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joed

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Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Original Message Dec 24, 2009 9:23 am

I was at a local Honda dealer yesterday and I was stunned by the prices on their snowblowers. In Canadian dollars, they were: 928 wheels: $3000 928 track: $3400 724 track: $3400 1132 track: $3500 I know they have tracks, hydro tranny, honda engines, etc. but they're at least $1000-1500 more than equivalent toro and ariens models. Is it gold, they re making?

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mikiewest

Joined: Dec 29, 2007
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Re: Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Reply #53 Dec 27, 2009 8:12 pm

knee biter...boo hoo hoo you hurt my feelings.You're from boston??Roger Clemens,Bill Belichick and you r all DOUCHESSSSS.........HAVE A NICE DAY BOZO.

mikiewest

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Re: Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Reply #54 Dec 27, 2009 8:16 pm

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amazer98

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Re: Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Reply #55 Dec 27, 2009 8:21 pm

Wow dude what's your problem? You seem to be one of those poor saps who take comfort in the anonymity of the Web to insult, berate and act like an all around schmuck. Cool it, man.

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borat

Joined: Nov 10, 2007
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Re: Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Reply #56 Dec 27, 2009 8:27 pm

No need to get nasty folks. We all have our reason/preferences for what we buy. Despite the fact that I wouldn't spend that kind of money on Honda, does not relegate those that do to being fools. It's their money to dispose with as they choose. If we want Honda to continue to produce snow throwers, someone has to buy them. They should be appreciated for being willing to fork over that much cash. You never know when you might want to splurge to get a Honda of your own...

mikiewest

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Re: Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Reply #57 Dec 27, 2009 8:41 pm

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Wicked Pissa

Location: just outside of BOSTON
Joined: Dec 14, 2008
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Re: Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Reply #58 Dec 27, 2009 8:45 pm

You must be so lonely.

Catt

Location: Minnesota
Joined: Oct 16, 2009
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Re: Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Reply #59 Dec 27, 2009 8:48 pm

Steve_Cebu wrote:

Those snowbeasts are pretty cool. However if money were no object I'd like the one they have for blowing the city sidewalks. It's a sit down snowblower with a cab. It has tracks and from the look of it it's a heavy duty diesel construction type of equipment. I saw them clearing walkways near the Mall and it was not throwing snow very far, probably a good thing since it could have hit the building. But they were driving it into 5+ feet of built up plowed up snow and ice. It was pushing at least 6 feet of snow in front of it as it spat out what it could. Pretty big sidewalk 4 feet wide, god only knows how long they go for. It took it down to the tar tho. Very cool and probably over $20K.

Steve, I agree! I'd like to sit in a cab with the tunes playing and the heater running. I could still listen to the purr of the engine in total comfort.

aa335

Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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Re: Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Reply #60 Dec 28, 2009 10:55 am

+1 agreed here too. Any larger than 32" bucket and heavier than 400 lbs, I want to sit on it, not walk behind it. Those sidewalk snowblowers with 6 foot tall chutes are awesome, accurate snow discharge placement. Skid steer would be nice, tracks optional. Lights, engine, action!

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aa335

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Re: Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Reply #61 Dec 28, 2009 11:53 am

Steve_Cebu wrote:

I bought a week ago the 928TAS with tracks. I paid $2,537 I didn't want the electric start but they didn't have any without it so they gave me $150 off of the electric start.

Congrats on your new snowblower. The 928TAS was my first choice. However, last year, I had to buy the next size up which is the 1132TAS because the dealer just sold the last 928 track model just an hour before I came to the store, to a municipality, of all customers. I got free $70 delivery and a quart of Honda oil. :) You did good with $150 off.

I was impatient and wanted to buy a Honda tracked snowblower in 2008 before a major snowstorm. Looking back, I would gladly waited another year to get the 928TAS and give up the extra power and width of the 1132TAS for the quicker handling of 928TAS.

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MetalKing

Joined: Dec 28, 2009
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Re: Why are Honda snowblowers so expensive?
Reply #62 Dec 28, 2009 12:36 pm

I am new to this site and have been following this discussion with interest. I am considering a purchase of the Honda HS724WA (wheeled version). My local dealer is selling them at a price of $1,809. Does this change anyone's opinion (I know that the quoted Canadian price has been much higher. I have about 200' of driveway to clear with several dead-ends, so I still like compactness and manuverability of the 24" unit. If I don't buy the Honda (or a used one) I am probably looking at something like an Ariens Deluxe 24. Thanks for the help..

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