Price Check BX price question

[Hondapro]

I have decided that I want to purchace a BX 2360.I am planning to head to a couple dealers in the next week.
How much below list price is a good deal? I am thinking about 10 to 15% is that reasonable?
I realize the dealer has to make a profit also,I just want to make sure I am getting a fair deal.

Thanks
Steve

 

[keyman1808]

Here in MA that would be unbelievable your lucky if you get 5%. Best of luck shopping. The BX's are great machines

 

[shrekbelly]

hondapro,

no search in central pa is complete without talking to neil messick. don't know if the 10-15% off is doable . . . neil is visable, as a forum contributor - family business is based in elizabethtown,pa
best of luck shopping - hookopotomous regards, shrekbelly

 

[sw03]

Here in MA that would be unbelievable your lucky if you get 5%. Best of luck shopping. The BX's are great machines

That is why you look outside that state..

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Call or email Barlows for a price and then compare to prices in your state.

 

[bp fick]

For those who prefer to buy local, for local support of and from a local guy, I would think 15% is pushing the window too far, in my limited experience. I priced 4 dealerships, a 160 mile spread, and the prices were very, very comparable.

So, I went with my most local guy. Great people. Good service. That was important to me and may be to you as well. BTW, 10% is a bit more realistic and would considered a very good deal. Look for paperwork fees and other hidden fees too. Those add up. Price the implements separately and as a bundle. This helps understand what's what. I found that very helpful.

Shopping is fun, but owning/operating is better!

 

[dex3361]

Call or email Barlows for a price and then compare to prices in your state.

I agree with John I have 2 tractors both came from Barlows in KY they will ship anywhere.

 

[TripleR]

I prefer to go local too and it has paid of in service and reduced prices on implements. My dealership sold all available 2660's in six days. I got the last crated one; last was the showroom model, so there wasn't much incentive to bargain too much.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I prefer to go local too and it has paid of in service and reduced prices on implements. My dealership sold all available 2660's in six days. I got the last crated one; last was the showroom model, so there wasn't much incentive to bargain too much.

Me to. Local for me is Barlows. The good or the bad is I drive right by their front gate 3 to 5 days a week. They have a subliminal message that has this subtle beckoning sound that they transmit at a frequency that maybe only I hear (maybe not because they sell alot of Kubotas). I've started rolling my cd player up to maximum level when I drive by now but I think they have hacked into my cars computer because I now have to fight the steering wheel as I drive by. I'm not trying to encourage people to not buy local, my encouragement is to find out how much you can buy it for from a dealer known for good service and price then check locally and see how much your local dealer appreciates your business with a fair price. Sorry guys but the days of "that's the price, take it or leave it" are over. Money comes hard for most people and they/we control their/our spending so we shop around now to see who wants to work for a reasonable profit. Those who want an unreasonable profit perish and at their own hands.

 

[TripleR]

Me to. Local for me is Barlows. The good or the bad is I drive right by their front gate 3 to 5 days a week. They have a subliminal message that has this subtle beckoning sound that they transmit at a frequency that maybe only I hear (maybe not because they sell alot of Kubotas). I've started rolling my cd player up to maximum level when I drive by now but I think they have hacked into my cars computer because I now have to fight the steering wheel as I drive by. I'm not trying to encourage people to not buy local, my encouragement is to find out how much you can buy it for from a dealer known for good service and price then check locally and see how much your local dealer appreciates your business with a fair price. Sorry guys but the days of "that's the price, take it or leave it" are over. Money comes hard for most people and they/we control their/our spending so we shop around now to see who wants to work for a reasonable profit. Those who want an unreasonable profit perish and at their own hands.

I think my dealer does the same subliminal message thing. I sent my wife up to get parts a couple of times and it apparently works on women too as now she wants an F3060..

I got a reasonable deal on mine and couldn't have done any better within my area and for a few bucks I wasn't going out of state.

What some people don't realize is that dealers will pay a different amount from one shipment to the next or if he has to get one from another dealer. I got their last loader and the price went up on the next ones, so a package cost can vary.

I got mine cheaper than the people who bought from the next shipment.

 

[sw03]

I prefer to go local too and it has paid of in service and reduced prices on implements. My dealership sold all available 2660's in six days. I got the last crated one; last was the showroom model, so there wasn't much incentive to bargain too much.

I tried to by my BX24 local and I could not let the local dealer <BLANK> me...I bought outside and saved about $3K

 

[TripleR]

I tried to by my BX24 local and I could not let the local dealer <BLANK> me...I bought outside and saved about $3K

Don't blame you on that one; couple hundred bucks maybe, but not that much; don't like anyone that well.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Don't blame you on that one; couple hundred bucks maybe, but not that much; don't like anyone that well.

I agree. I'd buy locally for $200 or maybe $300 more but that's about all. I had home owners with a State Farm agent several years ago. I used to check prices every year before renewal (don't anymore since switching to Farm Bureau, don't tell them). One year the price was over $100 cheaper at another company. I called my SF agent and told him I was switching. He got a bit hostile and asked if I was moving cars also. Told him that would be fine if he wanted me to which seemed to settle him down a bit. I told him I liked him but not $100 worth. He asked me to check with him next year when I renewed. Why I don't check rates since going to Farm Bureau is that I did for a few years and no other company ever got close to them. No, don't you agents contact me with a better deal and don't suggest other companies I need to check with. I'll just stay contented in my ignorance.
I have an F2680 that I mow a mobile home park with and love it. People are always asking if I need help mowing and I just tell them the company won't let me let other people use the mower because of liability issues.

 

[Kubota22]

I have decided that I want to purchace a BX 2360.I am planning to head to a couple dealers in the next week.
How much below list price is a good deal? I am thinking about 10 to 15% is that reasonable?
I realize the dealer has to make a profit also,I just want to make sure I am getting a fair deal.

Thanks
Steve

I purchased locally after contacting Barlows for comparison. I got 18% off of the list price shown on Kubotas website at the time. We then added tax and the Kubota insurance and I was still $1,200 below the list price. The only thing that I am not sure of is the exact date of manufacture of my BX (it did not have the latest fan protection so was not the most recent vintage), but I did expect and receive a new tractor delivered to the dealer in the crate.

 

[AHNC]

Me to. Local for me is Barlows. The good or the bad is I drive right by their front gate 3 to 5 days a week. They have a subliminal message that has this subtle beckoning sound that they transmit at a frequency that maybe only I hear (maybe not because they sell alot of Kubotas). I've started rolling my cd player up to maximum level when I drive by now but I think they have hacked into my cars computer because I now have to fight the steering wheel as I drive by. I'm not trying to encourage people to not buy local, my encouragement is to find out how much you can buy it for from a dealer known for good service and price then check locally and see how much your local dealer appreciates your business with a fair price. Sorry guys but the days of "that's the price, take it or leave it" are over. Money comes hard for most people and they/we control their/our spending so we shop around now to see who wants to work for a reasonable profit. Those who want an unreasonable profit perish and at their own hands.

Subliminal message...I guess! I think that below your tractor listing at the bottom of each of your posts you should add: "I have a tractor disease. There is no cure. I'm not even dealing with the symptoms very well!"

For my part, when buying my 2660 recently I wanted a good deal but I really wanted good local support too. I shopped around some and negotiated what I felt was a fair price with the local Kubota dealer. I probably could have saved a bit more, but the dealer has been a wealth of knowledge and support all ready. By Golly I even got a hat.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Subliminal message...I guess! I think that below your tractor listing at the bottom of each of your posts you should add: "I have a tractor disease. There is no cure. I'm not even dealing with the symptoms very well!"

For my part, when buying my 2660 recently I wanted a good deal but I really wanted good local support too. I shopped around some and negotiated what I felt was a fair price with the local Kubota dealer. I probably could have saved a bit more, but the dealer has been a wealth of knowledge and support all ready. By Golly I even got a hat.

I'm worse on cars. Over 130 so far. I rec'd a hat when I bought my first Kubota tractor (BX2200) which started a tradition. 2nd purchase I asked for and rec'd 2 hats. This finally got up to 7 hats and I'm really not even a hat man. Wear one when mowing for sun out of eyes benefit and to give to Grands who I started teaching at age 3 to say "Kubotas pull John Deeres". I finally started asking for a couple of hats on 8th and 9th purchase. I bought a WRX and told the dealer I needed a WRX hat so he got me one. Maybe I'm trading for the hats!!!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I'm worse on cars. Over 130 so far. I rec'd a hat when I bought my first Kubota tractor (BX2200) which started a tradition. 2nd purchase I asked for and rec'd 2 hats. This finally got up to 7 hats and I'm really not even a hat man. Wear one when mowing for sun out of eyes benefit and to give to Grands who I started teaching at age 3 to say "Kubotas pull John Deeres". I finally started asking for a couple of hats on 8th and 9th purchase. I bought a WRX and told the dealer I needed a WRX hat so he got me one. Maybe I'm trading for the hats!!!

I'm at 2 kubotas, 0 hats.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I'm at 2 kubotas, 0 hats.

Next purchase, go to Barlows.................get hats.

 

[bp fick]

Ask for them, if they aren't offered.

My dealer, sheepishly, UPS shipped two straight to the house to make good on hats. I got a third in a promotional box deal of filters/oil. It's a cheapie, but its Orange and floppy and I actually like it the best.