Price Check Kubota B7800 Price

MadDog · Apr 1, 2004

My local dealers were all about $2000 higher than the Kubota dealer whom I bought from, about 3hrs away in Vt. He agreed to deliver to me in Mass and took plenty of time orienting me to the tractor and attachments when he got here.

For whatever reason, none of the local dealers felt the need to match the competing price, or even to offer to come close; Result? They lost my business because I just don't see a reason to pay that kind of premium in order to deal locally. The customer makes the choice.

I'm not saying that the dealer's position is unreasonable. I don't know. Maybe the dealer's costs are higher and he can't make a competitive offer and still make a profit. But, for that matter, two dealers ten miles apart may have different cost structures, too and if the one with higher costs can't sell at competitive prices, that's his problem; not the customer's. Maybe some people will pay more to deal with him anyway.

Rick Jay · Apr 1, 2004

piper,

I'm not picking on you here, but I do wish to set the record straight. Most likely, in whatever state you reside, you did not save the sales tax, you evaded it. Your state's Department of Revenue would be very interested in learning about your tractor purchase and would, most likely, require you to pay an amount equal to the sales tax due in the form of a "Use Tax". If you do a search on this forum, you'll see other threads on this topic.

Many elect not to pay it. I'm not the judge here, I just want people to know what the law is regarding this issue and let them make their own decisions.

Oh...and this in not an April Fool's joke either. I almost wish it was. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

~Rick

IvanS · Apr 1, 2004

For a frame of reference, I just bought my B7800 last week. Delivered to my door including a 402 loader, tooth bar, filled rear tires and a free 50 hour service was $14,946 not including TN tax. Your mileage may vary depending on you location.

I shopped all the dealers within 100 miles, my local dealer ended up lowering his price to within $400 of my best price - I decided that the local service and being able to rent their implements and other equipment at a reduced rate was worth the $400.

Good luck in your hunt!

Dan