What's this motor worth?

[scully222]

I'm going to look at a 9.9hp Johnson, late 80s today and owner is asking 600$ or BO. I think he'll take 500$ He says it's in excellent condition. What do you think?

 

[fishdog4449]

Re: What's this motor worth?

key word there is he said. when you go to look at it run it if possible. if not check compression, carbs, check for corrosion
if it runs well its worth 600 tops maybe
if it doesn't run don't go any less than 200

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: What's this motor worth?

9.9 are in demand. he will sell it to someone.

BUYING A USE MOTOR

overall condition, condition of the place you are buying it from, usually tells you how they care for things. compression 100 + psi, and within 10% of each other, good strong blue spark, no water in the lower unit oil. look for discolored paint, (sign of over heat at
one time, also scarred up bolts, as why. have them start it. if they fail to put it in a barrell or tank, or on muffs, or in the water, to start it they don't know what they are doing. best yet is to take it for a 30 min to 1 hour test run. also if remote controlled motor, the controls should come with it

 

[wbeaton]

Re: What's this motor worth?

That's a fair price if it runs and is in good overall condition.