I may eventually build up to a newer tractor. Here is my reasoning for going with an older tractor.
1. I'm just getting started and have a limited budget. Yes, eventually I would like to have something better, but right now, I need something that will do the job.
2. I don't see these old tractors losing their value. The way I figure it, If I spend 2500.00 now, in a couple of years, I can get most if not all of my money back. Especially, if I choose one of the more popular models.
3. I'm not looking for speed. I enjoy being out on my farm. If it takes me all day to plant 20 rows of corn. I enjoyed myself.
4. I am looking for something to work on in my spare time, I want to learn how tractors work and how to work on them. NO, I don't want to spend every waken hour of the day working on them, but I would like to know how to fix it, if something does go wrong.
I have absolutely nothing against modern high dollar tractors. Really I don't, but I grew up learning to get by with what I had, not spending every dime I have to get the best. Makes sense to me, Make sense to you?