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Mike Costello · 07-04-2009, 10:41 AM

When I bought my L4400, I drove it around the lot and worked the controls etc. I wouldn't even consider asking to "play" because I already had reasonable expectations through research of what it could do, and the rest I asked the service manager about.
There were a few minor scratches, mostly through normal shipping and prep work. However, none were real glaring except for two I spotted on the right side hood vent down low. So I took the simple route and asked the service manager for some touch up paint. He gave me a can of paint, but offered to fix it himself. I told him it wasn't worth his time and I could do it myself.
I like nice looking equipment and I take care of all I own, but I'm also realistic. Tractors are working machines and will get scratched sooner or later. I try my best not to beat up my equipment because it's the right thing to do. Happy 4th to all! Mike.

07-04-2009, 10:41 AM	#37 (permalink)
Mike Costello Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dunnegan, Missouri Posts: 207	Re: Why won't the dealer let us "test" drive the fel?? When I bought my L4400, I drove it around the lot and worked the controls etc. I wouldn't even consider asking to "play" because I already had reasonable expectations through research of what it could do, and the rest I asked the service manager about. There were a few minor scratches, mostly through normal shipping and prep work. However, none were real glaring except for two I spotted on the right side hood vent down low. So I took the simple route and asked the service manager for some touch up paint. He gave me a can of paint, but offered to fix it himself. I told him it wasn't worth his time and I could do it myself. I like nice looking equipment and I take care of all I own, but I'm also realistic. Tractors are working machines and will get scratched sooner or later. I try my best not to beat up my equipment because it's the right thing to do. Happy 4th to all! Mike.