Minimax 18" Bandsaw on CL

I'd talk him down if possible.

A new Grizzly w 2 hp can be had fairly inexpensive by comparison?

http://www.grizzly.com/products/17-2-HP-Bandsaw-Polar-Bear-Series-/G0513P

And if you do definitely bring two friends! LOL

Just got this on the s45n

http://www.selectmachineryinc.com/product.aspx?product=49

I have thought about a grizzly, but $800 is my budget and I can't quite get enough saw for that if I buy new, even if I go with a grizzly. I am looking for around 2 or 3 hp with an 11" or 12" resaw capacity.

The price for that new s45n is $3100, so we are talking about 25% of original cost fr this used one. Seems ok to me. Only hitch is I have to drive 150 miles to see it…

For me that would be a deal breaker. Have you checked who might be in your price range. How much gas is 300 miles round trip?

My truck gets 12 mpg. LOL!

Got a few more details on this saw. It was bought in 2005 and has only seen light use. Built in Italy. 220, 2.4 hp.

I'd purchase the Minimax

Sounds great, beware of illusions. I bought a scroll saw. Rehabbing it. Some parts not available. Take some music and a friend and enjoy the road trip. LOL!

Italian machines from the major manufacturers are well made. It
looks like a more recent model with a decent fence, brake,
etc. I think it's a good deal on a precise saw you'll likely never
need to replace unless you're forced to downsize.

I would take the MM band saw over Grizzly but I don't know if I could drive that far, gonna spend another couple of bills. Rethink your budget. Let's hope the price is negotiable.