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Genuine parts prices. Where do you draw the line?
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<blockquote data-quote="DrWazzock" data-source="post: 5834318" data-attributes="member: 2119"><p>When I worked in industry there was an attitude that if we couldn't make a decent margin on the sale of the machine (usually 5%) then we would fleece them on the spares and maintenance contract. But it then became worthwhile for third parties to sell spares and offer a refurb service, particularly as they would poach staff from the OEM.</p><p></p><p>It's just markets. If you don't like it, don't buy that machine. Buy one that is easier to maintain. I like older more common models preferably made from generic parts where there has been time for breakers and others to build supplies of parts and expertise.</p><p></p><p>Ironically some tractors that suffer known problems with certain items such as for example hydrashifts on Case/David Brown's are easier and cheaper to repair using third party suppliers as it has been worthwhile for these third party suppliers to set up a business supporting these models. On the other hand, if you buy a tractor that rarely has problems, there is no such third party back up network, and if it breaks down the main dealer has you over a barrel.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DrWazzock, post: 5834318, member: 2119"] When I worked in industry there was an attitude that if we couldn't make a decent margin on the sale of the machine (usually 5%) then we would fleece them on the spares and maintenance contract. But it then became worthwhile for third parties to sell spares and offer a refurb service, particularly as they would poach staff from the OEM. It's just markets. If you don't like it, don't buy that machine. Buy one that is easier to maintain. I like older more common models preferably made from generic parts where there has been time for breakers and others to build supplies of parts and expertise. Ironically some tractors that suffer known problems with certain items such as for example hydrashifts on Case/David Brown's are easier and cheaper to repair using third party suppliers as it has been worthwhile for these third party suppliers to set up a business supporting these models. On the other hand, if you buy a tractor that rarely has problems, there is no such third party back up network, and if it breaks down the main dealer has you over a barrel. [/QUOTE]
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