782D cheap ???
 

Why can't stuff like this pop up in NC?

http://columbus.craigslist.org/grd/4631443760.html

Is that really a good deal?
It looks like it's been outside a bunch and not very well taken care of which would have me doubting the maintenance and general condition. J-Mech pointed out how expensive these machines can be to fix. So, is it really a good deal? Just wondering, I don't have a desire for one.:biggrin2:

I wouldn't call it a really good deal.......

$500 would be a really good deal. $750 is pushing it. I think it's been sitting out a long time too......

Well, if you thought $750 was not a good deal,looks like the price just doubled to $1500.

If the hours are truly 500 it's got a ton of life left. I don't think it's a bad deal even at 1500, but then I wouldn't buy it because I'm cheap..

id like to point out that every red cub ive even seen that sat outside was faded to pink and this doesnt look to faded.

I think it depends on what part of the country you live in. Even the IH tractors here in Ill (same red) don't fade to pink when they sit out. They dull, but not fade. Repainted ones fade to pink...... :bigthink:

That 500 hours could represent 2 things. 1) When the hour meter stopped running, 2 the actual hours on the machine.

Paint doesn't look too bad to me.

Someone posted that 782D down in Texas on Epay a little while ago. Now that had faded paint and looked tough. Brought $1225. Now location does make a difference.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/cub-cadet-78...p2047675.l2557

If the hours are correct and it runs good as the owner states, then it is probably worth $1200-$1500. Now would a buyer, especially me, like to pay less, yes. But its a CC diesel and most people do research before listing stuff anymore, hence the "hard to find" comment. Market and demand drives the prices. Any other time, I see 'em listed for $2000+. There are/were a couple 782D's in Minnesota on CL for $2500 and $3000 or something like that. Did they sell? IDK. Would I buy them? NO! :biggrin2: