new vs. used

[smstonypoint]

Another question for the guys who have already been there. What are some of the pros/cons of new vs. used machines? I am leaning way in the direction of new because i don't want to inherit anyones problems, but I need a little more ammo to convince someone in particular that this is a lifetime investment, etc. Trust me, I have used all the arguements I know...and I'll even appreciate the tounge-in-cheek responses!

1. Have you tried safety? "You know dear, the new tractor has a lot of safety features."
2. Can you try to work in something about your health and physical well-being? "You know dear, the used tractor has a seat that hurts my back." I've found this tactic can really work if you play your cards right.

Steve

 

[First one]

Just say " My love, I've always wanted a new tractor, just once before I die." I'd do anything for it:thumbsup:

 

[smstonypoint]

Just say " My love, I've always wanted a new tractor, just once before I die." I'd do anything for it:thumbsup:

Great idea!!:thumbsup:

But I would suggest dropping the "I'd do anything for it." You might end up regretting that statement.

Steve

 

[timswi]

Great idea!!:thumbsup:

But I would suggest dropping the "I'd do anything for it." You might end up regretting that statement.

Steve

That right there is sooooo true

 

[smstonypoint]

That right there is sooooo true

And, odds are, you will regret it, sooner or later.

Steve

 

[timswi]

And, odds are, you will regret it, sooner or later.

Steve

Oh..Sooner to be certain, and it'll hurt too

 

[goochy]

I guess I am different , I like lots of TOYS !! Jeeps, boats, dirtbikes, mt bikes,guns, I LOVE toys . I buy most of my toys used ( to save cash ) . I have two 3 acrea lots , so a tractor is a toy to me. Cut grass, grade the driveways , I aslo grade like 6 driveways for friends . So I do not need a new tractor , I just want a tight, good running used tractor . I am getting ready to buy a rental UNIT :confused2:, I get to rent it for 8 hrs before I buy it . Its been beat up , a few dents , tires worn , but for me $14,000 for a Kabota backhoe is alot better than $30++++ new one . I am needing to dig a few holes and clean up some areas , so a backhoe will be great !!! My ford 3000 was beat hard when I bought it 12 years ago with wore out rear tires , still runs great , still has wore out tires . Yes it needs TLC , ( its a 68-70 model ) but it will make someone a great tractor with TLC. If I owned a large track of land 50+ acreas I guess I would think different . But used works great FOR ME . Now I can buy MORE toys with the money saved :drool::thumbsup: You just have to shop around if a used one is $12,000 and new is $16,000 .... GO NEW .

 

[Piston]

I didn't buy you a used engagement ring, did I?

:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:

If you really really want a brand new one, I think you CAN make the argument for it, I think there is a lot to be said for buying brand new, as long as you really do plan on keeping it many many years.
I wanted a brand new L5740 with cab and all the options, but the reality was, I just couldn't afford it, I wanted to buy it outright and that was just not in the cards right now.
I searched around for a long time, over a year, and I did come across many really nice tractors for good prices, but the timing was wrong. I finally settled on a very good condition L4610 with no cab, and accepted the fact that I'll be wearing my motorcycle heated clothing in the winter rather than playing in the snow inside a warm cab....
This tractor was garage kept and had low hours (500), it is an '02 bought as a leftover in '03.

The reality is that you CAN find a very good used tractor for a very good price, it just takes a long time and a lot of looking. Whereas you can go out tomorrow and buy a brand new one and know it has been cared for.

I still want my brand spanking new L5740 with cab, but I may or may not ever have one. However now I have my tractor that will do what I need, and then some. Also I'll be able to buy a boat in the next year or so as well, so my preference was to get a nice, used tractor at a good price.

Keep in mind that the 0% financing is VERY tempting, however don't be fooled into thinking your paying nothing for financing, a cash price will get you a lower price than 0% financing even brand new. When I went pricing out brand new 5740's they gave me a different price for cash and 0%.

If you can afford it, I say go for it. For me the wife said yes, and it was my ultimate decision to save the extra money. Plus, if no one ever bought new, there would never be any great deals for people like me, who buy used :laughing:

When all else fails, go with StLawrences advice above

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I bought my first Kubota BX2200 seven years ago and have bought eleven more "new" Kubotas. With the 0% financing and Kubota is offering a small rebate/discount now (haven't always) for cash. I think it was $700 on $12000 machine recently.
I was told by someone that had been around tractors most of their life and still is daily to never buy used. I have traded several in and sold one and all of them were still great low hours Kubotas but a new one would have been so close to the same price for a buyer that they would have only been attractive to a cash only buyer.
Can one find a good used tractor, yes. Can one find a good used tractor for a reasonable price, possibly in a life time but it will take time.
You've been given alot of good advise on what to tell your wife. Pick a few of them and try. Another good one is to walk around or sit around and just sigh alot, can you bring tears on demand? Add the sighs and tears to the other suggestions.

 

[whistlepig]

You can try the "used" approach. That's the wisest and most obvious first choice. I tried the "used" approach for a year. Strictly Kubota tractors. I looked at dozens if not a hundred used Kubota's. They were just flat ragged out and beat to death. And they wanted less than 20% over new price. I bought new and feel much better off.