blurrybill
Gold Member
I promised the truth about my purchase and can no longer wait to report my experience with John Deere and the dealer to date. I'll play Jack Webb at first; just the facts. Then, express my feelings about the matter. Also, I'll break this up a bit and reply to my own post to shorten the individual parts.
The tractor and implements: 4310 eHydro, motion match, power match, autostyle cruise control, 430 loader with both 61" HD bucket/toothbar and 4in1 bucket, 4th and 5th diverter valve, 60"mmm, JD 660 tiller, Atlas boxblade, iMatch, top and tilt, JD ballast box. Note: tooth bar puchased from KC Canary in NY and sent to dealer in MO.
The story: In brief, I researched all over the country and while on a family trip stopped at dealer in southern Missouri and negotiated my best deal. Tractor ordered by salesman April 9. Delivered 6/13/02. We agreed on a "prepped and out the door price" of right at $26,400. I will stipulate that this is a good price for the above and that is why I was willing to drive 350 miles from home to pick up the tractor at delivery. I also thought that if there were any problems, I would be at the dealer and have them remedied at the time.
The seller thought the tractor would arrive within 2-3 weeks. I knew this was bogus, but wasn't concerned and was willing to wait. I kept in touch with the salesman on a weekly basis (my dime; he called me once in two months).
Just before delivery, I called him and he requested money down in certified funds. A bit irritating (I have no credit problems whatsoever) but understandable. I had my bank issue a cashier's check for $6,400 -- wanted to take advantage of JD 5.9% financing.
In brief, I did everything possible to stay in touch with the selling dealership. I was cordial at all times and wanted this hopefully one-time purchase, researched over about 4 years to be a pleasant one. If only, and only if.........................
The tractor and implements: 4310 eHydro, motion match, power match, autostyle cruise control, 430 loader with both 61" HD bucket/toothbar and 4in1 bucket, 4th and 5th diverter valve, 60"mmm, JD 660 tiller, Atlas boxblade, iMatch, top and tilt, JD ballast box. Note: tooth bar puchased from KC Canary in NY and sent to dealer in MO.
The story: In brief, I researched all over the country and while on a family trip stopped at dealer in southern Missouri and negotiated my best deal. Tractor ordered by salesman April 9. Delivered 6/13/02. We agreed on a "prepped and out the door price" of right at $26,400. I will stipulate that this is a good price for the above and that is why I was willing to drive 350 miles from home to pick up the tractor at delivery. I also thought that if there were any problems, I would be at the dealer and have them remedied at the time.
The seller thought the tractor would arrive within 2-3 weeks. I knew this was bogus, but wasn't concerned and was willing to wait. I kept in touch with the salesman on a weekly basis (my dime; he called me once in two months).
Just before delivery, I called him and he requested money down in certified funds. A bit irritating (I have no credit problems whatsoever) but understandable. I had my bank issue a cashier's check for $6,400 -- wanted to take advantage of JD 5.9% financing.
In brief, I did everything possible to stay in touch with the selling dealership. I was cordial at all times and wanted this hopefully one-time purchase, researched over about 4 years to be a pleasant one. If only, and only if.........................