What's a fair price for a used Warn M8000?

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I just found a used, older model M8000 with synthetic line and fairlead locally and they're asking $450. Seller says it's in good working condition and they have a controller for testing purposes.

This would be my first winch, so I don't have any of the associated gear. I think I'd want to get a controller for it. Anything else I should look out for when I check it out in person?

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To me that's a too much for a used M8000 in that condition. Since it's that rusty on the outside I'd wonder about its condition inside. I've seen them go on sale brand-new for not much more than that, albeit not with synthetic line but...
 
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Thanks, @Jerry Bransford . I thought it was a bit high too, although it does include the fairlead and synthetic line so I thought I'd ask. I know they can be reconditioned, but I wouldn't know what parts I'd need until I tore it down, etc., so that's an unknown.

What do you think is a fair offer?
 
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Thanks, @Jerry Bransford . I thought it was a bit high too, although it does include the fairlead and synthetic line so I thought I'd ask. I know they can be reconditioned, but I wouldn't know what parts I'd need until I tore it down, etc., so that's an unknown.

What do you think is a fair offer?
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I'm not so sure I'd even make him an offer for it in that condition. New Warn winches come with the roller fairlead so that's not an extra. Maybe wave two $100 bills in his face letting him see an empty wallet at the same time and say that's your final offer based on its rusty condition.
 
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Thanks, all. I'm going to keep an eye out for one on sale and budget for synthetic to keep the weight down. I know there are cheaper options out there, but I want to buy made in USA.
 
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I paid $100 for a warn xd9000i that was in rough shape. No cable or rope and as it turned out, the motor was shot. So much for “ the deal of the century “, the motor is going to be about $200 for a warn motor (I could get a “ replacement “ for $100) and I spent about $50 on paint and parts and I picked up a NIB warn cable for $50. So for $400 and some elbow grease I’ll have a nice Warn winch.
 
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I'm partial to Ramsey. Never been a Warn fanboy.

But, to echo what's already been said...no $450 is way too much for that heap.
 
How about this NOS one for the same price? Ad says it has never been used. I looked up the 'CE' and it means that it was made for European markets and is essentially the same.
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Keep your eyes open and on craigslist. I found a New in Box M8000 with synthetic line for $600. The deals are out there!
 
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I bought my warn M8000 brand new (with cable not synthetic) for 450 brand new and it came with a 50 dollar rebate. It was a Black Friday deal. I figure I would use the cable then if or when it needed to be replaced I would replace it with a synthetic maybe, but really I have never had any issues with my cable before. For the money I am happy.

If you are not familiar checkout offer up too. You might find something there used too. I agree with the others the first one is way too expensive, and I know you guys like the synthetic, but when buying it used, I wouldn't think of that as part of the deal, because you may have to replace it, and you can buy a new one with cable and replace with synthetic if you prefer, so you actually may get a better deal with one with a cable if you plan on replacing the line anyway.
 
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