jcmseven
Veteran Member
Fellow Posters,
I have written a couple of posts regarding the little field test that was done on the 4520 my friend and business partner was contemplating. As I noted in those posts, I secretly was hoping he would not want it. My friend has decided to keep his tried and true Massey another year. He really liked the John Deere, but did not want to spend for it just yet. This leaves me in some quandry. The local dealer, who I know and like--but who is not my regular dealer-- is selling this machine for invoice. The reason is that the machine was ordered for a customer who decided at the last minute not to take it (I think due to price, not the machine). It has 5.2 hours on it, including the 2.3 hours we put on it this weekend. It is an ehydro model. I currently have a 3720 with 82 hours on it, which I really like. The dealer has offered the following: Tractor= $21,972 (invoice) + loader $3250 + 72" Frontier Boxblade 635.00 for a total of 25,857 plus tax. He also offered 36 month financing??? at 0% APR (I guess this is a John Deere promo). He offered to change over the cruise and air ride seat from my machine at no charge as well as let me keep my I match hitch. I own my 3720, and have never financed anything through the John Deere program. It does, though seem if I were to trade, I could potentially invest this money and use the program. The dealer offered to put my tractor on the lot and sell it for me. 3720's are hard to find around here and he feels it will sell. If I buy a tractor from them, he would not charge commission. I have a few questions: first, even though I was initially looking at a 4720 (if anything) this 4520 came available. It seems like a good deal and a chance to move up in size, which I really do not need, but could use fine (it is much bigger than my current needs). Is the deal a good one? Second, what is this program the dealer is mentioning and is it worth doing? (I.E. can someone explain it to me). Finally, what would a 3720 with R4 tires and loader and box blade be priced with the above hours and would it likely sell quickly, and is this a scenario I should, or should not take advantage of? I appreciate all replies. I will say that I am not enamoured with the idea of trading, but I would ultimately like a large frame, and if this is the time to get a good price on a good machine, I would do it. I love my 3720 though, decisions, decisions....
John M
I have written a couple of posts regarding the little field test that was done on the 4520 my friend and business partner was contemplating. As I noted in those posts, I secretly was hoping he would not want it. My friend has decided to keep his tried and true Massey another year. He really liked the John Deere, but did not want to spend for it just yet. This leaves me in some quandry. The local dealer, who I know and like--but who is not my regular dealer-- is selling this machine for invoice. The reason is that the machine was ordered for a customer who decided at the last minute not to take it (I think due to price, not the machine). It has 5.2 hours on it, including the 2.3 hours we put on it this weekend. It is an ehydro model. I currently have a 3720 with 82 hours on it, which I really like. The dealer has offered the following: Tractor= $21,972 (invoice) + loader $3250 + 72" Frontier Boxblade 635.00 for a total of 25,857 plus tax. He also offered 36 month financing??? at 0% APR (I guess this is a John Deere promo). He offered to change over the cruise and air ride seat from my machine at no charge as well as let me keep my I match hitch. I own my 3720, and have never financed anything through the John Deere program. It does, though seem if I were to trade, I could potentially invest this money and use the program. The dealer offered to put my tractor on the lot and sell it for me. 3720's are hard to find around here and he feels it will sell. If I buy a tractor from them, he would not charge commission. I have a few questions: first, even though I was initially looking at a 4720 (if anything) this 4520 came available. It seems like a good deal and a chance to move up in size, which I really do not need, but could use fine (it is much bigger than my current needs). Is the deal a good one? Second, what is this program the dealer is mentioning and is it worth doing? (I.E. can someone explain it to me). Finally, what would a 3720 with R4 tires and loader and box blade be priced with the above hours and would it likely sell quickly, and is this a scenario I should, or should not take advantage of? I appreciate all replies. I will say that I am not enamoured with the idea of trading, but I would ultimately like a large frame, and if this is the time to get a good price on a good machine, I would do it. I love my 3720 though, decisions, decisions....
John M
