jeepcoma
Bronze Member
Say a prospective purchaser was not in a hurry and had a full year's cycle to make a decision. When is generally the "best" time to buy? I realize best can mean different things to different people, so perhaps it's better to ask, what are the different pros and cons and offers that are typically available throughout a year?
For instance, I see right now that during the spring/early summer, everyone is offering great financing options, 0% interest deals (usually at a higher total price compared to cash), 60-72-84 months, some savings on packaged implements, etc. So, it's a great time to buy if you don't want to put a lot down up front. This could be the best time for a lot of buyers, but I'm sure it comes with a price. There aren't going to be any steals or killer deals during peak buying season.
When is best to buy though, if you are looking for the total cheapest price? Do things slow down at the start of winter or are sales strong due to snowblowers and snow removal (I live in New England)? When is inventory being cleared out (though it seems not every place does this) to make way for new models, and what kind of savings can you get? When are dealers most desperate to make a sale and willing to deal more?
Heck, maybe there isn't really that much of a difference over a year. It seems like tractors could be put to work pretty much all the time so maybe demand is fairly steady and one season is as good as the next. Just looking to educate myself here and be in a position to get the best deal for my circumstances.
For instance, I see right now that during the spring/early summer, everyone is offering great financing options, 0% interest deals (usually at a higher total price compared to cash), 60-72-84 months, some savings on packaged implements, etc. So, it's a great time to buy if you don't want to put a lot down up front. This could be the best time for a lot of buyers, but I'm sure it comes with a price. There aren't going to be any steals or killer deals during peak buying season.
When is best to buy though, if you are looking for the total cheapest price? Do things slow down at the start of winter or are sales strong due to snowblowers and snow removal (I live in New England)? When is inventory being cleared out (though it seems not every place does this) to make way for new models, and what kind of savings can you get? When are dealers most desperate to make a sale and willing to deal more?
Heck, maybe there isn't really that much of a difference over a year. It seems like tractors could be put to work pretty much all the time so maybe demand is fairly steady and one season is as good as the next. Just looking to educate myself here and be in a position to get the best deal for my circumstances.