Re: new tractors

Posted by Indydirtfarmer on November 17, 2003 at 04:15:02 from (66.83.236.250):

In Reply to: new tractors posted by big man on November 16, 2003 at 12:48:00:

Here's my $0.02 worth. I buy and sell used tractors. I've been doing it for nearly 30 years. I frequently have "customers' show up, looking for a particular brand, or model of tractor. They have already locked themselves into a "box".
My best suggestion, would be to create a list of options you need, then a list of further options you WANT. Then start a list of tractors you DON'T want to own. (Brands or models).
Know the price range you want to stay within.
Then, and only then, start looking to see what's out there. Shop ALL your possible choices. Look around. Ask around. Make sure you buy something with a dealer near you, that will support your product in the future. (As much as anyone can predict the future)
The "lesson" that I try to teach my son, is the old "used car salesman" trick. When you go on his lot, he ask's you "Which one do you like, the red one, or the green one"? Whatever you answer, he's already got you making a choice. Don't pick anything, untill you see ALL the choices, on ALL the lot's.
You are about to spend a BUNCH of money. You have it, and the "dealer" want's it. Make him PROVE he should get your cash.
I'm partial to green tractors myself. If you want to lock yourself into a certain brand, get the "low-down" on what models are good, and what are the "problems". When you think you have made a pick, list it on here, and let everyone tell you what their personal opinions are. That's the one thing you ARE guarenteed of. You can always get an opinion for free. Hope this helps, John

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