[DeTomaso] Fair price for used BendPac 4 post lift?

[Mark Charlton]

Ken,

It depends on how good your back is, how many friends you have and what your time is worth. I think it is absolutely worth $300+ to have a lift delivered and assembled. They are not hugely complicated, but the ramps in particular are quite heavy and awkward. It can be done by two guys who are strong in a few hours. I had both of mine delivered, assembled and then later repeated when I moved homes. 

As for the lifts, I'd check the age and usage. A muffler shop is pretty heavy usage compared to a residentially-used unit. I'd be more concerned about getting an old worn-out unit than paying the premium for set-up. Good luck, and remember to park your wife's car underneath for the first few weeks! 

Mark Charlton
pantera01826 at rogers.com



On Jan 5, 2014, at 6:21 PM, Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com> wrote:

> A local muffler shop is closing and selling a couple used BendPac HD 9ST lifts.  This is a narrow (100 inches overall) lift and leaves room for a car beside it, so it is perfect for me.  I can buy a new one for $2,825.  The seller is asking $2K and will deliver it to me.  The photos look OK, but I think I have seen similar lifts sell for $1,500 used.  Of the seller delivers and helps set it up, that is worth something, maybe $200 to $300?
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