I've had MF's forever, but I bought a new Deere planter (first green ever) this year, and we were having trouble with our new combine, so they brought us a 9760sts. No comparison. So much smoother and that new hydrflex platform is just unbelievable. I just have to have one, but the money seems outrageous. No one will even give me a bid on the 9690. I think I may be stuck. I know the MF is simple, but I'm putting a lot of hours on it, and I need a reliable combine that will eat the crop.