If its in good shape id say its a good deal. I enjoyed the heck out of my 2000 882.
The only thing i would look out for is the transom. They covered it with a plastic cap and that cap has a tendance to crack and leak. If its did that and it wasnt replaced and resealed water could get in there and damage the transom. If everything checks out i think its a good deal on a solid boat.
I just bought a 1996 884 with 150 EFI for $3,600.... in good condition minus a few cosmetic things (oxidation, some gelcoat cracking)... I spent a few hours cleaning it up and it's like new again.
If you saw that on the Nashville craigslist, there was a warning on it about a scam that he wanted the money sent first before the deal type thing:wacko::blink:. May not be the same one, but that's the only 882 I remember seeing for that price here. Be cautious if you haven't talked to him yet.
Haha - exact same thing I'm going through right now. I bought my new 884 Savage and now am having to sell my 1996 17.5' Procraft. Damn I'm going to miss that boat