Wow! Three? I've noticed that some of the Mark V's are listed for more.
It only hums in reverse. So, JPG just said to tweak the switch to see if that helps. I'd noticed others just have legs and not the base the one we have has.
Yup, we're definitely a lengthy drive from Texas. Thanks for your reply!
docmirror wrote
I have three Mk VIIs. This might be a shock, but they are generally worth less than a Mk V. However, it is highly conditioned depended. A poor condition Mk VII will bring a lot less than a great cond Mk V, with the same features and options. A great condition Mk VII will not bring much more than an average cond Mk V.
Sorry to say, but that's the way I've gone. Besides the notes from JPG, who is the guru on the platform, I will point out that your Mk VII is a series 1, with the least favored base leg setup, and the worst vacuum system. There were running improvements along the way, which made it more stable, and also a bit better to adjust for various jobs.
If it runs flawlessly, at all speeds, in both directions, and the quill is smooth in and out, and doesn't make any nasty noises it's about $400-$600 at the top. If it has glitches, and I see some grime and gunk on the ways, and it doesn't move smoothly, or the quill is sticky, or the belts are frayed, or the intermediate shaft bearings are worn, or the vac is busted up, or a combo of many of these things, consider $200, and help him load it.
If you were closer to TX I'd buy it, but not interested in the XC trip. Tell the interested guy $300, and prove it does all it does, and shake hands.
