NEW L5030HSTC

[Ray_H]

OK you guys help me out here. The decision's been made on the model. It will be my first tractor purchase and I'm just not quite sure how to approach the dealers. I've been quoted by two and from what I've read here, they both seem very high. I'm looking at the L5030HSTC, LA853 FEL, R4 tires, Mid PTO, 3 rear remotes, Pallet Forks and rear work lights. One dealer is telling me $32,500 another $33,900. I would think, even with the price increase this year, I should be under $31,000. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[DUMBDOG]

In December paid 31200 for a 4630GSTC, ag tires, 853 with Q/A, standard bucket, 3 remotes, draft control, rear work lights, rear windshield wiper and radio set up, but no radio. You are in the same boat I was, in an area with a population that is not that large and then we end up paying more for the tractors. The price does not seem that bad for the price increase and the area that you are in.

 

[Ray_H]

Seems a lot of things in Idaho are that way, especially fuel costs. I was told Idaho ranks 48th nationally for wages, go figure. I would think the best way to purchase one of these would be to find a dealer,hopefully somewhere close, who has one on their lot and offer cash. Is there a dealer inventory locator regular folks can use?

 

[DUMBDOG]

There is no dealer inventory locator that is available to the general public that I am aware of. Did the dealers have the unit in stock or was it a special order item?

North Dakota is not very high in the wage category either.

 

[Ray_H]

None of my local dealers have one (cabs aren't very common here), therefore the pay cash incentive wouldn't be effective like buying a new pickup out of dealer inventory would. I could drive to Portland or even the Seattle area in a day. Who is the largest Northwest dealer?

 

[DUMBDOG]

You will find that dealing with a tractor dealer is unlike dealing with a car dealer.

Buying from a dealer out of the are entails a lot of other problems, like warranty.

 

[Ray_H]

Wouldn't any dealer have to honor warranty no matter where the tractor was purchased? I know they might not be happy about it, but I would think if a customer complained to Kubota it could affect their customer satisfaction rating or are tractor dealers exempt from that? Guess it's pretty obvious I come from an automotive background, still Kubota doesn't want upset customers neither would dealers as far as the service and parts aspect goes. Where am I going wrong here?

 

[DUMBDOG]

Would suggest that you do a lot of reading on the Kubota forums here. More than likely you would not have any problems but if you do, there is no telling what you may encounter.

Buying a tractor and a car are two different things, so are the warranty issues. The tractor companies are also different than the auto companies.

Do a little shopping around, then go back to your orginal dealers in your area again with the figures, they might come down some.

 

[Ray_H]

Sounds like a plan to me. I'm so glad to have found this forum as there is so much information here and what a great group of people. Thanks for your input Dumbdog.

 

[frank_f15]

that price don't seem that bad. try calling a dealer in a larger area and see what they say. a few $$$ more to purchase at a local dealer is probably well worth it.