Like the tune Yander..... I just wish that neither of mine had faded from Kubota orange to Mary Kay pink....
I always stick with the philosophy that don't matter what brand you buy, it's the dealer that makes or breaks the sale for me, I want a dealer that is honest and has a customer positive attitude and of course is within a reasonable distance to me.
I will say Kubota prices have really increased as of late, probably to keep pace with the devaluing dollar, not that they were ever a cheap date, because they weren't, at least that I can remember, but then so has JD and the rest as well.
I do know a couple times, their cost of replacement parts has caused me to look elsewhere, especially on electrical parts. Not about to pay their 'freight' when I can purchase the exact same part that they are offering for 50-75 percent less.