Used Value of 912 ULS?

[JimS]

When I upgraded from the 582 I got a 80 hp 912 for around $7500 minus the exhaust. It came off of another model 4 that was upgrading to a 100hp so I got the motor mount with it also (had a crack, got it welded, no big deal.). 600+ hours when I bought it. Closing in on 1000 now with no problems. My barnstormers experience was a really good one.
JimS

[Av8r3400]

The short answer to 912 values is usually just what no one wants to hear:

They are what they are worth to you, either in sale or purchase.

I have seen low time 912UL sell as low as $4500. I've also seen people spend $20k on a ULS and be happy as a clam. What ever makes you happy.

Maybe use a calculation like:

Core value = $3500 (?)
New Value = $18,500 (?)
Difference = $14,500

New TBO = 2000 hours
$14,500 / 2000 = $7.25/hour

1500 TT engine = $18,500-10,875 = $7,625 for perfect running condition with complete records.

Maybe not a perfect pricing method, but it could lead to a fair jumping off point.

[WWhunter]

I agree nearly 100% with Av8r3400 with the exception of I make a deduction of at least 10% up to 20% just because the engine is not NEW. Someone bought it and unless you know exactly what has been done with that particular engine or how it was run/maintained it is a USED engine. I have purchased too many projects in my life that have few or little time on them and they almost always cost more than I could have purchased new.
Just like a new car, you buy it, drive it off the lot and its value has dropped. Therefore to me, a newly purchased engine that was bought by someone and not installed is worth 80% +/- what a new one would cost me. I will spend the additional and buy new with all its associated warrantees etc. Just me, but I have learned the hard way. I would be hard pressed to pay much more than the listed core value for a 1600TT engine.

[SWeidemann]

I agree. The engine I have is running well and had what was called a top overhaul within the last 50 hours or so but I am still leaning to a new, latest model engine with no hours, especially since I tend to hang onto my stuff for many more years than most guys. (Just ask my wife). The engine I have I will probably sell or trade to one of the engine rebuilders I have located that re-builds these little engines.

Skot