I might need to sell my 7710-II

[SESS]

Not enough people like you left in the world Robert. Everyone wants to blame everyone else! Mistakes are part of life, owning up to a mistake is vital in the growth process of life! Live and learn the hard way sometimes is the best medicine. Hind site is a HUGE teacher-just ask the Farmtrac dealers you know!

Good luck with everything and hopefully you will come out good in the end.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Not enough people like you left in the world Robert. Everyone wants to blame everyone else! Mistakes are part of life, owning up to a mistake is vital in the growth process of life! Live and learn the hard way sometimes is the best medicine. Hind site is a HUGE teacher-just ask the Farmtrac dealers you know!

Good luck with everything and hopefully you will come out good in the end.

I know all to well about people wanting to blame others. While talking to a couple lawyers about various things I mentioned the fact I was out of work because of my back injury. Both lawyers immediately tried to get me to sue. I told them it was my own fault I fell and that I worked for my father. They wanted me to sue anyway, said it would be the insurance company that would be sued and not my father personally. I then explained to them that the insurance company has been great with this and has paid for everything without question so I had no reason to sue them. Eventually I made my point that I wasn't going to sue for my own mistake. Then recently a guy I know tried to get me to sue also. He finally admitted I had a higher morale character then he did as he would have sued instantly

I don't mind earning what I have and I know I have to work hard to accomplish that. It is the way I was raised. I can't see how people can blame others just to clear themselves or make a few extra dollars. But as I said, I had a good role model and still do (although, he isn't being such a good role model for my daughter)

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Just a quick update. I received a letter from the dealer threatening to take me to court if I don't pay to entire bill with interest by October 15th

 

[mark.r]

Just a quick update. I received a letter from the dealer threatening to take me to court if I don't pay to entire bill with interest by October 15th

The're on "Karma's" short list . . . honestly.

 

[slowzuki]

I'd say there is a charge for the loan and use of your tractor since they have not made it available to you for use.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I'd say there is a charge for the loan and use of your tractor since they have not made it available to you for use.

Only in a perfect world

 

[D7E]

I've never seen a dealer that does extra work without the..."Call" ...You have to agree to the extra work....Where the **** can you put $13'000 in that tractor..Sureley there was a point where you could've said " @!#$ you I'll pay the labour and take tractor home in pieces" before they fitted anything?
The best place to sell now is auctions....Private ads and dealers cash offers are cheaper..A complete 360 from what i've always done?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I've never seen a dealer that does extra work without the..."Call" ...You have to agree to the extra work....Where the **** can you put $13'000 in that tractor..Sureley there was a point where you could've said " @!#$ you I'll pay the labour and take tractor home in pieces" before they fitted anything?
The best place to sell now is auctions....Private ads and dealers cash offers are cheaper..A complete 360 from what i've always done?

When I took the tractor to them my thoughts were if it was going to be too much to repair I would just have them close it back up and pay them for their time and bring it home and park it till I could either afford to repair it or part it out.

As for any call, I was called once and told about the pto being worn and I agreed to have them repair it but the motor was all not repaired according to how we agreed. Then they replaced the oil pump and turbo without my knowledge which was another $1500 just for the parts.

For what they actually did to the tractor the bill was appropriate. The problem was they were not suppose to do that much as I made it clear to the service manager I didn't have a lot of money to sink in this tractor at the time. And as things turned out I fell and have not been able to crawl out of the financial hole as a result. I am working on it but everytime I think I am close to being ahead of the game something happens to push me back. But its all good

 

[chh]

Robert I figuired this would end up in court one way or the other. I really am kind of suprised that they did not manage to get it sold. I hope you manage to get it all worked out one way or the other.

 

[froggy]

Robert,

What's the latest on on the 7710 saga?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Robert,

What's the latest on on the 7710 saga?

No change. I have not tried to talk to my dealer and they haven't tried to talk to me either. I am not in any hurry though.

Thanks for asking.

 

[millwrightdude]

Any up dates?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Nothing new. I talked to my friend who is a salesman there and he said it is still up for sale even though they moved the tractor to the back of their lot and out of peoples line of sight. I don't know what they are hoping for as putting it back there isn't going to sell it very fast.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Well, a slight update to this thread. I finished paying off the loan I used to buy the 7710-II from CNH. The tractor still sits out back at my local NH dealer and there has been no change in its status at all and no attempts at communication from the dealer or me in regards to this. I have had plenty of other things going on to worry about but as things get paid off I hope to stock pile enough money to eventually make an offer to get it back.

I am nervous about buying it back though. To my knowledge it has not moved or even been started in over a year. I am wondering what problems I may encounter if or when I ever do get it back as it will have sat for a long time by then. And I don't think the dealer is going to care much if at all about any problems I have as a result of the machine being parked for so long

 

[RickB]

If you are considering paying off the work order and getting the tractor out of hock, please do so with an open mind. You know more about that tractor than any used machine you will ever consider buying. That tractor has more recently preformed major repairs than most 7710's you will find. A well-kept 7710 is a very good tractor in most folk's estimation. Right now you have little to show for your investment and paying it off will get you back in the seat of a sound 86 hp tractor of more or less known quality for less money than is likely any other way. I would not be concerned with the length of time it has sat around, but If I were going to buy this tractor, I'd get it home before winter, or at least get it started and inspected and know that it is functionally OK and winterized now.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

If you are considering paying off the work order and getting the tractor out of hock, please do so with an open mind. You know more about that tractor than any used machine you will ever consider buying. That tractor has more recently preformed major repairs than most 7710's you will find. A well-kept 7710 is a very good tractor in most folk's estimation. Right now you have little to show for your investment and paying it off will get you back in the seat of a sound 86 hp tractor of more or less known quality for less money than is likely any other way. I would not be concerned with the length of time it has sat around, but If I were going to buy this tractor, I'd get it home before winter, or at least get it started and inspected and know that it is functionally OK and winterized now.

Thanks Rick, I want to get it back but doubt it will be before winter. I was starting to think about the time it has just sat and was wondering if that may cause problems. I won't worry about it anymore and hopefully will be able to get the tractor back in a few months. I will stop in when I am ready to negotiate and inspect it first and hopefully everything will be fine.

 

[ScottAR]

Except maybe for the battery being dead, I wouldn't worry about anything else.
Provided they put in antifreeze. Should be ok. Might want to change the oil; for
sure if it looks milky.

I'd sooner buy a tractor I knew was sound than an unknown machine.

 

[Renze]

What about the money involved ? did you settle the disagreement about the unsolicited repairs ?

 

[Robert_in_NY]

What about the money involved ? did you settle the disagreement about the unsolicited repairs ?

No, nothing has been discussed at all. I am just finally getting out of the hole I dug myself into and am thinking of this tractor again. I had some concerns about it sitting so long and wanted to discuss them on here before I even think about talking to anyone at the dealership about the tractor.

 

[Renze]

I am just finally getting out of the hole I dug myself into..

Did you dig yourself into this, or did you accidently fell into it (or, off that roof) ??

The way you say it, you make it sound like this all happened due to your own ignorance... I dont think you should blame yourself for a chain of bad luck..