Whats it worth(Suzuki 140)?

[jrisapirate]

Originally Posted by bradford

Seems high to me. The problem is you are at that point where an unknown used engine for that price and higher with any real use on it becomes a worse deal than buying a new one where you know the history that costs twice as much. The only way you can justify spending the money for a new engine, or a boat for that matter is to USE it. That's the only way you get your money out unless you're buying super cheap and flipping.

Unfortunately twice the price isn't an option, while i'm still paying $600 a month for daycare. Feel I'm just going to take the hit now to get the family back out on the water.

[SkunkBoat]

I don't know much about used outboard pricing but, for comparison, the book value of my 2006 V6 Ford Explorer, runs great no rust, is $4100 and it was $30K+ new.

[Blue_Runner]

Outboards....when YOU have one to sell they aren't worth much HOWEVER, when you are looking to buy they cost a fortune. I guess it is more than just outboards. I digress.

[bradford]

Originally Posted by Blue_Runner

Outboards....when YOU have one to sell they aren't worth much HOWEVER, when you are looking to buy they cost a fortune. I guess it is more than just outboards. I digress.

I closer to the bottom of the barrel with what I deal with age and price wise, so no four strokes yet for me. I sold this engine to this guy in a package deal for $750 running. He went through the carbs, put in a water pump, and painted it.

http://savannah.craigslist.org/bpo/5454751781.html

'97 Johnson 150 hp. OceanRunner 25'' shaft - $2300

• safety tips
• prohibited items
• product recalls
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good compression , new water pump , runs excellent . w/ controls , and propeller . 912 441 044zero . no text

[Destroyer]

Yep, you can tell by the other engines he has in the pictures that's what he does for either a living or to supplement his income. I've run across several people like that. and the really funny thing is they get upset if you want more money, but have no problem after they get the engine of charging more...

[Kracker Jack]

I bought mine for 3000 and has 220 hours on it. Thats controls and analog gauge. 5000 sounds pretty high to me. That motor should be in the 3000 to 4000 dollar range. Any warranty with it? You need to look that motor over good before you buy. Research df140 issues and you will learn alot about what to look for. Its a badass motor....i love mine. I average about 4 miles to the gallon with mine.

[randlemanboater]

I love my Johnzuki 140 four stroke.

You rarely see a used one for sale because everyone who has them loves them.

NADA says average retail is $4125 for an 06, so $5k isn't outrageous for a clean, low hour motor.

[jrisapirate]

Bought it

$5k for motor, controls, ss prop and install.(so with the install i basically paid $4250 for the motor) It started right up on a 30 degree afternoon, showed 293 hours on the computer.

[phatdaddy]

enjoy

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by jrisapirate

Bought it

$5k for motor, controls, ss prop and install.(so with the install i basically paid $4250 for the motor) It started right up on a 30 degree afternoon, showed 293 hours on the computer.

Nice!!!!

What prop does it have, I find the 14x21 best for cruising and 14xnineteen the best for pulling tubes and skiers.

Both of my props are aluminum, I know SS props are a little different.