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wijames · #1 Post by **wijames** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 9:36 am

I want to purchase a newer engine but can't afford a new one right now. Do most dealers take trade-ins or is it just better to try to sell it on Craigslist and buy another one outright? Right now I have a bad taste in my mouth from Craigslist. A real sleezeball traded me a 2004 Honda motor with a 2009 cover on it. Didn't realize it till after the trade but I'll be wiser next time! Opinions?

Bamaman · #2 Post by **Bamaman** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 11:45 am

Lesson #1--Never buy a used motor or a used boat without having the engine completely checked out. That also means draining the lower unit gear lube and a pressure/vacuum test on the lower unit. Seal replacements alone are $300 in most motors.

wijames · #3 Post by **wijames** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 9:35 am

Bamaman wrote:Lesson #1--Never buy a used motor or a used boat without having the engine completely checked out. That also means draining the lower unit gear lube and a pressure/vacuum test on the lower unit. Seal replacements alone are $300 in most motors.

Point taken!

Bryden24shp · #4 Post by **Bryden24shp** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 10:02 am

Plus, always have them snap a pic of the VIN on the transom mount. That way you know the year, HP and shaft length. Before you buy.
Side note, my brother bought a heater off Ebay. The pic showed it working great. When he got it, it was an empty shell. Talk about pissed off!!!
Yep, live and learn!

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