2nd hand engel pricing

[Greenie Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Greenie]

G,day all.
I have the opportunity to purchase a 2nd hand 39l engel with bag and cords for $400. In good condition with only a few scuff marks on the outside. Runs well on both 240v and 12v. The only thing holding me back from buying it is that it's 15yrs old. Is this a good price??

Thanks in advance
Greenie

[baggs71 Inactive member. Find all posts View Profile Close baggs71]

Who knows...ssometimes you just dont know....however, my mate owns a 30 yewr old model and it livs in his truck and never comes out...for $400....if it lasts 10 years its a bargain.

[mackayvx Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close mackayvx]

Them old ones are the good ones.
Just dont tip it up on its end or on its side.
Always lift it so it stays level...
I say this as the newer ones can get a blockage in the gas system and not cool down if tipped over.

Wave $300 cash in his face and tell him its too old!!!

[1tuff4b Member Find all posts View Profile Close 1tuff4b]

I bought a 39l Engel as a second to my newer 40l to use as a freezeer. Paid $500 for it, The guy tells me that it was his sons and he only used it once a year for the last ten years. The condition of the fridge certainly justified this, as it was in faultless condition. Plugged it in and tested on both power sources, all good . Got it home and let it sit in the shed for a couple of months before an extended trip north with the boys. A month before setting off, plugged the fridge in, no go, not cooling.
Long story short, took it into the engel dealer to find that the compressor had decided to retire . My beaut $500 fridge, has now just cost me another $500 for a new compressor. Could of just bought a new one for $100 more.
Moral of the story: Buyer beware

[The Alberto Member Find all posts View Profile Close The Alberto]

I just bought a 2nd hand 40L Engel yesterday as an alternative to my 80L Waeco. It is the new style "Platinum" colour model - MT45FP. It's about 18 months old, the bloke reckons it has only been used a handfull of times and he is selling in order to buy a bigger one. Looks brand new apart from a small dent in the side and he was selling with the manual, both cords and the protective insulating cover. He was asking $750, however because of the dent I got it for $550. ATM these are $1299 RRP with no cover - Runs like a dream and you would swear I just took it out of the box. So there are some bargains out there.

[Greenie Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Greenie]

Ended up paying 400. Runs well and is doin a good job of keeping the beers cold.
Had a good mate who repairs engels check it over and all is good.
Thanks to all who posted.