Mahindra vs. Kubota

[JDeereman]

Time for member jasperab to reveal the name of the dealer so we can finally learn the rest of this story.

Theo

 

[JDeereman]

Where did everyone suddenly go? did i say something out of line here? will getting the dealer's side of the story ruin the brand bashfest? talk to me jasperab and elite members. would this be a bad thing?

Theo

 

[RedRiver]

Here are the closest dealers to him via Mahindra's zip code search...

Brautigam Implement Co.
bic@att.net
TEL 636-583-3905
FAX 636-583-6069 Approx. 10 miles
1561Old Hwy 50 E.
Union, 63084


Western Lawn Equipment Inc.
westernequipment@aol.com
TEL 636-272-3275
FAX 636-272-3299 Approx. 37 miles
226 South Main
O'Fallon, MO 63366


Elite Tractor & Lift Truck
elitetrac@compu-type.net
TEL 618-473-9090
FAX 618-473-3399 Approx. 63 miles
4761 State Route 159
Smithton, IL 62285

 

[JDeereman]

Here are the closest dealers to him via Mahindra's zip code search...

It's at the first dealership listed. i called explaining that I was a "very concerned mahindra 4500 owner" who has been reading awful things online posted by one of the dealer's good customers. okay, so i lied. sue me.

i think it's fair to say that the dealer and mahindra are taking member jasperab's problem seriously but that the combined complications of the expired 3-year warranty, second ownership, actions (not) taken by member jasperab in a timely & responsible manner (in part based on having received bad advice from a non-mahindra entity) and legitimate questions of proper care and maintenance measures having been (or not been) followed by both first and second owner (first owner in particular) have caused at least part of the delay in resolution.

beyond this, i will respect member jasperab's privacy. i am not out to bash or hurt anyone here. rather, i'm just not a fan of one-sided, half-the-facts brand bashing against any brand. and for the record, there is no secret design or materials defect with this engine. sorry elite members.

it sounds like a resolution is near and i will await member jasperab's further reports. hopefully, they will be much brighter and happier.

Theo

 

[jasperab]

Brautigam Implement Co.

This is an old company that has dealt with our family for many years and is trying to work out a solution. Mahindra's slow response is not their fault and I know they are trying to help me so let's not bash them. When Mahindra told them to pick up the tractor and assess the problem, they did so and reported in a timely manner. They asked the rep to come out and look at it and he told them "you know more about these things than I do so I'll take your word for it". He trusts their opinion, but he has to wait for his bosses to make the decision of what to do.

I repeat, these are good people to work with so please don't hassle them!

 

[JDeereman]

I repeat, these are good people to work with so please don't hassle them!

In no remote way did i hassle them. i was very polite and they were very professional. sounds like a good dealership to me.

Theo

 

[MDM]

It's at the first dealership listed. i called explaining that I was a "very concerned mahindra 4500 owner" who has been reading awful things online posted by one of the dealer's good customers. okay, so i lied. sue me.

i think it's fair to say that the dealer and mahindra are taking member jasperab's problem seriously but that the combined complications of the expired 3-year warranty, second ownership, actions (not) taken by member jasperab in a timely & responsible manner (in part based on having received bad advice from a non-mahindra entity) and legitimate questions of proper care and maintenance measures having been (or not been) followed by both first and second owner (first owner in particular) have caused at least part of the delay in resolution.

beyond this, i will respect member jasperab's privacy. i am not out to bash or hurt anyone here. rather, i'm just not a fan of one-sided, half-the-facts brand bashing against any brand. and for the record, there is no secret design or materials defect with this engine. sorry elite members.

it sounds like a resolution is near and i will await member jasperab's further reports. hopefully, they will be much brighter and happier.

Theo

The internet is just amazing. Here you have a guy having problems, whether valid or not, and then you have a guy that has nothing to do with the situation, calling a dealer a half a country away and lying just to verify another guys claims. You say you are not a fan of brand bashing, I would call this stunt fanatical. Amazing! Thanks for the late morning chuckle you gave me.

 

[JDeereman]

The internet is just amazing. Here you have a guy having problems, whether valid or not, and then you have a guy that has nothing to do with the situation, calling a dealer a half a country away and lying just to verify another guys claims. You say you are not a fan of brand bashing, I would call this stunt fanatical. Amazing! Thanks for the late morning chuckle you gave me.

When one brings one's vendetta against a company to the internet, it becomes fair game.

glad you were amused.

Theo

 

[pitt_md]

The internet is just amazing. Here you have a guy having problems, whether valid or not, and then you have a guy that has nothing to do with the situation, calling a dealer a half a country away and lying just to verify another guys claims. You say you are not a fan of brand bashing, I would call this stunt fanatical. Amazing! Thanks for the late morning chuckle you gave me.

That pretty much sums it up. Thanks MDM

 

[MDM]

When one brings one's vendetta against a company to the internet, it becomes fair game.

glad you were amused.

Theo

I guess so. What I really liked was the fact that after you called a dealer halfway across the country and lied to verify another mans claims, you said you would respect his privacy. Hmmm...wait a minute...no chuckle this time, just a smile.