Paul3804

Congrats on your purchase of 926DLE PRO!  You made a good decision & I'm glad you were able to hook with the guys @ Aqua.  They will set you up right!!!!!

We just had a snow storm last night, but it was in the south towns (Hamburg & Orchard Park).  They got like up to 2 feet and I got none. Not happy about that!!!!!

Hope its OK traveling for you tomorrow!   I will E-mail you my # if you want to grab a Salens hot dog!  They are the BEST!!!!!!    I only live 5 min from Aqua!

Good Luck with PRO machine.  I may have to throw mine on my trailer & take a ride to see my Aunt in Hamburg---- DYING FOR SOME ACTION!!!!!

This site is AWESOME-  valuable decision making tool.  

Thanks again guys!!!

Paul

I honestly would still go with the PRO & I think most would agree.  If you check out my reply to Faithful Frank I posted the info on the 2 dealers I would reccommend & I believe they have several 926DLE's avail.  Tell them your situation & feel free to use my name.  Maybe the'll give you the same deal!!!  I believe you would still be able to service it at your local dealer! Did you check any dealers in Erie or Pittsburgh?? Check the Ariens site under Dealer Locater!

 Looks like our first snow is scheduled for tonight.  7 in S of Buf, but I am North of the city in Amherst.  We may only get a couple inches, but I'm raring to go!!!!  

Good luck,

Paul  

Gary,
HD does not sell the PRO models.  I think its because they are not certified dealers??. They cannot service or even put gas in them! I need to speak w/ someone who really knows these machines & works on them.  Those are the guys that can give you valuable info to make your decision. Thats what you find at the dealers.  Ask to speak with a service tech. They respect the fact that you've done your homework & researched on your own- & just confirm what you have learned.  I put it all together & go with my gut!  I hope you can grab a DLE for $1400 + Tax in Cleaveland.   Not trying to spend your $ but as I said in my earlier post, you keep your snowblower longer than your car.  Easier to justify a few extra $ spent over 15-20 years.  Its hard to compare 926DLE to 926LE. no DIFF/  :L-head motor. I think its easier to compare to 11528LE even though it is a larger machine, but it has diff (but no trac control) & OHV engine.  Then its even easier to justify 100-200 price diff to upgrade to 926DLE.   You must get some good snowfalls off the lake like us in Buffalo!  Let me know how you make out!!

Good Luck-   GO PRO!!!!!!

Paul

Frank,

Just got in from driving my Ariens 926DLE PRO around my garage!!!   I had a BLAST!!!!!  That baby has some serious ground SPEED & cornering is AWESOME!!!!!

Thanks for your input & nice comments-  I know I read many of your posts re: Ariens!  I dealt with 2 dealers. Wegman Motor Works in Buffalo (Kenmore Ave.) 716-875-2321 & Aqua Supply & Irrigation in E. Amherst (Transit Rd.) 716-688-0439. They deal in mowers/ blowers & outdoor equip. inc sprinkler systems, landscape lighting etc. I would reccommend either one. Tough negotiating $ because time of the year. I was happy w $/1400 ( $100 more than the 11HP @ HD) but I neg more for the thrill than for the $. It's a character flaw!!!Hate to pay retail for anything!  Feb-March is probably the best time to wheel & deal. You know the old saying --- BUY STRAW HATS IN WINTER!!!!I I should have looked last March but I was going thru transitions with my business.  Now I could not wait until Feb - Mar, SO I WENT FOR IT.  I was surprised pricing was the same as last year with those significant improvements.

I actually purchased from Aqua because they were closer to me.  I dealt with John. Very knowledgable & great to deal with.   Wegman MW have been servicing & selling Ariens for many years. I dealt with Dan there!  Nice guy!  Are you considering uprading that Monster 1332 to 06??? Looks like a GREAT machine!!!  I may have to buy a new house w/ a longer driveway so I can play longer.  

LET IT SNOW!!!!!

P 

Congrats on your purchase!!  Expect buyers remorse before you get the machine!  Once you see it roll off the delivery truck--  it goes away instantly!!!   It's quite a piece of machinery.  I remembered reading one of your posts about your bad back, I just did not realize it was you when I received your reply today.  The differential will make a huge difference for easier manuvering.  My brother has the 1028LE from a few years ago & he agreed also that the differential alone is worth the extra $.  Aside from that he says its the only piece of equipment he can stand behind 100%.  He's pretty picky!     Hey, my parents lived up in Watertown the last 14 years (just moved back to Buf last June) . Are your winters as bad as H20 town.   They get some serious snow & man is it cold.  20-30 below 0 wasn't uncommon when we visited in the winter.  Are you near Pulaski???? Thats the area that always seems to get hit the hardest!   Anyway, good luck w/ the 926DLE.   I'll be posting some feedback after I get to use it a few times!!!   

Paul