3. Engine: new clone vs. Used Honda

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What would you recommend for a first time builder?

Used Honda GX200 from eBay; advertised as low hours but unknown/unverified. £250
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New cheap clone - probably off Amazon as they have a no nonsense return policy £100
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New reputable clone - Hyundai/Loncin/etc. inferred to be reliable? £170
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Looking to finally build my kart and taking a proper look at engine choice; feedback always welcome

Edit: I am building this on a budget, so I don’t have the opportunity to drop in a new GX200. I will be skip surfing for the majority of the build and learning as I go!

Mac
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My 1st kart has a Hyundai engine, never been any trouble & still starting & running well. No 2 kart had a Lifan engine, lasted 12 meetings before catastrophic failure. No 3 kart will have another Hyundai engine. I bought this with a 20 mm shaft & reamed the clutch to fit.
Good luck with your build.
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