New member with old questions. Should I buy it and for how much.

Hi all. Just joined tonight; this is the first forum iv ever joined so forgive me if I make mistakes. First an intro. I live in South East CT. And just bought a mini farm last year. Rehabbed house and barn; next year I'll move on to the land. Retired few years ago and want to live my dream??? 7 acres, 3 woods and 4 cleared but littered with stumps, rocks, dirt piles, downed trees, etc. I own a B2910 TL now with a 60" rotary cutter and a rake. Need a backhoe and 3pt is not an option. A big hoe is too big, a mini ex is too expensive. A mid size Kubota is probably it. Now for opinions. I have a chance to buy from an aquaintance a 2006 L39 with 1411 hours, homeowner owned from new. Garaged and maintained. He was having family problems so the machine took a back seat. All pins and bushings are tight, machine is dry everywhere except 1 outrigger piston, loader joystick is very tight, fr bucket is straight, little use on backhoe but could use some teeth, oil is little low but motor sounds good with no smoke. Coolant is little low but oil and coolant look good. Original tires 50% rear, 25% front. Had it's 1st and 2nd service up to 500 hrs. Then just oil changes. Other than a few dents it looks good and runs well. But needs some love. I'm a former diesel mechanic and machinist so not affraid of the work just hesitant on the price. The tractor flippers drive the price of these up so he's already getting crazy offers that I have to compete with. I think$10,000. But that's not going to happen LOL.i have 1st refusal. Wondering what others think.

I hope I'm doing this correctly. I hit quick reply?? Thks for replies. My first lesson - too long winded. And only 1 paragraph.
Had a hoe on b2910 years ago; never used it. Prices have gone up on Kubota's. Thus the reason for buying one with issues. All the tractors I've seen for $15-20,000 have bigger issues. But the zero maintenance for 4-5 years worries me. The immediate parts list with front tires comes to 700. How long can one last with poor maintenance??

Makes me feel more confident re this machine. I'm a stickler for servicing my things. I own lots of small power equipment, some 30+ years old and every runs 100%.
I couldn't shoot a basketball or catch a football but I could make anything run.
I only have an earnest deposit on the tractor but looks like I'll own it. Owner and I are handshake guys. He's finishing a little job for family and we'll work out a fair price considering condition. I'll let you all know $ when I get it.
Kubota parts prices are crazy. $94. For a seal kit for the swing cyl. Fortunately I can do the work.
From replies so far it seems worth buying. I just can't wrap my head around $15,000+ when you can buy a full size JD 310 or Case for that price.
When your emotions are tied to a purchase it's good to hear knowledgeable opinions. Thks to all who respond. These forums are a Great service for many of us. I hope I can contribute as I gain experience.
I have to figure out how to work this forum first.

10,000 was what I was going to offer without any knowledge of pricing. It's going to be over 15000. He got a solid offer of that already and I'll give couple hundred extra for giving me the first shot. Overall it is in pretty good shape compared to L35's, L4400's and similar machines I've researched in that price range. He's not advertising it so I'm going to pay the price.

The more info I get from everyone the more confident I feel. It also has quick detach bucket; something I really wanted.
I looked at an L4400 gear shift only. I didn't really like running it and was more money. I guess HP isn't the only thing that matters.
This L39 is 7000# so it must be more of a construction grade.
Now just the wait. Jan 30 was the date he gave me. He only has the weekends to do the job.

I want to thank all for the good vibes I got on this tractor. I know it won't do what a JD 310 will but it will get used much more. I got a real education on the 2 number tractors like 35, 39, 45, 48 etc.

After reading all the replies and studying the specs, this tractor is a completely different animal than the B's and many of the similar sized L series tractors.

It's exactly what I wanted, lots of power and a good reach in a small package. I talked to the seller today and might be getting it this weekend.
Wound up being considerably more than $15,000 but it's decent machine.
I'm going to start a new thread in maintenance and repair so that I can completely service it and do the minor repairs. I've used Messek's and my local in the past.
I'll post pics when I get it.