First of all, Davedan, Gleanerjunkie is not talking about just the combine/operator. He has a very good point. The dealer support IS A MUST!!!! There's just no middle ground, especially with today's machinery. As to all you've said about the Maximizers, I cannot agree more. One who can continue to rebuilt their combines, are making them sustainable. Too many on here, even, only want to go with what's newest--disregarding any sustaining efforts of their own, preferring to rollover machines. That can only serve to keep a supply of cheaper, low-houred machines on the market, but how do THEY justify such expense?
While the dealer himself did not built the combine, he/she is the deciding factor in how well everyone's combine will run. I can't stress this enough. DEALER SUPPORT IS THE FIRST AND FOREMOST THING TO LOOK FOR!!!!!