Tractor fire sale?

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Phantom359

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First off been lurking for about a year. Everybody that has posted and contributed thank you, you've been more help than you know.

Second, I have the opportunity (if you can call it that) to get a heck of a deal. I found a new TYM T754 power shuttle cab that has minor fire damage during transport (transport truck caught fire) and looking for answers on potential negotiating. I figure region matters, I'm buying in East TX.

I know that plastic typically melts at 212°, same for damage to the hydraulic cylinders. The grill was not dripping but did show minor deformation. The battery up front I'm not worried about (have one to replace it), nor anything inside the hood. I think the hydraulic hoses on the loader should be safe and will test the hydraulic cylinders when I see the tractor in person.

The only thing I'm not sure of is the headlights. I'm sure the paint on the front has been degraded, which will lead to quicker rusting. The bucket I'm not too worried about. To keep a long story from being longer, dealer mentioned over the phone asking $47k (correct me if I'm wrong, MSRP should be around $52k, I've seen them listed for $47k in TX), what do you think would be a reasonable price?

Additionally this will be my first tractor purchase. I'm not new to tractors, just never bought one for myself. What all goes into the out the door price? I've heard insurance thrown around and a documenting fee plus any implements purchased at the same time. I just want to know where I stand out the door vs tractor price. I appreciate any help and flame suite on..... Pun intended.
 
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Not 47K, Is the factory warranty intact or is this a as is where is sale, IE. if it breaks in half loading we will pick up each piece and finish loading.

KENO has New cabbed 754's with FEL for $47900 regular price


 
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Not 47K, Is the factory warranty intact or is this a as is where is sale, IE. if it breaks in half loading we will pick up each piece and finish loading.

KENO has New cabbed 754's with FEL for $47900 regular price


Warranty is intact as it's a new tractor, made sure to ask that question. My initial thought is to ask $42k.
 
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Warranty is intact as it's a new tractor, made sure to ask that question. My initial thought is to ask $42k.
I would want lower than that when you consider that a new undamaged machine can be bought for <$48K.
 
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As is? Warranty? You better talk with the manufacturer first to see if they will still warranty that machine as new. Insurance has already wrote off a bunch of this tractor because of the damage and the dealer picked it up for a song. Now they are trying to sell it to you unrepaired, for the same price as a repaired salvage would be. Ask to see the insurance estimate so you can better understand the cost to make it like new. When you figure all the parts and labor to repair it right, they are making more money duping someone to pay full price to accept damaged goods. You might feel good like you saved a small amount of money, but every time you look at it you will see all the damage.
 
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There are other bargains out there, I would pass at any price. Too many known issues and unknowns that will cost you initially and down the road. As others have said, you can get a new undamaged one for what they are asking.
 
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Dealer has been open and transparent about everything and I'm definitely listening to everybody's concerns. I do not believe insurance was involved, I do know the dealer ordered a new grill.
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Well, that is not as bad as I was envisioning!
 
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That's what I said after I got the pictures. I feel like it's worth a look, but not willing to pay full or typical listing price.
 

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