Mahindra MSRP prices not on web site

used4me · Oct 30, 2007

Hi All,

Anybody else noticed that the MSRP is no longer shown on the Mahindra web site ? Instead, just tells you to contact the dealer.

I, for 1, think this is a pretty regressive step.

Deere does it, Kubota is trying to do it and yet Mahindra who did do it, now doesn't.

I appreciated being able to get a ball park idea on pricing to see what would maybe fit in my budget.

Actually, after reading some things about Mahindra and going to their web site, it was 1 of the main things that made me look at Mahindras as I could work out some rough ideas on cost. Quite honestly, if the MRSP hadn't been there I probably wouldn't even be working on a deal for 1 right now.

Any other thoughts on this ?

Thanks and have a good 1.

TJ

xlr82v2 · Oct 30, 2007

Yeah, I noticed that too this morning.

I don't know what to think of it... I guess the price gap between RED and Green and the 2 Oranges is maybe going to start closing in... Or, maybe they are giving the dealers more flexibility to set prices. Either way, I think it's a bad move for the customers. But then again, maybe it will initiate more contact between potential customers and the dealers. Who knows for sure, except HQ and the dealers...

PBinWA · Oct 30, 2007

I bet there is a new marketing person. Some people believe in posting prices and others don't.

Personally, I think it's better to post prices. Keeps the dealers honest.

jwcinpk · Oct 30, 2007

PBinWA said:
I bet there is a new marketing person.

Some people believe in posting prices and others don't.

Personally, I think it's better to post prices. Keeps the dealers honest.

I bet you are right! I agree!

rvaitor · Oct 30, 2007

I like to ballpark prices as well - very helpful in comparing products. Just gives you an idea of where you need to look and gives the company and dealers more credibility.

MUDONTHETIRES · Oct 30, 2007

Mahindra could possibly be getting a lot of heat from their dealers wanting them to remove the MSRP. If there is no price to compare to, then as a prospect, it's tough to come up with a logical decision when the "wants" and "needs" factors are involved. So the typical impulse is to "call" the dealer for details. It works in theory but I myself liked the prices displayed on their website. My thoughts anyway.

Mud

BigTy · Oct 31, 2007

I would look for MSRP to be back on there in a week or two. They are probably juggling some pricing issues, what w/ new products coming out and all...but just to clarify, we love MSRP being published, here at the dealer level.

bkheur · Oct 31, 2007

I also like the MSRP's being displayed. I like to have a ballpark figure when I am buying something.
It is like people who are trying to sell stuff in the classifieds and they do not list the price. It will say call for pricing and details. Most of the time I never even give it a second look if no price is listed.

CTW · Nov 3, 2007

I like to know what the MSRP is as well. So I guess we're all suppose to stop in and asked the dealer what the going rate is? I don't know about you guys but the last time I stopped in (which was last week) and asked a dealer for a price on a tractor I was curious about he seemed like "I" was the one putting him out! Call me crazy but I thought these guys were into selling and presenting a product for sale. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come. I get the feeling they want to make sure "you" are commited to or are really serious about buying "their" tractor before they'll release some numbers. This mating dance turns more potential buyers off than most things. Just tell the basic price for the unit, I don't want to sit down in someones cramped office and crunch numbers all afternoon. OK, I feel better now.

Keith_B · Nov 4, 2007

The MSRP is not much of a guide for the Mahindra prices. In general I have found the actual prices to be much cheaper than the MSRP.

jwcinpk · Nov 4, 2007

Keith_B said:
The MSRP is not much of a guide for the Mahindra prices. In general I have found the actual prices to be much cheaper than the MSRP.

Sure, but it gives you a place to start. It also serves as a comparison tool. If you know each manufacturers MSRP it lets you know how they stack up. You can figure all MSRPs are going to be higher than actual price. Typically you can buy for 12-18% off MSRP.

SnowRidge · Nov 4, 2007

It doesn't matter what I am buying, if the seller makes me work to find out what the price is, I am either going to look elsewhere or show up at their door already unhappy with how they do business.

AchingBack · Nov 4, 2007

Consider, at one time there was no Mahindra website. The MSRP for products was however, available at the dealers. What's so wrong with making a phone call or two. When I bought my tractor in 2005, the MSRP was not a mystery. And when I asked for a small price break, I got it. I plan on owning my tractor for the next twenty plus years. I don't care if I could have spent another two weeks haggling with the dealer and saved another $100. I knew my dealer needed to make a profit to stay in business. Over twenty or thirty years, the hundred bucks isn't anywhere near the radar scope.

RedRiver · Nov 5, 2007

While I realize the MSRP gives you a rough idea of prices from different brands, most people who are serious buyers will contact their local dealers of the various brands to see how the "real" prices compare.

Offy · Nov 5, 2007

I doubt that I would own a Mahindra today if it were not for the MSRP being available on the web site. My old 9N was serving me well (still does) but I wanted to explore something that could dig and carry as well as mow and drag. I got comfortable enough with the Mahindra line and prices to explore compact tractors. I own a 3215 HST that internet exploration convinced me that I could afford it and secondly that I wanted to own it. I checked out the other brands but Mahindra was my choice. The straight forwardness of the Mahindra website started my quest and was the basis for my comparative search.

jwcinpk · Nov 5, 2007

AchingBack said:
Consider, at one time there was no Mahindra website. The MSRP for products was however, available at the dealers. What's so wrong with making a phone call or two. When I bought my tractor in 2005, the MSRP was not a mystery. And when I asked for a small price break, I got it. I plan on owning my tractor for the next twenty plus years. I don't care if I could have spent another two weeks haggling with the dealer and saved another $100. I knew my dealer needed to make a profit to stay in business. Over twenty or thirty years, the hundred bucks isn't anywhere near the radar scope.

What's wrong with calling the Mahindra dealer for me is that it's a long distance phone call, as I'm sure it is for lots of folks. Besides have you tried calling my Mahindra dealer lately? I'm certain someone is chatting with their significant other on his time. I know they're not that busy.

jwcinpk · Nov 5, 2007

RedRiver said:
While I realize the MSRP gives you a rough idea of prices from different brands, most people who are serious buyers will contact their local dealers of the various brands to see how the "real" prices compare.

Real prices are derived from MSRP!

MUDONTHETIRES · Nov 6, 2007

I was on Mahindra's 24/7 customer care "LIVE CHAT" website last night and asked about the MSRP issue. He (his name was Dave) stated that he didn't have enough information to reply to the issue but someone would contact me soon. Today, I received this:

Thank you for contacting Mahindra USA.

I am responding to the question about Mahindra removing the MSRP from our website. It was a marketing decision to open up more and better communication between the customers and the dealers. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me at any time.

Thanks for choosing Mahindra.

"A Smile Is A Light In The Window Of The Soul, Indicating That The Heart Is At Home."

Best Regards,

Brenda Bradshaw,
Customer Relations
Mahindra USA, Inc.
17723 FM 2920
Tomball, TX 77377
1-800-887-2286 EXT. 321
brenda.bradshaw@mahindrausa.com

This came straight from Mahindra.

Hope this helps,
Mud

jwcinpk · Nov 6, 2007

Only time will tell, but personally I think this direction will hurt them! They must be counting on folks getting MSRP from other sites and the real price from them thus further seperating the price of the tractors when in all actuality the gap in price between them and the others is getting smaller.