Dealer Help me find a dealer

KWentling · Jun 29, 2002

I've been looking for a BX22 with a MMM. The only good deals I can find are on the East Coast. I'm Located in NE Wyoming. The three closest dealers are all within $400 of each other at $18,600 to 19,000, two won't go any lower, and the other I need to work on some more. Why can't (or won't) a dealer in the West be competitive? Can anyone steer me to a dealer in the Rocky Mountain area that will deal? I'm talking a cash deal, no financing needed. I'd be willing to pay a little more to a local dealer for the convience, service, etc., but $2,000? Any one know about what it would cost to ship one from the east? I hate doing it that way, but.
Thanks, Kim

Casimir · Jun 29, 2002

Try contacting Carver Equipment, in Dunn, NC. From what I have seen here on TBN, he seems to give good prices and will ship almost anywhere. Here is a link to their website. I am sure if you search for Carver on TBN, you can also get their email address.

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.carverequipment.com/>http://www.carverequipment.com/</A>

Harv · Jun 29, 2002

Howdy, Kim!

Although it's a little short on otherwise useful information, the Kubota web site does have a <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.kubota.com/dealers.cfm>dealer locator</A> that seems to work pretty well.

Keep us posted on how you make out.

dcollie · Jun 29, 2002

$ 16,500 from Byrd Tractor in Manassas, VA and they'll throw in a toothbar for the loader, too. He has one in stock. Call Dartmouth Moving in Lebanon, NH (603-448-0378) for a price quote - they go 48 state on odd-sized loads quite frequently. I'd estimate they'll do it for $ 800 or so. May be worthwhile.

No sales tax, either!

-Duane C.

KWentling · Jun 29, 2002

Thanks for the replys. It's my understanding that Carver's isn't offering BX22s yet. They don't list them on their sight. I have the local dealer down to $18,000. If shipping were to be around $800, I think that kicks the price up close enough to their price that I'll probably just bite the bullet and pay their price. The time frame involved in getting here is also a concern. If I had it today, I'd be out using now (or maybe not, it's 104 degrees out right now) Sales tax would sweeten that deal some also though. The tax here would add about $600 to the $18,000.

frank_f15 · Jun 29, 2002

sometimes u just got to pay the going rate. guess that is what your area is selling them for.do u think the price is fair?

cchoate · Jun 29, 2002

check out blurrybill's nightmare on JD's forum. It may change you're mind quick!

KWentling · Jun 30, 2002

Just read blurrybills posts. That is definately a concern of mine. Too bad there are dealers like that. I guess I'll probably just pay the premium price to have the responsible dealer at hand. I don't expect to have problems, but if I do, I feel this dealer will take care of me. If it wern't for the internet and this board, I wouldn't likely know others were buying the same tractor for 1500 less.

daveMT · Jul 10, 2002

I just bought my BX2200 from the dealer in Billings, MT. He gave me a better deal than I could get from Carver when they added in the shipping. I am very happy with him. I don't think I got a screaming deal, but he did deliver it to my place (240 miles RT) and spent 2 hours taking each implement off and putting them back on. Also offered to pick it up for the first service.

KWentling · Jul 11, 2002

I did call Billings Kubota about the BX22 and they were the highest of all of them! $19,000 with the MMM. He wouldn't even consider coming down on price. I did a deal with the Sheridan dealer and they are delivering it Friday afternoon.
Thats about 210 miles round trip.
Kim