintenance nightmare.. i really don’t know why anyone would spend big money on a pile of shit like that.

[@johnbrower9797]

@@Swindy1794 I own a 2022 , 23 hp 6 wheeler , I just came back from a South Alabama wild boar hunt , it poured rain the first 4 days , 2 guys had Polaris 1000 turbo 's and another guy had a new kawasaki mule , everything there was stuck but me

[@BacktotheBush999]

i want one lol

[@rangertruck]

How much does one of those machines cost?

[@jamieandkids7948]

$13,900.00 when I got it, but came to $18,500.00 after taxes and fees.

[@nickc7039]

What’s top speed in the water??

[@jamieandkids7948]

about 3 mph. not crazy fast, but better than paddling

[@stephenspreckley8219]

Nice, I like it. My only gripe is the noise from the exhaust. It could be muffled a lot more and still be efficient, for example, bmw boxer engines. It sounds like a lousy Briggs and Stratton shit box engine!

[@jamieandkids7948]

It definitely seems a lot quieter when using it. You don’t notice it as much with the sound of the tires, cracking twigs and water from it driving.

[@islanderpurgatory2055]

Jamie, have you ever considered volunteering to do humanitarian aid outings? Something that would be an adventure for you, but could be life saving for the people you help. We have contacted Argo's head office, to see whether we can get them to donate one to our cause, but haven't heard back.

[@jamieandkids7948]

That would be a lot of fun!

[@hyena131]

Islander Purgatory You'd need a Sherp for that.

[@islanderpurgatory2055]

@@hyena131 The people we r trying to help, have mobility issues. Don't think that they would be able to climb up into a Sherp. I have heard that Argo bought Sherp out in the States, not sure whether they r building them in New Hamburg.

[@hyena131]

@@islanderpurgatory2055 "The people we r trying to help, have mobility issues." Have you been drinking again?

[@islanderpurgatory2055]

@@jamieandkids7948 Not sure what happened, but I just received your reply to my question from 3 weeks ago. Could you send me your info through email instead of going through U Tube?

[@buck9739]

Does your brother have an exciter and sends it.

[@jamieandkids7948]

Ahhh duhhh!

[@buck9739]

@@jamieandkids7948 pretty funny a

[@buck9739]

@@jamieandkids7948 love that guy

[@nicolec7290]

Great machine. Put a little bite to much money

[@jamieandkids7948]

yes, unfortunately they are not cheap. I'm just not much for fixing things, so I decided to go new.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

Quiet too.....

[@jamieandkids7948]

Very!

[@clarenceingalls1]

How did you get a new Argo for 8000 and they go for 14099

[@jamieandkids7948]

completely unsure where you got that I paid $8000 for a new argo, but I paid $13 900.00 plus tac for this

[@Ram-re5em]

Where is the water propeller the prop

[@jamieandkids7948]

I wish I had one!

[@karlross7090]

Price?

[@jamieandkids7948]

$13,900.00 when I got it, but came to $18,500.00 after taxes and fees.

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

How much?

[@jamieandkids7948]

$12 999.00, but with taxes, Argo fees and winch, $18 400.00

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

@@jamieandkids7948 that's a big but!

[@jamieandkids7948]

@@blackwingvisuals5017 very much so. Paid new to get warranty, but Argo warranty is horrible

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

@@jamieandkids7948 nice nonetheless :-)

[@jamieandkids7948]

@@blackwingvisuals5017 see if we can get some good views! Make the extra worth it lol jk

[@sergeroy6407]

Here is a demonstration that promotes the reckless use of this vehicle. We observe the user who is not wearing a lifebelt or survival clothing go into a river where we see that this vehicle is leaning dangerously forward while traveling in troubled water.

[@jamieandkids7948]

if you think that is sketchy, you should see it when its loaded with people. my old one we had 700lbs over the weight limit for water...still couldn't sink it. thanks for the comment :)

[@danredhorsedb]

Aren't you late for your booster shot karen

[@Willyousitonmyface]

To many moving parts

[@jamieandkids7948]

That's why I bought it new.

[@transformationproject3583]

Pretty cool. Not sure on that ice thoh. What if it just breaks off on one side then you could capsize?

[@jamieandkids7948]

I have tried that, getting half it on land and the other half in water. It floats the one half.

[@transformationproject3583]

@@jamieandkids7948 Right, I was just worried about a sudden break. But id probably be doing the same thing you are lol.

[@user-lk2cr4kb5l]

one vehicle for nothing good

[@jamieandkids7948]

works great for what I ask it to do.

[@Benanslandon]

aberfoyle snowmobile?

[@skiesilver]

are you in the Canada region?

[@jamieandkids7948]

Unfortunately not

[@skiesilver]

@@jamieandkids7948 where is this beautiful landscape? i just asked cause the way you pronounced "about" was different lol

[@jamieandkids7948]

@@skiesilver we are in Wingham Ontario. Close to goderich or Waterloo