WinterDeere
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- Joined
- Sep 6, 2011
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- Location
- Philadelphia
- Tractor
- John Deere 3033R, 855 MFWD, 757 ZTrak; IH Cub Cadet 123
That's cool. But I've had the same experience with 4 Dodges owned since 2005, not a single repair item has been required on any of them, other than one self-inflicted CV joint boot replacement, which I tore while off-roading thru a branch-strewn field to collect logs. Other than wear items (fluids, tires, wipers, brakes and batteries), none have needed anything in the 12 years I've kept each. Not even air conditioning compressors!Just going by my own personal experience with 5 Hondas and 1 Toyota. Recalls and normal maintenance items, sure, but I just have not had any unscheduled service visits required.
Just an example, my Ford truck went through 3 AC compressors in less than 10,000 miles. Dealer said it was my fault for not using the AC enough. Toyota is at 158,000 miles same compressor and I hardly ever use AC in it, but when I need it, it works perfectly.
I'm surprised Ford has been so bad for you, but don't really know their overall stat's versus any other brand.
I still stand by my argument that the dealer matters, if you're using them for service and inspections. I don't see them but once a year for each vehicle, but we keep several vehicles, and having one that sends me on my way with a nice loaner car, and always gets the job done without hassle (same day) is a big deal to me. Noting some exceptions, I place this even higher than brand.