A Little, no ALOT PO'd on Price!

[MMLawn]

I am stunned and very upset. I went to my local dealer and priced a Laser Z 23/52 and he quoted me $7700.00 PLUS TAX for CASH and I just read on the lawncare forum where guys are buying New Laser 27/60's for $7200 and 27/52 for $7950. What gives!

[MikeLT1Z28]

the hp is more in demand therefore it commands a higher price.

[MMLawn]

I was REALLY hoping that someone from Exmark would be kind enough to explain why dealers prices should be so far off here???

[eXmark]

MM,

Pricing is set by each independently owned Exmark dealer. Some dealers charge more than others so they can afford the top mechanics, parts inventory etc. In all honesty anything at the MSRP is a good deal. Anything below that the dealer is cutting into his own pocket. Also some of the deals I've seen involve a whole lot more equipment than just the mower mentioned. Often it's not the mower that's discounted out it's all the other stuff that was purchased at the time.

Dealers don't have a great deal of margin built into these mowers. I've yet to see a "rich" power equipment dealer. My advice would not to get too concerned about price. Granted you must consider it but it shouldn't be your primary consideration. I would focus on the dealer support and what will help you generate the most income as a lawn maintenance professional. How much income can you generate from your $7700 investment? I don't know of any equipment in any industry that you can make an investment of $7700. It's unlikely you'll find the same cut quality, parts support and technical support we offer.

Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.

Terry

[WeatherMan]

Buy A john deere. You Know what they say

[statman]

I've had a Deere, a Scag, 2 Buntons, and now an exmark. NO COMPARISON!!! Exmark wins buy a mile!

[eXmark]

Weatherman,

"you know what they say" I guess it depends on who's talking.

Terry

[beransfixitinc]

Originally posted by WeatherMan
Buy A john deere. You Know what they say

Yeah "Nothing Runs Like a Deere".

Thank God "nothing runs like a deere", one PITA designed mower to work on is enough.

(i can feel the heat already)

[MikeLT1Z28]

funny no one has ever said "Runs like a deere" has mentioned they use kawasaki engines, as do 95% or better of all other commercial manufacturers. so yes, they do run like deere's, but as far as the other components...

[lawncare3]

Nothin runs like a deer, nothin smells like a john.