Engine Holding Fixture P201

[Andras Nagy]

Is there a market for a used Engine Holding Fixture P201? I'm looking to buy one, but have no idea if any used ones are for sale or whee to look. I know Wayne sells them new, but how about all you guys who might have used one for sale?

I think I'd like to have only the "official" P201, as I've used a jury-rigged one (universal), and it's not so satisfying (nor do I feel it is as secure as the P201 must be).

[makaio]

If you find 2, I''l take the second one.

[KTL]

I'll throw in the obligatory "they pop up on eBay occasionally" because it's true.

A few years back I followed an auction that eventually went out of control. Sometimes tools like these sell for close to new price because there's not really anything wrong with the tool being used?

[Jeff Alton]

I think you could sell it quickly here on the classifieds. Provided you are willing to part with it for say half to two thirds of its list price. I know I would buy it for that.

Jeff

[Andras Nagy]

I know that eBay sometimes has them, but I don't have either the patience or the luxury of checking with eBay on a periodic basis. That's why I asked.

Anyway, I guess the other way is to put up a Wanted ad in our own PelicanParts Classifieds. My personal credo is that used parts are worth only 50% or less. Otherwise, I'm willing to pay full price for new items, knowing that I'm the only who had "used" that items. (Same with cars cars, unless I know who the seller is).

[dweymer]

Andras, I posted a WTB for that and had no luck, now I'm just diverting parts budget to buy a new one.

Edit: Would you be interested in renting one, if so; for how long and how much would you be willing to pay?

[Andras Nagy]

Hi Don,

I have another freind who has three of the universal kind, and I suppose I could always borrow one of them. He doesn't really ever have three engines going on at once.

But I had my engine on one of his universals, and that's where I was Nervous Nelly until I finished it, and got it back in my car. I have found that the proper tool for the job makes it SOOOOOOO much easier and safer.

I must have the same standards as you - I'd rather buy new (saving for it) than accept used, unknown quality.

[violin959]

Have two 201's and 2 313 mounts. Also, four wheeled cart whcih will hold two engines. Each setup (1 mount + 1 holder) is $275.00. Not negotiable.

[dweymer]

From the lack of wts ads for these it would seem they are collector items.

[dweymer]

Violin, how much for just one p201, as I don't need the mount.

[john_colasante]

You might as well buy it new, because the used price is usually very close to the new price as far as I've seen.

[Andras Nagy]

Then why would anyone expect to get a "new" price for an "used" item?

Are sellers being greedy towards their own Porsche breathern? Are the "haves" "eating their young"?

What is this world coming to? I have never sold any used item for more than 1/2 the new price, mostly even less. It is, after all, used. Or is this the American Way?

[dweymer]

I think it is part due to the fact that we can store such a small item easily, and it is hard to let go of tools that you "might need again"; at least that's my take on it.

[jbell959]

violin959 - I'm interested in a set. Please PM me or send me an email.

[Doug Steinel]

Some things are just as good after being used so will command very close to the new price. That P201 is just such a thing. Does anyone think it is degraded by using it to rebuild an engine?

[Oldporsche]

I too use the 50% rule. If its used, 50% or less. This however does not apply to speciality shop tools. Porsche or Chevrolet. If these items are used in the home shop, they are rarely used at all, and rarely abused.

I have a several Porsche shop tools including the aforementioned engine/transmission holder. If I were to sell it, since it is used rarely and has a resale value, it would be close to new price.

David Duffield

[thomas682]

Violin959,

I too am interested in one of the P201 mount/set. Please advise as to shipping to 20176.

thomas

[limble]

I bought one new. I don't ever expect to part with it. My engine has been on it for close to 6 months. Why? Getting the engine done is just not a priority. The Minnesota driving season is too short, it's too cold even in a heated garage and I have the SC to drive in the summer. So if someone decides to rent/loan theirs out be forewarned yer lessee/ buddy might have it longer than you think. I'd take a deposit equal to the replacement cost. That's how rental companies work (read get their equipment back).
I've also seen them on EBAY, very close to the costs of a new one. May not seem fair but what is?

[dweymer]

Agreed Mike, am saving my pennies now; so I should have one by...well sometime.