a good 8n with good tires, good condition paint.. 2000-3000
I'd get a 00 / 01 model before i got an N.
they are ok tractors.. but step up a couple years and get live hyds.. better trans options.. better hub setup.. ohv engine.. more hp.. better oil pump system.. faster hyds, more capacity.. provisions for external hyds.. possibility of live pto..e tc.. etc..