2011 ZD323 vs Current Year ZD323

[Vette1992]

I can get a never used 2011 ZD323 from my dealer for $1000 less than the current model year. The 2011 model was forgotten in their warehouse and was just put together within the past month. I compared it to a current model and they "appear" to be identical. An differences that anyone knows of? Should I jump on this? Looks perfect!

$10,500 for the 2011 btw

Thanks!
Dwayne

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

1st I wouldn't be concerned about the model year if it has full warranty, which it probably does.
2nd I'd want to know I'm getting a good to great price for a 2 year old new machine and I'd call Barlows to see how much they want for a 2013 of the same model and equipped. If the 2013 at Barlows is less money than your dealers 2011 I'd tell the dealer and would buy it from them if they would sell it for $1000 less than Barlows 2013 and then you'd know you are truly saving $1000. Just me and what I'd do.:2cents: Barlows may also have a suddenly found older model to price you.

 

[Vette1992]

Thanks I'll check with Barlows I was just concerned about the cost of shipping to Michigan. I too thought about the possible warranty issues but forgot to ask.

Dwayne

1st I wouldn't be concerned about the model year if it has full warranty, which it probably does.
2nd I'd want to know I'm getting a good to great price for a 2 year old new machine and I'd call Barlows to see how much they want for a 2013 of the same model and equipped. If the 2013 at Barlows is less money than your dealers 2011 I'd tell the dealer and would buy it from them if they would sell it for $1000 less than Barlows 2013 and then you'd know you are truly saving $1000. Just me and what I'd do.:2cents: Barlows may also have a suddenly found older model to price you.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Barlows has their own trucks and delivery drivers and will tell you delivery cost when you talk to them. If someone or several people near you or within reasonable distance of you are also getting a delivery the divide the cost amongst the machines so some times they can deliver it a lot cheaper than you can go get it.
New Kubotas are usually owned by Kubota and not the dealers. If dealers close or can't sell a particular machine in a period of time the machine is moved to another dealer. It's still a new machine with full factory warranty. Lots of new Kubotas are over a year old from manuf date. Not like cars with pricing tied so close to the year and even month of manuf.