L3400HST $$$

[nate9868]

I recently got a quote from my local dealer on a 3400 hst w/ a fel and R4 tires for $17400. I've been looking on the web for awhile and found some better deals, barlow equipment being one of them. The thing I'm worried about is buying a tractor from an out of town dealer and then getting hassled by my local dealer if I take the tractor in for servicing. Hopefully I wont need much service after the purchase, but you never know.

What do you guys think?

 

[Wayne_Freeman]

It looks to me your dealer is around $2K high. You may want to get a genuine competitive quote and approach the dealer with your situation. I want to buy local but need some price reduction! Be prepared to accept either answer. A dealer worth his salt will service your machine regardless where you bought it although the priority chain favors purchasing customers. Let us know how you make out. I have this identical machine and love it!

 

[teg]

It could cost you more in the long run. I didn't think I would need to bring my L2800 in either Have you talked to anyone in your area about this dealer? I would... dealer means more to me then price (at least now, since I know better). If he charges more and still stinks... buy where ever you want.

 

[westbrooklawn]

You should be able to buy that setup for $1000 less than what you were quoted. I would make your dealer a firm offer at that price, and see where it goes.

 

[nate9868]

The dealer has a good reputation as far a service goes, but they also have a reputation for not budging on their prices. My dad recently bought a used JD lawn tractor from them and they wouldnt come $500 off the price. Also I tried to buy a used B model from them last summer and offered them $700 less than their asking price in cash, but they refused. The next closest dealer is over an hour away, but it might be worth giving them a visit.

Thanks

 

[krackerjack9]

well if its a hour away and you can get it for $2k less thats worth the Drive!! Or even if its shipped in from another state your only going to pay $400.00 give or take for shipping its still a better deal.

 

[RFB]

The entire concept of a dealer using service as a tool to enforce non-competitive pricing is obnoxious. I would drive 4 hours to avoid a dealer like that.

 

[voodoodog]

I recently got a quote from my local dealer on a 3400 hst w/ a fel and R4 tires for $17400.

Looking up the Kubota Whole goods price list for 07 (found on this site) the suggested list price for a L3400 HST w/loader and R4 tires should be $19,149.00 ($15,543.00 for tractorw/R4 tires + $3,606.00 for LA463 FEL).

Yet I see folks saying your dealer could be $2K too high when he quotes you $17,400.00 for the above.

What is it I'm not seeing here guys?

Vdog

 

[nate9868]

I just recently got another quote from a dealer about 50 miles from me. $16,550

 

[Wayne_Freeman]

This past summer I bought a L3400HST with new loader. Machine had 28 hrs and full warranty. My local dealer is impossible to deal with. I drove 300 miles to a neighboring state and purchased for $14,000 out the door. No additional fees or sales tax. This was a great dealership I just wish they were closer. Here is a similar deal and there are plenty more out there if you look around. http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=5266731&guid=5F3E28ACF8FE41ADA421FC898D56F4EB
Take your time and look around. Good luck!