Struggling with MX5400 purchase — could get MX6000 for same price. What would you do?

[drunderw]

I agreed Friday to move forward on financing with a quote from my local dealer for an MX5400.
I’m needing to finalize soon and would appreciate any quick advice before making the final decision. The financing came back good to go today — but in the meantime, I received two additional quotes, and now I’m struggling to move forward knowing I could get an MX6000 for about the same money.
(For simplicity, I’m listing just base cab + loader pricing.)

• Local dealer MX5400 — $49,250 (who I'm currently working with)
• Other local dealer MX5400 — $47,000
• Other local dealer MX6000 — $49,000
• Dealer 3 hours away MX6000 — $48,600 delivered

When optioned out, for only $795 more than my local dealer’s quote, I could get an MX6000 with a Land Pride SGC1072 grapple and 3rd function at the dealer 3 hours away — compared to my local dealer quoting the MX5400 with a CID ULRG72 grapple.
I’d appreciate advice on what to do here.

• Should I share these quotes with my local dealer and respectfully ask if they can work with me to better align to the other offers?
• I genuinely want to buy from my local dealer over the others — I value having a relationship.
• But I also know I’ll have long-term regret if I don’t get the most machine for my money.

Thanks for any guidance.

 

[stevem5215]

You won't have a relationship at the local dealer if you do this. Service is very important if you can't do it yourself.

 

[jyoutz]

I would go with the other local dealer and get the MX6000 for $49k.

 

[4570Man]

You won't have a relationship at the local dealer if you do this. Service is very important if you can't do it yourself.

You’re kidding yourself if you think it’s going to make much difference anyway. You’re still the small potatoes guy anyway. You might as well save the money on the front end.

 

[Carl_NH]

Agree with jyoutz go with "other local dealer" MX6000 for $49K - it's up to you to decide to ask your first dealer to match the price - depends on your "relationship" I guess - IMO it never hurts to ask as they may match it or make it better..

 

[big bubba]

agree w/above, go 6000 w/local dealer, you'll soon forget the price difference & be glad you went larger w/dealer close at hand

as a caveat, picked up new MX5000 geared 4x, fel for 18k in '07. times have changed, best on your purchase

 

[Jrasband]

MX60 serviced at your local dealer, It won't make much of a difference if you buy from your local dealer they should still service your tractors minimal needs.

 

[2manyrocks]

If the two local dealers have the same level of service dept, why wouldnt you buy the mx6000 for 49k or ask the other to price match?

 

[arrow]

I'd stick with your original purchase. The 5400 is less complicated. The dealer is a stones throw away.
The 5400 will do everything the 6000 will do and if you can stop thinking about this in money value,
there are other values worth considering.
Some things just can't be measured with dollar signs imo. Convenience, simplicity, closer point of service, closer parts purchasing and stop in anytime mentality is just as important than a few bucks. Loyalty seems a forgotten virtue these days.
Do you think a dealer 3 hrs away will be at your beck and call should your tractor needed to be picked up?
Yes, your nearest dealer will work on the 6000 but he will always prioritize his own customers.
I wouldn't mention what another dealer is doing. You have enough info to further negotiate if you feel the need and yes, you can respectively ask for anything you want.
If money is the issue, go to your nearest Mahindra dealer and pick up the 5145 or 5155 for 7K less and just as capable.
The 55 has a turbo complicating things but has a fel capacity of 3200 lbs. Or you can buy the stick shift 4550 for 39K and still have a beast of a tractor. No cab on these however.

I feel the Kubota is a better built tractor than the Mahindra and I sell Mahindras but the Mahindra will do anything you ask of it.
The Kubota 5400 is a tried and true machine and would serve you well.
I gave you a complication to demonstrate what a pita complications are.
May you stay happy and simple.

 

[scootr]

I don't care if you get the 5400 or the 6000. I still hate you for getting a new Kubota MX.