My first Mahindra (4110) dissapointed

Zork · Feb 6, 2004

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I'm sorry to hear that you are disappointed. I don't own a 4110 but considered it hard before making another purchase. Its always nice to have everything nice, new and shiny. Especially if you buy it new and pay close to the dealers asking price. Before you decide that you are certainly dissatisfied, run your tractor, work it. See if it is able to perform all of what IT is designed to do and remember that bruises and scars and scratches may/will be those little marks of character that bond you and your machine with memories of the past and confidence for the future. I think that its a nice machine. Talk with your dealer and please post a follow up so that others will have a heads up. Have fun and work safe, Franz. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

shvl73 · Feb 8, 2004

Have the problems with your machine been rectified? I sure hope the dealer replaces the seat with no hassle. I imagine they will. How bad is the paint issue on the ROPS? It sounds like you came to an agreement on the fenders, although you didn't realize the time involved with replacing them. Those rubber plugs do fall out very easily, I purchased a nylon replacement at a hardware store which fits very snug, rather than replace the OEM rubber one that will fall out again. Keep us posted on how this works out.

KENB · Feb 9, 2004

No final answer yet from the dealer. Been exactly 1 week since I discussed it with him. When I showed him the seat, he says things like "OK, well, we'll turn it in to them and see what they say... I believe you". "I'm sure they will take care of it and not charge you for it".
I am just waiting patiently..... but gonna call him today and see whats up.

lamarbur · Feb 9, 2004

I sent you a PM..

shvl73 · Feb 9, 2004

I'm suprised they didn't order a replacement seat ASAP. I think for the amount of $ the average purchaser spends, the dealer should be ordering you a new seat right now. His response sounded a little weak. If he truly believed you he should swap the seat & if necessary, go to regional management to cover his potential loss.

KENB · Feb 9, 2004

Update on the Seat: 2/9/2004
Dealer called and said that the seat was on-order, and that it would arrive in a few days. Dealer offered to install it free, but I would have to bring them the tractor. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif He says that I can install it myself if I wish, and of course I need to bring the defective seat back to them. I guess that is what I'm going to do, (Install it myself). It is a long way to haul it (120 miles) for a seat. Hopefully it will be easier than the fenders.
I guess all is well.

Zork · Feb 9, 2004

That is fair enough. It would be a terrible waste of time to return the tractor 120 miles and maybe have to go back again after its been changed out. Will the dealer ship the seat to you, or is there a way to get the seat while you're in the area? Good luck. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

KENB · Feb 11, 2004

I picked up my replacement seat today. Going to install it this weekend. Looks like it won't be too difficult to install.
Found out today that Mahindra is coming out with a new seat soon. Have not seen the new design yet. Apparently a different design that what came on my 4110. Going to start a new post about it.