Verdemont
Bronze Member
Oops. Looks like this needs to be put into the Kubota specific forum. Sorry moderators. I assume someone will move this thread.
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I live in Rural Colorado and have started the search for a new B3300SU. I bought a B7610 in 2004 but sold it in 2006 when we changed houses. Now want a bigger unit with a BH due to the new property and what i like to do.
After visiting both local dealers, kicking tires, driving the units around, etc.. I got price quotes from both dealers that can service my area.
I am looking to buy a B3300SU with the LA504 loader, 54" bucket, BH77 backhoe, 10" bucket, and that's about it for now. I will add a 5' blade later.
Got written prices from both and one is about 6.4% discount from the list price and one is at 8.72% discount. Both are good dealers and one of them is the dealer that I purchased my last tractor from. The other dealer is now closer to where our new property is and would likely use them for parts and service. I would have NO issues purchasing from either dealer and both salesmen are outstanding people.
Both dealers have the B3300SU in stock as well as the loader and BH77. One of them doesn't have a 54" bucket right now but can get one very quickly. So, no issues with availability of equipment, delivery, or any of that.
I do plan on taking advantage of the Kubota financing (5 year, 0% interest) offer. We used Kubota finance before and it was easy. 0% is wonderful.
Questions:
1. Due to the slow economy I was hoping to get at least a 10% discount off of list price. Was thinking more like 15% if possible. So far 8.72 is the best. However I have not yet gone back to either dealer and asked them to do better. Yet. I will, but am seeking guidance here. What have others gotten %-wise? Is 10% realistic? Is 15% realistic?
2. I have Googled the entire Internet and I cannot find any reference to dealer cost on the equipment like you can with cars and such. I am assuming the dealer cost is not available. If this is wrong can someone let me know via email or reply here?
3. The only way a good deal can happen is if both the seller and buyer are happy. That is a lot easier when you know how much the dealer is making. The ONLY single data point I have been able to obtain is the dealer cost on one item. One of the dealers said the dealer cost of the Thumb for the BH77 was $362. List price is $465. That data point shows a 22.15% profit margin for the dealer for this single part. I don't know if this data is correct or if this is true for other attachments (like the FEL or BH) or even if it's true for the tractor itself.
4. I would like to finalize my deal by this Saturday but could sure use some input from others here. Here is what I am trying to buy and the prices I got from the Kubota.com "Build Your Kubota" tool there:
B3300SUHSDP - Special Package Deal
Base Tractor MSRP including R4 Tires $15,422.00
Loader - LA504 $3,094.00
Loader Bucket - 54". Normal Duty $452.00
Loader Quick Coupler $279.00
Backhoe - BH77 $7,699.00
Backhoe Bucket - 10" $415.00
Total Configured Price of Model $27,361.00
CIR Tractor / Loader Discount $300.00 (Through June 30, 2011)
Total MSRP: $27,061.00
The two prices I have been quoted are 6.42% and 8.72% from the $27,061.00 price listed above. Free delivery. No other charges other than 2.9% tax.
Looking for input from recent purchasers on what kind of discount % you got from your Kubota dealer. I am ONLY dealing with Kubota and not interested in anything else.
Thanks in Advance. I don't post much but have been lurking here again for 3-4 months considering the B3300SU, B3200, and a B26TLB.
Tom
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I live in Rural Colorado and have started the search for a new B3300SU. I bought a B7610 in 2004 but sold it in 2006 when we changed houses. Now want a bigger unit with a BH due to the new property and what i like to do.
After visiting both local dealers, kicking tires, driving the units around, etc.. I got price quotes from both dealers that can service my area.
I am looking to buy a B3300SU with the LA504 loader, 54" bucket, BH77 backhoe, 10" bucket, and that's about it for now. I will add a 5' blade later.
Got written prices from both and one is about 6.4% discount from the list price and one is at 8.72% discount. Both are good dealers and one of them is the dealer that I purchased my last tractor from. The other dealer is now closer to where our new property is and would likely use them for parts and service. I would have NO issues purchasing from either dealer and both salesmen are outstanding people.
Both dealers have the B3300SU in stock as well as the loader and BH77. One of them doesn't have a 54" bucket right now but can get one very quickly. So, no issues with availability of equipment, delivery, or any of that.
I do plan on taking advantage of the Kubota financing (5 year, 0% interest) offer. We used Kubota finance before and it was easy. 0% is wonderful.
Questions:
1. Due to the slow economy I was hoping to get at least a 10% discount off of list price. Was thinking more like 15% if possible. So far 8.72 is the best. However I have not yet gone back to either dealer and asked them to do better. Yet. I will, but am seeking guidance here. What have others gotten %-wise? Is 10% realistic? Is 15% realistic?
2. I have Googled the entire Internet and I cannot find any reference to dealer cost on the equipment like you can with cars and such. I am assuming the dealer cost is not available. If this is wrong can someone let me know via email or reply here?
3. The only way a good deal can happen is if both the seller and buyer are happy. That is a lot easier when you know how much the dealer is making. The ONLY single data point I have been able to obtain is the dealer cost on one item. One of the dealers said the dealer cost of the Thumb for the BH77 was $362. List price is $465. That data point shows a 22.15% profit margin for the dealer for this single part. I don't know if this data is correct or if this is true for other attachments (like the FEL or BH) or even if it's true for the tractor itself.
4. I would like to finalize my deal by this Saturday but could sure use some input from others here. Here is what I am trying to buy and the prices I got from the Kubota.com "Build Your Kubota" tool there:
B3300SUHSDP - Special Package Deal
Base Tractor MSRP including R4 Tires $15,422.00
Loader - LA504 $3,094.00
Loader Bucket - 54". Normal Duty $452.00
Loader Quick Coupler $279.00
Backhoe - BH77 $7,699.00
Backhoe Bucket - 10" $415.00
Total Configured Price of Model $27,361.00
CIR Tractor / Loader Discount $300.00 (Through June 30, 2011)
Total MSRP: $27,061.00
The two prices I have been quoted are 6.42% and 8.72% from the $27,061.00 price listed above. Free delivery. No other charges other than 2.9% tax.
Looking for input from recent purchasers on what kind of discount % you got from your Kubota dealer. I am ONLY dealing with Kubota and not interested in anything else.
Thanks in Advance. I don't post much but have been lurking here again for 3-4 months considering the B3300SU, B3200, and a B26TLB.
Tom