kevmtnbiker
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I am going to be selling our Mishue Animal motor at the end of the season, we have one more race this weekend. I am debating on having it rebuilt before I sale it or sale it as is. So I am taking somewhat of a poll to see which way most people would likely buy the motor. I see pluses and minuses to both.
If I sale it to someone knowing it needs a rebuild the price obviously would be cheaper, but they don't know what their rebuild bill could be depending on the condition of the motor, but they have the absolute assurance it is a fresh motor, and from the builder of their choice.
If I sale it rebuilt I have to pay the $400-$500 rebuild and pass that price on to the buyer, and it seems used Animal prices are coming down so I may only be able to sale it for barely over the rebuild price. Also the buyer has to take my word that it is fresh with no runs. I see ads often like only 1 run since fresh or 3 runs, and you have to take their word. The thing may have 2 seasons on it.
I have sold a flathead and clone before both the first way, needing a rebuild.
So just curious which way most people would like to buy a used engine?
Thanks!
If I sale it to someone knowing it needs a rebuild the price obviously would be cheaper, but they don't know what their rebuild bill could be depending on the condition of the motor, but they have the absolute assurance it is a fresh motor, and from the builder of their choice.
If I sale it rebuilt I have to pay the $400-$500 rebuild and pass that price on to the buyer, and it seems used Animal prices are coming down so I may only be able to sale it for barely over the rebuild price. Also the buyer has to take my word that it is fresh with no runs. I see ads often like only 1 run since fresh or 3 runs, and you have to take their word. The thing may have 2 seasons on it.
I have sold a flathead and clone before both the first way, needing a rebuild.
So just curious which way most people would like to buy a used engine?
Thanks!