Dealer New Kioti dealer made me howl!

[teach]

I visited a new Kioti dealer in RI last week. I looked at two brand new CK20's that had just been delivered (hydro. & loader). Both of them had dings/creases on the edge of the driver's rear fender. One was about the size of a nickel, one about a quarter, both with cracked or scratched paint in these dings. I asked for a price on them ($14,000 BEFORE taxes, OUCH! They looked like great machines and I have heard many positive comments on them, but based on that price, Kubota is looking better and better!). The salesman argued with me from behind the counter saying that there was no way these machines were damaged, they were brand new. After several minutes of going back and forth (by now I felt I was being called a liar, and heavan forbid he walk outside and look), I asked if there would be any discounts offered since they were slightly damaged. IF they were in fact damaged, he didn't know, had to talk to the boss.
Is this common to find brand new tractors with small defects for full price? I wouldn't buy a brand new car like this for full price. These two spots definately would have been prone to surface rust in the near future at the very least.
teach

 

[depratt_equip]

New Kioti tractors do not come form the factory like this. They were either damaged during shipping (shipping company would be at fault). Or they were damaged by the dealer during unloading or assembly. Either way Kioti would not like to see this from a dealer. Dealers are suppose to do an assembly check sheet after assembly, one of the items being appearance of the tractor.

 

[KiotiJohn]

What a shame this person was a dummy. In the face of a customer who has seen the damage, he doesn't even go look to see something that may have been missed by others.
The tractors come in very tough angle iron shipping crates, and yes, could be damaged, but it would be after leaving Kioti's warehouse.
I suspect that someone did it at the dealer's when removing it from the crate, or during assembly.
Was that price without and FEL? Ooooo too high. John

 

[teach]

John,
that was with a FEL, but it still seems like a lot to me.
teach

 

[KiotiJohn]

It seems that all of New England has prices in that range for Tractor and FEL. There have been many threads in the past about this. Dealers seem to blame much higher freight charges, and higher costs of doing business to explain it.
This is one reason a lot of posters have bought their tractors from out of state.
John

 

[psuedofarmer]

<font color="blue"> It seems that all of New England has prices in that range for Tractor and FEL. There have been many threads in the past about this. Dealers seem to blame much higher freight charges, and higher costs of doing business to explain it. </font>

correct.. i did research on tractor prices for 6 months before deciding on the DK55c. this machine was 14k LESS than an comparatively equipped L5030 purchased in the same state (new hampshire).

tractor prices in New England are higher for all colors (orange, blue, etc.). it has less to do with frieght than it does with supply-side economics. simply put, the demand for compact tractors and the general higher cost of living (which also equates to higher salaries) in new england helps to drive the prices higher.

it's not fair, but then again, what in life is?

kioti makes an excellent product for an excellent price. and while the prices have increased, i think you'll find that the other orange tractor is more $ for the same functionality.

pf

 

[GerardC]

<font color="blue"> kioti makes an excellent product for an excellent price. and while the prices have increased, i think you'll find that the other orange tractor is more $ for the same functionality. </font>

This is exactly why KIOTI is taking off like wild fire! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[cptdave]

You need to see Dave at Upper Valley Tractor. He is near Lebanon,NH..Call him and he will show you what $14,000 will really get you!!!
Dave

 

[justforme]

thats where i got mine and i couldn't be happier!



</font><font color="blue" class="small">( You need to see Dave at Upper Valley Tractor. He is near Lebanon,NH..Call him and he will show you what $14,000 will really get you!!!
Dave )</font>

 

[CT_Jeff]

I live in Connecticut and am looking for a CK20HST. My local dealers price was very high. 16500 for CK20HST, 2000 for FEL, 6500 for backhoe, and 2500 for finish mower. Prices from an out of state dealer are 10500 for CK20HST, 2000 for FEL, 5300 for backhoe and 1200 for finish mower. Of course then add shipping and we are talking about a dealer that I can not easily take the tractor to for service. I don't mind paying a little extra to my local dealer, but I can not afford to give him that much extra. Unfortunately I have not recently bought a winning powerball ticket, so I think the out of state dealer will get my money.