I have a 2016 Mercury 250 pro xs, the warranty has run out, it has a torque master lower unit, I have had zero issues with motor, cosmetically it is 9/10 and it has approximately 250 hours on it. I am wanting to upgrade to a 4 stroke and my question is does anyone have an idea of what my motor is worth or how I can find out so I can sale it myself?
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It's worth around $10,000 on a good day. These are a dime a dozen right now everybody wanting a 4 stroke for no other reason then just to have it. This has killed the Pro XS 250 2 stroke value. If you really want the new 4 stroke just take a little hit on the old engine and move on. This is what I did back in 2012 sold my perfectly good running 250 EFI for a new Pro XS 250 never did have second thoughts after either.
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Agree with the above mentioned as far as market being flooded with them. Price wise, people in my opinion at least and trying to recoup a large portion of their cost for the 4 stroke and the value just isn't there. That is why when a install is done, dealer/installer doesn't want the motor, no value to them in regards to resell or what a dealer would offer the owner.
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Watch some of the engines selling in the "Motors for Sale" Forum. That will give you a general idea.
If this one has no Warranty or Product Protection remaining, that does make it a bit more difficult to get "top dollar".
Nothing close to $10K, more than likely considerably less.
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I’m considering doing the same with my 17 and it has the platinum warranty until December 2021. I’m thinking realistically $7000-$8000 max. I’ve got 310 hours on mine, lower unit (Mercury OEM) has maybe 120 hours on.
Keep in mind that "Platinum" isn't "Warranty". "Platinum" is a Service Contract (Product Protection Plan).Originally Posted by C130
You're probably in the ballpark, based on what I've seen (and assuming the engine is in good condition).
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Guess I don’t know the difference, so what is the difference between a “service contract” and a “warranty”? Obviously the wording is different but not sure what the technical difference is. I guess getting down to “legal” terms is the difference since it’s not the original warranty that came with the engine.
Last edited by C130; 03-06-2021 at 05:23 PM.
"Warranty" is the coverage provided by the manufacturer with the new product when purchased as an end-consumer, and registered. In the case of a Mercury Production Outboard engine used for "pleasure" usage, that's a 3-Year Warranty, and covers virtually the entire engine against defects in materials or workmanship (excluding maintenance items, abuse, neglect, modification, etc).
The above is the only term or coverage that is "Warranty".
Anything you obtain or purchase outside of this period is handled under a Service Contract, and is a written contract between the company and you, that they will cover specific components against defects. These are also referred to as "Product Protection Plans". Which components are (or are not) covered are spelled out in the written contract, as well as other pertinent terms or conditions.
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Anyone know where there are any 4 strokes for sale ?
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