Posted by Olliekid on November 25, 2014 at 12:45:23 from (199.18.204.103):
In a tough situation right now regarding a tractor:
So two years ago I went to go look at a tractor a guy had for sale, and we talked a lot and I didn't end up buying the tractor for sale, but we ended up buying a rake from the guy. The guy also had two more tractors that were really really nice that he said he was not ready to sell. I told him I was really interested in both of them, and gave him my contact information and told him to let me know before he sold them to the local dealer.
Well fast forward to a few weeks ago, and he sold one of the really nice tractors that I wanted to the dealer. The dealer is not known for customer service by any means, and when I inquired about the tractor he was not happy about my inquiring, and said he would call me with a price in the coming days. A week goes by so I give him a call and he said that he might just keep the tractor, or he will want over 10k for it. Tractor is an Oliver 1855 diesel with 2900 original hours.
The 1855 is one of my favorite models, and this is the nicest local 1855 I may ever find. I don't want to overpay, for a 1855 with an untrustworthy 310 in it, but am not sure I will ever find a nicer 1855, especially locally. I would keep it for the next 40-50 years, and am willing to part with my Oliver that I have now to help purchase it. Keep in mind the 1855, along with the 1655, and 1850 is one of my favorite models.
I know the issues the 1855 with the 310 has, and have already accounted for the costs to install the proper updates if needed. This tractor may have the nicest original paint I have seen on an 55 series Oliver tractor...
What should I do? Break the bank for the 1855, or wait and see if I can find another someday in similar condition?
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