I need to know which YOU would buy and why.

[Tractor Factor]

So here's my latest head scratcher:

A new 2009 BX1860, turf tires and 54" mower, 0 down and payments of maybe $180/month for 60 months...~$10,800 total.

----OR----

The tractor I looked at last week, a 2002 BX1800, turf tires, 60" mower, 1000 hours, VG+ condition (kept indoors) and well maintained for $5,000-if that offer is accepted (down from $6600 original asking price). If I go this route, 5K is the most I'll offer for this machine. I talked with the owner this morning, and I think he might accept.

 

[SCtractorguy]

Are you sure this private seller will do you right and that the tractor is going to check out?

I think now that I'd change and go the other way. Barlows. New vs 1000 hours/// I'd rather put those hours on, besides this way you have a full warrantee!!!

Make the call Monday.

 

[Tractor Factor]

Yeah, I've already seen and driven this used tractor. It's the real deal, I believe, but it does have 1000 hours, so you takes your chances. On the other hand, those Barlow boys really do suck you in with that friendly, but no-nonsense drawl...got to say I'm very impressed that they deliver tractors all the way to California. I think I'm leanin that way...

 

[SCtractorguy]

I had spoken with them last year about trading in my 2230. They offered me a great deal on a new 2360. I just never followed through. :ashamed:

I did get lucky here and a local dealer had a new 2350 (demo with full warranty) on the lot and I did the trade. So it all turned out fine just a year later.
I'm very happy to have a new tractor and full warranty!

 

[medicshawn]

You can't go wrong with Brady. I'm only 400 miles away but I bought from him and wouldn't hesitate to do so.

 

[LBrown59]

Screw it, the guy is playing games now. When I called back yesterday to go pick it up he told me and that he had just gotten an offer from a buyer who was offering him more money. I said "I thought we had a deal", and he said "well, things have changed".

I think I'm gonna order a new 1860 from Brady Barlow
when he's back in the office Monday morning.

That stinks.
Good luck on the 1860.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Are you sure this private seller will do you right and that the tractor is going to check out?

I think now that I'd change and go the other way. Barlows. New vs 1000 hours/// I'd rather put those hours on, besides this way you have a full warrantee!!!

Make the call Monday.

I'd go the difference for new but I always do.

 

[David M]

Screw it, the guy is playing games now. When I called back yesterday to go pick it up he told me and that he had just gotten an offer from a buyer who was offering him more money. I said "I thought we had a deal", and he said "well, things have changed".

I think I'm gonna order a new 1860 from Brady Barlow when he's back in the office Monday morning.

Did he give you a price and y'all agreed and then say, "but first money gets it?" If he didn't tell you that upfront, he's broken his word and should be spanked. Literally.

 

[Danilo]

Just buy the NEW one... New New new!!!!

 

[SPYDERLK]

Buy the new one. The broken cradle bearing on my BX1500 at 1400hrs is why. They recommend replacing the hydro.
larry