Hi guys. I just joined. I'm looking at two different sets. First is a nice looking 2002 MEP-802a with 149 hours on the meter. The seller is retired and got into military generators and trailers as a hobby. He bought a lot of 22 MEP-802a. I have detailed photos of the engine and all electronics. It looks new. He pained it sand color and it looks like a professional job. He says he thoroughly goes through everything and cleans them up. The inside paint is the stock green. His bottom dollar is $2,700 and I'll probably have $250-$300 in shipping. He gives a gentleman's extended warranty which means he will fix it for you if he has the parts. He is too far for me to let him work on it so basically he will send me a spare part if something breaks (assuming he has it). Price includes a spare set of filters and the milspec solar trickle charger.
Second unit is 2004 MEP-831a with 108 hours on the meter. The inside looks really clean and it has a 24v battery installed (not two 12v). The outside is in good condition. I can get it for $1000 and six hours driving round trip.
My other option is to try to win one the Gov auction sites.
What are your guys thought on these prices assuming they operate like new and hours are correct?
How much money can I expect to save at auction? I'm pretty mechanically inclined and like working on stuff and cleaning it up. But I have no diesel motor experience and would be pretty unhappy if I bough one that needed lots of parts or had a seized motor.
Thanks for any guidance.
Link to photos: https://goo.gl/photos/ePrSM9axmeoT4Qsy7
Second unit is 2004 MEP-831a with 108 hours on the meter. The inside looks really clean and it has a 24v battery installed (not two 12v). The outside is in good condition. I can get it for $1000 and six hours driving round trip.
My other option is to try to win one the Gov auction sites.
What are your guys thought on these prices assuming they operate like new and hours are correct?
How much money can I expect to save at auction? I'm pretty mechanically inclined and like working on stuff and cleaning it up. But I have no diesel motor experience and would be pretty unhappy if I bough one that needed lots of parts or had a seized motor.
Thanks for any guidance.
Link to photos: https://goo.gl/photos/ePrSM9axmeoT4Qsy7
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