TOPIC: Mercury Mark 58 sale price?

Mercury Mark 58 sale price? 11 years 4 months ago #98602

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Hey Guys,

I am trying to arrange to look at a 1959 Mark 58a. I have not seen the motor yet, its listed on craigslist and they guy does not have any pictures up of it. He claims its in great cosmetic shape, and has good compression. He does admit that the starter needs to be replaced or re-built. He is asking $600 for the motor. If what he claims is true and the motor is in good condition and does indeed have good compression is this a fair price? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

Dan

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Re: Mercury Mark 58 sale price? 11 years 4 months ago #98606

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1471 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	jmo $350.00 but location makes a big difference Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Mercury Mark 58 sale price? 11 years 4 months ago #98608

fandarr Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 8 Thank you received: 0	If this helps I live in NJ, where everything is overpriced. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Mercury Mark 58 sale price? 11 years 4 months ago #98610

daveswaves Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 396 Karma: 36 Thank you received: 0	It is hard to imagine he Knows the compression is good if the starter is pooched. Ask him to show you the compression test, if he can,t turn it over and show you the price goes way down. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Mercury Mark 58 sale price? 11 years 4 months ago #98620

fandarr Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 8 Thank you received: 0	I was suspicious of the whole compression claim myself. I am going to check it myself, no way am I just going off his claims. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Mercury Mark 58 sale price? 11 years 4 months ago #98621

peterstransky Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 353 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 0	I have a 62 1000 that is annoying the crap out of me. Catch me in the right mood (like when I am trying to make it run) and you can have it and the boat that it is attached to. That said, I bought mine without hearing it run and you can bet I'll never to that again. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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