Why buy new

[mpham]

Why buy new? Because I worked hard all my life. Scrimped when I could or did without if I couldn’t. I bought used, repaired and traded my way up to a decent machine. Now that my wife and I are older and the bills are all paid it is time for us to enjoy the fruits of our labor. I could still be using my older machine, a shiny new one with factory cab and heat gives me great pleasure every time I use it.

 

[paulfun9]

My old IH was 18 years old when I bought it for 5K.
When the transmission gear lost it teeth 16 years latter, it cost me $700 to buy a scrap IH and 6 hours labor to swap the rear halves.
I have save more money in other parts from the scrap tractor as well.

And I am free to abuse it as I see fit.
It is fun to drive.
When someone I trust wants to borrow a tractor, I don't have to worry about it, or tell them they can borrow it only if I can borrow their wife.

I have a couple old ones around but if thier wife is really good looking ?? :shocked:

 

[ch1ch2]

I have a couple old ones around but if thier wife is really good looking ?? :shocked:

"LOL":laughing:

 

[Industrial Toys]

If you know exactly what you want and need, plus intend on keeping it for a while, new is the way to go. I bought my 08 Duramax new (bankruptcy sale) and it has except for some gimmicks been totally reliable and cost me nothing in repairs, only a little brake maintenance. Meanwhile my friend bought an 09 2500 Gas, used and I swear to God, it has been nothing but trouble. Not a week goes by, that it isn't in the shop or being towed. And that's not the first truck like that. Same with the old tractors he buys.

 

[finn1]

THIS^^^^ And because I can afford it.

Probably the best answer.

Life痴 too short to deal with other people痴 castoffs.

 

[coobie]

Probably the best answer.

Lifeç—´ too short to deal with other peopleç—´ castoffs.

Did I ever tell you about my first 30 years of my life buying other people junk.Laffin...

 

[rScotty]

The original question went something like this, "Why would someone want to buy a new compact tractor new when good used equipment is available?"

And I don't know the answer. I've wondered about it myself. In fact, this obsession with buying new things is one of the strange generational changes that perplexes us older guys about the younger generation. We wonder about it a lot.

There's certainly no denying that people nowdays prefer to look at buying new before looking at buying used anything..... even houses.

One thing that forums like this have have taught us is that it probably isn't because new tractors are more reliable than used ones. Judging from the messages on TBN and several other forums, there are many more messages about problems with new tractors than with used ones.

So If the reason isn't reliability, my guess is that the popularity of buying new comes from a combination of wanting something today rather than tomorrow, not having mechanical skills, and already being trapped into buying on credit.

But is it really that simple? I'd sure like to hear some opinions.
thanks, rScotty

 

[fried1765]

And I don't know the answer. I've wondered about it myself. In fact, this obsession with buying new things is one of the strange generational changes that perplexes us older guys about the younger generation. We wonder about it a lot.

There's certainly no denying that people nowdays prefer to look at buying new before looking at buying used anything..... even houses.

One thing that forums like this have have taught us is that it probably isn't because new tractors are more reliable than used ones. Judging from the messages on TBN and several other forums, there are many more messages about problems with new tractors than with used ones.

So If the reason isn't reliability, my guess is that the popularity of buying new comes from a combination of wanting something today rather than tomorrow, not having mechanical skills, and already being trapped into buying on credit.

But is it really that simple? I'd sure like to hear some opinions.
thanks, rScotty

Opinion, from another old guy: You are 100% correct!

 

[Geotech]

Somebody's gotta buy new one's or you old folks will run out of used ones to buy. :laughing:

 

[Citydude]

Somebody's gotta buy new one's or you old folks will run out of used ones to buy. :laughing:

Dang, that hit the nail on the head. Whippersnapper.....