how much would you pay for this boat. a 1988 ranger 390v. has been completely restored. no rips or tears. no soft spots in the floor. always covered in garage. hull is in excellent condition new trolling motor. 3 new batteries. atlas jackplate. every thing works like it should. motor runs good. winterized every year and regular maitenance as needed. bunks on trailer were replaced.  owner is talking about selling and ive fished out of it many times and he takes good care of it and it runs good.. what would be a fair price. only has a older lowrance with a chart and sonar on it. but i have an hds 9 touch to put on it.. beautiful boat for the age

$5k-ish?

There is actually a market for old restored Rangers such as that and it could fetch a higher price than you would be wiling to normally pay for an 88' ranger. That boat looks to be in fantastic condition and well cared for. Assuming the motor is pristine, I would find it hard to believe it goes for under 7k to the right buyer. Normally you would be looking at 5k ish for a good condition /w a strong motor but this looks to be one of heck of a cared for old ranger. These are great hulls, too. Hopefully he cuts you a friend discount.  That's one beautifully restored ranger.

i can get it for 7500. i think i might have to pull the trigger for the shape it is in and i know how the owner kept it

Knowing the history of boat and owner mean a lot

I wish I still had mine. that is one beautiful boat. good luck !!!!!

Seems reasonable price if its in as good a shape as picture (they can be deceiving) 

I would think $7500 would be about what it's worth. I sold an 86 320V (16 footer) with 96 88spl for $4,200 a few years back. It was in good condition but the one you're looking at appears to be in even better condition. It looks to be in excellent condition, and the fact that you know the person makes it a safer purchase. 

I was thinking $5-ish too but it is nice and $7500 probably not out of line. 

Wow that looks great!  I'm sure if you don't pay $7500 for it someone else will.  Seeing the older Ranger's in this condition is making me want to buy one to restore.