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Re:For tech-weary Midwest farmers, 40-year-old tractors now ... by ultrarunner on Monday January 06, 2020 @03:54PM (#21973192)
Being suddenly in the market for a new washing machine myself, I might argue that a large portion of the value of a washing machine is in its aesthetics. Same (probably more so) for cars. I'd probably need to put more thought into that, but I am fairly certain that aesthetics don't count for much in a tractor on a farm. It's possible that classic-styled tractors might even be mark in their favor.

Either way, I suspect, apples to oranges.

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Re:For tech-weary Midwest farmers, 40-year-old tractors now ... by jay_kyburz on Monday January 06, 2020 @04:39PM (#21973643)
If I could buy a washing machine with a 10 year warranty I would not care at all what it looked like.

My washing machine is leaking at the moment. I have to decide whether or not its worth my time pulling it outside and apart to see if it can be fixed, or if I should just go buy a new one for $750

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Re:For tech-weary Midwest farmers, 40-year-old tractors now ... by dsego on Monday January 06, 2020 @04:59PM (#21973871)
Quality of materials [1], workmanship, capacity, ease of loading, max spin speed, gentle spin option, energy rating, water consumption, quietness, quick wash function, drums that reduce creasing and so on. Good quality washing machines are more expensive but not because of aesthetics.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGGhmKknKXo

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Re:For tech-weary Midwest farmers, 40-year-old tractors now ... by TimTheTinker on Monday January 06, 2020 @04:39PM (#21973642)
It does make a big difference to have an air conditioner. And GPS guidance.
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