6wheeler 603 #1 Posted October 21, 2012 Well folks, I am just stunned in disbelief. I have nothing to do tonite besides cruise RS and my local CL. While on the latter, I found 2, yes I said 2 Wheel Horses on there.That alone is strange here. The first is a D-250 with a loader (I am intrigued) then comes the price $2500.00 (un-intrigued). So I scroll down. Stop, wait. A D-160 three point, deck , rear pto. Cool, clean but not restored. Priced to move quick.$3600.00. I may need to sell my stuff and retire. Are these prices normal for other locations as well? Just asking. Pat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #2 Posted October 21, 2012 Thats Well folks, I am just stunned in disbelief. I have nothing to do tonite besides cruise RS and my local CL. While on the latter, I found 2, yes I said 2 Wheel Horses on there.That alone is strange here. The first is a D-250 with a loader (I am intrigued) then comes the price $2500.00 (un-intrigued). So I scroll down. Stop, wait. A D-160 three point, deck , rear pto. Cool, clean but not restored. Priced to move quick.$3600.00. I may need to sell my stuff and retire. Are these prices normal for other locations as well? Just asking. Pat I dont think that is to far off on the d250 since it has a loader also. Now the D160 is another story! That is a WAY OFF price on that one, unless its N.O.S. or one with very,very few hours. I picked up my D160 bare boned though for $500. It now has pto, 3pt and 60" rear mower. Works like a dream, love 'em. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 993 #3 Posted October 21, 2012 i dont own a d,but to me those prices are WAY high Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #4 Posted October 21, 2012 The D-250 is advertised for $3200 and the D-160 is $2300. Both sellers feature brand new batteries. Maybe the batteries are expensive in that area? Take a $1,000 of of each and they would be in the ball park. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #5 Posted October 21, 2012 OK, I see the D-160 for $3,600. Take at least $2,000 off of that one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,125 #6 Posted October 21, 2012 Maybe if you agree to let them keep their batteries... the prices will be a little more reasonable. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rock farmer 41 #7 Posted October 21, 2012 At least with your getting a real tractor! I just saw a cl ad for a wheelhorse for $700. So I click on it and its a rear engine job! Maybe $50 or $100 tops! These guys must be saying "I don't know what it is, but I know It's worth a lot of money! I'd like to sell them all the rear engine jobs I can find for $500! They can make $200 of every one I bring them! Well both get rich! Unless someone is just crazy? Joe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1maidenfan 202 #8 Posted October 21, 2012 Maybe if you agree to let them keep their batteries... the prices will be a little more reasonable. :text-yeahthat: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rydogg 186 #9 Posted October 21, 2012 There was a nice D250 on cl minneapolis earlier this week it was a running machine with good paint and mowing deck the guy was asking $700 obo I was going to go after it but it sold pretty quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #10 Posted October 21, 2012 I think some of these guy on craigslist had a bump on the head a time or two ! :laughing-rofl: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy Watson 22 #11 Posted October 21, 2012 Earlier this year I watched a D180 w FEL get bid up to $3400+. So I guess it depends how deep your pockets are. Another thought is I don't know if you can get anything new with a FEL for under 10k. Jeremy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,294 #12 Posted October 21, 2012 Another way to look at it. These tractors don't have a pricing guide to go to like Kelly Blue Book for cars or a real estate agent for local housing values. We have to scour the internet to find out what some one else has sold one for on E-bay or see what the asking prices are on Craigslist. I bet the sellers of those two tractors are not Wheel horse guys, might of scored it at an estate sale or something, and on the web they found a similar tractor up for sale around that price range and so they followed suit. I'm sure after a few weeks of no calls or offers much lower than their asking prices they will have to adjust the price or be stuck with the tractors. Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #13 Posted October 22, 2012 And how about the C121 that Daves Tractor has on ebay for $2200? What is he thinking? There are some people out there that think they have gold and try for the big score but if you are patient you can find decent deals. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 617 #14 Posted October 22, 2012 And how about the C121 that Daves Tractor has on ebay for $2200? What is he thinking? There are some people out there that think they have gold and try for the big score but if you are patient you can find decent deals. It looks like it was repainted and then the wrong decals were used. If it were a true original then maybe, but it reminds me of how they paint used cars to unload onto someone. Dave is out of touch on some of his prices. No harm asking I guess. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
"D"- Man 827 #15 Posted October 22, 2012 I purchased a 6" clutch plate from Dave's Tractor World listed as "NEW OLD STOCK" the paint was scratched off. But keep in mind the price was only $86.00 and the part I received was worth every bit of $5.00 I filed a claim and p-pal ruled in my favor!!! Needles to say I have not bid on Dave's items since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtieguy 334 #16 Posted October 22, 2012 Think I'll open a new battery store....buy a new battery and get your choice of a FREE Wheel Horses ....how about that? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Challenger 27 #17 Posted October 22, 2012 If available, what would a NEW Kwik-Way or comparable brand loader for one of these tractors sell for? After a few years of use, how much less would that loader system (well maintained) sell for? Why are well engineered, very high quality garden tractors such as Wheel Horses supposed to depreciate so much from their new sale price? Compact Utility Tractors don't seem to depreciate very much very quickly. Why should a Wheel Horse? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialwheelhorse 174 #18 Posted October 22, 2012 Well they say the value of anything is what anyone is willing to pay. But that being said I'm sure not willing in most cases. But then when I walk by the line up at the box store at 3 grand a pop makes me think about that pile of plastic. And that reminds me of my good buddy (old wheel horse dealer) Accidentaly dropped a 13 inch pine on his favorite horse of course beat the hood out ,straightendup the steering wheel and was off and running. IIf this had been plastic he would still be sweeping up the pieces, and there really isn't much market for junk plastic !! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
