What would you do?

drglinski · #1 02-06-2018, 06:39 PM

Got a bit of a dilemma and just wondering what your opinions are.....

I've been saving a bit of $$ because I've always wanted a Farmall M (for personal reasons) however, I've almost got enough to buy a nice set of Firestone Ags for the rear of my 147. I do not necessarily need either. Part of me is torn because I'd like a set of ags for the 147; something I've pined for since I got it in '12, but on the other hand I'd like the M, something I've sorta wanted since I was a kid. Unfortunately at this time I could only afford either the tires or keep saving up for the M.....

I get that this might be biased since it is a CC site

but what would you do? What do you think?

Thanks

john hall · #2 02-06-2018, 06:51 PM

Would you really buy an M today if you had the money saved up? Why do you want an M--is it just because they are neat/cool, or do you plan to use it---not much you can do with them, just being real (yes we have one and it still has 2 jobs). Do you have anywhere to store something that big, or work on it even? Guess what I am saying is explain to yourself the why you really want either item and rationalize that way. There are lots of things I want, but in reality I can't justify the expense of owning, storing, or the time to use/enjoy them.

Whats a set of tires going to run you, $300? A good M will cost way more than that. Maybe start looking around on CL to see what M's are going for---will let you know how far away you are from your savings goal.

I hope you eventually get both.

darkminion_17 · #3 02-06-2018, 06:58 PM

Buy another cub and put a mower on it or start a college fund.

Alvy · #4 02-06-2018, 08:38 PM

Daniel I have a third option. Didn’t you say that the 147 was getting tired and smoky? Why not rebuild it with that money? That’s right around the cost of kit, machine work, etc. Just .02 but figured I’d throw it out there.

drglinski · #5 02-06-2018, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvy

Daniel I have a third option. Didn’t you say that the 147 was getting tired and smoky? Why not rebuild it with that money? That’s right around the cost of kit, machine work, etc. Just .02 but figured I’d throw it out there.

Oh no can't do that. Gotta spend it on what I want not what I need.

I also thought that I should put the $$ towards something I already have instead of something I don't.

J-Mech · #6 02-06-2018, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by john hall

Would you really buy an M today if you had the money saved up? Why do you want an M--is it just because they are neat/cool, or do you plan to use it---not much you can do with them, just being real (yes we have one and it still has 2 jobs). Do you have anywhere to store something that big, or work on it even?

I know I have said this before Daniel.....
I agree with John.

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Originally Posted by darkminion_17

Buy another cub and put a mower on it or start a college fund.

What he said^^^

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Originally Posted by Alvy

Daniel I have a third option. Didn’t you say that the 147 was getting tired and smoky? Why not rebuild it with that money? That’s right around the cost of kit, machine work, etc. Just .02 but figured I’d throw it out there.

I like this too^^^

Daniel,
If you only have $300 saved up, keep saving. Get you a nice little amount and go from there. FWIW, as much as you love your 147, buy another running Cub, then tear down the 147 and refresh or restore it. New motor, fix the leaks, paint it.... whatever. If you only have enough for a set of Firestone tires, you don't really have much saved up yet. An M is a long way away from $300.

I don't like the letter series IH tractors anyway..... Only good to look at IMHO. Not very useful tractors unless you need a "flunky" tractor on the farm for jockeying wagons and running an auger. But, I know how much you like them.

Rescue11 · #7 02-06-2018, 10:08 PM

Option 4: Have another beer

DeltaCub · #8 02-06-2018, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Rescue11

Option 4: Have another beer

Whether Daniel goes with this option or not....I certainly am!

ol'George · #9 02-07-2018, 08:07 AM

Dad use to say, "wish in one hand and chit in the other,see which fills quicker"
or "what is the matter, is the money burning a hole in your pocket?"
When I really wanted something I'd always say,
ok if I got it, what would I do with it?
That reality stopped me from getting things that I really didn't need.
With money in your pocket, you are better equipped to handle a unforeseen
circumstance like an unexpected repair or illness or other things life throws at you when you least expect it.
A fellow sleeps better knowing he at least has a couple of $$ in his pocket.'
Beats the chit out of worrying what am I going to do?
Or a friend needs cash quick and you get a "Lew" deal on something of great value
Money talks.
-----just my two cents.

johns cubs · #10 02-07-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DeltaCub

Whether Daniel goes with this option or not....I certainly am!

Me too! After I get done plowing the 10-15" of snow coming!(no can holder)
Seriously though, I would look around for another Cub with ags on it, and wait on purchasing another project until I got caught up on the 300 current projects I have going on now!
But you never know what you might find if looking hard enough, and I am always looking! I traded PTO clutch for 72 with a deck that has been sitting in a barn for 10 yrs. The steering is froze I guess(haven't been able to pick it up yet)