Sodo
Elite Member
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2012
- Messages
- 3,197
- Location
- Cascade Mtns of WA state
- Tractor
- Kubota B-series & Mini Excavator
Let me ask you this: what if the tractor you were going to look at was just a plain old BX25 and you knew that. But after you bought it, you discovered it was a BX25d. Would you drive back to the dealer and offer to pay more??
At first I thought, yeah that'll never happen! On second thought, (**edited** after reading polarred below)
Even though nobody would do that, people have expectations to be treated with higher regard when buying from a reputable dealer. Thats how dealers become reputable, by tipping the "terms" of the deal a little bit in favor of the customer, albeit in exchange for the higher price. Example of "terms" offered might be a satisfaction guarantee. Customers usually pay 10-15% more from the dealer than buying from a private party, and they "hope" to get some some safety net. Its worth asking, I guess.
I think it's a worthy question to assess the dollar value of these features, and ask can they be had for the price and trouble of driving back to the dealer, and negotiating respectfully. If not, then forget it and enjoy the new tractor, a BX25 is not a bad thing.
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