Selecting the tractor is part of the fun!
I completely understand about that JD experience turning you off. It would've me too.But,I'm glad it didnt happen to me as I would have missed out on a great tractor. Just remember,most tractors are gone over and set up after purchase....there are usually options added at that time,so the dealership waits to do final "make ready" then. What happened on the deere can happen on other brands as well. But either way....you cant go wrong with most brands today. Have fun and good luck!!!
I completely understand that it can happen to any make but it does make one worry.
I have not decided yet, but time will tell.
I can only imagine the opposite responses I would have had if this was posted in the Kubota buying/pricing section...