Vantage 300 with 25,000 hours!

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The oil company I work for is selling one of their smaller 300 amp vantage machines, it is an 06 I believe and they are asking $6,500 for it... But get this... It has 25,504.8 hours!!!! Is that incredible or what!!! They used it primarily as a power source for lighting at locations, i.e. it ran 24 hours a day usually, only stopping for maintainance. I want to buy it, but there is no way I can pay that much for it, new they are only 9k... So... Do any of you all know how long the average lifespan of these machines is, or is there is something I can use as ammunition in my negotiation on the price with my boss??  THANKS.
Reply:I don't know that much about a vantage, but I do know that I wouldn't give $6500.00 for a machine that has 25000 hrs on it. I'm sure its getting close to an engine overhaul, and thats not cheap. IMO, I would buy new and get a 3 year warranty with it. Sorry couldn't be more helpful about the lifespan.
Reply:Thanks for the opinions. I was hoping to be able to get it from him for a song, maybe 500 - 1000, but it may be more trouble than it would be worth with an engine rebuild probably going to be required before too long i'm sure... I really have been looking around for a used vantage machine, but they seem to hold their value! I will be patient though and keep looking!
Reply:I'd take one like that for 500 or a grand if it ran well, then use it up and part it out. The only difference between a tool, a welding machine, a stick electrode, and toilet paper is how long it takes to use it up. If you make enough to justify buying it, use the profit for a newer one. Repeat as necessary. As for used machines, if it ain't a bargain to Hades with it. There will always be more for those who search.
Reply:I bought my vantage with 505hrs on it for 6800  your beter off doin what i did or a new unit.Last edited by White Trash; 08-20-2010 at 08:36 PM.
Reply:I recently bought a 2008 Vantage 300 (with Kubota diesel)... in MINT condition, with only 32 hours... for only $6000.Couldn't pass it up the incredible deal;You couln't pay me to take a machine that had 25,000 hours on it
Reply:Originally Posted by deere850jThanks for the opinions. I was hoping to be able to get it from him for a song, maybe 500 - 1000, but it may be more trouble than it would be worth with an engine rebuild probably going to be required before too long i'm sure... I really have been looking around for a used vantage machine, but they seem to hold their value! I will be patient though and keep looking!
Reply:the machines life span is really dependant on the maintenance done on the machine. if they took it in regular for oil changes etc. they do really well. the short lived ones usually didnt do maintenance or never checked fluids. thats what we see here anyway. take care of ur welder and it will take care of you. people change oil in there cars but dont think about there welders. till its breaks anyway. and that price is way to high for that many hours regardless of condition.
Reply:Originally Posted by deere850jThe oil company I work for is selling one of their smaller 300 amp vantage machines, it is an 06 I believe and they are asking $6,500 for it... But get this... It has 25,504.8 hours!!!! Is that incredible or what!!! They used it primarily as a power source for lighting at locations, i.e. it ran 24 hours a day usually, only stopping for maintainance. I want to buy it, but there is no way I can pay that much for it, new they are only 9k... So... Do any of you all know how long the average lifespan of these machines is, or is there is something I can use as ammunition in my negotiation on the price with my boss??  THANKS.