Kioti resale

[Iowachild]

<font color="blue"> Look at the condition in the pictures, looks pretty darn clean and not representative of a multi thousand hour machine.
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From a bad experience I can say that pictures can be deceiving. Yes the machine looks clean, but it's not a good enough quality picture to be blown up for real examination. I do see damage on the seat that I would hope would not develop in 221 hours. And speaking of hours, I know from the same bad experience that some proof meters only have 4 digits so the machine never goes over 999.9 hours. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

PS:Anybody need a big boat anchor??

 

[Iowachild]

<font color="blue"> Look at the condition in the pictures, looks pretty darn clean and not representative of a multi thousand hour machine.
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From a bad experience I can say that pictures can be deceiving. Yes the machine looks clean, but it's not a good enough quality picture to be blown up for real examination. I do see damage on the seat that I would hope would not develop in 221 hours. And speaking of hours, I know from the same bad experience that some proof meters only have 4 digits so the machine never goes over 999.9 hours. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

PS:Anybody need a big boat anchor??

 

[TBDonnelly]

Resale is regionally affected which in turn can make it very subjective (especially by our guest, the other "K" salesperson. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

Using different ages & models & sources....I'm sure you can 'spin' the information to fit which ever agenda is preferred. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Don

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[TBDonnelly]

Resale is regionally affected which in turn can make it very subjective (especially by our guest, the other "K" salesperson. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif)

Using different ages & models & sources....I'm sure you can 'spin' the information to fit which ever agenda is preferred. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Don

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[buyerjohn]

the reality is that older machines break down unless stored inside regardless of whether they are driven or not... rubber gets brittle, seals dry out, and rust finds it's way into parts - it's only a matter of time.

in terms of the market getting flooded - we only need to look to chevy et al and the vehicle sales of last year...that killed resale value of 1-2 year old vehicles...

 

[buyerjohn]

the reality is that older machines break down unless stored inside regardless of whether they are driven or not... rubber gets brittle, seals dry out, and rust finds it's way into parts - it's only a matter of time.

in terms of the market getting flooded - we only need to look to chevy et al and the vehicle sales of last year...that killed resale value of 1-2 year old vehicles...

 

[IslandTractor]

<font color="blue"> somthing thats well balanced </font>

Of course that is exactly what you are famous for Neil, well balanced posts. Please provide a reference to the last nice thing you had to say about a Kioti tractor. I don't recall any prior "well balanced" posts. However, I do consider the fact that as a Kubota dealer you spend so much time here to be a backhanded compliment to the Kioti line. You must be worried and looking over your shoulder.

Maybe I am just grouchy this morning but I think it would be nice (and balanced) to hear you say something positive (and KJ to say something negative /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) about Kioti once in a while if you're going to hang out here. Critics are welcome but let's try, as you stated, to be a bit more balanced.

 

[IslandTractor]

<font color="blue"> somthing thats well balanced </font>

Of course that is exactly what you are famous for Neil, well balanced posts. Please provide a reference to the last nice thing you had to say about a Kioti tractor. I don't recall any prior "well balanced" posts. However, I do consider the fact that as a Kubota dealer you spend so much time here to be a backhanded compliment to the Kioti line. You must be worried and looking over your shoulder.

Maybe I am just grouchy this morning but I think it would be nice (and balanced) to hear you say something positive (and KJ to say something negative /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) about Kioti once in a while if you're going to hang out here. Critics are welcome but let's try, as you stated, to be a bit more balanced.

 

[HODAK]

Blue book - what a joke when it comes to equipment. Condition can change the number drastically. My personal experience in a trade price at multiple dealers, (different brands), vs actual price that the tractor sold for was about 3400.00. The tractor was in excellent condition, low hours and looked clean. The blue book for that tractor (according to various dealers), in excellent condition was 2400.00 - 2800.00. W/loader add 1500.00 - 2000.00 Sold at auction for 8200.00. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I hope this isn't another threrad headed for the dumper.......

Island Tractor - balanced??? I know what I expect to see and really could care less. Just grin and bear it /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[HODAK]

Blue book - what a joke when it comes to equipment. Condition can change the number drastically. My personal experience in a trade price at multiple dealers, (different brands), vs actual price that the tractor sold for was about 3400.00. The tractor was in excellent condition, low hours and looked clean. The blue book for that tractor (according to various dealers), in excellent condition was 2400.00 - 2800.00. W/loader add 1500.00 - 2000.00 Sold at auction for 8200.00. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I hope this isn't another threrad headed for the dumper.......

Island Tractor - balanced??? I know what I expect to see and really could care less. Just grin and bear it /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif