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Snowblower replacement...

I don't know how good Ariens are now, but my dad still has one that is as old as I am (over 40). New engine block and some other minor maintenance and it's still going strong.

TD

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I bought an Ariens ST24LE last year. I love it! For the one time I got to use it last year, it was awesome

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Ariens are top notch.
But have you tried fixing your current blower? It might be worth the cost. If it lastest 20 years, it could last another 20 years with proper repairs, they don't make them anymore like the one you have.

A new 2-stage blower would run in the 700$+ (especially if it's a ariens)

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I agree,it would be worthwhile to fix it and not pay $700+ for a new one(but that is up to you )
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Ariens Compact 24. Love it. Easy to operate, and the best---easy to maintain. (An oil change is effortless and takes all of 10 minutes)

One of the best things I've purchased in the last 4 years.

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I've had my Ariens for about 10 years now. Love it.

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That whole setup must've cost you a pretty penny....

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I've got an Ariens 28" Deluxe - amazing machine...

That said - what's wrong with the existing? A carb rebuild could be as cheap as 40 or 50 bucks, if it's not running, or not running right... If it blew a rod or wrecked the block, it may be cheaper/easier to replace, but if it's minor, why not get it looked at?

That said - I love new toys, too... Ariens is money well spent. I don't like their SnoTek line, but the "regular" and deluxe machines are solid as can be...

Sorry for the delay. It went out 2 years ago, started makin a large clacking noise when running then seized up with oil dripping from out of the engine. I called around and most places said $250 for an engine plus labor so I stuck it at the end of the driveway with a free but doesn't work sign. Gone in 30 mins.

I wished I was around to have seen that,I would have snapped that up too...
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Matt Barlow Rules! Bring him back to Iced Earth! \m/

reply to ptrowski
get a honda. A lot of the other brands are now all the same model painted a different color, and they're kind of garbage.

If you don't have much, the honda 520s are going for about 300 on ebay.

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Honda would be my first choice, followed by either Toro or Ariens.

I just got rid of all my snow removal stuff because I relocated to Florida from Pennsylvania last week. I had big heavy Gravely tractor/snowblower , and was actually going to downsize to a smaller dedicated snowblower and was researching various makes/models before my move to Florida (job-related) materialized.

You can't go wrong with any of the three. Cub Cadet and John Deere make some nice units as well, but that would be the units from one of their respective dealers - not the lower-end box store machines.
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So put me on a highway, and show me a sign.
And take it to the limit one more time...

I feel comfortable spending around $1000 or so.

Honda or Ariens.
Lurch still gets a hard-on while blowing snow with his Ariens.

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