Buying Advice Mahindra MSRP price?

[RBaldwin]

Hello all,

I am in the process of looking at trading in my 2013 Mahindra 4025. Just my luck, I bought the only model not built to accept a backhoe. I'm looking at the 3540, and the 4540. Both in 4WD, with FEL and backhoe as a package deal. The salesman basically has been quoting me MSRP price on the new tractor and attachments, and is thinking only around 12-13K for my trade in. My tractor only has 66 hrs on it. Still in very good shape. So I have 2 questions. 1st, is Mahindra pretty firm on their MSRP price? I am only used to car dealers where they can come down quite a bit. 2nd, does the trade in seem a bit low for the hours on my tractor? He comes out tomorrow to actually look at it, but still seems like a pretty low ball park on his part. The old one also has the FEL on it.

Any input would be most appreciated!

 

[audsp98]

Hello all,

I am in the process of looking at trading in my 2013 Mahindra 4025. Just my luck, I bought the only model not built to accept a backhoe. I'm looking at the 3540, and the 4540. Both in 4WD, with FEL and backhoe as a package deal. The salesman basically has been quoting me MSRP price on the new tractor and attachments, and is thinking only around 12-13K for my trade in. My tractor only has 66 hrs on it. Still in very good shape. So I have 2 questions. 1st, is Mahindra pretty firm on their MSRP price? I am only used to car dealers where they can come down quite a bit. 2nd, does the trade in seem a bit low for the hours on my tractor? He comes out tomorrow to actually look at it, but still seems like a pretty low ball park on his part. The old one also has the FEL on it.

Any input would be most appreciated!

From my dealing with Mahindra, I would expect at least 20% off MSRP for whatever you're buying. Then on top of that you will have whatever your trade in is worth.

I'm buying the 3550 HST w/ FEL and BH for about 24% off MSRP.

 

[RBaldwin]

I have seen several posts with nice discounts like this, just didn't seem to be getting that thus far here. We only have about 5 dealers in KS, but 3 of them are all under the same roof, just different locations. Will hope for the best after they look at my tractor for trade in value. Thanks audsp98 for the input.

 

[Sysop]

I've never known anyone to get a good trade-in price on a tractor except a few folk that go trade in every couple years at the same dealer. 99% of trade in offers from dealers are only about 60% (or less) what the person could get selling to a private party.

 

[RBaldwin]

Well I understand they need to make money on the resale. But a tractor thats got 2 years of warranty left, and only 66 hours on it, yet offering 60% seems pretty low. 500 hours, or more, ok, but... Then again I am still learning this tractor stuff as this will be only my 2nd. I bought it on a deal at our state fair, but that's 7 months away and I need the backhoe now. Kind of got me over a barrel. Though I didn't tell them I needed it that soon.

 

[Sysop]

Not sure of your backhoe needs, but many folk have met their tractor-backhoe needs with 3pt backhoes for many years. They are the exact same backhoes sold on tractors of all makes, but they're mounted to a 3 point frame rather than a subframe mount specific to a certain tractor model.

Check these out:
Tractor Backhoes For Sale With Free Shipping!

The Bradco 485 is the backhoe that Mahindra sold with my 4035, just painted red with Mahindra logos. It is a beast of a hoe.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

I would check this out before trading. Woods makes a VERY good unit. I believe that it will have a sub frame for it also. I'm sure that you would be happy with one of these Units and a whole lot less $$$$. :thumbsup:

 

[mike69440]

I would check this out before trading. Woods makes a VERY good unit. I believe that it will have a sub frame for it also. I'm sure that you would be happy with one of these Units and a whole lot less $$$$. :thumbsup:

Yes, that is a good idea, I'd stay away from that dealer, unless you like helping out his business. He is not offering you squat on the trade.

 

[jmh1783]

It all seems to depend on where you live. The dealers around me don't seem to like/want trade-ins at all. I kinda wish I lived in a market where there were a bunch of lightly used tractors available when I bought. I might have considered one. I would definately shop around but you are likely to get hosed on your trade-in. As to the MSRP, the two Mahindra dealers around here quoted me MSRP as well. They then tacked in the promotional discounts Mahindra had available at the time. I bought six implements at the same time as the tractor so there was a bit of wiggle room but not much.

 

[dickfoster]

Not sure of your backhoe needs, but many folk have met their tractor-backhoe needs with 3pt backhoes for many years. They are the exact same backhoes sold on tractors of all makes, but they're mounted to a 3 point frame rather than a subframe mount specific to a certain tractor model.

Check these out:
Tractor Backhoes For Sale With Free Shipping!

The Bradco 485 is the backhoe that Mahindra sold with my 4035, just painted red with Mahindra logos. It is a beast of a hoe.

Only problem with 3pt hoes is that most manufacturer warranties will be instantly voided if you use one on the tractor. Backhoes really need a good subframe to avoid snapping the tractor in half. I know the Mahindra warranty says a 3pt hoe will void the warranty in clear black and white print and easy to read language.

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[mcfarmall]

9 times out of 10 you get ripped off when trading anything in. Sell it yourself and apply the proceeds to your new purchase.

 

[RBaldwin]

It all seems to depend on where you live. The dealers around me don't seem to like/want trade-ins at all. I kinda wish I lived in a market where there were a bunch of lightly used tractors available when I bought. I might have considered one. I would definately shop around but you are likely to get hosed on your trade-in. As to the MSRP, the two Mahindra dealers around here quoted me MSRP as well. They then tacked in the promotional discounts Mahindra had available at the time. I bought six implements at the same time as the tractor so there was a bit of wiggle room but not much.

I ended up getting offered $14k for my trade. I felt better with that than the $12k that was initially through out. Tough call here in KS as we have TONS of tractor dealers here, but only 5 that are Mahindra dealers, and again 3 of those are all under the same umbrella. The other 2 are just too far away. Ended up going with the 3540 w/ FEL and backhoe. This way the backhoe also went under the 0% interest loan. Little more than i wanted to spend, but in the end it was a huge upgrade from my 4025 2WD to this with 4WD.

 

[PJSprog]

Congrats on the new tractor! Of course, we'll be expecting pictures when it arrives. :thumbsup:

 

[Navasot]

why does yours not accept a backhoe? is it 2wd?

 

[Navasot]

Ahhh I see in your last post... good trade with the 4025 14k is a very high number

 

[RBaldwin]

Well finally pulled the trigger and got the 3540 w/Backhoe. At the dealer going through pre-delivery inspection as of yesterday, scheduled for delivery this afternoon. Can't wait to go play in the dirt.

 

[PJSprog]

Congrats, RBaldwin! Looking forward to all the posts about your new adventures with your new toy ... er ... I mean, tool. :tractor:

 

[RBaldwin]

What the heck did i do....? Didn't mean to load multiple pics.

 

[audsp98]

Well finally pulled the trigger and got the 3540 w/Backhoe. At the dealer going through pre-delivery inspection as of yesterday, scheduled for delivery this afternoon. Can't wait to go play in the dirt.

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Looks great! Congrats