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    What would you do? Fix, sell or both?

    ha ha! just what I need -- another clutter coffin in my barn! But seriously: i hadn't thought of that and will look about to see if it makes sense. Thanks for the idea! :)
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    What would you do? Fix, sell or both?

    yeah -- that Woman Thing has been an issue my whole working life -- of course you find workarounds and trustworthy folks, but sheesh why should we have to put in any extra effort beyond what anyone would? Anyway... i've had three different mechanics look it over. Even consulted Kubota, who were...
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    What would you do? Fix, sell or both?

    yeah getting over that Sunk Cost hurdle is PAINFUL!! but you are of course right. ... the 9K was a close call -- i almost didn't but it was the first and only superserious mechanical issue in 25 years. i kinda felt i "owed it" another chance. but if i'm honest, i really shouldnt have -- i...
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    What would you do? Fix, sell or both?

    that's the local consensus too -- i wish i had fix-it skills for this kind of thing but i don't, so ... thanks for your thoughts. :o)
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    What would you do? Fix, sell or both?

    duly noted. makes sense to me. thanks for taking the time.
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    What would you do? Fix, sell or both?

    i'm just a spring chicken (65) but i hardly use it for anything anymore except cleaning out a small animal pen in springtime, moving the occasional large stone and bush hogging which I can hire done for way less than I've spent on maintenance :o) I like your idea. I will investigate. thanks.
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    What would you do? Fix, sell or both?

    I have 25 year old L4200GST with front end loader. Late last year I REPLACED the engine. The new (Kubota) engine has about 15 hours on it. Now a modulator valve has blown in the transmission hydraulics, and I'm told its $3k just for the part. It's not a functional machine -- it does not move...