Just arrived and hour meter is broken

[MAX-24-Dean]

Hard pass.

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[Atypical_decorum]

While I agree it's great to have a happy outcome.....and that this dealer seems like they are re going above and beyond.....

I honestly think this is only because it was their employee(mechanic) that screwed the pooch here.

Had this been any other machine on trade, on an as is basis.....I don't see the dealer doing this.

Just like trading a car into a used dealer. "I" am not a mechanic. It's up to the dealer to check my trade in and make a fair offer right?

Problem here is.....it was the mechanics personal tractor, and admitted he knew it had this issue. Makes them look bad and opens them up to liability. I think that is the only reason for this outcome.

Not quite. It was supposed to be listed as "approximately 2000 hours". It was listed incorrectly at 1555 hours. It's not who owned the tractor. It was sold under false pretense.

If you bought a car from me, signed "as is" then I sent you a banana the as is doesn't stand. I did not send you what I advertised and you purchased.

 

[Atypical_decorum]

That's good to hear, it sounds like it was a genuine mistake on their part and they're working to make it right.

As I said before, this speaks well of them; to me, anyhow.

I agree. Good character of the owner. I'm sure if I bought a different tractor from them they'd make darn sure it was correct, but they don't have what I'm looking for. So back to the hunt.

 

[2manyrocks]

I am seeing more used tractors for sale in Middle Tennessee. Maybe the tractor market is finally starting to loosen up?

After this bad experience, it might be hard to want to buy anything other than a new tractor with a factory warranty.

 

[Atypical_decorum]

I am seeing more used tractors for sale in Middle Tennessee. Maybe the tractor market is finally starting to loosen up?

After this bad experience, it might be hard to want to buy anything other than a new tractor with a factory warranty.

I've thought about that. But now we're in the $70k+ range which is not a payment I want. I don't really want to go above $35k.

 

[big bubba]

quite a thread...OP: notice you're from New York City? what's the tractor work like given location? forgive me if i missed something...my suggestion is to sit back, sleep on the issue a while before doing anything financially rash. prob smart move to post your issue here
Never did hear how much to replace the part after all this fuss. best regards,

 

[newbury]

OP: notice you're from New York City? what's the tractor work like given location? forgive me if i missed something.

That is why reading is important.

 

[Chewwy]

quite a thread...OP: notice you're from New York City? what's the tractor work like given location? forgive me if i missed something...my suggestion is to sit back, sleep on the issue a while before doing anything financially rash. prob smart move to post your issue here
Never did hear how much to replace the part after all this fuss. best regards,

Did you notice the OP‘s occupation?

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

 

[big bubba]

Did you notice the OP‘s occupation?

good point, didn't follow all replies, my bad. best regards

 

[Atypical_decorum]

quite a thread...OP: notice you're from New York City? what's the tractor work like given location? forgive me if i missed something...my suggestion is to sit back, sleep on the issue a while before doing anything financially rash. prob smart move to post your issue here
Never did hear how much to replace the part after all this fuss. best regards,

Tractor is already going back. Too much risk on my end with unknown hours and worn wear parts. Nothing to replace to right the wrong per se, buy the worn stuff would probably be a few K.

 

[big bubba]

Tractor is already going back. Too much risk on my end with unknown hours and worn wear parts. Nothing to replace to right the wrong per se, buy the worn stuff would probably be a few K.

all the best. am sure in 6 mo it will be behind you, best regards,..

 

[Atypical_decorum]

all the best. am sure in 6 mo it will be behind you, best regards, now go work that machine...

In 6 months it'll be someone else's issue. I have to find a new tractor now.

I was thinking of getting some projects done while I wait for then to get it, but I'd be so mad at myself if something broke. So it's just parked until the driver comes.

 

[big bubba]

In 6 months it'll be someone else's issue. I have to find a new tractor now.

I was thinking of getting some projects done while I wait for then to get it, but I'd be so mad at myself if something broke. So it's just parked until the driver comes.

glad you worked through your decisions. regards

 

[LD1]

Not quite. It was supposed to be listed as "approximately 2000 hours". It was listed incorrectly at 1555 hours. It's not who owned the tractor. It was sold under false pretense.

If you bought a car from me, signed "as is" then I sent you a banana the as is doesn't stand. I did not send you what I advertised and you purchased.

I guess based on what you have said.....

Saying it was "supposed" to be listed as approx 2000hrs.....I'm not sure of.

It should have been, absolutely. And it should have clearly spelled out it had a non-function tach and hour meter.

However.....I get the impression that the dealer (or at least the sales dept) had no idea until you contacted them.

Then their investigation revealed the truth.

At this point though, it don't matter. They are taking care of it and making you whole. So don't dwell on it and get back to tractor shopping

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Great outcome, happy shopping!

 

[Torvy]

But NOTHING about the supposed tractor or his supposed call to the seller.. or anything germane to his original post........

Since when is germane posting criteria at TBN? Pot, kettle?

 

[Atypical_decorum]

Saying it was "supposed" to be listed as approx 2000hrs.....I'm not sure of.

I am. That is what the salesman said.

It should have been, absolutely. And it should have clearly spelled out it had a non-function tach and hour meter.

Agreed

However.....I get the impression that the dealer (or at least the sales dept) had no idea until you contacted them.

The intake guy knew, but failed to pass it on.

Then their investigation revealed the truth.

No investigation needed. The guy who listed it was overachieving.

At this point though, it don't matter. They are taking care of it and making you whole. So don't dwell on it and get back to tractor shopping

Not dwelling. Just annoyed their mistake cost me $1,100. And now I have the burden of finding another suitable tractor.

 

[Torvy]

And now I have the burden of finding another suitable tractor.

Might I suggest a new TYM? More capability than the same sized Kubotas and considerably lower price point.

Yes, there are fewer dealers. Yes, you will have to explain what TYM is to the unaware. Yes, half of TBN will think you are an idiot. Welcome to my world!

What are your primary chores anticipated for your machine?

 

[bmaverick]

Not dwelling. Just annoyed their mistake cost me $1,100. And now I have the burden of finding another suitable tractor.

Sometimes the small lose is way better than keeping it and loosing all of the valve. Sure a grand these days isn't so easily to make up out of thin air.

Being around NYC you have fewer options of finding tractor deals. You are close enough to Allentown, Reading and Quakertown for tractors to inspect in person.

There are over 19 machines listed on the Allentown Craigslist worth while to consider. Bobcat, Kubota, Deere, New Holland, Yanmar, and Mitsubishi.
Owner or dealer too.