Price Check Help with 2013 BX25D pricing, please

[ybnormal70]

Barlows had almost the same price as the one I ordered. The dealer down the road was almost $1k more (not including the $1600 tax I would have to pay) and that price was without the thumb and extra wheels/tires. I went with the dealer that was close with the best price. I didn't want to buy one from a great distance just in case I have any warranty concerns that my local dealer wasn't happy with fixing so I can drive 50minutes to this dealer if I need to. KY was a little to far away for face to face service . I'm glad I shopped around because the local dealer would have really made me pay a lot more unnecessarily.

Thanks everyone for your input,

Kevin

 

[Shutesbury]

Conway, ?where?

 

[architect]

Like JohnThomas says, get it from Barlows, am pricing another one now to add to my B2920.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Stopped at Barlows today to consult about my F3080 steering issue. They were eating Bologna sandwiches when I left and trying to decide between the Strawberry pie and Banana Pudding. I voted to eat half of each one. They still have some Kubotas left to sell.:laughing:

 

[PeterK]

Had to chime in at the end. As far as buying cars, tractors, or anything else that a dealer services, remember, people DO move and to think your brand new Lexus/Deer/Kubota will only be covered where you buy it is ridiculous., Of course your local dealer will service it - it's their business and that's where they make they long term $$.

 

[Burke78]

2015 Kubota BX25D-1 w/FEL and Backhoe
12" Bucket
54" Mowing Deck
3pt Hitch
R4 Tires
Quick Release for Bucket
Pallet Frame and 32" Forks
$19600.00
$175-delivery

Thanks for posting what you paid ybnormal70. I used your post as a guide for what to ask for and see how much I could get. My first qoute was $21000.00 just for a 2014 BX25D, 3pt hitch, 8" bucket, 54"mower. When I came back and asked for the above list plus the backhoe thumb, I was told politely to go pound sand. I went with Comer Equipment in York, SC. I told them what I wanted and they priced it out. I felt it came in close to what you paid so I didn't even haggle with them.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

So your local dealer is really only $843 off from Barlows best price. And you could maybe do a bit more haggling with your local dealer. But due to the fact that your local dealer has to charge you sales tax, and Barlows doesn't, makes the final difference significant. I can certainly see why you might want to go with Barlows for that kind of difference.

I have to say that this really has to suck for local businesses, and I can kind of understand why some businesses support Congress in changing internet tax law...

Beware the Tax man. WA State has an aggressive sales/excise tax system. I just received a letter from them, as I have a S Corp registered in the state. They are directing me to review all my business purchases since 2010 and determine what we have purchased w/o paying WA state sales tax and then remit the tax owed by 30 April 2015 or face a penalty. They indicate this is an annual requirement for businesses registered in the state that I have been ignoring.

We also have an annual excise tax on personal property (equipment) based on depreciated value (proven by IRS depreciation schedule). All us little guys ignore this till we get caught. For large operations with a lot of equipment this can get very costly so they comply. This applies to the tractor Joe neighbor puts 50 HR/YR on.

Ron