On Wed, 6 Oct 2004 16:29:47 -0500, "Chris Rennert"
wrote:

Hey all,

2 weeks ago I was running my Ranger with a 1993 Yamaha pro v 150 at about
3/4 throttle when what turns out I threw a rod. Now my motor they said
needs to be completely rebuilt. The rebuild with comes to about $6k, but
they also have a brand new 2004 Yamaha 150 horse for $8700. To me it is a
no brainer and I buy the brand new motor, but I was wondering if there is
something maybe I am taking for granted????

Ah - finally, a fellow Ranger owner.

Greetings!!!! :)

It is a no brainer. Yamaha and Suzuki are being particularly price
aggressive right now (close to dumping stock as Mercury is wanting to
claim).

What I would do is keep your engine and part it out, in particular the
lower unit - you may be also to knock that differential down to
$1,000.

Did your dealer offer to trade your old motor and for how much?

Take care.

Tom

"The beatings will stop when morale improves."
E. Teach, 1717